Storage

A horse is very particular about what he eats and drinks. He is unlikely to feed on mouldy forage, poisonous plants, or grass treated with weed-killer However, access to these could be dangerous, as a hungry or greedy horse is less fussy.

Rat poisons (or rat droppings) may also cause serious illness. Employ a stable cat!

Feed charts for every horse should be marked up clearly, to prevent mistakes.

The different types of feed should be identified perhaps by writing on the bins. These should always be emptied of old food, and cleaned before re-filling.

Whole grain keeps well in dry, cool conditions, but rolled or crushed grain should be consumed within two to four weeks.

Keep food utensils clean and the floor swept. An electric power point will be useful for boiling water.

Keep feed in vermin-proof bins, with heavy or strongly secured lids. Rats and mice must be controlled, as they will eat and contaminate food and spread disease.

Good food is wasted unless stored in a dry, clean place. Damp food deteriorates quickly, and mouldy food is poisonous. Dirty floors attract vermin and bacteria. Hay and straw should be stacked on pallets, or slats, to allow air to circulate underneath and to preserve the lowest bales from damp. Wet hay soon becomes mouldy.

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Good food is wasted unless stored in a dry, clean place. Damp food deteriorates quickly, and mouldy food is poisonous. Dirty floors attract vermin and bacteria.	Hay and straw should be stacked on pallets, or slats, to allow air to circulate underneath and to preserve the lowest bales from damp. Wet hay soon becomes mouldy.