Wiktionary (0.00 / 0 votes) Rate this definition:-ance (Suffix) Added to the stem of a verb to form a noun indicating a state or condition, such as result or capacity, associated with the verb.-ance (Suffix) A process or action. Origin: Via -ance, from -antia, -entia.
The actual daily amount of water that most horses need to consume (at a minimum) to maintain body functions and remain properly hydrated is from a half gallon to a gallon per 100 pounds of body weight.
An approximately 1000lb horse needs a minimum of 1 oz. of salt/day. When the horse starts to sweat either because of work or warm weather that need can go up quite a bit.At a rate of 2 lbs. in 2 weeks your horse is eating 2.3oz/day not counting any salt that is in his feed. That really isn't all that much, especially if he is in work at all.I'd be looking at your other horse's diet and trying to figure out why she consumes so little salt.n approximately 1000lb horse needs a minimum of 1 oz. of salt/day. When the horse starts to sweat either because of work or warm weather that need can go up quite a bit.