About
FeedXL is a comprehensive, web-based horse nutrition calculator built and maintained by PhD and Masters-level equine nutritionists. Unlike advice from feed or supplement companies, FeedXL is entirely independent, ensuring recommendations are grounded in science rather than marketing. The platform serves horse owners, stable managers, nutritional advisors, and equine feed retailers and manufacturers alike. Using a simple three-step process, users enter details about their horse — including age, weight, activity level, and health conditions — and FeedXL computes precise daily requirements for energy (calories), protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids. Users then input their current forage, grain, feed, and supplement regimen, and the calculator instantly reveals any nutrient gaps or toxicities. FeedXL's database contains thousands of equine feeds and supplements, allowing users to swap products and immediately see the dietary impact. For horses with complex needs, the tool accommodates conditions such as insulin resistance, laminitis, PSSM, PPID (Cushing's Disease), and HYPP, making it invaluable for managing medically sensitive animals. Beyond the calculator, FeedXL offers a Knowledge Hub with free e-books, masterclasses, and expert articles, along with a community of over 10,000 horse owners supported by professional nutritionists. It is designed to save money by eliminating unnecessary supplements, improve horse health and performance, and give owners lasting confidence in their feeding programs.
Key Features
- Personalized Nutrient Requirement Calculation: Calculates your horse's individual daily needs for energy, protein, vitamins, minerals, and omega fatty acids based on age, weight, workload, and health status.
- Diet Gap Analysis: Compares the nutrients supplied by your current forage, feeds, and supplements against your horse's needs, clearly flagging deficiencies and excesses.
- Condition-Specific Diet Planning: Supports horses with chronic health conditions including insulin resistance, laminitis, PSSM, PPID (Cushing's Disease), and HYPP for safe, tailored diet management.
- Thousands of Equine Feeds & Supplements Database: Access a vast, up-to-date database of equine products to model and compare feeding programs quickly and accurately.
- Expert Community & Knowledge Hub: Connect with 10,000+ horse owners and a team of PhD/Masters nutritionists, plus access free e-books, masterclasses, and educational articles.
Use Cases
- A horse owner uses FeedXL to build a balanced daily diet for their performance horse, ensuring optimal energy, protein, and mineral intake for competition.
- A stable manager inputs the diets of multiple horses to identify which animals have nutrient deficiencies and adjusts feed programs accordingly.
- An equine vet or advisor recommends FeedXL to a client managing a horse with laminitis to safely plan a low-sugar, condition-appropriate diet.
- A feed retailer uses FeedXL's platform to provide personalized product recommendations and balanced diet plans to their customers.
- A horse owner uses FeedXL to audit their current supplement stack and eliminate redundant products, reducing monthly feed costs.
Pros
- Completely Independent & Unbiased: FeedXL has no affiliation with feed or supplement brands, so all recommendations are based purely on your horse's scientific nutritional needs.
- Supports Complex Health Conditions: One of the few tools that accounts for medically sensitive horses, enabling safe diet planning for conditions like laminitis and insulin resistance.
- Saves Money on Supplements: By identifying exactly what is and isn't needed, FeedXL helps owners avoid purchasing unnecessary supplements, reducing costs over time.
- Backed by Expert Nutritionists: Developed and supported by PhD-level equine nutritionists, giving users access to professional-grade guidance.
Cons
- Niche Audience: The tool is highly specialized for equine nutrition and has no utility outside of horse feeding and management contexts.
- Subscription Required for Full Access: Advanced features and full diet-building capabilities are locked behind a paid subscription plan.
- Data Entry Can Be Time-Consuming: Accurately setting up a horse profile and inputting all current feeds requires detailed information that may take time to gather.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is FeedXL?
FeedXL is an independent horse nutrition calculator created by PhD equine nutritionists. It calculates your horse's individual nutrient requirements and compares them to what you are currently feeding, identifying any deficiencies or excesses in the diet.
Who is FeedXL for?
FeedXL is designed for horse owners, stable managers, equine nutritional advisors, and equine feed retailers or manufacturers who want science-based, unbiased diet recommendations for their horses.
Can FeedXL help horses with health conditions?
Yes. FeedXL supports diet planning for horses with conditions such as insulin resistance, laminitis, PSSM, PPID (Cushing's Disease), HYPP, and more, making it particularly valuable for managing medically sensitive animals.
Is FeedXL free to use?
FeedXL offers plans and pricing options, suggesting a freemium or subscription model. Some resources like e-books and masterclasses are available for free, while full calculator access typically requires a paid plan.
How does FeedXL ensure its recommendations are unbiased?
FeedXL is completely independent from feed and supplement companies. Its recommendations are based solely on your horse's calculated nutritional needs and the factual nutrient profiles of feeds — not on commercial partnerships or marketing incentives.
