by Clair Thunes | May 11, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Equine Science, Horse Feed, Horse Supplements, Podcast, Ration Balancer
Ration balancers are one of the most commonly recommended feeds in the horse world but what are they really doing, and does your horse actually need one? If your horse is living on pasture or hay looking good and maintaining weight, it’s easy to assume their diet is...
by Clair Thunes | Apr 27, 2026 | Broodmares, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Foals, Podcast, Weanlings, Young Horses
Foal nutrition and young horse development set the foundation for a lifetime of health, soundness, and performance. From birth through weaning and into early training, feeding young horses correctly is critical—but often misunderstood. Nutrition during this stage...
by Clair Thunes | Apr 13, 2026 | Broodmares, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Foals, Podcast, Weanlings
Mare nutrition plays a far bigger role in foal development than most horse owners realize and the science is now showing that what happens during pregnancy can influence a foal for life. In this episode, we break down and explore how broodmare diet shapes foal...
by Clair Thunes | Mar 30, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Emcelle Tocopherol, Equine Nutrition, Grass, Hay, Horse Feed, Horse Supplements, Horse Topline, Podcast, Supplements, Vitamin E
Spring means more riding and possibly more oxidative stress for your horse. After a winter on hay, many horses may be low in vitamin E, a key antioxidant for overall health.In this episode, we cover:-What vitamin E is and why it matters-Why hay and limited pasture...
by Clair Thunes | Mar 2, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Hoof Care, Hoof Supplements, Podcast
Cracks, chips, weak hoof walls, and soft soles are common concerns for horse owners. But do hoof supplements actually work, and does nutrition really improve hoof quality? In this episode, we break down the biology of hoof growth and explain why strong feet start with...
by Clair Thunes | Feb 16, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Equine Obesity, Madeline Boast MSc, PAS, Overweight Horses, Podcast
In this episode we discuss a challenge many horse owners face: fat or overweight horses. From disciplines where a “round” horse is seen as ideal to the health risks of carrying extra weight, we cover why managing body condition matters. Our guest, Madeline Boast, MSc,...
