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As horse owners, we always strive to do what's best for our horses. They are our soulmates and a lifelong passion! Brought to you by Tribute® Superior Equine Nutrition, The Equine Connection Podcast is where health, nutrition and love for the horse come together. We share helpful advice, tips and tricks to help all horse owners better care for their four-legged partners.
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In this episode, Dr. Nicole Rambo and equine specialists Heather and Sarah discuss a concern regarding equine liver health. They explore a case involving a nine-year-old racehorse with elevated liver enzymes and whether a diet change is necessary. The discussion covers potential causes of liver issues in horses, including viruses, parasites, unknown origins, and dietary impacts. They emphasize the importance of appropriate training and diet, debunk common misconceptions about diet causing liver enzyme elevations, and suggest practical approaches for managing horses showing signs of liver stress. The podcast aims to inform horse owners and trainers about managing and preventing liver health issues in horses, with a focus on racehorses.
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Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
How Horse Feeds Affect Emotional Health
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
Wednesday Apr 17, 2024
In this episode, the discussion centers around 'emotional horse feeds' - horse feed ingredients that may cause horses to become hot, hyper, or excitable. Dr. Rambo explains how changes in diet, especially those involving sugar and starch, can significantly affect a horse's behavior. Exploring the reasons behind this, this podcast covers how diets high in sugar and starch can disrupt a horse's gut microbiota and potentially lead to digestive upset, resulting in what might be perceived as emotional behavior.
Additionally, the episode debunks myths surrounding protein's impact on behavior and discusses the role of forage and the importance of low-starch and high-fat diets in moderating a horse's energy levels. The dialogue further addresses common misconceptions about feed ingredients, offering practical advice for owners seeking to manage their horses' diet for more stable behavior.
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Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
How the Heck Do I Feed This Horse Series: Orphan Foals
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday Apr 10, 2024
In this episode, we discuss the critical aspects of caring for orphan foals. The focus is on the immediate nutritional needs following the loss of their mother, emphasizing the importance of colostrum in the first 12 to 24 hours of life, options for milk replacers, and strategies for managing feeding and socialization as they grow. The experts also touch on the hypothetical scenario of transitioning a mare that has lost its foal and address potential health issues, such as gastric ulcers in foals. They offer resources and support for breeders facing such challenges and encourage reaching out for personalized advice through various means provided by Tribute Equine Nutrition.
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Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Forage-Based Diets for Horses
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
Wednesday Apr 03, 2024
This week, we feature a discussion between co-host Kim Brown and equine nutritionist Dr. Nicole Rambo on forage-based diets for horses. They explore what constitutes a forage-based diet, emphasizing that while forage should be the bulk of a horse's diet, it does not mean excluding other nutritional sources.
Dr. Rambo addresses common misconceptions, the importance of balancing forage with other nutrients, and how to adapt diet plans for various scenarios like senior horses, drought conditions, or horses needing additional calories. They also discuss the role of ration balancers and specialized feeds in supplementing a forage-based diet, ensuring horses receive all necessary nutrients for optimal health and performance.
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Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Introducing Synergize™, A Premium Horse Feed
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday Mar 27, 2024
In this episode of the Equine Connection podcast, Dr. Nicole Rambo and her team introduce a new horse feed from Tribute Equine Nutrition, Synergize™. This high-fat, low non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) blend is designed to increase the fat and fiber content in a horse's diet, while keeping low NSC levels.
They contrast Synergize™ with Kalm Ultra®, another high-fat horse feed, highlighting Synergize™'s higher fiber and lower NSC content. The hosts discuss the benefits of Synergize™, including its gut health package, which is comprised of Equi-Ferm XL® (a pre and probiotic) and Constant Comfort® (seaweed-derived calcium for additional stomach support), making it suitable for horses needing more calories, horses with specific dietary concerns like PSSM type 1, or for maintaining efficient digestive health.
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Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
What Blocks Does My Horse Need?
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday Mar 20, 2024
In this episode of The Equine Connection Podcast, co-hosts Kim Brown and Dr. Nicole Rambo, an equine nutritionist, delve into the world of equine supplement blocks, focusing on salt, mineral, and supplement blocks available in feed stores. They discuss the importance of free-choice salt for horses and explain the differences between various colored salt blocks, including white, red, and blue, and the nutritional value of each.
Emphasizing the need for simplicity and appropriateness when selecting supplement blocks for horses, Dr. Rambo introduces Tribute's unique supplement blocks designed specifically for horses, including the Grass Assist Block, the Fly Control Block, and the Constant Comfort Block. They provide tips for ensuring these blocks stay fresh and are placed strategically. The episode underscores the holistic approach to equine nutrition and offers practical advice for horse owners navigating supplement options.
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Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Bonus Episode: What to Feed After Hygain Exits USA Market
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
Tuesday Mar 19, 2024
In this bonus Equine Connection Podcast episode, hosted by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition, the hosts discuss the recent departure of Hygain from the U.S. market. They delve into how this affects horse owners seeking alternative feeds and offer detailed recommendations and comparisons for substituting Hygain's popular products. The discussion includes specifics on feeds like Munga, High Gain Zero, Showtorque, Growtorque, Tru Breed, Meta Safe, and Hygain Release.
The hosts emphasize Tribute's role in assisting horse owners through this transition, providing insights into equine dietary needs and the nuances of choosing the right feed. The episode offers guidance on contacting Tribute Equine Nutrition for personalized feeding plans, aiming to help horse owners navigate their feeding challenges with tailored solutions.
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Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
How the Heck Do I Feed This Horse Series: Ulcers & Sweet Feed
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
Wednesday Mar 13, 2024
In this week's podcast, an owner called and was worried about her 8-year-old Quarter Horse. The horse was receiving ample amounts of sweet feed, suffered from ulcers, and was a bit too energetic (spicy). Dr. Rambo and the equine experts from Tribute discuss this case, what they advised the owner, and update on how the horse is doing today. A topic for any horse owner.
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Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Ulcers Treatment & Prevention
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
Wednesday Mar 06, 2024
In this episode, cohosts Kim Brown and Dr. Nicole Rambo discuss ways to manage and prevent gastric ulcers in horses. They discuss the difference between drugs and supplements, where the latter is meant for prevention and ongoing support, while drugs address the disease. Dr. Rambo introduces common medications prescribed for ulcers and explains their effectiveness.
They also discuss supplements, noting the importance of not relying on supplements alone and addressing other risk factors. They clarify the importance of forage in a horse's diet, the risk of sweet feeds, and the maximum meal sizes for horses. They touch on issues that can cause ulcers, such as stress, transportation, and herd dynamics. While acknowledging the complexity and range of factors influencing ulcer formation, the hosts underscore regular tuning into individual horses' situations and pursuing vet consultation whenever things seem off.
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Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
How the Heck Do I Feed This Horse Series: My Yearling Stopped Eating
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
Wednesday Feb 28, 2024
In this week's podcast, we tackle a case study. An owner called and was worried that her yearling, Mikey. Mikey suddenly stopped eating his horse feed. The Tribute team takes you through the scenario and discussion with the horse's owner. Eventually, the cause is identified and resolved. Mikey is back to eating his feed and is healthy and happy. A fun episode on what equine nutritionists do day in and day out.
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