What is an equine nutrition consultation?

A one-on-one review of your horse's forage, feed, supplements, health history, workload, and goals. You'll leave with a written summary and practical, individualized recommendations you can actually use.

Do I need a hay analysis?

It's helpful but not required. If you have one, we'll work it into the plan; if you don't, we can build a thoughtful foundation from what you do know and discuss whether testing makes sense for your situation.

Can you help with senior horses?

Yes. Senior horse nutrition is a common focus — supporting topline, dentition-aware forage choices, easy-to-chew options, and steady condition through the seasons.

Can you help with metabolic or easy keeper horses?

Yes. We take a forage-first, low-sugar/starch-aware approach for metabolic horses and easy keepers, focused on practical adjustments you can sustain.

Yes — consultations are conducted online, so we can support horse owners anywhere in the world.

Is this a replacement for veterinary care?

No. Nutrition consulting complements your veterinary team — it does not diagnose, treat, or replace veterinary care. We're happy to work alongside your vet.

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Foundational Equine Nutrition

Grounded nutrition for horses and the humans who care for them.

Foundational Equine Nutrition

Grounded nutrition for horses and the humans who care for them.

Practical, science-informed equine nutrition guidance designed to help you build a strong foundation for your horse's health, performance, and wellbeing.

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Welcome to Groundwork Equine

I'm Jillian, a Certified Equine Nutrition Advisor and founder of Groundwork Equine. I help horse owners build strong nutritional foundations through practical, science-informed guidance rooted in connection.

Groundwork Equine offers foundational equine nutrition consulting and education designed to help you better understand your horse's forage, feed, supplements, wellness needs, and individual goals.

Rooted in science. Grounded by connection.

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The Three Pillars

A foundation built on three quiet truths.

Nutrition

Individualised forage-first feeding plans grounded in current equine nutrition science.

Education

Clear, honest learning resources that help you understand the why behind every recommendation.

Connection

Working with you and your horse as a whole, recognising the relationship between care, calm, and wellbeing.

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The Primary Offer

Foundational Nutrition Consultation.

A one-on-one review of your horse's current feeding program, wellness needs, and nutrition goals.

Feed, hay, forage, and supplement review
Health history and body condition discussion
Goal setting and practical nutrition adjustments
Written summary with recommendations and next steps
Optional extended support

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Client Results

Quiet, steady results.

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Why Nutrition Matters

Nutrition shapes everything, temperament, soundness, recovery, coat, hoof, gut, and the quiet sense that your horse is truly thriving.

A well-balanced foundation isn't about more supplements or trends. It's about understanding your horse, your forage, and what's actually needed.

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Meet Jillian Nielsen.

Jillian is a Certified Equine Nutrition Advisor and founder of Groundwork Equine. Her approach blends modern nutritional science with a deep respect for the horse as an individual, believing the best plans are the ones that horse and owner can actually live with.

She works with owners who want to feel less overwhelmed and more informed, building feeding programs rooted in evidence and gentled by experience.

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Certified through Legacy Equine Nutrition

Jillian Nielsen is certified through Legacy Equine Nutrition, a science-based equine nutrition education program. This training supports Groundwork Equine's practical, horse-centered approach to nutrition guidance, helping owners make informed feeding decisions with clarity and confidence.

From the Journal

Educational resources.

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Forage

Reading a hay analysis without the overwhelm

Foundations

The minerals your horse is most likely missing

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Wellbeing

Gut, calm, and the connection between them

Common questions

Things owners often ask.

What is an equine nutrition consultation?: A one-on-one review of your horse's forage, feed, supplements, health history, workload, and goals. You'll leave with a written summary and practical, individualized recommendations you can actually use.
Do I need a hay analysis?: It's helpful but not required. If you have one, we'll work it into the plan; if you don't, we can build a thoughtful foundation from what you do know and discuss whether testing makes sense for your situation.
Can you help with senior horses?: Yes. Senior horse nutrition is a common focus — supporting topline, dentition-aware forage choices, easy-to-chew options, and steady condition through the seasons.
Can you help with metabolic or easy keeper horses?: Yes. We take a forage-first, low-sugar/starch-aware approach for metabolic horses and easy keepers, focused on practical adjustments you can sustain.
Do you work online?: Yes — consultations are conducted online, so we can support horse owners anywhere in the world.
Is this a replacement for veterinary care?: No. Nutrition consulting complements your veterinary team — it does not diagnose, treat, or replace veterinary care. We're happy to work alongside your vet.

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The Groundwork Letter

Monthly reflections on equine nutrition, sent quietly to your inbox.