The Equine Connection Podcast

Feeding the Performance Horse

This week we tackle a robust topic and that is everything you need to know about feeding your performance horse. We start off by defining what can be considered a "performance" horse, which includes most horses that are ridden for pleasure or competition. We then start breaking down the most important nutrients for these horses. We specifically address what levels of performance impact the amount of nutrients required to keep these horses healthy and happy. We also chat about non-structural carbohydrates (NSC), sugars and starches, and how our thinking in equine nutrition has changed over the years. This is a must-listen-to podcast for any owner that rides or competes with their horses. 

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Selenium for Horses

Selenium is one of the more talked about trace minerals for horses. One of the main reasons is because many horses are actually deficient in this critical nutrient. Thus, in this week's podcast we talk all about the importance of selenium and why owners need to be aware of what it is and what it does for their horses. We talk about how horses can be deficient in selenium and how you can test to see if your horse is low in selenium.  We then explain where horses normally receive selenium in their diet and what levels are safe, and which levels are dangerous. Then, we wrap up the podcast chatting about the debate between organic and inorganic selenium, which one is best for your animals. During this episode we mention how selenium is considered an important antioxidant and we discuss this more in depth in our Vitamin E podcast which can be found HERE

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Encouraging Horses to Drink Water

The old saying is," You can lead a horse to water, but can't make them drink,," is an actual reality for some horse owners. It can be a very frustrating situation you may find yourself in because water is such a critical nutrient needed for your horse's survival. Thus, in this week's podcast we tackle this topic. We describe some of the situations in which you may find yourself faced with and why it may cause a horse to refuse to drink. We describe what dehydration may look like in your horses. We then address what potential outside influences, like water quality, may also be contributing factors. Finally we talk about how you can help encourage your horse to drink and alleviate the causes. 

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Interview w/Event Rider Daniela Moguel

This week we are very excited to speak with International Event Rider Daniela (Danny) Moguel. As a young girl in Mexico, Danny started her riding career in show jumping. As she matured in the sport in Mexico, Danny set her eyes on event riding. At the time, event riding was a very male dominated sport ridden mainly by members of the Mexican military. However, she quickly established herself as a top rider and soon relocated to the United States to train under Karen O'Conner. Danny has so far led an illustrious international riding career and she shares with us her journey, her special bond with an incredible mare named Cecilia, and talks about her training and upcoming competitions throughout the world. 

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Sweet Itch

One of the more frustrating allergies for horse owners is "sweet itch." This is just the common a term used to describe a horse's allergic reaction to bites from insects. Sweet itch is also known as Seasonal Equine Dermatitis or Equine Insect Bite Hypersensitivity. In this week's podcast we discuss the exact causes of sweet itch and which insects are of the greatest concern. Then we talk about management strategies that owners can use to lessen their horse's exposure. Finally, we jump into the research that shows certain nutrients can and do help alleviate the clinical symptoms of sweet itch. 

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Fecal Water Syndrome in Horses

To follow up our last podcast on diarrhea, there is another similar digestive disorder called fecal water syndrome. This is when a horse passes normal firm feces but at some point will pass fecal water. In this week's podcast we discuss what exactly fecal water syndrome is and what we know of what the potential causes may be. Because of its uniqueness, fecal water syndrome while often confused for diarrhea, is in fact a completely different abnormal digestive disorder. Thus, how to manage fecal water syndrome will differ slightly from horses suffering from diarrhea and we provide some potential management tips that can help horses suffering from this. 

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Causes of Diarrhea in Horses

When the horse does not absorb a normal amount of moisture in its fecal matter, it results in loose stools or also called diarrhea. In this week's podcast we tackle this topic and highlight some of the many causes of diarrhea. We also discuss the differences with what can cause an acute (short-term) case of diarrhea, versus the more concerning chronic (long-term) cases. During our discussion we also talk about the health concerns with diarrhea and what steps owners can do to help their horses.  We also talk about why you may want to evaluate your feeding plan and  how that can potentially help alleviate some symptoms or causes of loose stools. Most importantly, if your horse is suffering from diarrhea, we always recommend that you speak with your veterinarian. 

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If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE

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Refeeding the Starved Horse

Unfortunately, there are instances where a horse may be starved. This may be due to owner neglect, a lack of education on what a horse’s dietary needs are, or it may be medical in nature. In this week's podcast, we focus in on why owners need to be extra cautious when trying to start refeeding a starved horse. Our good nature tells us to give the horse as much food as it can ingest. However, we explain why this is the exact opposite of what you need to do. We further explain how these horses must be refed slowly, which feeds to select, and what to look for. We finish out the podcast on giving other tips on how best to manage horses under these extreme circumstances. 

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Tips for Using a Grazing Muzzle

Grazing muzzles are a useful tool for horses that put on weight easily or for horses that need their pasture intake limited. In this week's podcast we discuss under what situations you might consider on using a grazing muzzle for your horse. We then explain how grazing muzzles work and give some tips on how best to use them. We finish up the episode on  some general guidelines on how best to manage these types of horses to ensure they maintain a their overall health and maintain proper body condition.  

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Feeding Horses with Heaves/COPD

Heaves is a common “catch all” term used to describe different types of a non-infectious chronic respiratory disease where horses are having difficulty breathing. Heaves has also been called COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) or now "equine asthma." In this week's podcast we discuss how Heaves can impact your horse and how it manifests itself in our animals. We then discuss why nutrition plays a key role in managing this condition and what you can do to make your horse's lives better. The good news is, Heaves can be managed and horses can live happy and healthy lives with this condition. It just takes a careful and focused management plan. 

You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE

If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE

This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition