Horse Feed Facts, a discussion of modern horse nutrition and feeding, is brought to you in a new four-part series by ADM Alliance Nutrition. Agriculture broadcaster Max Armstrong, equine nutritionist Dr. Judith A. Reynolds, and Equine Specialist Pat Cassady discuss the importance of forage-based rations, vitamins and minerals, energy sources and customized feeding programs. The format is supported by phone calls from some of the equine industry’s leading horse trainers and clinicians. For many years, horses have been fed large amounts of cereal grains in order to increase performance potential. Unfortunately, since the equine digestive system is made to process good-quality forages, not large amounts of cereal grains, many horses have become susceptible to dangerous digestive and metabolic disorders such as colic, founder, tying-up and gastric ulcers. The newest research shows that feeding programs based on good-quality forage and balanced with fermentable fibers and fats rather than cereal grains result in horses with greater performance potential, more trainable attitudes and less risk of digestive and metabolic disorders. Horse Feed Facts brings insight into the changing world of equine nutrition, feeding and management and provides specific information to help you improve your enjoyment of your horses, regardless of your chosen discipline or sport.

Show Topics

Show #1
Max, Dr. Judy and Pat introduce the FORAGE FIRST concept where forage is maximized to improve health and performance of horses. Two time NRHA Futurity winner and USET Reining gold medalist Mike Flarida discusses his training program and the importance of nutrition to success in the show pen.

Show #2
Max, Dr. Judy and Pat discuss the importance of vitamin and mineral balance in horse rations. Equine Clinicians Cleve Wells, trainer of 18 Grand and Reserve World Champions in Western Pleasure, and Lynn McKenzie, two-time WPRA Barrel Racing World Champion discuss their training and feeding programs.

Show #3
Max, Dr. Judy and Pat discuss options for providing energy to horses including forages, digestible fibers, grains and fats. Legendary horseman Ray Hunt and his wife, Carolyn, discuss his training philosophy and feeding program.

Show #4
Max, Dr. Judy and Pat discuss customized feeding of horses for ‘Easy Keepers,’ Broodmares, Growing Horses, Performance Horses and Senior Horses. NCHA Hall-of-Fame members Phil and Mary Ann Rapp discuss their breeding, training and showing program and reveal secrets of success in the show pen. Sarah Reuter of European Performance Horses in Virginia discusses their Grand Prix Dressage and Show Jumping breeding, training and showing program.

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