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
In our last episode, we explored how horses manage their body temperature and what happens when they experience heat stress. Now, we’re diving into how to adjust their diet during hot weather! In this episode we discuss: hay adjustments to reduce metabolic...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 20, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Nutrition, Heat Stress, Hot Weather Horse Care, Podcast, Salt
Join us as we dive into how horses handle hot weather and the internal changes they undergo when stressed by the heat. We answer critical questions about horse physiology in high temperatures. We’ll explore why horses get hot, how they regulate their body...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 9, 2025 | Coat Quality, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Equine Science, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Podcast, Shedding, Supplements, Vitamin E
In this episode, cover the secrets of equine coat health, from shedding season struggles to the crucial nutrients found in spring pastures. Discover why vitamin E levels matter, even when they seem “normal,” and how to choose the right fats and...
