GET DIRECTIONS. Carlisle, the county seat of Nicholas County, lies in the Bluegrass area of Kentucky just 35 miles northeast of Lexington and an easy two-hour drive from Louisville. The general region is noted for its scenic beauty, history, horse farms and hospitality.
1 Accustom horses to feed gradually. 2  In general, they maybe given as much hay as they will eat. 3  It is safe to start horses on 1/2 pound of grain daily for each hundred pound's of the animal's weight. 4  Thereafter, 1/2 pound of grain added to the total ration every third day is advisable.
1 Depending on the size of your horse and the type of feed that you choose, the average horse will eat anywhere from $1.50 to $6 per day worth of food. 2  According to BackintheSaddleProject.com, weather slightly plays a role in the volume of feeding. 3  Horses are fed more in winter to keep them warm. Daily cost for grain can be placed between $0.75 and $4.80. 2  For instance, daily feed for a horse in North California area, for both hay and grain, will cost around $4 to $8 per day.