EQUINE NUTRITON CONSULTING
Customized nutrition for every horse.
I design customized feeding plans for individual horses as well as entire stables, taking into account their age, breed, purpose, health status, and current condition.
When developing a nutritional program, I base my recommendations on a detailed analysis of thehorse and its living conditions. I take into account the type of housing, access to paddocks and pastures, climatic conditions, exercise levels, and the feed available in the local area.
The result is an optimized feed ration that respects the horse’s individual needs and ensures an adequate intake of energy, nutrients, minerals, and vitamins for health, performance, and long-term fitness.
How the Collaboration Works
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Initial consultation and completion of the intake form. If necessary, this is followed by an on-site visit to the stable.
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Analysis of documentation, review of the current feed ration, evaluation
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Proposed solution, formulation of an optimized feed ration.
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Consultation
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Long-term monitoring of results
Professional Evaluation of Feed Rations
When formulating feed rations, I consider not only the energy and protein balance, but also the amino acid profile, minerals, trace elements, and vitamins. The evaluation is based on a detailed analysis of nutritional parameters and the individual needs of each specific horse.
DM, E, CP, Lysine, Ca, P, Mg, Na, K, Cl, S, Co, Cu, Zn, Mn, Fe, I, Se, Vit. A, Vit. D, Vit. E, Thiamine,
Riboflavin
SERVICES OFFERED
• Formulation of individual feed rations for sport and racehorses
• Customization of nutritional programs based on training and racing workload
• Evaluation and consultation on training curves
• Analysis of metabolic, biochemical, and hematological test results
• Adjustment of feed rations based on laboratory results
• Addressing specific nutritional requirements of performance horses
A. Racing & Sports Horses
Nutritional Consulting for race and Sport Horses
I provide expert consulting services to professional trainers, riders, owners, and breeders, focusing on optimizing the nutrition and performance of race and sport horses.
For each horse, I create a customized feeding plan using feeds and supplements from renowned global manufacturers. The feeding program is designed with consideration for the horse’s current condition, type and intensity of exercise, stabling environment, and any health limitations. The goal is to ensure an optimal supply of nutrients for maximum performance, effective recovery, and long-term health.
Specialization by discipline
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flat race horses
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hurdle horses
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endurance horses
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eventing
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show jumping horses
Nutritional Consulting for Stallions, Mares, and Foals
B. BREEDING Horses
Proper nutrition during reproduction, pregnancy, lactation, and growth significantly influences a horse’s health, development, and future potential. That is why I develop individualized feeding programs tailored to the horse’s age, breed, physiological condition, housing arrangements, and breeding conditions.
Nutrition for growing foals and young horses
Nutrition for growing foals and young horses. The growth period is one of the most important stages in a horse’s life. I therefore tailor feeding plans individually for foals from weaning until approximately three years of age, taking into account the breed, growth rate, skeletal development, musculature, and the horse’s expected future use.
The goal is to support harmonious growth, proper development of the musculoskeletal system, and to lay the foundation for a healthy and high-performing horse in adulthood.
SERVICES OFFERED
• Development of feeding plans forbreeding stallions during the breeding season
• Nutritional programs for mares during the pre-breeding period
• Feeding rations for all stages of pregnancy
• Nutrition for mares during lactation until foal weaning
• Individual feeding programs for growing foals and young horses
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Investing in proper nutrition during the growth period is generally significantly lower than the costs associated with addressing health, developmental, or performance issues later in life.
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When formulating feed rations, I evaluate not only energy and protein content, but also the ratios of minerals, trace elements, and other nutrients that influence a horse’s growth, development, and long-term health.
C. Therapeutic Diets and Specialized Nutrition for Horses
Customized Nutrition Programs for Horses with Health Issues
A properly formulated feed ration can significantly support a horse’s health, reduce stress on the body, and contribute to an improved quality of life. For horses with health limitations, I therefore design individualized nutritional programs based on their current health status, condition, and specific needs.
Horses with poor nutritional condition and weight loss
Metabolic disorders (PSSM, PPID / Cushing’s syndrome, insulin resistance, laminitis)
Recovery from injuries and surgical procedures
Liver dysfunction
Hematopoietic disorders
Areas of Specialization
Respiratory diseases and chronic respiratory issues
Diseases and injuries of the musculoskeletal system
Nervous and stress-sensitive horses
Stomach ulcers and other digestive tract diseases
Chronic digestive issues
Areas of Specialization
When designing therapeutic diets, I select feeds and supplements that adhere to the dietary restrictions imposed by a specific condition while providing the body with all necessary nutrients. A properly tailored diet can help reduce metabolic stress, support tissue regeneration, stabilize the horse’s health, and improve its overall condition and well-being.
Each therapeutic diet is tailored individually, taking into account the diagnosis, laboratory results, current medication, age, activity level, and overall health of the animal.
