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The Equine Connection Podcast

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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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15:03

Why You Should Avoid Bran Mashes

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/09/07

In days gone by, it was not uncommon to warm up some water and mix it with some bran to make a nice mash for your horse. Many believed it helped warm their horses during a cold winters night. Others believed a bran mash had a nice laxative effect and aided their horse's digestion. In this week's podcast we highlight why feeding bran or making a bran mash may not be such a good idea for your horse. We highlight what exactly bran is, what nutrients it has and why it may be a bad idea, even as a treat

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25:45

Feeding Horses on Stall Rest

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/08/31

At some point if a horse suffers an injury they may be required to be put on stall rest. Here they are confined and not expending much energy. So a dilemma many horse owners may face is, how do I feed them? In this week's podcast we talk about if you need to alter your horse's diet if they are put on stall rest. We address how you should transition them, and why feeding hay may not be the best idea. We also talk about how to transition them back on to their normal diets once they are off stall

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20:16

How Your Horse’s Digestive System Works

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/08/24

Horses are unique amongst the many other large herbivores, like cattle, sheep, and even deer. Rather, horses and their cousins, the donkeys, zebras and other equids, are part of a smaller group known as "hindgut" fermenters. This week, we discuss the horse's digestive tract. We start at the teeth and go all the way through, giving highlights to each structure and what makes horses so unique. This is important, as it makes understanding all the many recommendations given to owners regarding equine

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20:37

Testing Your Hay

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/08/17

Equine nutritionists often suggest owners test their hay to ensure their horses are receiving quality forage. In this week's podcast, we discuss not only why you should test your hay, but what it will tell you. We also jump into what a hay test can do for you when formulating your horse's diet. We also chat about how often you should get your hay tested. 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

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21:06

Creating an Emergency Feed Plan

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/08/10

Disaster can strike anytime and anywhere. Sometimes, like with hurricanes, we are given ample warning. In others, like fires or tornadoes, we are often given little to no warning. In either case, have you ever wondered what will happen to your horses? Also, if evacuation is necessary, what do we feed them? Or, what if, suddenly, all their feed is gone? We address these issues and more in this week's podcast. Every horse owner, regardless of where they live, needs to plan for every eventuality and

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18:38

What is Hay Belly?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/08/03

You may have heard the term "hay belly" used to describe a horse that looks obese, but isn't. Many do not quite know what hay belly really is. Thus, in this week's podcast we talk about hay belly and tell you exactly what this condition is and how to identify it. We then go on to describe which types of horses may be prone to experience hay belly and what the underlying causes are. Prevention is the best cure, so we give some tips on how to avoid this condition. We then finish off the podcast giving

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15:48

How to Feed Donkeys

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/07/27

Many would assume that you could feed your donkey just like any horse. While donkeys are equids, they are a different species and their nutritional requirements do differ from horses. In this week's podcast, we address how best to approach when feeding our horses' smaller cousin, the donkey. Many donkeys can be quite similar to our easiest of keepers in horses, and thus, owners want to take caution when feeding them. We talk about what type of forage donkeys should be given and also which feeds they

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19:10

Trace Minerals: Why They Are Important

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/07/20

Trace minerals are nutrients often forgotten about by horse owners. This may be due to not understanding their importance. This week's podcast highlights what trace minerals are and why they are important for your horse. Some trace minerals, like selenium, have received a lot of attention by nutritionists, feed companies and the like. On the other hand, trace minerals like copper and zinc may not receive as much "press", even though they are just as important. We explain the importance of these

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16:42

Should You Soak Your Hay?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/07/13

One of the common recommendations for many horses with various ailments like metabolic syndrome and many others, is to soak your horses hay. This week we tackle this topic and discuss why or why you should not soak your horses hay. We do address which health conditions a horse may be suffering from that may have you considering to soak your horses hay. Then we touch upon what that entails and what soaking is doing to your hay and how it may benefit your horse. Yet, we also discuss why soaking hay

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18:41

Managing Metabolic Horses on Pasture

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/07/06

Should you or shouldn't you allow your horses suffering from a metabolic condition to graze on pastures? That is the focus of this week's podcast. Here we briefly highlight what we consider a metabolic horse and then discuss the dangers of allowing them to graze on pastures. We talk about all the differing factors that can influence a pasture's sugar and carbohydrate load and how that can impact your metabolic horse. We also talk about how you can possibly allow them to graze on pasture, but it does

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21:40

Good v. Bad Fats for Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/06/29

One of the nutrients that has been proving to have multiple benefits to horses of all shapes, sizes, and disciplines is fat. However, not all fats (or oils) are created equal. In this week's podcast we talk all about feeding our horses fats and what it means for their nutrition. Fat has steadily become an important addition to a horse's daily ration and we explain how fats are digested and utilized by the horse. We then jump into how much fat a horse should get each day. Finally, the most

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24:14

Feeding the Performance Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/06/22

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

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25:30

Selenium for Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/06/15

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

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21:01

Encouraging Horses to Drink Water

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/06/08

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

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26:01

Interview w/Event Rider Daniela Moguel

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/06/01

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

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17:37

Sweet Itch

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/05/25

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

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11:53

Fecal Water Syndrome in Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/05/18

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

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23:59

Causes of Diarrhea in Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/05/11

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

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21:53

Refeeding the Starved Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/05/04

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

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14:12

Tips for Using a Grazing Muzzle

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/04/27

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

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