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.
In general, a mature horse should be fed approximately 2 percent of its body weight per day in total feed. The requirement is higher (up to 3 percent) for lactating mares. âOwners should plan on feeding 2 pounds of good-quality grass hay per 100 pounds of body weight for the average horse,â Hammer says. However, the general recommendations of feeding 2 percent of body weight do not account for hay waste or extremely cold weather conditions.