Below are horses I’ve completed a nutrition analysis and redesigned a new balanced diet plan.
Nelly is a senior horse who lacked nutrition in her diet. She was underweight, had a poor topline, Her coat was spotchy, sparse, course, and dull (bottom picture). I calculated the perfect amount of vitamins, minerals, protein, fat, and carbohydrates for her and by the following winter she had a full bright, shiny, rich in colored coat. Her mane and tail grew longer as well. Her topline also filled in nicely (Top picture). She is now meeting all her nutritional requirement! See additional pictures of Nelly's journey to the right. I LOVE all that shine! She looks GORGEOUS compared to the first time I saw her!
Nelly's mane and tail also greatly improved!
This little mare needed to be show ready by mid-summer (bottom picture - before). Not only is her body condition score OUTSTANDING but WOW that shine!!! (top picture - after).
I was asked to help momma with a new diet plan, which I did BUT MORE IMPORTANTLY we discovered that the foal's grain had an inverted phosphorous to calcium ratio! This can cause hyperparathyroidism also known as "Big head disease", which over time slowly causes bone weakness and swelling. We fixed his diet right away and now he is growing stronger everyday! I'm so glad she contacted me! The first 2 years are the most important in nutritional needs and sets a horse up for a long healthy life!
Underweight senior horse that was on 3% body weight in alfalfa/grass mix hay! We changed his diet plan and within months he looked way better! We're getting pretty close to the ideal weight!
Underweight senior horse that was on 3% body weight in alfalfa/grass mix hay! We changed his diet plan and within months he looked way better! We're getting pretty close to the ideal weight!