Your horse tested positive for the K1 variant -- now what? This 6-page starter diet template was created by Stephanie Carter, FNTP, IHP, author of Managing Muscle Mayhem and Equine Functional Nutrition, to help you take the first step toward supporting your K1 horse through species-appropriate, functional nutrition.
 
The K1 variant is unlike the other MIM variants because it affects the protective wrapping around each muscle fiber rather than the internal machinery. The result is muscles with power but no protection, where routine training becomes an exercise in accumulated injury. This template addresses those root causes through targeted nutritional support designed specifically for the K1 variant.
 
What's included:
Plain-language explanation of what the K1 variant does and why it differs from other MIM variants
Key dietary principles specific to K1
Twice-daily feeding chart with serving ranges based on an 1,100 lb horse (scalable by body weight)
Region-specific product recommendations for the US, Canada, UK/Ireland, EU, and Australia/NZ
4-week transition schedule for safe diet changeover
Label-reading quick reference to identify ingredients to avoid
Important transition notes including detox expectations and workload management guidance for K1 horses
 
This template is designed for single-variant K1 horses. If your horse carries multiple variants, has metabolic challenges, or is not responding after 8-12 weeks, a personalized nutrition consultation is recommended at stephaniecarterntp.com.
 
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