Understanding Equine Nutrition (Horse Health Care Library) [Paperback]

Karen Briggs (Author)

Book Description

Series: Horse Health Care Library | Publication Date: June 25, 1998

What are the nutritional needs of your horse? Chances are, you might not know. Understanding Equine Nutrition discusses the various dietary needs of your horse and details the different food groups available-from pasture grass to grains and pellets to supplements. This essential information helps you make educated decisions about your horse's diet.

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About the Author

Briggs is an equine nutrition consultant and a freelance writer.

Product Details

• Paperback: 167 pages
• Publisher: Blood-Horse (June 25, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 093904997X
• ISBN-13: 978-0939049974
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 5.9 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #968,758 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Try something else..., February 23, 2003

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This review is from: Understanding Equine Nutrition (Horse Health Care Library) (Paperback)

This book is complete and informative, albeit a little hard to read. Horses have many different dietary requirements: fiber, fat, vitamins, minerals, protein... and Karen Briggs doesn't create any charts or guides to help you figure out which elements are likely to be lacking in your particular horses diet. Instead, try "Beyond the Hay Days" which provides equally detailed and comprehensive information as well as helpful summary charts that help you understand what your equines diet might be lacking and how best to suppliment it.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Really helpful info!, February 17, 2004

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This review is from: Understanding Equine Nutrition (Horse Health Care Library) (Paperback)

This book is packed with helpful information that I can really use...Rather than providing a dumbed-down, one-size-fits-all recipe for feeding, Briggs gives horse owners the facts and formulas they need to make sure their horses' nutritional needs are met.