Ep. 038: Have the Top Performing Horse with Nutrition Management

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with equine nutritionist, Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about feeding performance horses to reach their best potential, including:

 

• How do performance horses differ in energy requirements and how should they be fed to compete?

• Can or should we feed our horse before riding or exercise?  

• How often should we stop and take breaks when trailering to competitions?

 

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Scientific References:

~ 28:10 – Dr. Duren’s PhD dissertation about should horses be fed prior to exercise or riding – 

Duren, S.E., 1990. Blood flow distribution in fasted and fed ponies at rest and during endurance exercise. Ph.D. Dissertation, University of Kentucky. (https://www.proquest.com/openview/9198e5d2e43653b5fb781b04d1f32b20/1?pq-origsite=gscholar&cbl=18750&diss=y)

 

Additional Resources:

“Feeding the Performance Horse” blog post - https://www.standleeforage.com/standlee-barn-bulletin/feeding-performance-horses/

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