by Jill Jackson | Mar 31, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Laura Kenny, Pasture Management, Podcast, Rotational Grazing
Having pasture for horses is considered by many to be the horse’s ideal living situation. But it’s not as simple as just putting your horse in the pasture and walking away if you want not only your horse to thrive but your pasture to as well. Quality...
by Jill Jackson | Mar 17, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Podcast, Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy, PSSM1, Tying-up
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 Tying-up is a muscle condition in horses that has long plagued owners. From random one off episodes on warm sunny...
by Jill Jackson | Mar 3, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horses For Clean Water, Mud Management, Pasture Management, Podcast
Whether the result of heavy rain or snow melt, this time of year many horse facilities are struggling with mud. In this episode we explore practical tips and expert insights on managing mud and manure on your horse property. From improving facility drainage and...
by Jill Jackson | Feb 17, 2025 | Broodmares, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Foals, Podcast, Stallions
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 Proper nutrition is critical for successful horse reproduction. Mares require a balanced diet with adequate energy,...
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...
