Ep. 74: Foal Nutrition: Feeding for Healthy Growth from Birth to Adolescence

Ep. 74: Foal Nutrition: Feeding for Healthy Growth from Birth to Adolescence

April 27, 2026 · 56 min · Season 4 · Episode 74

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This episode discusses the critical aspects of foal nutrition and young horse development for ensuring health and performance.

Foal nutrition and young horse development set the foundation for a lifetime of health, soundness, and performance. From birth through weaning and into early training, feeding young horses correctly is critical, but often misunderstood. Nutrition during this stage directly impacts growth, joint health, metabolism, and long-term success. In this episode, we break down foal nutrition, weanling feeding strategies, and young horse development, including how the broodmare supports early growth thr...

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