by Clair Thunes | Aug 17, 2026 | Amino Acids, Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), Equine Nutrition, Lysine, Threonine, Methionine, Pea Protein, Podcast, Protein, Soy
What are amino acids, why do they matter, and does your horse actually need an amino acid supplement? In this episode we break down the science behind amino acids, protein quality, muscle development, and the many claims surrounding equine amino acid supplements....
by Jill Jackson | Dec 9, 2024 | Amino Acids, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Protein
Protein is perhaps one of the more misunderstood nutrients in the horse’s diet and one that is associated with several feeding myths. Involved in every cell in the horse’s body, it is certainly of vital importance and yet it’s not really protein that...
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 | Apr 28, 2023 | Alfalfa, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Hay, Podcast, Protein
Alfalfa is one of the most debated feeds in the horse world. Some swear by it for weight gain and performance, while others worry it’s “too hot” or risky for certain horses. So what’s the truth about feeding alfalfa to horses? In this first episode of Scoop and Scale,...
