The Equine Connection Podcast

Feeding the Junior Horse

Junior horses are our young horses that can range from our weanlings all the way to our 2 or 3 year old horses. This week we address how best to design your feeding plan for these young animals. Since this is a period of rapid growth, what we feed them is critical to their overall health and wellbeing. Thus, we address these issues and why owners need to be careful on what they are feeding and what they should be monitoring during this period. We also discuss which supplements can safely be fed and give some other tips.  As mentioned in the podcast, we were listed as a Top 10 Horse Podcast on FeedSpot. You can access the list HERE

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

 

Nutritional Changes Through Life Stages

The foundation of any equine diet starts with at what life stage is your horse at. Then other factors such as training or use come into play. In this week's podcast we address what changes nutritionally for a horse through their different life stages. We break down each stage and what that means to you when considering what to feed your animals. Then we talk about some of the types of feeds available on the market and where those might fit with different types of horses and your feeding plan.  

As mentioned in the podcast, we were listed as a Top 10 Horse Podcast on FeedSpot. You can access the list HERE

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

 

Feeding the Hard Keeper

Similar to last week's podcast, the term "easy" or "hard" keeper is used quite frequently by horse owners. Thus, in this week's podcast we focus solely on the hard keeper. Hard keepers are horses that have difficulty in maintaining weight (body condition). We discuss some of the signs and how to identify if your horse is a hard keeper. We also chat about certain horse types that tend to be harder keepers. After discussing some concerns with hard keepers, we then offer some tips and advice on how best to approach your feeding plan for your hard keeper. 

As mentioned in the podcast, we were listed as a Top 10 Horse Podcast on FeedSpot. You can access the list HERE

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

 

Feeding the Easy Keeper

The term "easy" or "hard" keeper is used quite frequently by horse owners. Thus, in this week's podcast we focus solely on the easy keeper and what this means to you. Easy keepers are generally those horses that can put weight on easily. We do discuss this more in depth and how you can tell if your horse is an easy keeper. We then talk about what horse types and breeds are generally considered easy keepers. Then we give some tips on how best to feed your easy keeper and what some concerns may be with these types of horses. As a follow up, in next week's podcast we will be focusing on feeding the hard keeper. 

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

 

Feeding Miniature Horses

Horses come in all sizes. From our tallest and heaviest draft horses, all the way down to our smallest miniature horses. It does beg the question, do I feed a miniature horse similar to my taller riding horse? In this week's podcast we answer that question and more. Much of the advice and tips we give can also apply to ponies and other small horse types. Generally, you do feed miniature horses similar to their larger cousins, you just scale everything down for their size. We also do mention that the equation used estimating a miniature horse's weight is different from taller horses and is: (multiply 9.36 x heart girth measurement) plus (multiply 5 x body length measurement) and then subtract 348.5

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

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Feeding a Horse Prone to Choking

A scary moment horse owners may come across is when they experience their horse choking. Whenever faced with this, owners should immediately remove all food and water from the horse and contact their veterinarian. In this week's podcast we discuss what happens when a horse chokes and how owners should respond. We also discuss the types of feed a horse may choke on. Then we discuss some tips and strategies on limiting a horse's chance of choking and how they can be better managed. If you are ever concerned with choke it is always advisable to discuss this with your veterinarian. You can also reach out to the Tribute team (link below) for any free advice or help. 

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

 

You Can Over Supplement Your Horse

Today there seems to be a supplement for almost any type of horse or condition. However, with the increase in options for horse owners, many are often over feeding supplements. An obvious detriment for owners is they are paying for products their horses often do not even need or will not even use. The biggest concern is, feeding certain supplements can be determinantal to horse health. In this week's podcast we talk about supplements, when they are needed, and why often they are not. We also address what can happen when over feeding certain types of supplements and where owners can seek help and guidance. 

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

Is Alfalfa Bad For My Horse?

As a legume, alfalfa is a unique forage and is the primary choice for many horse owners. Because the foundation for any horse diet will always be forage, this week we focus on alfalfa and why or why not it would be a good choice for your horse. We start off discussing how alfalfa as a legume differs from many of our grass forages. We especially focus on which nutrients differ and what owners should be aware of, especially when it comes to the quality of alfalfa hay. Under certain circumstances alfalfa may not be advisable to certain classes of horses. Thus, we give some advice and tips on how to manage these animals. We then shift our focus on why owners may want to select alfalfa for their horses and what makes it such a popular forage. 

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

Acceptable Treats for your Horses

Almost every owner out there loves to give their horses a treat every now and then. Thus, in this week's podcast we talk about why we give our horses treats and answer the question, are they safe to feed? We do cover some treats you will want to avoid and why they can cause problems for your horses. All in all, most common things fed to a horse as a treat are generally safe and do not have too much of an impact on their nutrition or overall health. 

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

 

 

Feeding the Picky Eater

Nothing can be more frustrating for an owner for when they feed their horse and they refuse to eat. Often this can be an acute scenario, where it just suddenly happens one day. More commonly, it is more of a chronic case, where the horse is just quite simply a picky eater. This week we discuss the different types of picky eaters and what may be the underlying causes. Some causes may only require a simple alteration of the diet or management of the horse. Where others may require a visit from a veterinarian. Regardless, horses that are picky eaters take some special care and is the primary focus of this week's podcast. 

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