Equine Nutrition Part 2: Grain & Supplements

Friday, February 13 | 6:00–8:00 PM
National Equestrian Center (NEC)

This in-person educational panel, Equine Nutrition Part 2: Grain & Supplements continues the forage-first conversation introduced in part 1 of our nutrition series, Hay Matters, advancing equine nutrition into its next stages: grain and supplementation. Check our part 1, Hay Matters: Understanding Horse's Forage, at Horse Hub TV.

Once forage quality has been evaluated, decisions around concentrates and supplements become the most misunderstood—and often misapplied—components of feeding. This discussion is designed to help horse owners understand how grain and supplements fit into a complete nutrition framework, rather than approaching them as isolated or automatic additions.

Moderated by Robin Haynes, Owner-Partner of Golden Horseshoe Equestrian, the panel will explore nutrition through a systems-based lens, emphasizing clarity, balance, and long-term horse welfare. The conversation will focus on principles and evaluation, not individual feeding prescriptions.

Audience questions will be incorporated throughout the discussion to deepen understanding while keeping the focus on broadly applicable concepts.

Discussion themes include:

How forage evaluation informs all downstream feeding decisions
When grain is appropriate—and when it creates imbalance
Understanding calories versus nutrients and why the distinction matters
The role of supplements within a complete feeding program
Common nutrition myths and how they persist
Interpreting labels and claims with greater confidence

This event is intended for horse owners and riders across disciplines who want a clearer, more intentional approach to equine nutrition.

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Panel Participants

Crystal Tinsley
Equine Nutrition Consultant | Bluebonnet Feeds
With over 35 years in the equine industry and more than 12 years working in both human and equine nutrition, Crystal brings a practical, experience-driven perspective shaped by work with racetrack and barrel horses. Her approach emphasizes realistic feeding strategies aligned with workload, metabolism, and long-term soundness.

Lilly Haynes
Equestrian Educator | Prism Equine
Lilly Haynes is the owner and operator of Prism Equine LLC, where she offers horse training, riding lessons, and nutrition consulting services. All services offered by Prism Equine are welfare-first, whole-horse focused, and with an emphasis on evidence-based practices and individualized care that is realistic for everyday horse owners. Lilly holds a certificate in Equine Nutrition from Michigan State University and Equine Biosecurity from Ohio State University, and is finishing her degree in Equine Administration at William Woods University.

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