{"id":260,"date":"2017-07-04T15:30:00","date_gmt":"2017-07-04T15:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/?p=260"},"modified":"2023-02-01T15:31:25","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T15:31:25","slug":"2-steps-for-feeding-the-performance-horse","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/2017\/07\/04\/2-steps-for-feeding-the-performance-horse\/","title":{"rendered":"2 Steps for Feeding the Performance Horse"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>The goal of any nutritional program is to provide a performance horse with a well-balanced diet that protects their health and supports them to reach their full athletic potential. In this article, we share the two steps for feeding your performance horse.<\/em><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s important to remember that nutrition doesn\u2019t have to be complex. There are seven fundamental ingredients that every horse needs in their diet, regardless<br>of their workload. These include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vitamins<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Minerals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fibre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protein<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbohydrates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1: A Well-Balanced Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the performance horse \u2014 just like the pleasure horse \u2014 a diet is only truly well-balanced if it contains all of these ingredients. So,<br>let\u2019s explore these further:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamins and minerals have been grouped together to emphasise both are fundamental ingredients for sustaining performance. Without<br>sufficient vitamins and minerals, even small deficiencies can limit your horse\u2019s athletic potential. To learn more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032719\/https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/blog\/formulating-your-horse-s-diet-part-1-vitamins-minerals\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fibre: Fibre is arguably the most important ingredient in any horse\u2019s diet. Every horse should receive a forage-first diet that is comprised primarily<br>of roughage sources to assist in preventing dehydration, colic, gastric ulcers, behavioural problems, and more. To learn more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032719\/https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/blog\/formulating-your-horse-s-diet-part-2-fibre\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fats: Fats, usually given in oil form, improve body condition, without promoting hot, fizzy behaviours typically associated with high-grain diets.<br>Unsaturated fats, such as rice bran oil, provide your performance horse with readily digestible energy. To learn more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032719\/https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/blog\/formulating-your-horse-s-diet-part-3-fats\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Protein: The amino acids that make up protein are the building blocks of your performance horse\u2019s muscles, skin, hair and hooves. When supplied in<br>the diet, high quality protein repairs tissue and maintains healthy coat and hoof condition. To learn more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032719\/https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/blog\/formulating-your-horse-s-diet-part-4-protein\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Carbohydrates: Every performance horse requires energy, and both structural and non-structural carbohydrates play a role. In short, fibrous sources<br>provide slow-release energy, while sugars and starches provide rapid-release energy. To learn more,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032719\/https:\/\/runningcool.com.au\/blog\/formulating-your-horse-s-diet-part-5-carbohydrates\">click here<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Water: The importance of water cannot be overestimated. Every horse must have continuous access to fresh, cleaning drinking water to remain hydrated,<br>including in Winter.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2: Feeding Strategies for Performance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout the day, your performance horse should have unlimited access to free-choice roughage, such as hay or pasture. When adding commercial horse feeds,<br>such as Running Cool, you should consider their workload.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>For performance horses in high intensity\/short duration sports, their forage-first diet should be supported by carbohydrates for energy and protein<br>for muscle repair, recovery and rebuilding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For performance horses in low intensity\/long duration sports, their forage-first diet should be supported by fats for improved body condition and fibre<br>for slow-release energy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For performance horses in moderate intensity\/moderate duration sports, their forage-first diet will require a combination of carbohydrates, protein,<br>fats and fibre, depending on the type of sport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>At Running Cool, we genuinely care about your horse\u2019s health and wellbeing. Our superior horse feed range supports your horse at every stage of life with well-balanced vitamins, minerals and protein for pleasure and performance.&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20220305032719\/http:\/\/www.apple.com\/\"><strong>Click here<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/a><strong>to learn more.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The goal of any nutritional program is to provide a performance horse with a well-balanced diet that protects their health and supports them to reach their full athletic potential. In this article, we share the two steps for feeding your performance horse.&nbsp; It\u2019s important to remember that nutrition doesn\u2019t have to be complex. 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