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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 53 MIN

The Scoop on Equine Nutrition with Dr. Rachel Mottet

from Ask An Expert: Horse Care and Riding Advice · host Ride iQ

For most horse owners, feeding is more than a chore, it’s a way to nurture their horse. In this episode of Ask an Expert, Dr. Rachel Mottet breaks down how to create a diet that truly supports your horse’s wellbeing.     Episode Highlights:            9:30: Common nutrition mistakes horse owners make 16:15: Building a feeding program from the ground up  26:40: Visual and handling cues for evaluating hay quality  41:00: The best approach to feeding supplements  44:15: Nutritional red flags that show up as behavioral issues Meet the Expert, Dr. Rachel Mottet     Dr. Rachel Mottet holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Science and Nutrition. Through her company, Legacy Equine Nutrition, she has served the equine community as a trusted equine nutrition professional for more than a decade. Over the years, Dr. Mottet has partnered with hundreds of horse farms, developed individualized feeding programs for more than 5,000 horses, and delivered educational seminars to thousands of horse owners nationwide.    Brought to You By Ride iQ                This episode is part of the Ask An Expert podcast series, usually available exclusively within the Ride iQ app, where members have access to over 100 other expert interviews on a variety of topics.               Podcasts are just part of what Ride iQ has to offer. As a member, you also have access to on-demand, listen-while-you-ride audio lessons with world-class coaches and an incredible community of horse people (members and coaches alike!).             Interested in trying Ride iQ? An all-access subscription is $29.99/month or $299.99/year, and new members get a free 14-day trial. Sign up at ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com today and start improving your riding and horse care with support from top professionals! 

For most horse owners, feeding is more than a chore, it’s a way to nurture their horse. In this episode of Ask an Expert, Dr. Rachel Mottet breaks down how to create a diet that truly supports your horse’s wellbeing.     Episode Highlights:            9:30: Common nutrition mistakes horse owners make 16:15: Building a feeding program from the ground up  26:40: Visual and handling cues for evaluating hay quality  41:00: The best approach to feeding supplements  44:15: Nutritional red flags that show up as behavioral issues Meet the Expert, Dr. Rachel Mottet     Dr. Rachel Mottet holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Animal Science and Nutrition. Through her company, Legacy Equine Nutrition, she has served the equine community as a trusted equine nutrition professional for more than a decade. Over the years, Dr. Mottet has partnered with hundreds of horse farms, developed individualized feeding programs for more than 5,000 horses, and delivered educational seminars to thousands of horse owners nationwide.    Brought to You By Ride iQ                This episode is part of the Ask An Expert podcast series, usually available exclusively within the Ride iQ app, where members have access to over 100 other expert interviews on a variety of topics.               Podcasts are just part of what Ride iQ has to offer. As a member, you also have access to on-demand, listen-while-you-ride audio lessons with world-class coaches and an incredible community of horse people (members and coaches alike!).             Interested in trying Ride iQ? An all-access subscription is $29.99/month or $299.99/year, and new members get a free 14-day trial. Sign up at ⁠⁠Ride-iQ.com today and start improving your riding and horse care with support from top professionals!

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For most horse owners, feeding is more than a chore, it’s a way to nurture their horse. In this episode of Ask an Expert, Dr. Rachel Mottet breaks down how to create a diet that truly supports your horse’s wellbeing.     Episode Highlights:         ...

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