Advanced: Performance – Feeding the Disciplines
Exploring in depth feeding the performance horse and the different requirements for different disciplines.
Learn more about equine nutrition and feeding plus earn AMTRA Suitably Qualified Person (SQP) points at the same time.
To take part, simply choose a topic that you’re interested in from the options below and read the article. Be sure to check out the links within the articles for more information. Once you have finished reading all the information, scroll down to complete the quiz questions on your chosen topic. If you are registered with AMTRA, to ensure your points are awarded after successfully completing any of the topics please make sure that you include your unique AMTRA number in the box provided with your details.
You can have a go at as many topics as you like and each successfully completed topic is worth 4 or 5 AMTRA points. Completing all 13 Advanced levels will give you 58 points!
Advanced: Ingredients and Labelling
Exploring common ingredients used in horse feeds and the legal information that can be found on labels and packaging in depth.
Advanced: Importance of Fibre for Digestive Health
Exploring the horse's digestive system and the importance of fibre for maintaining gut health in depth!
Advanced: Forage and Fibre
Exploring the different types of forage and why fibre is important for the horse in depth.
Advanced: Forage Replacers for Horses
Exploring what type of feeds are appropriate as forage replacers and when to use them in depth.
Advanced: Feeding the Veteran Horse
Exploring feeding and managing the older horse and those with PPID in depth.
Expert advice at your fingertips
If you're looking for advice on the best feed, speak to one of our highly experienced nutritionists on our feedline, or for a more in-depth plan, fill out our Feed Advice Form
