This course will help learners understand the importance of why we feed horses the way we do as well as common feeds and feeding practices. 

Week 1: Introductions, A brief overview of the equine digestive system will start us off so that learners will be able to understand the basics of why we feed horses the way we do. Learners will share what they know about feeding practices if anything. 

Week 2: Types of roughage, How to know good hay from bad hay, Types of concentrates (grains). Learners will be shown a variety of photos of types for hays, and grains to practice identifying them. We will also discuss how to read a commercial feed bag label to learn about what nutrition is provided. 

Week 3: The equine menu! Let’s help to develop a menu for a variety of horses including a foal, a horse at work, a pony who is not ridden much, and a race horse. Additional examples will be provided if time allows. 

Week 4: When or why do horses need supplements? How do we need to store hay and concentrates to make sure they stay fresh and good for our horse’s diet? 
We will wrap up this course with any questions and feedback on the class from learners.