livexlovexrodeo - 2014-05-19 8:49 AM I've actually heard that feeding on too strict of a schedule is bad for them because then if something comes up and they don't get fed when they "expect" to be fed it can stress them out. And like someone else mentioned when you're competing and especially if you're hauling a lot, a set schedule can be just about impossible. Mine get fed in the morning and at night and are out on pasture 24/7. They are usually fed before 9am (sometimes super early if I have to be to work in the morning) and no later than 7pm at night.