Horse Nutrition 101

Horse nutrition is confusing! So many things to consider for your horse, and then on top of that, every horse has different needs…Where is a new horse owner, or even someone who has been around horses for a while that is now interested in nutrition, to begin?

Here’s a quick list of past blog posts that will give you the basics – a “Horse Nutrition 101” class list, so to speak!

Determining How Much Should Your Horse Eat:

• Weighing Your Horse
• Body Condition Scoring
• How Much to Feed

Basic Needs:

• Water
• Salt
• Hay Selection
• Judging Hay Quality
• Feeding Schedules

Understanding Horse Feeds:

• Comparing Feed Tags
• How to Transition Feeds
• Weighing Out Your Feed
• Selecting the Right Feed
• Feeding Treats

There is much more beyond just these topics, but horse owners should all have a good handle on the basics to keep their horses happy and healthy!