For most horse owners, feeding is more than a chore, it’s a way to nurture their horse. In this episode of Ask an Expert, Dr. Rachel Mottet breaks down how to create a diet that truly supports your horse’s wellbeing.    

Episode Highlights:           

9:30 : Common nutrition mistakes horse owners make 

16:15 : Building a feeding program from the ground up 

26:40 : Visual and handling cues for evaluating hay quality 

41:00 : The best approach to feeding supplements 

44:15 : Nutritional red flags that show up as behavioral issues 

Meet the Expert, Dr. Rachel Mottet    

Dr. Rachel Mottet holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Science and Nutrition. Through her company, Legacy Equine Nutrition, she has served the equine community as a trusted equine nutrition professional for more than a decade. Over the years, Dr. Mottet has partnered with hundreds of horse farms, developed individualized feeding programs for more than 5,000 horses, and delivered educational seminars to thousands of horse owners nationwide.   

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