This week, we'll define what "as fed" and "dry matter" really mean, and why these terms are important for understanding your horse's forage intake. It's time to take a deep dive into weighing and managing forage intake - not only for horses that need a controlled diet, but also so you are an educated owner with a deeper understanding of what your horse consumes in a day. I'll give examples about how to manage a weight loss diet as well as how to start with maintaining ideal forage intake when a horse is at ideal weight. It will get a little technical this week, but I've got simple examples to walk you through. You may want to keep a pen and paper handy to write down some numbers and follow along, but it's not required and there's no test at the end!