Carbohydrates are the main energy source used by muscles (and the brain!) for work. Horses need more time to replenish energy stores compared to a human. Can feeding a diet that is low in carbohydrates affect performance? Listen in this week to find out!

Scientific references used in preparation for this podcast are listed below.

Lacombe, V., Hinchcliff, K.W., et al. 2003. Effects of feeding meals with various soluble-carbohydrate content on muscle glycogen synthesis after exercise in horses. American Journal of Veterinary Research. 65(7).

https://doi.org/10.2460/ajvr.2004.65.916

Mesquita, V.S., Pagan, J.D., Valberg, S.J., Waldridge, B.M. and Whitehouse, C. 2014. Effect of non-structural carbohydrate, fat and fiber intake on glycogen repletion following intense exercise. Equine Veterinary Journal. 64(S46): 33. https://doi.org/10.1111/evj.12267_99