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Hello Marisol,
I have not heard of feeding almond meal but the use of almond hulls is commonly used as a feed byproduct and is perfectly safe. I would expect that feeding the meal of almonds is also safe, in small quantities.
Olive oil is acceptable for horses, but is only high in omega 9 fatty acids (monounsaturates) and does not contain any omega 3s. You would be better off with rice bran oil, since it is high in monounsaturates, as well as gamma oryzanol (a fatty substance that is helpful in performance, strength, and muscle development).
Flaxseed meal is higher in phosphorus than calcium. Therefore, it is important to add a calcium rich food to the diet. The amount would depend on what else you are feeding. A simpler way is to purchase a stabilized product that is less likely to go rancid and has added calcium, to create a favorable calcium to phosphorus ratio. I recommend Nutra Flax.
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