GENERAL NUTRITION ADVICE FOR HORSES

SMART, BALANCED FEEDING — TAILORED TO YOUR HORSE

A SUITABLE RATION STARTS WITH KNOWING WHAT YOUR HORSE NEEDS

Every horse needs a ration that matches its body weight, stage of life, activity level, housing and individual requirements.

With general nutrition advice, we assess the current ration in full and compare what your horse is actually receiving with what it needs. This makes it clear what is already well balanced, where deficiencies or unnecessary excesses may occur, and which adjustments would be useful.

This service is intended for owners who want to optimise their horse’s daily ration or have greater confidence that their horse is receiving what it needs nutritionally.

WHEN IS GENERAL NUTRITION ADVICE USEFUL?

You want to know whether the current ration is truly appropriate and balanced.
Even when your horse appears healthy, the ration may contain unnecessary excesses, deficiencies or imbalanced nutrient ratios.

Your horse gains weight easily or fluctuates in body condition.
Especially in easy keepers, providing sufficient nutrients without supplying unnecessary energy requires careful balancing.

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A change of yard, new forage, an increase or decrease in workload, seasonal changes or ageing can all mean that a previously suitable ration needs to be reassessed.

WHAT DOES A RATION ANALYSIS TELL YOU?

Whether the energy supply matches the horse’s body weight, body condition and daily activity.
Whether protein intake and the amino acid profile meet the horse’s requirements.
Whether vitamins, minerals and trace elements are supplied in sufficient amounts and in appropriate ratios.
Where interactions or antagonisms between nutrients may be relevant.
Which parts of the current ration can simply remain unchanged.
Where adjustments are needed and which products or supplements may be unnecessary.

WHAT DOES GENERAL NUTRITION ADVICE PROVIDE?

Greater insight into what your horse is actually receiving and why.
A stronger basis for monitoring and adjusting body weight and body condition.
Lower risk of unintended deficiencies, excesses or unfavourable nutrient ratios.
Fewer unnecessary products and additions in the ration.
A practical nutrition plan that can adapt as circumstances change.
Greater confidence that feeding decisions are based on actual requirements rather than assumptions.

“LESS FEED, MORE ENERGY”

My Fjord lived out on pasture 24/7 and received a small amount of balancer. Even so, he gained weight and became sluggish. Through Equi Nutri Care, I discovered that the forage was too rich and that his feed portions were not matched to his actual requirements. With small adjustments to grazing time, portion control and a little more structure in his ration, he changed noticeably within a few months. He is now leaner, more active and happier.

Marleen

Leisure rider

Ready to optimise your horse’s ration?

Would you like to know whether your horse’s current ration truly meets its needs? Book a general nutrition consultation.

You can easily schedule your appointment through our online booking system.

Not sure yet which type of advice is right for your horse? Then take a look at the available options first, or get in touch.