by Jill Jackson | Jan 20, 2025 | Cold Weather Horse Management, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast
Severe winter weather always raises concerns among horse owners regarding the management of various cold weather challenges and the proper care of their horses. What counts as severe depends on where you live but no matter the location the biggest concerns tend to...
by Jill Jackson | Jan 6, 2025 | Body Condition Scoring, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Feed Bag Lables, Hay, Horse Weight, Podcast
With your horse’s estimated body weight and condition score in hand you now have what you need to move on towards assessing their diet. In this episode we discuss. how to determine what your horse’s minimum forage intake should be each day how to determine...
by Jill Jackson | Nov 11, 2024 | Equine Enrichment, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Hay Nets, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Slow Feeders
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 Although often considered a solution for overweight equines, the truth is, slow feeders can offer enrichment to all...
by Jill Jackson | Sep 30, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Horse Nutrition Basics, Horse Topline, Horse Weight, Podcast, Senior Horse, Supplements
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 Feeding senior horses especially over the winter can be a challenge as many lose condition over these colder months. ...
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 | Aug 19, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Hay, Podcast, Prebiotics, Probiotics, Postbiotics, Trailering, Ulcers
With more and more knowledge of the importance of gastrointestinal health on our horse’s entire health, an ever increasing number of feeds and supplements on the market claim to support gut health. Prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics have become commonly...
