by Clair Thunes | Jun 22, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Biosecurity, Equine Nutrition, Horse Show, Podcast, Salt, Trailering
Summer means horse shows, trail rides, vacations, and long days on the road with our horses. But are you prepared for the unique challenges that come with trailering horses in hot weather? In this episode we discuss how to keep your horse safe, comfortable, and...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 8, 2026 | Baling Hay, Dr. Clair Thunes, Growing Hay, Hay, Hay Analysis, Hay Testing, Horse Hay, NSC (non-structural carbohydrates), Pasture Management, Soil Testing, Stacking Hay
Hay season is here! While most horse owners focus on buying and feeding hay, few have firsthand experience with what it actually takes to grow, harvest, and store quality horse hay. In this episode, Jill shares her journey from boarding barns in Arizona to purchasing...
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...
