{"id":154867,"date":"2025-05-27T12:09:01","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T10:09:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cavalor.com\/articles\/perfect-balance-of-highs-lows\/"},"modified":"2026-04-16T14:32:07","modified_gmt":"2026-04-16T12:32:07","slug":"perfect-balance-of-highs-lows","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/cavalor.com\/en-us\/articles\/perfect-balance-of-highs-lows\/","title":{"rendered":"A perfect balance of highs & lows: why every horse needs more than just forage"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Many horses get their daily energy from forage such as hay. Especially those in light work or used for recreational riding can meet their energy needs this way. But does forage cover all their nutritional needs? The short answer: no. Forage alone lacks the vitamins and minerals your horse needs to stay truly healthy. That\u2019s where a smart supplement \u2014 and the balance between \u201chigh\u201d and \u201clow\u201d \u2014 comes in.<\/h6>\n\n\n\n
Why forage alone is not enough for your horse<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

While forage is an excellent source of fiber and energy, it often lacks sufficient essential nutrients such as vitamins, minerals (and proteins). You may not notice a deficiency right away, but it can have long-term effects, such as reduced immunity, poor muscle tone, or a dull coat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short: forage = the foundation. Supplement = essential.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The right balance: high in the good, low in the unnecessary<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

What your horse needs depends on factors like breed, age, weight, and training intensity. For many horses, energy-rich feed on top of quality forage is unnecessary. But they all need a supplement that is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n