Equine Nutrition Advisor I

 

Join this 12-week course to become a Certified Legacy Equine Nutrition Advisor.

Focus on the topics you will need to navigate as a nutrition professional, and learn the art and science of making solid equine nutrition recommendations.

 

Beyond the education, you will need a mentor and a support community – which you have here. 

This type of work requires that you have a passion for equine nutrition, a desire to learn, and a bit of grit. 

It’s not easy being an entrepreneur. Yet, the graduates of this course will tell you the skills you need to be successful are here, and the Legacy Equine Nutrition system works.

Go ahead, reach out to any of them. They’re happy to talk to you and will tell you what to expect!

 Chat with a graduate!

Indigo Equine Nutrition – Blacksburg, Va

Michaela Wenger

Marquise Equine Nutrition – Greenville, SC

Amber Massey

If you’re now asking yourself, “How do I enroll?…”

First, fill out our application. These are accepted year-round.

By filling out this application, we can help you determine if this course is a good match for you, your goals, and our community before you join.

After you’ve submitted this, we will review your responses and will be in contact within 72 business hours.

We look forward to hearing from you!

 

Testimonials

  • 5 out of 5 Stars!

    Becoming an expert in equine nutrition is truly possible through the Legacy Equine Nutrition Advisor program. The knowledge gleaned from this program will far exceed all other courses out there. From the well thought-out and easy to follow learning modules to the webinars custom tailored to the student’s needs, Dr. Mottet delivers unparalleled insight and expertise in a positive, enlightening way. As a student, I appreciated her authenticity by sharing her real-life case studies which included her trials and tribulations throughout her career in the equine industry. I cannot recommend Dr. Mottet enough!



    – Jennifer M.

  • Nothing compares to this!

    Truly, there are not enough good things to say about Dr Rachel Mottet and Legacy Equine Nutrition. I have taken a number of equine nutrition courses online and at the university level and none compare to the amount of real-world content Dr Rachel Mottet shares. Critical thinking reaches a new level as evaluating the horse's nutritional status goes beyond the horse's body and feed to encompass environment, management and everything in-between. That's not enough for you? Weekly live sessions covering case studies and business growth and development are invaluable. If you desire to improve the health of your horse or pursue a career in equine nutrition, look no further than Legacy Equine Nutrition.

    – Amber M.

  • Nothing short of fantastic.

    Dr. Rachel Mottet is an amazing equine nutrition instructor. I am currently enrolled in the Legacy Equine Nutrition Advisor 1 course, and it has been nothing short of fantastic. Rachel has put so much content into the course, and hours of her time. I love the course format, and the online zoom sessions. Rachel is knowledgeable, supportive, and an amazing coach. Her approach to equine nutrition is based on no-nonsense science, and what is truly best for the horse. Her training has enabled me to see my vision in equine nutrition, and enabled me to better support my own horses.

    – Vanessa F.

  • Like nothing else out there!

    Rachel has created an amazing nutrition course which is clearly presented and thoughtfully put together. She explains everything extremely well and is very responsive if you have questions. I have taken the Nutrition Advisor I course and plan to take the next course as well. Even though I already have a Masters degree in Equine Science and have been working in the industry for over 20 years, there is still so much to learn and this is such a convenient way to learn. I love the self-paced course that fits into my busy schedule! I don't believe that there is anyone else in the world with Rachel's knowledge about nutrition science, industry experience and communication skills. I would highly recommend that anyone who makes feeding decisions for horses utilizes Rachel for furthering their education!

    – Julie C.

  • THIS is the place to learn

    I just completed my certification course as a Nutrition Advisor. Rachel is a fabulous instructor and the material is presented in a way that is both practical and easy to understand. The information is science-based and we learn the most recent research available. If you are interested in equine nutrition, THIS is the place to learn.

    – Sue F.

Modules

Module 1:
The Equine Body

  • Body condition scoring

  • Conformation

  • Foregut Digestive Anatomy & Physiology

  • Hindgut Digestive Anatomy & Physiology

  • Evolution of the GI Tract

Module 2:
Digestive Anatomy & Physiology

  • Evolution of the GI tract

  • Foregut

  • Hindgut

  • Pre & Probiotics 

  • Equine microbiome

 

Module 3:
Nutrients

  • Water

  • Protein, carbohydrates, fat

  • Vitamins & Minerals

  • Mineral balancing - what you need to know

  • Assessing nutrient status


Module 4:
Hay

  • Hay evaluation 

  • Hay analysis reading

  • Hay feeding rates

  • Forage alternatives

 

Module 5:
Dietary Approaches

  • Forage based diets

  • The 3 categories of concentrates

  • Feed tags de-mystified

  • Feed ingredients - the good, bad and questionable

  • Pre-feeding considerations


Module 6:
Best Feeding Practices for:

  • Maintenance

  • Performance

  • Reproduction

  • Growth

  • Senior 

  • Hard keepers

  • Refeeding the starved horse

  • Easy keepers

  • Miniature horses & ponies

  • Cushing’s Disease

  • Equine Metabolic Syndrome

  • Gastric Disorders

  • Muscle Disorders

 

MOdule 7:

Gastric Conditions

Module 8:

Supplements

Module 9:

Certificate Proficiency Test


Weekly LIVE group activity

Ask Me Anything (1 hour)

Case studies (1 hour)

Business Session (1 hour)

Live consults - when available

Business Modules

Module 1:
Crucial First Steps

  • Mindset for Equine Professionals

  • Farm call supplies

  • Professional presentation

Module 2:
Effective Consulting

  • Authentic conversations

  • Understanding the sales process

  • Overcoming objections

 

Module 3:
The Legacy Equine Nutrition Method - Virtual

  • Your online presence

  • Connecting with Legacy Equine

  • Discovery call

  • Invoicing

  • Current offers

  • Client content & intake

  • Long term followup & extended programs

  • Process Flowchart


Module 4:
The Legacy Equine Nutrition Method – On Farm

  • Finding clients

  • Managing client conversations

  • Selling your service

  • Taking payment

  • Client intake

  • Long term followup & extended programs

  • Process Flowchart

 

Module 5:
Create Your Offers

  • Identify your ideal client

  • Craft your offer(s) to fit your existing or new business

  • Document the process and ask for feedback


Module 6:
Working With Horse Owners

  • The good, the bad, and everything in between

  • The Snowball Effect

 

MOdule 7:
Build your portfolio

  • Proofs that speak to prospects

  • Obtaining permission to use photos and testimonials


MOdule 9:
Goal Setting


MODULE 8:
Market yourself

  • Graphic design resources

  • Get the word out - networking strategies


Weekly group activity
Business Call (1 hour)