65. My Favourite 5 Weight Gain Ingredients for Horses

Podcast: Happy Horse Nutrition · MyHappy.Horse

Opublikowano: 2026-08-11

What are the best ingredients for helping a horse gain weight safely? In this episode, PhD equine nutritionist Dr Nerida explains why lucerne (alfalfa), full-fat soybean, lupins, sugar beet pulp and copra meal are five of her favourite horse weight-gain ingredients. Discover how each ingredient supplies energy, fermentable fibre or quality protein, and how the right combination can help horses build body condition and muscle without simply relying on more grain. You’ll also learn why hindgut health matters, when high-protein feeds can become problematic, how to use these ingredients safely and why ev...