Things You'll Need
- Bucket
- Water
- 2 qt. measuring cup
- Beet pulp
- Horse grain or feed
- Large spoon
Instructions
Scoop up the beet pulp with the measuring cup and pour it into the bucket. A 2 qt. measuring cup holds 1 lb. of dried beet pulp. Daily feeding portions should adhere to the following guidelines: If your horse is less than 1 year old or a pony, feed no more than 2 lbs.; if your horse is between 1 and 3 years old, feed no more than 4 lbs.; and if your horse is mature, feed no more than 6 lbs.
Measure three 2 qt. scoops of warm water to one 2 qt. scoop of beet pulp and pour it into the bucket.
Soak the beet pulp in the water for approximately eight hours or until light and fluffy. Do not use hot water -- it will cook the beet pulp and destroy essential nutrients.
Drain excess water from the bucket or add water if the beet pulp has not completely expanded. Do not allow it to sit for long periods of time before feeding, especially on warm days, since the sugar content will ferment.
Mix the beet pulp with your horse's regular grain or horse feed or provide it to your horse as a stand-alone addition to its diet.
Store the unused bag of beet pulp in a dry, cool area to prevent mold.