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,...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 22, 2026 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Biosecurity, Equine Nutrition, Horse Show, Podcast, Salt, Trailering
Summer means horse shows, trail rides, vacations, and long days on the road with our horses. But are you prepared for the unique challenges that come with trailering horses in hot weather? In this episode we discuss how to keep your horse safe, comfortable, and...
by Clair Thunes | Jun 20, 2025 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Equine Nutrition, Heat Stress, Podcast, Salt
In our last episode, we explored how horses manage their body temperature and what happens when they experience heat stress. Now, we’re diving into how to adjust their diet during hot weather! In this episode we discuss: hay adjustments to reduce metabolic...
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 seth.e.anderson | Jul 15, 2023 | Dr. Clair Thunes, Electrolytes, Horse Nutrition Basics, Hot Weather Horse Care, Omega-3 Fatty Acids, Podcast, Salt
It’s hot outside! As the U.S. faces extreme heat advisories across the country, ensuring your horses stay hydrated is critical to support their natural evaporative cooling systems (that’s sweating). In addition to water consumption, electrolytes are an...
