multiple daily meals and small quantities of feed is ide- al and the horse should have (unrestricted) access to good quality roughage 24/7. Slowly adapt your horse to new feedstuffs and consider that it may take weeks and sometimes a few months before a change in body condition can be observed.
Final Remarks In conclusion, whether you own and ride an easy keeper, hard keeper, or something in between, designing a well-balanced diet for your horse’s body condition, work requirements and temperament involves the proper se- lection of feedstuffs and energy sources. In reality, finding the right combination for your performance horse can be a challenge, and any changes to your horse’s diet should be done gradually over time. Attempting to design your own feed composed of sev-
eral raw materials may increase the risk for nutritional im- balances. When formu- lating a diet for horses with complex problems, the best choice is to consult an equine nutri- tionist or veterinarian to help you select the most effective strategy.
About the author: Dr. David van Doorn obtained a bachelor’s degree in Animal Husbandry and a master’s degree in Animal Sci- ence from Wageningen University and Research Centre (WUR), and a Ph.D. from Utrecht University (NL). His Ph.D.
thesis project was executed at the Nutrition Department of the Veterinary Faculty and entitled “Equine phosphorus absorption and excretion.” Since 2001 Dr. van Doorn has represented Cavalor Equine Nutrition Research and is responsible for the organization of the European Equine Health and Nutrition Congress initiated and sponsored by Cavalor. Since 2010, Dr. van Doorn has been an assistant professor of equine nutrition on a weekly basis at the Nutrition Department of the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine of Utrecht University. In addition to equine nutrition, Dr. van Doorn has been involved in projects related to the preservation of the equine veterinary patrimony.
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