How much do horses eat each year?

Horses typically consume about 1.5% to 2.5% of their body weight in forage (such as hay or pasture) daily. For an average horse weighing around 1,000 pounds, this equates to approximately 15 to 25 pounds of feed per day. Over the course of a year, this amounts to around 5,500 to 9,125 pounds of forage. Additionally, horses may require grain or supplements, depending on their activity level and dietary needs.