by Clair Thunes | Feb 2, 2026 | Alfalfa, Alfalfa For Horses, Dr. Clair Thunes, Forage, Hay, Hay Cubes, Hay Pellets, Horse Hay, Podcast, Uncategorized
Alfalfa is one of the most debated feeds in equine nutrition, and few forages generate as many myths. In this episode, we take a science-based look at alfalfa for horses and break down where common beliefs come from and whether they are actually supported by research....
by Clair Thunes | Aug 4, 2025 | Alfalfa, Asthma, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFWS), Hay, Hay Cubes, Hay Pellets, Podcast, Respiratory
In this episode of Scoop & Scale, we explore the practical and nutritional role of hay pellets and cubes in the equine diet. Typically associated with senior horses with poor teeth or as a carrier for supplements, these hay alternatives have so many more uses and...
by Jill Jackson | Sep 2, 2024 | Alfalfa, Bermuda, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Grass, Hay, Hay Test, Hay Testing, Podcast, Teff
Many horses are fed hay at some point during the year. Whether only in winter when pastures are sparse or year round due to lack of pasture access, hay is a vital source of nutrition for your horse and a major investment for you. This is the time of year when many...
by Jill Jackson | Jun 13, 2023 | Alfalfa, Bermuda, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Grass, Hay, Horse Nutrition Basics, Orchard, Podcast, Teff
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 Hay, equine nutrition gets complicated quickly! So, to keep things simple, we’re taking a step back and covering...
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,...
