by Clair Thunes | Apr 13, 2026 | Broodmares, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Foals, Podcast, Weanlings
Mare nutrition plays a far bigger role in foal development than most horse owners realize and the science is now showing that what happens during pregnancy can influence a foal for life. In this episode, we break down and explore how broodmare diet shapes foal...
by Clair Thunes | Mar 30, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Emcelle Tocopherol, Equine Nutrition, Grass, Hay, Horse Feed, Horse Supplements, Horse Topline, Podcast, Supplements, Vitamin E
Spring means more riding and possibly more oxidative stress for your horse. After a winter on hay, many horses may be low in vitamin E, a key antioxidant for overall health.In this episode, we cover:-What vitamin E is and why it matters-Why hay and limited pasture...
by Clair Thunes | Mar 16, 2026 | Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), Dr. Laurent L. Couëtil, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Equine Asthma, Equine Nutrition, Equine Respiratory Health, Podcast, Research
Equine asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions affecting horses, yet many owners miss the early warning signs. In this episode we speak with Dr. Laurent Couëtil, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, about equine asthma in horses, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis,...
by Clair Thunes | Mar 2, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Hoof Care, Hoof Supplements, Podcast
Cracks, chips, weak hoof walls, and soft soles are common concerns for horse owners. But do hoof supplements actually work, and does nutrition really improve hoof quality? In this episode, we break down the biology of hoof growth and explain why strong feet start with...
by Clair Thunes | Feb 16, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Equine Obesity, Madeline Boast MSc, PAS, Overweight Horses, Podcast
In this episode we discuss a challenge many horse owners face: fat or overweight horses. From disciplines where a “round” horse is seen as ideal to the health risks of carrying extra weight, we cover why managing body condition matters. Our guest, Madeline Boast, MSc,...
