Horses have been taken from their natural environment and enclosed
in paddocks and stables, dramatically changing both life-style and
feeding habits. Feeding time has been greatly reduced and cereal
and protein concentrates introduced into the diet. As a result,
horses are prone to many problems associated with feeding.

This book clearly explains the science of nutrition and combines
this with the art of feeding to encourage an understanding of how
to feed horses to keep them healthy, and allow them to reach their
full performance potential. This new edition - the first since 1992
- has been fully updated and extended to include new feeds and
feeding practices and explains new advances in scientific
knowledge. It provides clear guidelines for feeding competition
horses, older horses and problem animals, and explains the role of
feeds and feeding in maintaining the immune system and
soundness.

Horse Nutrition and Feeding is the recognised text for
students studying horses at colleges, for BHS examinations, and for
horse-owners.