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Ep. 35: Slow Feeders and Other Forms of Enrichment: Not Just For Fat Ponies
Although often considered a solution for overweight equines, the truth is, slow feeders can offer enrichment to all horses. By helping to mimic more natural grazing behaviors these feeders can be a tool to help combat boredom as well as to help manage calorie intake. Making horses work a little...
Ep. 34: A Deep Dive into Equine Gastric Ulcers; Part 2 – Management and Prevention
Gastric ulcers can be a frustrating and costly burden for horse owners to manage, which is why any experienced equestrian who has had to deal with this debilitating condition is highly motivated to prevent them from reoccurring. For those who have been fortunate enough to avoid this affliction...
Ep. 33: A Deep Dive into Equine Gastric Ulcers; Part 1 – Diagnostics and Treatment
In this episode we delve into one of the most pressing concerns for horse owners: managing equine gastric ulcers. Many owners reach out to Dr. Clair for help managing their horses diagnosed with equine gastric ulcers, especially chronic and recurrent cases. In this episode we are joined by guest...
Ep. 32: Senior Horse Nutrition: Tailoring Diets for Aging Equines
Feeding senior horses especially over the winter can be a challenge as many lose condition over these colder months. Some senior horses require different approaches to feeding to ensure their needs are met as what worked in their younger years may not work any more. Chewing can become a challenge...
Ep. 31: Decoding the Essentials of Horse Feed Bag Labels
Feed labels are the informational panels found on the backs of feed bags or seen in to the bottom seem. These labels provide a wealth of important details about the contents and composition of the feed, allowing horse owners to make informed decisions about how the feed might meet the nutritional...
Ep. 30: Understanding Horse Hay
Many horses are fed hay at some point during the year. Whether only in winter when pastures are sparse or year round due to lack of pasture access, hay is a vital source of nutrition for your horse and a major investment for you. This is the time of year when many owners are making decisions on...
Ep. 29: How Prebiotics, Probiotics and Postbiotics Benefit Horse Health
With more and more knowledge of the importance of gastrointestinal health on our horse's entire health, an ever increasing number of feeds and supplements on the market claim to support gut health. Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics have become commonly utilized ingredients but what exactly...
Ep. 28: Feeding Performance Horses in the Summer
Maintaining optimal weight and peak performance in horses, especially those used for high-intensity athletic activities, can be a delicate and ongoing challenge for even the most experienced equestrian. Throughout the various seasons and demands of the competition calendar, a horse's nutritional...
Ep. 27: Behind the Scenes at the Summer Games with Dr. Joe Pagan -Part 2
In part 2 of our 2 part series Behind the Scenes at the Summer Games Dr. Clair talks to Dr Joe Pagan owner and President of Kentucky Equine Research (KER). In addition to doing equine nutrition and exercise physiology related research work, KER have also sourced the feed for the last 7 Summer...
Ep. 26: Behind the Scenes at the Summer Games with Max Corcoran – Part 1
Wonder what goes on behind-the-scenes and what it takes to get horses to major international competitions? In this episode Dr. Clair and Michelle are joined by Max Corcoran, a freelance groom, equestrian event organizer, and former longtime member of the O’Connor Event Team. Max shares what it’s...