“Between
the Twines”
A one day nutrition clinic for horse owners and professionals
Topics covered:
·
Basic equine digestion and how it works
·
Slow feeding for a healthy digestive system and a happier
horse
·
Nutrition 101 for horses: protein, fats, carbohydrates,
minerals, and vitamins
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Feeding for hoof health
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Insulin resistance – is your horse at risk?
·
Hay and the nutrition it provides – it’s not just
roughage
·
How to test hay or get information about the hay in your
area
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Using the NRC “Nutrient Requirements of Horses”
guidelines
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Weights, measures, and math – it’s easy!
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Formulating a ration that’s simple and cost effective
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How to decipher a feed tag and supplement label
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Smart shopping – getting the best deals for your money
A 15
page handout, including a list of resources, will be provided.
Participants are encouraged to bring feed and supplement labels from any
products they are using. A hay corer and test sample kits are available
before the workshop for those who would like to test their hay.
Summer 2010 dates
