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,...
by Clair Thunes | Nov 24, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Flexineb, Gifts For Horse Lovers, Horse Fly Sheet, Horse Grooming, Podcast, Tack Cleaning
It’s officially Thanksgiving week which means Black Friday deals, holiday chaos, and the perfect time for our annual Favorite Things Episode! Whether you’re powering through barn chores, traveling to see family, or braving the holiday madness, this episode is here to...
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...
by Clair Thunes | Jul 21, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Dr. Michelle DeBoer, Equine Nutrition, Equine, PhD, Grass Height, Laminitis, NSC (non-structural carbohydrates), Pasture Management, Podcast, PPID
Is short grass really sweeter? Is tall grass actually safer for metabolic horses? Or have we been grazing on myths? In this powerful, research-backed episode, we sit down with Dr. Michelle DeBoer ofEquine, PhD, the voice behind the viral post that ignited over 1,500...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 20, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Nutrition, Heat Stress, Podcast, Salt
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 In our last episode, we explored how horses manage their body temperature and what happens when they experience heat...
