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Was wondering if anyone knew where I could learn about equine nutrition, feed, diet ect. I'm really not sure where to start and seeing if anyone may know where I should start. I don't know anything about it, I'm wanting wanting learn more as I'd like more of an understanding if that's okay.

Again, I'm completely clueless and really don't know where to begin let me know if there's any articles or websites that has some stuff about it that you'd recommend thank you

 

[Wizpop]

If you can’t find any other reliable info, I’d suggest asking your ve.

 

[Haniki]

Many of the horse feed companies have informative websites. Eg Dodson and Horrell

The Golden Rules of Feeding Horses

When it comes to feeding horses, there can be so much varying information available, but the golden rules of feeding horses stay the same. Read on to find out what these are.

www.dodsonandhorrell.com

Spillers

Horse Feed at SPILLERS: Equine Health & Nutrition Experts

www.spillers-feeds.com

Baileys

Homepage

www.baileyshorsefeeds.co.uk

etc.

 

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Was wondering if anyone knew where I could learn about equine nutrition, feed, diet ect. I'm really not sure where to start and seeing if anyone may know where I should start. I don't know anything about it, I'm wanting wanting learn more as I'd like more of an understanding if that's okay.

Again, I'm completely clueless and really don't know where to begin let me know if there's any articles or websites that has some stuff about it that you'd recommend thank you

What level is your current knowledge?

Do you have your own horse/are you responsible for feeding horses just now?

Do you want to be able to make up feed plans for horses and fully understand the digestive system? Or is a more general thing as in rules of feeding, basic anatomy, why horses need fibre etc kinda thing?

 

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What level is your current knowledge?

Do you have your own horse/are you responsible for feeding horses just now?

Do you want to be able to make up feed plans for horses and fully understand the digestive system? Or is a more general thing as in rules of feeding, basic anatomy, why horses need fibre etc kinda thing?

Im really wanting to know more about it, like you said the general thing.. I don't really know anything. I'd like to learn the more complicated stuff another time but need to start somewhere

I just help at a RS, and I'm not involved with the feeds so that doesn't really impact me but I'd like to just know general basic stuff but I really don't know what to start Apologies for not being so clear! I think that just shows I am very clueless

 

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Im really wanting to know more about it, like you said the general thing.. I don't really know anything. I'd like to learn the more complicated stuff another time but need to start somewhere

I just help at a RS, and I'm not involved with the feeds so that doesn't really impact me but I'd like to just know general basic stuff but I really don't know what to start Apologies for not being so clear! I think that just shows I am very clueless

So it's not a feed book, but I think the "100 ways to improve your..." book series by Susan McBane is a great start point for almost everything.

The "100 ways to improve your horse's health" covers a bit about feeding. It's very general, though. The rest of the series (riding/schooling/behaviour/Equine partnership) is good, too, IMO.

For understanding how the digestive system works, the "Horses Inside Out" books are good for anatomy. All of my books are in storage right now, so I can't check, but there is one that shows the painted digestive system and how it works.

The Horse Nutrition Bible by Ruth Bishop is an oldie, and some of it might be a bit outdated, but it's a solid foundation.

Susan McBane has a feed book, too. Wait and I'll check amazon..."Feeding Horses & Ponies: overcoming common feeding problems".

As suggested a good way to learn is to read manufacturer's websites. Dengie, Spillers, Baileys, Simple Systems, oh Forage Plus is a good site for more detailed supplements. They had a side website named Forage Plus or Forage Talk that had a lot of good articles.

To get into the nitty gritty Dr Kellon has a detailed booked and iirc used to run online courses.

Also Edinburgh uni used to run a free online learning/distance feeding course. I think it was 8 or 9 weeks and there was a completion certificate. That might be worth looking into.

The books mentioned above (apart from Dr Kellon, I don't know about it) are usually available from amazon or ebay for a few pounds second hand.

Hope that helps but if you've any specific questions post and someone will be bale to help.

 

[LEC]

I watch feed companies webinars

https://www.youtube.com/@DengieHorseFeeds/videos

Loads of info on feed companies websites

Kentucky equine research is very useful

David Marlin can be joined for a month.

Vets do free webinars - Sussex vet hospital is quite good

 

[J&S]

Look for the old stage 1 and stage 11 BHS exam booklets on ebay/ABE/Amazon the basics are there to learn for the exams.

 

[Kaylum]

Research changes things all the time. One minute you can't feed carrots, too much sugar, then you can as they are mainly water. I think independent nutritionists are quite good as they can weigh your horse. Every horse has different needs feed companies are there to market their feed and make you think you need it. Lots of thought should be put into natural feeding. There is quite a lot to learn, but if you have an independent visit they aren't there to sell you feed they are there to show you what your horse needs or doesn't.

 

[Horseysheepy]

Feed company websites are good, as well as see if your local Vet or pony/riding club are holding any talks by nutritionists on equine nutrition.

 

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So it's not a feed book, but I think the "100 ways to improve your..." book series by Susan McBane is a great start point for almost everything.

The "100 ways to improve your horse's health" covers a bit about feeding. It's very general, though. The rest of the series (riding/schooling/behaviour/Equine partnership) is good, too, IMO.

For understanding how the digestive system works, the "Horses Inside Out" books are good for anatomy. All of my books are in storage right now, so I can't check, but there is one that shows the painted digestive system and how it works.

The Horse Nutrition Bible by Ruth Bishop is an oldie, and some of it might be a bit outdated, but it's a solid foundation.

Susan McBane has a feed book, too. Wait and I'll check amazon..."Feeding Horses & Ponies: overcoming common feeding problems".

As suggested a good way to learn is to read manufacturer's websites. Dengie, Spillers, Baileys, Simple Systems, oh Forage Plus is a good site for more detailed supplements. They had a side website named Forage Plus or Forage Talk that had a lot of good articles.

To get into the nitty gritty Dr Kellon has a detailed booked and iirc used to run online courses.

Also Edinburgh uni used to run a free online learning/distance feeding course. I think it was 8 or 9 weeks and there was a completion certificate. That might be worth looking into.

The books mentioned above (apart from Dr Kellon, I don't know about it) are usually available from amazon or ebay for a few pounds second hand.

Hope that helps but if you've any specific questions post and someone will be bale to help.

Thank you so much!!!

 

[SEL]

I did Dr Kellon's course and it was very helpful

 

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I did Dr Kellon's course and it was very helpful

Thank you so much, I'll look into it!

 

[Pearlsacarolsinger]

There used to be a free Coursera course online about equine nutrition. It was pretty basic but mostly well designed. It might still be avaliable.

 

[Maddie Moo]

Depending on how in-depth you want to go, these were the two nutrition bibles we had at uni. They were invaluable when we were getting our heads around the nutrition research papers at the start of our degree. The Frape book is probably the better one out of the two for starters.