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.
A horse eats about one and a half bales per week or 2% of their optimum body weight per day. The monthly cost of hay per horse is approximately $100 to $120. Supplements such as grain, bran and psyllium can be as much as $25 per month per horse. Some horses require special supplements such as glucosomine for arithritic conditions and this can add $40 extra per horse needing it per month.