Because a horse's stomach is small in proportion to its body, it should be fed relatively small amounts often rather then large amounts only once or twice a day. The amount and type of food a horse needs depends on its size and the kind of work it does. Horse food falls into two categories: bulk food (grass or hay) and concentrates (grain such as oats, corn, barley and bran). Concentrated foods supplement the horse's diet of bulk food, providing additional protein and vitamins as necessary. Once you've determined the combination of bulk and concentrated food that is correct for your horse, it is also important to establish and maintain a feeding schedule. Remember that most horses feed better at night, and so should receive the greatest portion of food at last feed of the day.
I researched this information from a horse lap book that I made. (So its all true).
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