It's a tough job, creating a feeding program with the right balance of nutrients for each and every horse. Weighing the options based on varying levels of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, calcium, and other essential pieces of the puzzle is always a huge task, but there's no question it's absolutely essential for encouraging peak performance. On the other hand, we expect the same optimum performance from our own bodies, day in, day out — but how often do we take such care in deciding what lands in our feed bucket? By Melissa Keith
