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 5, 2024 | Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Supplements, Vitamins
Who doesn’t love a horse with a shiny haircoat and long, full mane and tail? While some horses are more genetically blessed than others in the hair growth and shine department, all healthy manes and tails and glowing coats start with a balanced diet. Grooming...
by Jill Jackson | Jan 23, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Horse Nutrition Basics, Metabolic, Podcast, Senior Horses, 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 You see a sweet old horse on the bag, and the name clearly says “senior” in it. So that’s the right feed for your aged...
by Jill Jackson | Jan 8, 2024 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Equine Nutrition, Podcast, Ration Balancer, Supplements, Vitamins
Equine ration balancers are multipurpose horse feeds that pack big benefits in small portions. As the name implies, they are meant to “balance” horse diets by providing essential nutrients hay and forage might lack. Ration balancers are typically lower calorie than...
by seth.e.anderson | Dec 27, 2023 | Horse Nutrition Basics, Podcast, Research, 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 In this episode, Clair and Michelle get more than a little nerdy about equine supplements! They are joined by Dr. Lydia...