Not necessarily. A hay analysis is helpful and I'll often recommend getting one as part of the process, but it's not a prerequisite to getting started. We can work with what you have and build from there.

Absolutely. I work collaboratively with veterinary teams and welcome the opportunity to coordinate care. Nutrition and veterinary medicine go hand in hand, and I'll always defer to your vet on medical decisions while supporting the nutritional side.

Yes. Many of my clients come to me specifically because their horse has a metabolic condition, digestive issue, or other health concern that makes nutrition more complex. I'll work within your vet's guidelines to build a plan that supports your horse's overall care.

That's more common than you'd think. Part of what we do in the initial assessment is take stock of exactly what's going into your horse's diet, even if that picture isn't fully clear yet. You don't need to have it figured out before reaching out.

Yes, from backyard horses to upper-level performance horses, and everything in between. Nutrition principles are universal even if the application varies by workload, breed, and individual horse.

If you're unsure, the fit call is the best place to start. It's a no-pressure conversation where we can figure out together what level of support makes the most sense for you and your horse.