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  • Nutrition for Maximum Performance

    Course Description

    This course teaches the fundamentals of equine nutrition. Students will learn the physiology of the equine digestive system, the nutrients available in different feeds, and how to apply that knowledge.

    Horse nutrition is both an art and a science. Upon completing the course the student will have the basic knowledge needed to properly feed performance horses, helping them reach their potential. Experience and observation will then be supported by a solid scientific foundation of equine nutrition.

    Course Outline

                  I. Understanding the Equine Digestive System 
                         
                 II. The Six Nutrients 
                       A. Water 
                       B. Protein 
                       C. Carbohydrates 
                       D. Fat 
                       E. Minerals 
                       F. Vitamins 

                III. Forages 
                       A. Types of Plants 
                       B. Pasture 
                       C. Hay 
                       E. Forage Substitutes 

                    IV. Grains and Concentrates 
                            A. Cereal Grains 
                            B. Concentrates 

                    V. Supplements and Nutraceuticals

                   VI. Know the Numbers 

                   VII. Feeding the Future Performance Horse 
                             A. Broodmare Requirements 
                             B. Stallion Requirements 
                             C. Nursing Foals 
                             D. Weanlings 
                             E. Growing Horses 

                    VIII. Feeding the Performance Horse 
                              A. Halter 
                              B. Racing 
                              C. Endurance 
                              E. Pleasure 

                     IX. Feeding the “Special Needs” Horse 
                             A. HYPP 
                             B. EPM 
                             C. Laminitis Prone 

                      X. Feeding the Retired Performance Horse 


             Suggested reference book: NRC Nutrient Requirements 2007 Edition
             

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