The Role of Nutrition in Barrel Racing Performance & Longevity

Nutrition is one of the most overlooked parts of the horse world, but it impacts everything from stamina and recovery to soundness and longevity.In this episode of Riding Against the Odds, I dive into:• How nutrition affects barrel racing performance• Why forage and hydration matter more than people realize• The connection between feeding, injury prevention, and recovery• Why more supplements doesn’t always mean better• The importance of individualized feeding programs• How nutrition supports long-term equine health and soundnessLinks & Resources:Follow me on Instagram and TikTok at Rfr_rodeo for behind-the-scenes contentalso visit our sponsors Tacktical and Ranch Dress’n using code Rfr_rodeo, Rocket Donkey and Bucked Up using code RachelF10, and Swingin9t using code RachelFenske14If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with your rodeo friends! Got a question or topic you'd love to hear about? Send me an email at [email protected] See you next week! Keep those barrels tight and your dreams big!