Personalised nutrition and feeding advice for all horses, ponies, and donkeys

At the Equine Science Academy, we provide clear, evidence‑based nutrition and feeding advice so you feel confident that your horse, pony, or donkey is receiving the right diet for their needs. Whether you’re navigating weight management, digestive health, performance demands, or simply wanting reassurance that you’re doing the best for your animal, we’re here to offer the support that makes feeding feel straightforward again.

We offer a range of options to suit individual requirements, from one‑off consultations to ongoing guidance, ensuring you receive the level of help that fits your situation, your goals, and your unique needs.

This is a personal, owner‑centred service built on years of specialist training, hands‑on experience, and a deep understanding of equine nutrition. You’ll receive practical, tailored advice grounded in science and shaped with empathy, so you can make feeding decisions with clarity and confidence.

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Remote feed review service

The remote Feed Review Service gives you expert insight into your current feeding programme - no matter where you are. We will thoroughly assess your horse, pony, or donkey’s diet and provide clear, actionable recommendations tailored to their unique needs. Enjoy peace of mind knowing your feeding plan is optimised for health, performance, and wellbeing.

How it works:

  1. Share details: Complete the feed review form (one for each animal if multiple animals), providing as much information as possible about your horse, pony, or donkey, and their current diet.
  2. Submit supporting photos (optional): Upload up to three relevant images or documents, such as body condition, forage analysis, or vet report, to help understand your horse’s needs.
  3. Complete order: Select the feed review service you require (single, double or triple reviews).
  4. Expert assessment: Upon receipt of payment we review your submission, request any additional details if needed, and conduct a thorough analysis of your feeding programme.
  5. Receive your report: You will receive a comprehensive, actionable report by email. You can also opt for a follow-up 30-minute phone or video consultation for deeper discussion (additional cost applies).

Ready to optimise your horse's, pony’s, or donkey’s nutrition? Start your Feed Review today and enjoy peace of mind with expert guidance.

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To provide flexible options, feed reviews are available as single, double or triple reviews.

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Personalised, in-person nutritional consultations

For some situations, nothing beats a hands-on approach. Our in-person nutrition consultations offer a truly personalised service - we assess your horse, pony, or donkey with fresh, expert eyes, alongside a thorough review of your facilities and management routines. Together, we’ll discuss challenges, set feeding priorities, and create a plan tailored to their unique needs.

Consultations are ideal for complex cases, whether your horse isn’t thriving despite trying various feeds, your donkey has ongoing health concerns, or your pony gains weight despite your best efforts. We work collaboratively, incorporating advice from your vet, farrier, or coach to ensure an holistic, animal-centred approach.

What’s included:

  • A dedicated 60-90 minute one-to-one visit to assess your animal and discuss your goals and challenges
  • A detailed consultation report with bespoke, practical recommendations tailored to your situation
  • One follow-up 30-minute phone or video call (to be used within 6 months) to monitor progress and adjust advice as needed

Multi-animal consultations: These are ideal for professional yards and studs, private owners of more than one horse, pony, or donkey, and livery yards where a group of individual owners want to share costs.

How consultations work:

  1. Share details: Complete the consultation form, providing contact details, number of animals and selecting a preferred day.
  2. Consultation quote: This is based on the location of the consultation and associated travel costs, and the number of animals to be reviewed. A total consultation cost will be quoted.
  3. Arrange consultation: If you are happy with the quote we arrange a consultation date and time that works for you.
  4. Payment: Invoice issued for travel costs with payment due 7 days before the consultation date, or at the time of booking if less than 7 days.
  5. Consultation day: Upon arrival payment for the consultation as quoted is taken (cash or online payment are accepted). Once payment is complete the consultation gets underway.
    Please have animals close at hand to maximise time available for animal assessments, review of diet and feeding regime, and to discuss any issues. Please also ensure there is somewhere suitable to complete the assessment (dry, safe area, free from obstacles), and someone competent in handling the animal(s) is available.
  6. Receive report: You will receive your report within 10 working days, unless further information is needed from allied-professionals in your animals care team (e.g vet, farrier, physiotherapist).
  7. Follow-up session: The standard timescale is 3 months post-consultation, although this is flexible according to requirements.

Consultations include assessment of the animal's condition, fat stores, current diet, and feeding and management routine.

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