We usually use a smaller size pelletized complete chow, but are considering switching to packer pellets.
They always have graze, but depending on how late in the year, sometimes it’s not very good. The standard ration we use is ~3pounds per horse, using the old style metal coffee can. 2X per day. If a horse is left in camp for the day, he might not get pellets. If they are working, they get them.
Wetting them is never wrong, but I don’t typically do that and have never had a problem at home or in the field. I water before feeding and our horses are seen by an equine dentist every year, so the have good teeth and chew the pellets. Poor teeth lends itself to choke.
Good luck.
