by Jill Jackson | Mar 4, 2024 | Amino Acids, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Topline, Horse Weight, Podcast, Protein, Supplements, Vitamins
When we refer to “topline,” we’re talking about the entire upper line of the horse’s body. That includes how the neck ties into the shoulder and the development of the back muscles under the saddle area, across the loin, and over the rump. When horses lack musculature...
by Jill Jackson | Feb 22, 2024 | Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast
Getting a new horse is exciting! But, for the horse, a new owner can mean lots of change and stress. As herd animals that prefer routine, horses become stressed when moving to a new home with new horses, people, and expectations. Dietary changes during...
by Jill Jackson | Feb 5, 2024 | Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Supplements, Vitamins
Don't miss an episode!Sign up for our newsletter and get updates each time we post a new episode. Success! First Name Last Name Email Subscribe Who doesn’t love a horse with a shiny haircoat and long, full mane and tail? While some horses are more...
by Jill Jackson | Jan 23, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Metabolic, Podcast, Senior Horses, Supplements, Vitamins
Don't miss an episode!Sign up for our newsletter and get updates each time we post a new episode. Success! First Name Last Name Email Subscribe You see a sweet old horse on the bag, and the name clearly says “senior” in it. So that’s the right feed for your aged...
by Jill Jackson | Jan 8, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Podcast, Ration Balancer, Supplements, Vitamins
Equine ration balancers are multipurpose horse feeds that pack big benefits in small portions. As the name implies, they are meant to “balance” horse diets by providing essential nutrients hay and forage might lack. Ration balancers are typically lower calorie than...
