by Clair Thunes | Sep 28, 2026 | Dr. François-René Bertin, Equine Nutrition, Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Dysregulation, Insulin Resistance, Laminitis, Podcast
In Part 2 of our conversation on laminitis, we continue our discussion with Dr. François-René Bertin, DVM, MS, FHEA, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), a Professor and Director of the Nancy Fair Link Laminitis Research Centre at Mississippi State University, focusing on what horse...
by Clair Thunes | Sep 21, 2026 | Equine Nutrition, Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Dysregulation, Insulin Resistance, Laminitis, Podcast, PPID
Listen to our discussion as we go over Jill’s horse’s PPID and insulin results. In this short conversation, We sit down to go through Jill’s horse’s actual bloodwork and talk about what the results mean, what they can and can’t tell us, and how they fit...
by Clair Thunes | Sep 14, 2026 | Cushings, Dr. François-René Bertin, Hoof Care, Hyperinsulinemia, Insulin Dysregulation, Insulin Resistance, Laminitis, Metabolic, Podcast, PPID
Laminitis is one of the most serious and misunderstood conditions affecting horses. But what actually happens inside the hoof when a horse develops laminitis? Our guest for this two-part series is Dr. François-René Bertin, DVM, MS, FHEA, PhD, DACVIM (LAIM), a...
by Jill Jackson | Aug 31, 2026 | ACTH Rise, Cushings, Equine Nutrition, Podcast, PPID, Senior Horse, TRH Stimulation Test
If you have an older horse, you’ve probably heard of Cushing’s disease, but how much has changed in what we know about diagnosing and managing it? In this episode, we take a closer look at pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID), the condition commonly called...
by Clair Thunes | Aug 17, 2026 | Amino Acids, Branch Chain Amino Acids (BCAA), Equine Nutrition, Lysine, Threonine, Methionine, Pea Protein, Podcast, Protein, Soy
What are amino acids, why do they matter, and does your horse actually need an amino acid supplement? In this episode we break down the science behind amino acids, protein quality, muscle development, and the many claims surrounding equine amino acid supplements....
by Clair Thunes | Aug 3, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Nutrition, Podcast, Salt
How much salt does your horse really need? Are salt blocks enough? When should you feed electrolytes and do you actually need them if you’re already feeding salt? In this episode we answer your biggest questions about horse salt, electrolytes, and hydration,...
