The Dutch warmblood needs the same kind of nutrition that all other horses do. Their diet includes good quality grass, hay, grains, vegetables, and fruits. The amount of food needed by the horse depends on its activity level.

This breed profile discusses the history, characteristics, conformation, health problems, and nutritional needs of the KWPN breed. Keep reading to learn more about feeding and caring for your horse from a fellow Dutch Warmblood owner. Dutch Warmbloods descend from two historic horse breeds from the Netherlands.

Answer: The supplement you fed has 1 g magnesium and 0.6 g calcium, which is not balanced. However, this is not normally a problem if there is enough calcium in the hay. The ideal ratio of calcium to magnesium is 3:1.

The Dutch Warmblood needs a diet to meet that of warmblood breeds which mainly consist of a variety of forage and fresh hay. You should add some high-quality grain feed, fruit, and vegetables as well to offer your horse a variety of nutrients.

Weight range: Dutch Warmbloods typically weigh between 1,200 and 1,500 pounds. Height range: They stand between 15.2 and 17 hands (or 62 to 68 inches) tall at the withers. Body type: Dutch Warmbloods have a well-balanced and muscular body, with a strong build that supports their athletic abilities.