Understanding Equine Nutrition Your Guide to Horse Health Care and Management

Name: Understanding Equine Nutrition Your Guide to Horse Health Care and Management
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ISBN: 9781581501551

ISBN-10: 1581501552

ISBN-13: 9781581501551

Edition: 2007 (Revised)

Authors: Karen Briggs

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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…

Book details

List price: $16.95
Copyright year: 2007
Publisher: Blood-Horse, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 5/1/2007
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 176
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.00" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 0.660
Language: English



Introduction



What Does a Horse Need?



The Hydrated Horse



Protein



Fiber



Energy and Carbs



Feeding Fats



Vitamins



Minerals



Hay and Forage



Grains



Ration Balancing



Digestive Disorders


Glossary


Index


Photo Credits


About the Author