Resources: Nutrition, Ingredients and Feeding Fundamentals

Explore the different approaches to equine dietary needs and what you can expect from them. You’ll find answers about the benefits of low-starch and low-sugar feeds, how to support a horse’s immune system, what beet pulp offers, which protein sources have the biggest impact and more.

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Horse Hydration 101: Keeping Your Horse Healthy, Performing, and Hydrated Year-Round
Why Hydration Matters Horses are large animals with significant daily water requirements. As a general guideline, horses need approximately one gallon of water per day for every ...
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Benefits of Beet Pulp for Horses
Beet pulp is available in several forms, including shreds (with or without molasses), large pellets or incorporated into grain concentrates. Sentinel XT feed contains shredded beet pulp ...
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How to Read a Horse feed and nutrition label: Sentinel Senior bags with callouts to different sections of the bag
Understanding Horse Feed Nutrition Labels and Guaranteed Analysis
From label to stable, demystifying the nutritional information on your horse’s feed. One of the best ways to ensure your horse is getting everything they need to ...
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When to Seek Help from an Equine Nutritionist
What is an equine nutritionist? An equine nutritionist is a professional who specializes in the dietary needs of horses. With comprehensive knowledge of equine nutrition, they have ...
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Is Feed Low in Starch and Sugar Right for All Horses?
Having shared the 101 of low starch, low sugar feeds, Jeanne van der Veen, equine nutritionist for Sentinel Horse Feeds and Kristyn Sturken, equine product manager for ...
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Feeding Fundamentals
Equine Feeding Fundamentals When sitting down to discuss equine nutrition with Dr. Randy Raub, PhD, it's clear he knows the practical side of feeding horses. In many ...
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