Feeding a performance horse is about more than just meeting basic nutritional needs—it’s also about optimizing stamina, strength and recovery. The right combination of forage, fiber and feed can make the difference between a horse that merely gets through a competition and one that performs at its peak. Understanding these unique nutritional demands is key to helping your… As an equine veterinarian, one of the questions you might hear is: Does my horse need supplements? When her 23-year-old horse, Mackay, lost weight, she took a closer look at his diet. The ration balancer he was on was no longer sufficient to maintain his weight and body condition, so she tried a Sentinel® Extruded Horse Feed, the same formulas she often recommends for her own patients.Kristyn Sturken
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