Penn State Extension is offering a free webinar, “Nutrition for the Performance Horse,” on crafting diets for working horses based on exercise type, intensity and nutrition for different disciplines. The event will occur from noon to 1 p.m. on October 23.
This webinar is designed for horse owners, trainers and enthusiasts; those interested in equine nutrition; and riders and competitors.
Performance horses are not just show jumpers, eventers, reiners or endurance horses, organizers noted. From top competitors to the trusty school horse giving lessons several days a week, performance spans many levels. Participants can learn why not all performance diets are the same and how different muscle types require different “fuels.”
This session will explore tailored diets for horses across various disciplines, offering practical examples and insights.
The webinar will cover:
•What performance is and how it encompasses more than people may think.
•Nutrient basics and where energy comes from.
•Why different types of exercise may require different types of diet.
•Determination of what light, medium and heavy workloads look like and how to feed accordingly.
•Examples of feeding horses participating in different disciplines.
Penn State Extension offers this event at no charge to participants. Space is limited, so registration by noon on October 23 is required to receive the link to access the webinar.
A link to the recorded webinar will be emailed to registrants within 10 business days after the live event. Participants can access the recording for six months from the event date.
More information is available on the Penn State Extension website at https://extension.psu.edu/feedingforperformance.
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