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What is a Nutritionist?
A Thoroughbred racing nutritionist is an equine nutrition expert who specializes in designing balanced, performance-focused feeding programs for racehorses. Their goal is to provide horses with the right nutrients to support peak athletic performance, recovery, growth, digestion, and long-term health.
Some of the key responsibilities of a Nutritionist include:
- Diet Planning & Custom Feeding Programs
- Performance & Recovery Nutrition
- Monitoring & Adjustment
- Digestive Health Management
- Education & Guidance
A Thoroughbred racing nutritionist ensures racehorses receive precise, evidence-based diets tailored for speed, stamina, recovery, and long-term health. Their role blends science and horsemanship, supporting trainers in developing strong, well-conditioned equine athletes.
Steps to becoming a Nutritionist
- Deep understanding of equine digestive physiology
- Sports nutrition science
- Ability to analyse forage quality & feed composition
- Data interpretation (bloods, performance trends, body condition)
- Strong communication and horse-handling skills