While many of us struggle to keep weight off our horses (and ourselves!) it seems a large number of horse owners have equal trouble when it comes to putting weight on their horses. Putting weight on, and keeping weight on a horse that is a ‘hard keeper’ can sometimes be a frustrating task for the horse’s owner.

But, it needn’t be a difficult thing to do. This article will walk you through the most important things to consider, including the best type of horse feed for weight gain.

We’ve outlined 7 simple steps for putting weight on your horse, plus a warning to heed before starting your horse on a ‘weight gain’ diet.

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