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...
by Clair Thunes | May 26, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Dr. Phoebe Smith DVM, DACVIM, Equine Nutrition, Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFWS), Podcast
In this episode, we explore the frustrating condition known as Free Fecal Water Syndrome (FFWS) in horses. If you’ve ever dealt with your horse passing brown liquid before or after manure, you know this condition and how challenging it can be. Join us as we...
by Clair Thunes | May 25, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Dr. Katie Young, Equine Nutrition, Podcast, Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy, PSSM2, MFM, RER, MFM-ER, MFM-WB, PSSM2-ER
Welcome to part 2. We’re revisiting the complex world of muscle myopathies, specifically focusing on Myofibrillar Myopathy (MFM) in both Arabian and Warmblood horses. If you missed our previous episodes on PSSM Type 1 and the initial breakdown of other...
by Jill Jackson | Apr 28, 2025 | Dr. Katie Young, Kentucky Equine Research, Podcast, Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy, PSSM2, MFM, RER, MFM-ER, MFM-WB, PSSM2-ER, Tying-up
Join Jill and Clair as they delve into the complexities of equine muscle myopathies, specifically focusing on what was once known as PSSM Type 2. In this multi-part series, they are joined by Dr. Katie Young, a leading equine nutritionist with Kentucky Equine...
by Jill Jackson | Apr 14, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Grazing Muzzles, Podcast, Slow Feeders
Grazing muzzles are extremely valuable tools when needing to regulate a horse’s pasture intake. However, many horse owners feel guilty about the prospect of turning their horse out in a grazing muzzle. In this episode Jill and Clair explain the benefits of...
