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.
When a horse is fed too much at once, the food isn't digested as effectively. 3. Feed according to the horseâs needs. 1  Each horse is an individual and has different needs. 2  Two major factors for deciding how much your horse needs to eat are her size and the amount of work she does.. Feed according to the horseâs needs. 1  Each horse is an individual and has different needs. 2  Two major factors for deciding how much your horse needs to eat are her size and the amount of work she does.