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Equine Nutrition Planner

Get a basic daily ration guideline tailored to your horse

Guidance Only — Individual nutritional needs vary significantly. Always consult your veterinarian before making major dietary changes.

Horse Profile

Moderate to Ideal

Tip: Use our Weight Estimation Tool for a measurement-based reading

Key Feeding Principles

Forage First

Always base the diet on good quality hay or pasture

Fresh Water Always

Clean water available 24 hours a day, minimum 30L daily

Salt & Minerals

Provide a salt/mineral lick or loose salt every day

Weigh Your Feed

Never estimate by eye — use a feed scale for accuracy

Feed Little & Often

Horses are trickle feeders — spread meals throughout the day

No Sudden Changes

Always transition feed changes gradually over 7–14 days

Signs Your Horse Needs Nutritional Assessment

  • Unexplained weight loss or gain despite consistent feeding
  • Poor coat quality, low energy, or reduced performance
  • BCS consistently below 4 or above 7
  • Horse is pregnant, lactating, growing, or elderly
  • History of laminitis, EMS, PPID, or metabolic conditions
  • Difficulty chewing or dropping food while eating
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Equine Nutrition Guide — Video Coming Soon

A practical guide to feeding your horse will be added here