Level of work
Calculating optimum nutrition for any horse hinges on knowing the level of exercise performed, and therefore the level of energy required.
The most common mistake many horse owners make is to overestimate the level of work that their horses are doing. The following descriptions should help you to decide which category your horse falls into.
LIGHT WORK
Horses in this category are exercised three or four times weekly for between 1-2 hours per day, incorporating walk, trot and canter, with some hill work probably included. Horses may also be in preparation for pleasure rides and lower level hunter trials, show jumping and dressage.
MODERATE WORK
Horses in this category participate in a near-daily, structured training programme. They may be competing at upper level affiliated dressage, show jumping and eventing. This sector would include 2 day eventing. Polo ponies, endurance horses and young racehorses undergoing breaking and training would fall into this category.
HEAVY WORK
These horses will be training and competing at the peak of their physical capabilities. Racehorses on an active racing schedule, polo ponies or horses competing at three-day event level fit into this classification.
If you would like to discuss your horse's work level and therefore suitable feeding solutions, please use one of the following methods to contact us for advice:
Please complete our Feed Advice Form or call our nutritional team on 01622 718487
Feed Advice Form
Complete our online form to receive a detailed nutritional plan for your horse or pony from one of our registered nutritionists.
Quick Feed Finder
Use our quick and easy feed finder as a guide to select the right feed for your horse or pony.