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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
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
Equine Nutrition Guide — Video Coming Soon
A practical guide to feeding your horse will be added here