When transitioning a horse to a different feed source, the key is to do it slowly.
Start by giving your horse a small amount of hay (a pound or a small flake) while in the pasture. It would be ideal if you have access to a dry lot or stall for feeding hay. Add small amounts (i.e. a small flake) of hay to the horse’s diet each day over a 10 to 14 day period until you have reached your desired amount of hay (usually about 2% of the horse’s body weight).
If you do not have access to a dry lot or stall for hay feeding, this transition will likely be difficult as most horses will prefer grazing over eating hay.
