by Clair Thunes | May 25, 2026 | Dr. Rosanna Marsella, Equine Allergies, Equine Nutrition, Food Allergies, Hives, Itchy Horse, Podcast
Seasonal itching, hives, and respiratory issues: equine allergies can be frustrating, confusing, and difficult to manage. In this episode we’re joined by special guest Dr. Rosanna Marsella. Dr. Marsella is a board-certified veterinary dermatologist and professor at...
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 | 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 16, 2026 | Bronchoalveolar Lavage (BAL), Dr. Laurent L. Couëtil, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, Equine Asthma, Equine Nutrition, Equine Respiratory Health, Podcast, Research
Equine asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions affecting horses, yet many owners miss the early warning signs. In this episode we speak with Dr. Laurent Couëtil, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, about equine asthma in horses, including symptoms, causes, diagnosis,...
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,...
