Hi Judy I would agree that feeding by weight is really helpful and quite surprising to many people how much or little a flake can weigh. Once you have practiced using the scales for a while you can fairly accurately judge how much a flake of hay weighs.
In the winter we feed more but generally our horses get about 12-15 pounds per day of a grassy/mix hay. Then of course it does depend on the horse - their age and general condition and the weather. But it gives you a starting point and concrete reference. Robyn Icelandic Horse Farm Robyn Hood & Phil Pretty Vernon BC Canada www.icefarm.com
