Glossary 🌟 Matchmaker

Standing in the feed store?

What's Really in
That Bag?

Photo the label. Get instant plain-English answers.

Free · No login · Educational use only

📷 For best results: lay the bag flat, get close to the label, make sure it's in focus and well lit. Capture the full ingredient list and guaranteed analysis panel in one shot.
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Select from our label library 22 verified feeds — instant decode, zero cost
— or scan / paste label text below —
🐎 Tell us about your horse — personalizes your summary
Primary use
Health concerns (select all that apply)
Body condition
Forage access
How It Works

Your In-Store Feed Advisor

Standing in front of a wall of feed bags, trying to figure out which one is right for your horse? HorseNutritionGuide.com gives you a plain-English breakdown of any label in seconds — right from your phone.

📄 Complete Label Reading Guide →
1
Photo the label

Point your phone at the ingredient list or guaranteed analysis panel and take a clear photo.

2
Get your breakdown

The tool reads the label and explains what every ingredient does and what the numbers mean.

3
Ask better questions

Walk out knowing exactly what to discuss with your vet or equine nutritionist.

Reference Guide

Common Feed Ingredients Explained

What you'll commonly see on a horse feed label — what it is, and why it's there.

Label Literacy

Understanding the Guaranteed Analysis

Every commercial horse feed must include this panel. Here's what each number means.

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Educational Tool — Not Veterinary Advice

This tool interprets label text only. It does not diagnose, treat, or prescribe. Always consult a licensed veterinarian or qualified equine nutritionist for horses with:

  • Laminitis or founder history
  • Insulin resistance (IR), EMS, or PPID/Cushing's
  • Colic symptoms or history
  • Rapid or unexplained weight change
  • Dental problems or choke risk
  • Tying-up / PSSM / EPSM

No feed brand is endorsed or criticized. Assessments are based solely on label text provided.