Iyuptala University
 
 
This course teaches the fundamentals of equine nutrition. Students will learn the physiology of the equine digestive system, nutrients available in different feeds, and how to apply that knowledge.      Horse nutrition is both an art and a science. Upon completing the course the student will have the basic knowledge needed to properly feed performance horses, helping them reach their potential.  Experience and observation will then be supported by a solid scientific foundation of equine nutrition.               I. Understanding the Equine Digestive System                                   II. The Six Nutrients                    A. Water                    B. Protein                    C. Carbohydrates                    D. Fat                    E. Minerals                    F. Vitamins             III. Forages                    A. Types of Plants                    B. Pasture                         C. Hay                         E. Forage Substitutes                 IV. Grains and Concentrates                         A. Cereal Grains                         B. Concentrates                 V. Supplements and Nutraceuticals                VI.  Know the Numbers                VII. Feeding the Future Performance Horse                          A. Broodmare Requirements                          B. Stallion Requirements                               C. Nursing Foals                          D. Weanlings                          E. Growing Horses                 VIII. Feeding the Performance Horse                           A. Halter                           B. Racing                           C. Endurance                           E. Pleasure                  IX. Feeding the “Special Needs” Horse                          A. HYPP                          B. EPM                          C. Laminitis Prone                   X. Feeding the Retired Performance Horse Click here to take this course     http://www.donblazer.com/order/iaorderform.htmlshapeimage_1_link_0
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Friday, June 22, 2007
Common Sense Equine Nutrition                                    $275