When it comes to horse nutrition, understanding energy is key to building a healthier, more resilient equine partner.

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr discuss important insights into horse energy needs, including:

• What “energy” actually means for horses and why it’s different than you might think
• How carbohydrates, fats, and fiber each contribute differently to a horse’s energy supply
• How to match energy intake to your horse’s work level and body condition

Whether you're feeding a top competitor or a trail partner, this conversation will give you more confidence in what and how you're feeding your horse.

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Supporting Resources – 

• ~19:30 – Discussing lower critical temperature in horses, knowing how much extra digestible energy is needed in the diet to keep warm in the colder temperatures and then also in windy and rainy conditions - Ep. 024: Why Horses Need to Be Fed Differently During Winter podcast episode
• ~20:21 – National Research Council. 2007. Nutrient Requirements of Horses: Sixth Revised Edition. Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://doi.org/10.17226/11653.

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