by Clair Thunes | Jul 7, 2025 | Carb Free, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Forage Based, Grain Free, Podcast
Lately, we’ve noticed a growing number of horse owners online seeking advice on how to feed “forage-based” diets. But are they already doing this without realizing? In this episode, we dig into: – what constitutes a forage-based diet and how to know if...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 20, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Nutrition, Heat Stress, Podcast, Salt
In our last episode, we explored how horses manage their body temperature and what happens when they experience heat stress. Now, we’re diving into how to adjust their diet during hot weather! In this episode we discuss: hay adjustments to reduce metabolic...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 20, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Nutrition, Heat Stress, Hot Weather Horse Care, Podcast, Salt
Join us as we dive into how horses handle hot weather and the internal changes they undergo when stressed by the heat. We answer critical questions about horse physiology in high temperatures. We’ll explore why horses get hot, how they regulate their body...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 9, 2025 | Coat Quality, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Equine Science, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Podcast, Shedding, Supplements, Vitamin E
In this episode, cover the secrets of equine coat health, from shedding season struggles to the crucial nutrients found in spring pastures. Discover why vitamin E levels matter, even when they seem “normal,” and how to choose the right fats and...
by Clair Thunes | May 26, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Dr. Phoebe Smith DVM, DACVIM, Equine Nutrition, Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFWS), Podcast
Free fecal water syndrome (FFWS) is a frustrating and often confusing problem for horse owners. A horse may pass normally formed manure while brown liquid is released before, during, or after manure passage, leaving the horse’s hind legs and tail...
