Author(s): Melyni Worth

Self-Sufficiency

The one issue on which all horse owners agree is that proper diet and nutrition are the most essential aspects of horse care. In Storey's Guide to Feeding Horses, equine nutritionist Melyni Worth addresses the many ways in which diet impacts a horse's health, temperament, and performance. Worth covers the basics, discussing the benefits of grains and grasses, as well as the relative value of additives and herbal supplements. She also explains the details of the nutrients every horse needs, and how to calculate rations based on the horse's body weight. And, she teaches owners how to design a balanced feeding program for their horses. Comprehensive and authoritative, yet easy to understand and packed with advice that is easy to put into action, Storey's Guide to Feeding Horses is an essential reference horse owners will turn to time and again.