by Jill Jackson | Dec 23, 2024 | Body Condition Scoring, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Weight, Podcast
Body condition scoring is an objective technique used to determine whether a horse is in optimal condition or not. When a horse’s body condition is less than or more than optimal it suggests that the dietary calorie intake needs to be adjusted. Once you know if...
by Jill Jackson | Dec 9, 2024 | Amino Acids, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Protein
Protein is perhaps one of the more misunderstood nutrients in the horse’s diet and one that is associated with several feeding myths. Involved in every cell in the horse’s body, it is certainly of vital importance and yet it’s not really protein that...
by Jill Jackson | Nov 25, 2024 | Equine Nutrition, 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 It is Thanksgiving week, Black Friday Sale Week and the beginning of the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Countdown. To keep...
by Jill Jackson | Nov 11, 2024 | Equine Enrichment, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Hay Nets, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Slow Feeders
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 Although often considered a solution for overweight equines, the truth is, slow feeders can offer enrichment to all...
by Jill Jackson | Oct 14, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Dr. Phoebe Smith DVM, DACVIM, Equine Gastric Ulcers, Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Horse Ulcers, Podcast
In this episode we delve into one of the most pressing concerns for horse owners: managing equine gastric ulcers. Many owners reach out to Dr. Clair for help managing their horses diagnosed with equine gastric ulcers, especially chronic and recurrent cases. In this...
by Jill Jackson | Sep 30, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Forage, Horse Nutrition Basics, Horse Topline, Horse Weight, Podcast, Senior Horse, Supplements
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 Feeding senior horses especially over the winter can be a challenge as many lose condition over these colder months. ...
