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The trusted space equestrians COME FOR

Equine Nutrition Education

Taught by a PhD Equine Nutritionist

Science-based + Unbiased

worldwide applicability

Create your own equine nutrition business with a clear path from student to Advisor.

All educational
backgrounds welcome

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what we do best

Dr. Rachel Mottet has personally trained hundreds of equestrians to become confident, credentialed Equine Nutrition Advisors.

Each year, thousands of horses look, feel and perform better because a Legacy Advisor created a world-class nutrition program for them.

Our Promise

As an equestrian with a passion for equine nutrition, you will get the tools to confidently build balanced nutrition programs, offer them as a service to horse owners, and lead nutrition conversations with expertise.

the approach you’ll learn

The programs you'll create are built on balance - not a single approach, method or brand. The Legacy Program applies to any nutritional approach that is safe, balanced and backed by science. This program teaches you how to achieve balance and blend the art and science of equine nutrition into every program you build.

What sets us apart

why legacy equine?

PhD Professor

Taught by an experienced, actively consulting PhD Equine Nutritionist with over 15 years of nutrition specific industry & teaching experience

mentorship

One-on-one case study review and continuing support from an online Advisor community and professional PhD network

community

Join d like-minded individuals that you can rely on for support in the Legacy Advisor private community

education

Lifetime access to recorded content and an ability to participate in weekly live sessions with professor reviewed case studies and student questions

success

Thousands of horses across 6 continents are supported annually through nutrition plans created by actively consulting Legacy Program Advisors

personalized

Achieve balance in the equine diet using the Legacy Method paired with your preferred science-based approach

  • “When I signed up for this course I did not realize how it would change my life.”

    The course itself is really fantastic, it’s packed full of science based information in an easy to follow format. I love the ability to continue moving up to more advanced course work.

    – Donna R.

  • “The quality of instruction, resources, education, and career coaching included in the program have been top notch.”

    I was so inspired by it that I launched my own nutrition advising business and have successfully worked with many horses and their owners in the last two years. 10/10 can’t recommend enough!

    – Rachel K. F.

  • “Dr. Mottet’s ENA course has helped me achieve a dream and passion I have been wanting to pursue for years! “

    The course work is thoughtfully designed to be easily understood and I did not feel overwhelmed. The live sessions are engaging and provide real world experiences and conversations around equine nutrition.

    – Shiloh H.

  • “Completing Dr. Rachel Mottet’s Legacy Equine Nutrition Program was one of the most transformative steps in my career.”

    Dr. Mottet teaches equine nutrition the way it should be taught: grounded in physiology, backed by research, and always tied to real world horses and real world management.

    – Nicole M.

  • “The Equine Nutrition Advisors program is a wonderful organization. It has allowed me to further my nutrition knowledge and find a sense of community.”

    I am currently on ENA II and find Dr. Rachel Mottets teaching style very helpful. l will be working on my certifications here soon and can credit ENA to everything I know in the world of equine nutrition.

    – Gwynneth R.

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

The Legacy Equine Nutrition Advisor Program

Where you, an equestrian with a passion for equine nutrition, turn your interest into a professional consulting business.

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  • Equine Nutrition Advisor I

    3-month Certificate Program in Equine Nutrition Advising. Learn the Legacy Method, a proven system for all levels of learners and backgrounds. Graduates leave with the nutrition knowledge and business skills necessary to start advising right away.

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    Equine Nutrition Advisor II

    9-month Certificate Program including advanced case study, evaluation of supplement ingredients, in depth scientific topics expanded upon from Level I, opportunity for on-farm learning with Dr. Mottet, and expert guest lectures in numerous nutrition topics.

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    Equine Nutrition Advisor III

    Critical Research Review certificate course. Learn from two PhD equine nutritionists and critique published nutrition journal articles. Learn to review scientific data, experimental design and apply research to client horses.

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    The Legacy Herd

    A community for Equine Nutrition Advisors and those on their way to becoming one. Connect, grow and learn through live connection with Dr. Mottet.

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  • Feed the Horse in Front of You

    The uncomplicated Legacy Method that guides you to balanced nutrition for your horse, without all the marketing hype and unnecessary supplements.

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    Supplement with Confidence

    An owner’s guide to evaluating equine supplements, identifying market hype vs fact, and making evidence-based decisions.

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Hi! I’m Dr. Rachel Mottet

Equine Nutritionist - Scientist - Equestrian
Program Creator & Professor

My equestrian beginnings are humble and began at the age of 5. Imagine a fearless curly haired kid, riding bareback over snow and ice on a free horse through frigid Wisconsin winters. That was me. Complete with frostbit toes that still tingle every time they get too cold. I wouldn’t change a thing…

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