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...