by Jill Jackson | Jun 10, 2024 | Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast
Fly management is a crucial aspect of horse barn management this time of year. Flies—here we’re talking about stable flies, horse flies, gnats, mosquitoes, and more—are a nuisance to horses and humans alike. They cause our horses discomfort, stress, and even...
by Jill Jackson | May 28, 2024 | Anhidrosis, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Guest Speaker, Heat Stress, Horse Nutrition Basics, Hot Weather Horse Care, 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 Temperatures are starting to rise across the country! We start to think about ways of keeping our horses cool in the...
by Jill Jackson | May 13, 2024 | Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Maintenance, Podcast, Supplements, Vitamins
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 As we start our second season of the podcast, Dr. Clair takes time to answer listener questions. In this episode Dr....
by Jill Jackson | Mar 4, 2024 | Amino Acids, Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Topline, Horse Weight, Podcast, Protein, Supplements, Vitamins
When we refer to “topline,” we’re talking about the entire upper line of the horse’s body. That includes how the neck ties into the shoulder and the development of the back muscles under the saddle area, across the loin, and over the rump. When horses lack musculature...
by Jill Jackson | Feb 22, 2024 | Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast
Getting a new horse is exciting! But, for the horse, a new owner can mean lots of change and stress. As herd animals that prefer routine, horses become stressed when moving to a new home with new horses, people, and expectations. Dietary changes during...
by Jill Jackson | Feb 5, 2024 | Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Supplements, Vitamins
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 Who doesn’t love a horse with a shiny haircoat and long, full mane and tail? While some horses are more...
