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Horse & Rider Gear is an online glossary of terms and definitions commonly encountered by horse lovers. Click on the links below to choose from our alphabetical list of terms.

Total Digestible Nutrients (TDN)

Refers to the amount of nutrients from a given feeding of hay and grain that the horse actually utilizes.

A maintenance ration for a horse doing light work needs less TDN than one for a working horse or broodmare.

See also Feeding and Nutrition