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Science-based writing on getting your horse's ration right — from the basics of how much to feed, to specialized guides for easy keepers, hard keepers, seniors, and winter nutrition.
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The foundation. How much hay, grain, and supplements your horse needs daily — using NRC standards, by weight and activity level.
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Why and how to test your horse's hay. Reading forage analysis results, NSC levels, protein content — and what the numbers mean for your plan.
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Supplements come last, not first. A practical order for building your horse's ration — forage, then balance, then targeted support.
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Your easy keeper doesn't need starvation — they need smart feeding. Low-NSC diets, slow feeders, and ration balancers that actually work.
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How to put weight on a hard keeper safely. Rule out medical causes first, then add calories through forage and fat rather than grain.
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Age alone isn't a reason to change feed. What actually triggers a senior change — teeth, weight loss, PPID — and how to replace hay a horse can't chew.
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Horses stay warm by fermenting fiber, not by eating grain. How much extra hay to feed as temperatures drop, and why water temperature drives intake.
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