Feeding horses wasn't supposed to be so complicated. At least that's not what Mother Nature intended. All horses in the wild really needed was a good source of grass and water and a natural salt lick of some kind. But as man began using horses for specific purposes, such as working fields, riding for pleasure or performance, or for breeding, so too did the kinds and amount of feeds owners gave to their animals. In Understanding Equine Nutrition, Karen Briggs, a horsewoman and equine nutritionist, sets out to make feeding horses simple again. Whether your horse is a growing yearling, a high-performance athlete, a mom-to-be, or a favorite pasture horse, this important guide will help you make sense of the jargon, sort out the ingredients, and make a feeding plan and menu that is best for your horse.
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Briggs is an equine nutrition consultant and a freelance writer.
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11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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Seems like anyone who has fed a horse is an equine nutritionist these days. This book was revised in 2007, but I think the only thing that changed was the cover. I didn't read this book in its entirety, but just skimming it was enough to know it includes some real backwards information. She recommends feeding sweet feed! (We should all be working to eradicate sugars from our horses' diets.) And she describes corn as a nutritious grain! (FOR COWS!) Yes, there is some usable information in this book, but there are much better books on equine nutrition out there. Do your research. One highly recommended book is HORSE JOURNAL Guide to Supplements and Nutraceuticals, by Eleanor M. Kellon, V.M.D.
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I have to say this book was pretty easy to read. It does help you understand equine nutrition. How the horses' digestive system works and why horses need proper nutrition. Even a good discussion on the different types of hay. I bought the book to refresh my memory because I got myself a horse again after more than 20 years and the book helped me a great deal.
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This is a good beginning horse Nutrition book. It doesn't go into a lot of detail but will at least explain the building blocks of horse feed and help the reader understand what needs your horse has on the nutrition level. It is easy to read and is a good starter book.
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Great resource for equine managers
this is a very helpful book with all the latest nutritional information for horses. Really helpful when selecting what kind of feed your horse(s) need.
Published on January 9, 2010 by Lusolady
Great for the average horse owner
Easy read, pertenant information. Would recommend it for anyone involved with horses. Well organized, useful, easy to understand.
Published on September 6, 2009 by B. Pantling
Must have for horse owners!
Understanding Equine Nutrition, Revised Edition (Horse Health Care Library)
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Published on July 3, 2008 by Rachel L. Martin
Excellent book with lots on useful information
This is a great book, and is a very easy read & well organized. I would definitely suggest this book be on every horse owner's shelf.
Published on October 29, 2007 by R. Ollett
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This is a complete book on horse nutrition, including the newest trends. Covers the new debate over whether grain is best for your horse or not. Read more
Published on July 27, 2007 by Just Me
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equine diet, beta bonds, feed tag, growing horses, hay cubes, equine nutrition, pelleted ration, lactating mares, white muscle disease, adult horses, legume hays, mature horses, beet pulp, heart girth, maintenance metabolism, digestible energy, feed tub, sweet feed, grain ration, grain mix, alsike clover, feed companies Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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equine diet, beta bonds, feed tag, growing horses, hay cubes, equine nutrition, pelleted ration, lactating mares, white muscle disease, adult horses, legume hays, mature horses, beet pulp, heart girth, maintenance metabolism, digestible energy, feed tub, sweet feed, grain ration, grain mix, alsike clover, feed companies Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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