🌾 Feed Ration Calculator
Enter your horse's bodyweight and your target forage and concentrate percentages to see the daily feed split in kilograms — an easy way to plan a balanced ration and check you're feeding enough fibre.
🧮 Plan the Daily Ration
What is a Feed Ration Calculator?
It converts feeding percentages into real kilograms. Feeding advice is usually given as a percentage of bodyweight, so this tool multiplies your horse's weight by the forage and concentrate percentages you choose and shows the daily amount of each, plus the total.
Use it to build a ration that keeps forage high, size hard feed to workload, and make sure the total lands in the healthy 1.5–2.5% range. Adjust for condition and activity, and lean on your vet or nutritionist for the fine detail.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How does the feed ration calculator work?
You enter your horse's bodyweight and the percentage of that weight you want to feed as forage (hay or grass) and as concentrate (hard feed). It multiplies bodyweight by each percentage to give the daily amount of forage, concentrate, and total feed in kilograms.
How much should a horse eat each day?
As a rule of thumb, horses eat about 1.5–2.5% of their bodyweight in dry matter per day, with the majority coming from forage. A resting or good-doer horse sits nearer the lower end; a hard-working horse needs more, often with a larger share of concentrate. Always adjust for individual condition and workload.
Should most of the ration be forage?
Yes. Horses are trickle-feeders with digestive systems built for a steady flow of fibre, so forage should form the bulk of every ration. Keeping forage high and concentrates modest supports gut health and reduces the risk of colic, ulcers, and behavioural problems.
Is this a substitute for professional advice?
No — it's a planning aid. It helps you translate feeding percentages into kilograms, but it doesn't account for energy content, protein, vitamins, or specific conditions. For a horse with health issues, or for precise performance feeding, consult your vet or an equine nutritionist.