Flourish Equine Nutrition

06/05/2026

Dolly is the mare behind Flourish, and one of my favourite things about her is her quiet love. You'll find her quietly giving you her love from little snack checks, to her slight moves for belly scratches, especially during bug season.

What's your favourite fun fact about your horse? Drop it in the comments!

06/02/2026

Now booking for June and July.

Book a free discovery call here and let's chat about your horses nutrition: www.calendly.com/flourishequinenutrition

05/27/2026

❌ MYTH: “If my horse looks healthy, the diet must be balanced.”

✅ FACT: Nutrient deficiencies and imbalances can exist even in horses with good body condition.

Forage quality, vitamin/mineral balance, workload, and individual metabolism all matter.

That’s why nutrition should be tailored — not guessed.

05/07/2026

It's almost pasture season in Alberta! So DON'T make the mistake of throwing horses out early. Set your pasture up for long term success and let's your pasture grow to 6-8 inches before sending out your horses.

If you're going from hay only to pasture, give your horse a few weeks to adjust. Give them 15-20 minutes of pasture time to start, slowly increasing over 1-2 weeks until they are out full time.

Happy feeding!

05/05/2026

Some great pasture tips for setting up a successful pasture space.

Good horse pastures start with smart planning—gate placement, laneways, shared water access, and well-shaped paddocks all make a big difference. 🐴🌿 Be sure to avoid hazards like toxic trees, wet spots, and steep slopes to keep horses safe.

ℹ️ https://extension.umn.edu/horse-pastures-and-facilities/pasture-site-planning

05/04/2026

05/01/2026

Have questions about your horses nutrition? Need your hay sampled? I have a few spaces left for May and June to help you with your horses nutrition.

Book a free intro call today and let's chat about how I can help you and your horse: www.calendly.com/flourishequinenutrition

04/29/2026

Is your horse hitting spring on the thin side? Slow, steady weight gain is ideal to get your horse back to a healthy body condition. Here are some tips to support that.

1. Rule out any health or dental issues with your vet. Make sure there isn't an underlying concern for the weight loss.

2. Focus on your forage! This should always be your first priority, prioritising 24/7 access of a high quality forage. A hay with alfalfa can be a great choice as it is higher calorie and can help meet increased energy needs.

3. Slowly add energy dense feeds as needed. If forage alone isn't cutting it, think about slowly adding in energy dense feeds over 1-2 weeks. These could include a premade feed with high fat, or if premade feeds aren't a preference, an oil mixed with some beet pulp or hay cubes can be an option. Feed in small, frequent meals to not overload your horses digestive system.

4. Make sure you are feeding the right amounts of a balancer or premix. Or, if you are feeding a performance or weight gain feed, that you're feeding at the level recommended for your horses body weight.

Trouble with keeping your horses weight? Let's chat and find a program that works for them!

04/21/2026

Happy Earth Day!

In celebration, let's chat some simple tips for sustainable feeding to support a healthy planet!

1. Try and keep your mineral blocks covered. Mineral blocks left on the ground or exposed to the elements can leach into soil and groundwater. This can impact your water and pasture quality.

2. Rotational grazing is a great way to keep pastures healthy. Healthy grasses and soils ensure that native species can thrive and you get good quality nutrition for your horses for years.

3. More is not always better when it comes to minerals. Many minerals when fed in excess end up in urine or manure. Again, this can alter your pasture and soil health, impacting long term health of your pastures.

Do you have any sustainable solutions on your farm? Share them in the comments!

04/15/2026

Hey you, it's okay to start over!
You learned something new, your horses needs changed, something just isn't working... All valid reasons to take a step back and re-evaluate what your horses diet looks like.

If you are making changes, just make sure to do it slow to reduce the risk of digestive upsets.

Need help? Let's chat!