Services

Guided Nutrition Programs

Nutrition Review

One-time diet reviews are a great way to determine where you currently stand with your horse's diet, and make sure every moment you spend with them starts on the right hoof.

Included:

Thorough intake form and discussion of goals
60-minute on-site or virtual consultation
Full diet analysis (forage, concentrates, and supplements) based on National Research Council (NRC) recommendations
Body condition score and weight estimation training
Written report post-consult including feeding directions
Limited support after the written report is delivered

Guided Programs

Guided programs are based on the amount of time that we determine your horse needs nutritional assistance. Each program begins with a standard nutrition review and provides continued guidance.

Please see below for additional services provided with each program.

30-Day Program

Also includes:

One 30-minute phone or video call follow-up after 30 days

Monthly continuation or an upgrade to a longer program is available if necessary.

Best suited for horses that are transitioning to a new facility or feed product, or for those that want to ensure that their horse is performing and maintaining condition well.

60-Day Program

Also includes:

Bi-weekly check-ins as needed
30-minute follow-ups after 30 and 60 days via phone or video call

Monthly continuation or an upgrade to a longer program is available if necessary.

Best suited for those that want to establish a performance diet, horses who need to gain or lose condition, and those with minor health or recovery issues (short periods of stall rest, short-term illness, etc.)

90-Day Program

Also includes:

Bi-weekly check-ins as needed
30-minute follow-ups after 30, 60, and 90 days via phone or video call
Testing of one forage type (optional)

Monthly continuation is available if necessary.

Offering the most comprehensive support, this program is best suited for those that have complex medical needs, health and/or malnutrition issues.

Other Services

Hay Testing & Analysis

Have your hay analyzed by a NFTA Certified Hay Sampler with professional equipment.

Includes:

Sampling of one forage type
Lab analysis through Equi-Analytical
- Test results include digestible energy, crude protein, estimated lysine, ADF, NDF, fat, carbohydrates and starch, and a number of minerals.
Copy of Equi-Analytical report and a written interpretation of test results

Additional nutrient tests may be requested at the cost of tests.

Specialized Consultations

Get tailored advice and answers to specific questions about equine nutrition. This service is best suited for product questions, feeding strategies/management, and general nutrition advice.

Potential topics include:

Feeding management strategies
Pasture management
General supplement questions/comparisons
Feed or supplement ingredients

Please note that this is not an individualized service, and therefore nutrition questions should be limited to general scenarios.

Fifth Avenue Equine is uniquely located in an area that makes it easy to provide nutrition consults and programs locally on-site in Maryland, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Virginia.

Additionally, virtual consults are available across the United States.

I am committed to providing horse owners with scientifically-backed nutritional information using a whole-horse approach, and am unbiased towards any one particular company or product. While we will consider what an ideal diet looks like on paper, we'll also listen to what the horse is conveying through their demeanor and outward presence. I will check the nutritional aspects of your horse's diet for balance, help you eliminate unnecessary supplements, and brainstorm ideas meant to best support your goals.

*Mileage and/or travel fees outside of 25 miles of Hagerstown, MD may apply*

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