Ep. 43: Sustainable Practices for Managing Mud and Manure

by Jill Jackson | Mar 3, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horses For Clean Water, Mud Management, Pasture Management, Podcast

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     Whether the result of heavy rain or snow melt, this time of year many horse facilities are struggling with mud. In...

Ep. 42: Feeding for Fertility: The Role of Diet in Horse Breeding Success

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,...

Ep. 40: Surviving in the Cold: Horse Feeding and Management for Winter

by Jill Jackson | Jan 20, 2025 | Cold Weather Horse Management, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast

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 Severe winter weather always raises concerns among horse owners regarding the management of various cold weather...

Ep. 39: How to Conduct a Basic Diet Assessment on Your Horse

by Jill Jackson | Jan 6, 2025 | Body Condition Scoring, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Feed Bag Lables, Hay, Horse Weight, Podcast

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 With your horse’s estimated body weight and condition score in hand you now have what you need to move on towards...

Ep. 38: Body Weight, Condition Scoring and Equine Nutrition

by Jill Jackson | Dec 23, 2024 | Body Condition Scoring, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Weight, Podcast

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 Body condition scoring is an objective technique used to determine whether a horse is in optimal condition or not. When...

Ep. 37: Protein – Important But Often Misunderstood In Equine Nutrition

by Jill Jackson | Dec 9, 2024 | Amino Acids, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Protein

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 Protein is perhaps one of the more misunderstood nutrients in the horse’s diet and one that is associated with...