Consulting Services
Jennifer has a wealth of experience in the equine industry as a whole and in particular the Arabian Horse World and has been successfully advising clients on available purchases and breeding decisions for many years.
Services include sourcing potential horses, reviewing them on behalf of the client with regards to suitability for their intended role, to organising a vetting and aftercare, Jennifer can help make the whole process much more simple, efficient and productive.
Jennifer offers the following Consultancy Services:Free initial telephone consultation to clarify the brief.Conformation analysis.Post-viewing analysis of potential suitability and advice on how to proceedAssistance in negotiation with the vendor based on the experience of the marketAdvise on reliable vets and organisation of the vetting (attending if required)Advise on all equipment including tack, rugs etcArrange delivery of the horse to their new home.
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Equine Nutrition
Equine Nutrition Consultancy assists the equine industry and horse owners with professional and practical information about horse nutrition. Jennifer specialises in nutrition for the Arabian Horse, which latest studies have proven the Arabian needs far less sugar and starch in their diets than that of other breeds. Jennifer offers independent online and onsite equine nutrition consultancy services. She uses the most up-to-date feed analysis systems and scientific references, to deliver the most informative nutritional report available for the nutrition and feeding management of your horse.
Equine digestion is the very foundation of your horse's health: the physiology of the horse's digestive system. So many aspects of horse health depend on the horse's "person/carer" understanding the reasons that compel the horse's natural diet and eating habits, and many complex health problems can be prevented or alleviated through a deeper understanding of how horses are made on the inside. It is never the horse’s fault when health problems occur: always listen to the horse, he tells you everything.
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In the past, very little research has been done on Arabian horses’ nutritional needs which are decidedly different to that of other breeds. Now with the recent mapping by the university of Cornel of the Genome of the Arabian horse and the Straight Egyptian as a subgroup, they believe that the natural selection imposed by the hot and arid environments under which the Arabian horse originated and was traditionally reared, relying purely on human intervention to survive may have altered regions of the genome. It was discovered they are more prone to metabolic conditions eg, insulin dysregulation – insulin resistance and Equine Metabolic Syndrome, therefore, leading to Laminitis and other conditions such as OCD.
With this fact in mind, it explains a great deal. It stands to reason that Arabian horse needs far less starch and sugar in their diets. Feeds high in sugar and starch cause a rise in circulating insulin, because insulin is required to allow glucose (from the sugar and starch) into every cell for the energy required for metabolic processes. Too much sugar and starch or even relatively low to moderate levels of sugar and starch in the Arabian horse, in particular, the Straight Egyptian Arabian often results in insulin spikes and fluctuating blood sugar levels causing a raft of problems including colic.
Equine nutrition advice is not only about evaluating and formulating your horses' diet according to their nutritional needs, it involves various other aspects such as your personal goal setting, time management, general feeding and horse management and property and pasture planning. A holistic perspective is essential in horse (nutrition) management and therefore Jennifer will provide education and consultancy services that take important horse care and personal aspects into consideration to be able to maintain the desired outcomes over the long term.
Not sure if your horse is getting a balanced diet or how to improve your horse’s bodycondition or performance appearance?
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Jennifer can evaluate your horse’s specific nutritional needs and situation and formulate an individual well-balanced diet that support your horse’s health and performance. Feed evaluation can be done on site or online. You will receive information and a questionnaire to provide her with details about your horse’s current diet and feeding management. She will evaluate the diet and feeding management and you will be given a full report and feeding program.
Equine Nutrition e-consultation
The online feed evaluation, formulation and recommendations include all reports andconsultations done electronically. This is the most cost-effective style of consultation. Jennifer will send you all the evaluation criteria. You collect the data and send her the information and she will compile the report and arrange phone meetings to discuss the outcomes and answer all your questions.Consultation start from $195.00 USD (based on 1 horse report). Discounts are given for multiple horses.
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Equine Nutrition Onsite Consultation
For a more detailed and objective feed evaluation, formulation and recommendations Jennifer recommends the Equine Nutrition Onsite Consultation. This is the most effective style of hands-on consultation. Detailed visual inspection of your horse’s health & condition and current feeding program. Extensive investigation and documentation of your horse’s history, performance, training and general management. Weighing of feeds and feed quality check. Equine Nutrition Onsite Consultancy services are available throughout Qatar & The Gulf region and start from $350.00USD (based on 1 horse report, excl. travel costs).
Included in the Onsite consultation & report:
Onsite consultation (1.5 – 4 hrs depending on the number of horses)Detailed full-colour nutrition report and analysis, plus a digital copy for ease of access.Phone consultation and report analysis once report is completed (1-2 hrs depending on the number of horses)4-6 weeks evaluation of horse(s) status/performance.Feeding and management plan (up to 6 months).