If your horse is hyper, it is likely not due to the protein level in the feed. You could be feeding more grain than required for the activity level of your horse, and the daily energy intake is too high. Protein may not be a large contributor to the energy value of the ration; however, excess protein is converted to energy. If you are feeding several pounds of a 14% crude protein grain with a high-quality hay or pasture, it is possible that protein is being fed at levels well beyond requirements.
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Is it true that the more protein you feed, the more hyper your horse gets? I'm feeding an eight year old 14%.
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