Expert: Ed Hess - 12/11/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi my name is Oswaldo I have a two year old quarter horse. I galoping him everyday to get him fit. Is this good are should I galop less and what kind of grain would be best for him. How long of a work out should I give him.

Thanks Oswaldo

ANSWER: hi --quarter horses only run 1/4 mile race.so they do not need all that much training once they are ready and fit to run. galloping between races is always a good idea as you can see just how fit your horse is. i feed whole oats and swee feed. i would work the horse at least 3/8 before they race. i was a thoroughbred trainer and i never did train quarter horse, but once you get the horses fit then you can slack off the training if you race often.  hope that helps you. thanks ED HESS

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QUESTION:  hi its me again what kind of sweet feed R what brand work better for quarter horse . how manny lbs.of sweet feed for 1000lbs horse a day. how manny whole oats. thank you

Answer
hi sweet feed is for both quarter horses and thoroughbred horses. hi sweet feed already has the crimped oats in it. you can add oats to the feed if you want to. for a 1000 lb horse i would feed at least 12 quarts of feed a day which included the oats if you want to add them . thanks ED HESS