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Good places to start
The basics that make the other articles easier to put in context.
Forage – the foundation
Horses are designed for continuous fibre intake. Chewing produces saliva – the most important buffer for the stomach. Good hay is often more important than any supplement.
Hay analysis for horses: values, costs and sampling
Which test suits your ration question, how to sample a hay batch and how to translate the lab report into daily feeding.
Does every horse need complementary feed?
No – the basis is always forage, water and salt. Complementary feed only where there is a justified need, not on the principle of “the more, the better”. The better question is not “Which supplement?” but “What does the whole ration look like?”
Calculating your horse's weight: weight tape, calculator and limits of measurement
Heart girth and body length let you approximately calculate the weight of an adult horse. What matters are fixed measuring points, careful technique and an honest look at the limits of the formula.
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Forage & hay analysis
What does the basic forage provide?
Requirements & ration planning
What does my horse need and how is it calculated?
Nutrients in detail
What does a gap or an oversupply mean?
Supplementing safely
When is supplementing sensible, unnecessary or risky?
Feeding in practice
How is the ration put into practice every day?