Wendy's Equine Nutrition

Concentrates

Corn

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Corn has the highest energy content out of all our available foodstuffs. It is high in carbohydrates but low in fiber and protein, and therefore must be balanced with oats or hay.

Oats

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Oats are a very popular addition to foodstuffs because they are safe, yummy, and full of fiber. They are not the most nutritious additive and aren't a great source of energy, but they are a great protein source. While they are more expensive than other protein sources, they add bulk to grains and are easy to chew and digest. Oats, even in excess, are unlikely to bring on colic or other digestive issues.

Barley

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Barley is a great source of protein and is an excellent addition for a high-energy diet. It is important that barley is not your main component and that you use it in combination with a high-fiber grain such as oats or wheat bran. Be sure to increase/decrease barley in small amounts.

Roughages

Alfalfa

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  • Alfalfa hay cubes: $13.50 (50lb bag)
  • Alfalfa hay pellets: $17.50 (50lb bag) - Pelleted form is the easiest to digest.
  • Alfalfa hay bales: $17.95/bale (~150lbs)

Timothy

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  • Timothy hay pellets: $22.75 (50lb bag)
  • Timothy hay bales: $24.00/bale (~150lbs)

Grass

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  • Grass hay bales: $12.50/bale (~75lb)

Supplements

Salt blocks

Sodium Chloride (NaCl), is a necessary nutrient in a horse's diet and is also the only mineral they will actually seek to replenish on their own. Our salt blocks are all 98-99% NaCl.

Molasses

Molasses is a great additive for taste. It also aids in dust-control in your grain. Molasses should only make up between 6-10% of a horse's daily diet.

Vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is a good addition to grains to meet requirements for dietary fats. Be aware that a diet too rich in fats and low in exercise can lead to stable vices and excess energy that a horse may need to burn off.