equine nutrition advisor I
Curriculum
Module 1
The Equine Body
Body condition scoring
Conformation
Achieving genetic potential - what is possible?
Goal setting
Activity: set goals for your horse(s)
Module 2
Digestive Anatomy & Physiology
Evolution of the GI tract
Foregut
Hindgut
Equine microbiome
Module 3
Essential Info – Nutrients
Water
Protein, carbohydrates, fat
Vitamins & Minerals
Mineral balancing - what you need to know
Assessing nutrient status
Module 4
Hay
Hay evaluation
Hay analysis reading
Hay feeding rates
Forage alternatives
Module 5
Dietary Approaches
Forage based diets
The 3 categories of concentrates
Feed tags de-mystified
Feed ingredients - the good, bad and questionable
Pre-feeding considerations
Module 6
Best Feeding Practices for:
Maintenance (not in work)
Performance / Exercising
Reproduction
Growth
Senior
Hard keepers
Refeeding the starved horse
Easy keepers
Miniature horses & ponies
Cushings
Equine Metabolic Syndrome
Muscle Disorders
Gastric issues