Horse Feed Calculator
Calculate daily feed rations for your horse based on weight, activity level, and body condition score. Determine hay, grain, calorie, and water needs.
Inputs
lbs
Results
Hay per Day
19.3 lbs
Grain per Day
2.8 lbs
Total Feed22.1 lbs
Digestible Energy21.6 Mcal
Water Needed7.2 gal/day
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter Horse Weight (lbs) — weigh with a scale or use a Henneke body condition estimate.
- Select Activity Level (Light, Moderate, Heavy, or Very Heavy) to set energy requirements.
- Set Body Condition Score (1-9) — a score below 4 increases caloric needs.
- Review Hay per Day (lbs) and Grain per Day (lbs) to build the daily feeding plan.
- Adjust quantities based on weight gain or loss over a 2-4 week monitoring period.
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