“Ten Tips on Feeding Performance Horses”
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This interview was previously published in 2018 Dr Peter Huntington 3 (361)
About Peter
– If you would like to know more about Dr Peter then listen to his previous chats
First Chat (224) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington
Second Chat (332) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington2 – “Ten Tips on Basic Feeding Principles”
Fourth Chat (391) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington4 – “Ten Tips On Basics of Feeding for Breeding Horses”
Fifth Chat (423) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington5 – “Ten Tips on Feeding Considerations for Horses with Gastrointestinal Disorders”
Sixth Chat (452) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington6 – “Ten Points on Common Feeding Myths”
Seventh Chat (483) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington7 – “Ten Tips On Feeding The Laminitis Prone Horse or Pony”
Eighth Chat (526) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington8 – “Ten Tips for Feeding the Senior Horse”
Ninth Chat (540) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington9 – “Ten Tips on Feeding Horses Prone To Gastric Ulcers”
Tenth Chat (552) http://horsechats.com/DrPeterHuntington10 – “Ten Nutritional Considerations for Overweight Horses”
About This Episode
“Ten Tips on Feeding Performance Horses”
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“Ten Tips on Feeding Performance Horses”
1 – Select Energy Concentrates Based on Workload – value of fat and fibre in the ration
– Not one feed is appropriate
2 – Feeding Hot Horses
– Moderating the amount of starch
– Fat and fibre based
3 – Feeding Lazy Horses
– Sore joints/feet
– Need extra energy
-Strategic use of increased starch
4 – Ensure adequate forage intake when stabled or limited pasture access
5 – Feeding During Competition and Travel
– Hydration, Dust free feed
6 – Use of Electrolytes
– Mineral lost in sweat
– Adjust according to sweating
7 – Inclusion of Joint Supplements
– Injectable or Oral
– Synovate
8 – Feeding During Spelling
– Cut down amount of concentrates
– Vitamin/Mineral Supplement
9 – Understanding how hard your horse is working
– Clock It – Record time
Link to Clock It App https://ker.com/tools/clockit
10 – Pre work feeding for gastrointestinal health
Time Stamps
00:40 – Background
01:43 – 1) Select energy concentrates based on workload – value of fat and fibre in the ration
04:55 – 2) Feeding hot horses
07:08 – 3 Feeding lazy horses
08:55 – 4) Ensure adequate forage intake when stabled or limited pasture access
10:11 – 5) Feeding during competition and travel
12:45 – 6) Use of electrolytes
15:17 – 7) Inclusion of joint supplements
20:00 – 8) Feeding during spelling
22:38 – 9) Understanding how hard your horse is working – free app Clock It
25:48 – 10) Pre-work feeding for gastrointestinal health
28:38 – Summary
35:25 – Contact: see details below
Link to Clock It App
Dr Peter’s Contact Details
Phone: 0418 108 946 or +61 418 108 946
Email: phuntington@ker.com https://ker.com/equinews/staff/peter-huntington-b-v-sc-m-c-v-sc/
Website: www.ker.com
Facebook: Peter Huntington
Links
Here are the links to the online KER ration creation software for Barastoc (Eastern Australia) and Pegasus (WA).
http://microsteed.com/barastoc
Music
BenSound.com
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