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Multi-Horse Intake Form

A starting point for your horses' nutrition journey.

Prepared for

Owner & Operation

Barn, farm, or owner with two or more horses.

How to use this form

Start with the Horse Roster. The horses listed as Horse 1, Horse 2, Horse 3, and so on carry through every section that follows. Complete each section in order. If something does not apply, leave it blank.

Each nutrition review is prepared with the individual horse in mind. This form allows you to share information about multiple horses efficiently while still capturing what makes each horse specific. Groundwork Equine will consider each horse's current nutrition, health history, body condition, workload, environment, management routine, concerns, and goals.

Section 01

Owner Contact

Section 02

Primary Veterinarian

Section 03

Primary Farrier

Section 04

Properties & Locations

Use Property A, B, and C for the primary locations where your horses live. If you have more locations, list them in the additional notes field below.

Property A

Property B

Property C

Section 05

Horse Roster

List up to fifteen horses. The Horse # assigned here carries through every section that follows.

Horse #NameBreedAgeSexHeightApprox. WeightDisciplineDays/WkPropertyDiff. Vet/Farrier?Notes
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 06

Current Diagnoses

Check any diagnosis that currently applies to each horse.

Horse #NameEMSInsulin Dysreg.PPID / Cushing'sPSSM1PSSM2RER / Tying UpHYPPHeaves / AsthmaIBD / DiarrheaObesityUnderweightMuscle WastingPoor ToplineAllergiesOther
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 07

Past Conditions

If a horse has experienced any of these, briefly describe the year, severity, treatment, and outcome in the cell.

Horse #NameColicLaminitis / FounderGastric UlcersHindgut UlcersMajor Injury / SurgeryOther Relevant History
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 08

Body Condition Scoring

Score each area from 1 to 9 where 5 is moderate. Use the notes column for observations, asymmetries, or areas you are unsure how to score.

Henneke Body Condition Scale

  • 1, Poor
  • 2, Very Thin
  • 3, Thin
  • 4, Moderately Thin
  • 5, Moderate
  • 6, Moderately Fleshy
  • 7, Fleshy
  • 8, Fat
  • 9, Extremely Fat
Horse #NameNeck & CrestWithersBack & ToplineRibsHindquartersTailheadNotes & Observations
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 09

Feeding Goals

Check any goal that applies to each horse. Use the final column to add additional context.

Horse #NameWeight GainWeight LossMuscle Dev.Digestive SupportCalming / StressUlcer Mgmt.Coat & SkinHoof SupportImmune / AllergyPerformanceOther Goals or Notes
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 10

Current Medications

Horse #NameMedication NameDoseFrequencyReason for UsePrescribed ByNotes
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 11

Current Supplements

Horse #NameSupplement NameDoseFrequencyReason for UseNotes
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 12

Current Feed, Hay & Forage Schedule

List grain, concentrates, mash, beet pulp, ration balancer, hay type, hay amount, pasture access, and any other feed offered. Use approximate amounts such as pounds, scoops, flakes, or cups.

Horse #NameAM FeedMidday FeedPM FeedLate Night / OtherHay TypeHay AmountPasture AccessSalt AccessWater AccessNotes
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 13

Concerns & Observations

Note any concerns or changes you have observed in each horse.

Horse #NameWeightEnergyCoat / Skin / HoovesDigestionBehaviourPerformanceAppetiteRecoveryOther Concerns
Horse 1
Horse 2
Horse 3
Horse 4
Horse 5
Horse 6
Horse 7
Horse 8
Horse 9
Horse 10
Horse 11
Horse 12
Horse 13
Horse 14
Horse 15
Section 14

Photos & Documents

Please label each photo or file with the horse's name.

Section 15

Operation Notes / Anything Else

Section 16

Consent & Acknowledgement

Once submitted, Jillian will review your information and follow up with next steps by email.

Thank you

Thank you for trusting Groundwork Equine with your horses' nutrition journey. Once your intake form, photos, and supporting documents are received, Jillian will review your information and follow up with next steps.

Jillian Nielsen

Certified Equine Nutrition Advisor

jillian@groundworkequine.cagroundworkequine.ca

Rooted in science. Grounded by connection.