Staying Cool & Hydrated
It's officially summer here in North America, and oh how hot it's become! Record high temperatures for the month of June have been set across the eastern half of the United States. How can you help yo...
14 Juli 202519min
Does the frequency of meals affect horse behavior? We did a study on that! -With Dr.'s Sara Mastellar and Elizabeth Share of The Ohio State University
Welcome special guests Dr. Sara Mastellar, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University ATI and Dr. Elizabeth Share, 4-H Program Specialist at The Ohio State University! If you've ever seen horses...
11 Juli 202527min
Hoof Health From a (Mostly) Dietary Standpoint
'Tis the season for mud...and often some concerns about hooves that come with it. Diet is a key factor in hoof health, but it can't prevent all problems. In addition to a balanced diet, genetics, envi...
13 Juni 202517min
Hay Cubes vs. Hay Pellets: Is one better than the other?
I was recently asked, "What's the difference between hay pellets and hay cubes?" It made for a fun conversation (if you're a horse nutrition geek like I am) and I thought it would be a good discussion...
30 Maj 202515min
Hay Analysis Explainer - What do all those numbers and letters mean?
As a nutritionist, a hay analysis helps me create a complete, accurate picture of a horse's diet. Sometimes, it is not practical for a horse owner to acquire a hay or forage analysis. In other cases, ...
16 Maj 202523min
Donkeys are NOT Small Horses
This one is for the long ears! Donkeys are smart, loyal and wonderful companions. Many economies in the developing world depend on donkeys for income, transportation and ensuring basic needs for their...
2 Maj 202520min
Post-Winter Weight Gain
Recently, a friend reached out to me because her 19-year-old easy keeper is now showing ribs coming out of a very cold winter. This is a horse who is well-attended to and requires very little to keep ...
18 Apr 202516min
Weight Loss After Long Term Transport in Horses
Recently, a barn mate asked me to help with her horse who had lost weight en route to a competition after a 14-hour trailer ride. Since many horses migrate for competition and other reasons, I wanted ...
6 Apr 202516min
