The basic elements Contents The digestive system The digestive system The mouth The oesophagus The stomach The small intestine The hindgut The basic elements Water Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins and minerals Fibre Creating a diet Body condition score Creating a diet Changing the diet Forage Forage extenders Oils Balancers The specifics Feeding the bad doer Feeding the good doer Gastric ulcers Colic Choke Insulin Resistance Laminitis Travelling Holiday nutrition Winter weight loss Nutrition Q&A Capstone products Fulvic Products Horse Box Products Midfeeds products Western Shoppe Products Directory Contents The digestive system The digestive system The mouth The oesophagus The stomach The small intestine The hindgut The basic elements Water Carbohydrates Proteins Fats Vitamins and minerals Fibre Creating a diet Body condition score Creating a diet Changing the diet Forage Forage extenders Oils Balancers The specifics Feeding the bad doer Feeding the good doer Gastric ulcers Colic Choke Insulin Resistance Laminitis Travelling Holiday nutrition Winter weight loss Nutrition Q&A Capstone products Fulvic Products Horse Box Products Midfeeds products Western Shoppe Products Directory Search Search The basic elements 1. water Why is water so important for our horses? And what do we need to remember when monitoring our horse’s water intake? 2. Carbohydrates 3. proteins Everything you need to know about this vital but often misunderstood nutrient. 4. fats Here we learn about this very beneficial energy source. 5. minerals and vitamins We all know they are important, but why? 6. fibre Fibre is the most important nutrient in the horse’s diet. Read more about it here. Products Check out this wonderful range of equine nutrition products from our South African retailers. Enjoy! 1. Capstone 2. Fulvic 3. Horse Box Equestrian 4. Midfeeds 5. Western Shoppe