by Clair Thunes | Aug 3, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Nutrition, Podcast, Salt
How much salt does your horse really need? Are salt blocks enough? When should you feed electrolytes and do you actually need them if you’re already feeding salt? In this episode we answer your biggest questions about horse salt, electrolytes, and hydration,...
by Clair Thunes | Jul 20, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Emergency Preparedness, Horse Evacuation, Podcast, Trailering, Watch Duty App
When a wildfire, flood, hurricane, or other disaster threatens your horses, every minute matters. In Part 2 of our disaster preparedness series, we walk through what a real horse evacuation looks like from receiving the first warning to loading horses, navigating...
by Clair Thunes | Jul 6, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Emergency Preparedness, Equine Nutrition, Flooding, Horse Evacuation, Natural Disasters, Podcast, Trailering, Wildfires
Every year, natural disasters force horse owners to make critical decisions with little warning. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we cover the essential steps you can take now to prepare your horses, property, and support network before an emergency happens. In this...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 22, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Biosecurity, Equine Nutrition, Horse Show, Podcast, Salt, Trailering
Summer means horse shows, trail rides, vacations, and long days on the road with our horses. But are you prepared for the unique challenges that come with trailering horses in hot weather? In this episode we discuss how to keep your horse safe, comfortable, and...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 8, 2026 | Baling Hay, Dr. Clair Thunes, Growing Hay, Hay, Hay Analysis, Hay Testing, Horse Hay, NSC (non-structural carbohydrates), Pasture Management, Soil Testing, Stacking Hay
Hay season is here! While most horse owners focus on buying and feeding hay, few have firsthand experience with what it actually takes to grow, harvest, and store quality horse hay. In this episode, Jill shares her journey from boarding barns in Arizona to purchasing...
