Alejandro Jesús Ceballo Marquez: Proper feeding of the equine therapy horse



The good feeding of the horse is vital for its health and performance. So that being the equine the main tool of the equine therapy, its feeding must be as careful as that of a competition horse and thus guarantee its work during rehabilitation with the patient, what makes up the diet of the horse of hippo therapy and why Is it as important as your training?

Fiber: Grass


It is the essential food of the horse's diet, because it not only keeps the intestinal tract and digestive system functioning, but also maintains the weight of the specimen. In addition, the energy provided by the fibers is long lasting and does not excite the horse. Being slow foods to eat, they prevent the animal from falling into vices or bad habits.
Recommended intake: at least 1% of your body weight per day. Consider the physical demand of the specimen.

Protein: Hay


It provides the minerals that strengthen the horse's immune system, as well as the restitution of muscle and other soft tissues. This translates into greater resilience.
Recommended intake: at least 1 kg per day. Avoid exceeding 12% of the daily diet. Consider the physical demand of the specimen.
Good nutrition reduces horses' stress levels
It is clear that good feeding of the equine prevents nutritional and metabolic disorders, but it goes further: feeding is the most relevant aspect that should be considered for good horse behavior, be it an active horse or a leisure horse, because, by nature, it is a nervous animal and prone to stress even when its exercises are long and high intensity. So although each copy has its own character, it is necessary to follow the diet, as well as the meal schedule so that their behavior remains docile and does not endanger the patient.
 It is important to note that the moment of feeding (the act of chewing and focusing on food) causes the horse to calm down and rest.

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