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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.
Rooted in science. Grounded by connection.
CENA
Certified Equine
Nutrition Advisor
Welcome to Groundwork Equine
I'm Jillian Nielsen, 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.
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.
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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Certified through Legacy Equine Nutrition
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.
About
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
Read allEducational resources.
Foundations
The minerals your horse is most likely missing
Wellbeing
Gut, calm, and the connection between them
Ready to build a stronger foundation?
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