Guide to Equine Nutrition

This guide provides you with a basic understanding of the nutritional requirements of horses as they relate to horse health and welfare.  Understanding the nutritional requirements of your horse is of fundamental importance in owning and caring for your horse.

The pages that follow will cover these important topics:

• The horse's basic dietary needs
• Managing the feeding of your horse while meeting the horse's natural needs
• When horses have special dietary requirements
• Deciding which hay or forage is best for your horse
• An overview of available feeds and supplements and their place in your horse's diet
• Preserving the value of hay and feed stuffs
• Making sure that you get what you are paying for when you purchase feed stuffs
• Your horse's diet as it relates to diseases and conditions
• Fluid balance and the importance of water in maintaining your horse's health

This guide focuses on essential and basic information that every equine owner should know for the benefit of your and your horse.  For a more in-depth understanding of equine nutritional needs and requirements, visit our Nutrition Health Center and read one or more blogs on horse nutrition or visit our nutrition forum where you can discuss and learn more from other horse owners.