“The grain (starch) portion of the equine diet is intended to be digested in the small intestine. If too much grain is fed in a single meal or accidental overfeeding occurs, the small intestine is unable to digest all of the starch that is presented. The excess starch spills into the hindgut, where bacterial fermentation occurs. This causes a rapid increase in gut acidity and the potential for laminitis increases greatly.” – The 101 Most Frequently Asked Horse Nutrition Questions by Stephen Duren, Ph.D.
Performance Horse Nutrition
Performance Horse Nutrition® (PHN®) was founded in 2002 by Dr. Stephen Duren. The goal of PHN has always been to advance the “science” of feeding horses, and equally important to disseminate that science to our clients in the simplest, most straightforward means possible. PHN prides itself on having trained Ph.D equine nutritionists that are not only scientists, but also horsemen. We understand how to feed horses and our feeds, feeding recommendations, articles and seminars reflect that understanding. Please refer to our list of services to further clarify what we can do for our clients.
