Classes & TalksFriday, December 11

Speaker Series #15: Foundations of Equine Nutrition

Name: Speaker Series #15: Foundations of Equine Nutrition
Start: 2026-12-11T22:30:00.000Z
End: 2026-12-11T23:30:00.000Z
Location: Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center, Inc.

Friday, December 11 · 5:30-6:30 p.m. · Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center, Inc.

5:30-6:30 p.m.

When: Friday, December 11 · 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Shepard Meadows Equestrian Center, Inc.733 Hill St · Bristol, CT · 06010

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About this event

Take a deep dive into equine nutrition with Malinda Ferko. Malinda is a Strategic Account Representative with Cargill Animal Nutrition, representing the Nutrena and ProElite feed brands. Combining an Animal Science Degree, barn management experience, and years of working in the equine nutrition field, Malinda has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to feeding horses.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why nutrition is one of the most important factors in horse health

• Understanding how a horse's digestive system works

• The importance of forage (hay and pasture) as the foundation of the diet and how to evaluate hay quality

• Common feeding mistakes horse owners make

• The role of concentrates and when grain is necessary

• Body condition scoring and monitoring weight

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