Formulated Feeds and Manufacturer's Recommendations

This Q&A about formulated feeds and the manufacturer’s feeding recommendations explains issues that I have found most horse owners are not aware of, specifically, that for many horses, the manufacturer’s recommended amount is higher than what the horse needs in calories, but if the horse is not fed the recommended minimum, then, because of the way the feed is formulated, they will not receive the adequate daily levels of the vitamins and minerals contained in the feed. As the answer explains, substituting or supplementing with a ration balancer is the best solution for most horses. https://thehorse.com/182945/why-are-performance-horse-feed-servings-so-big/