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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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15:27

Feeding Horses with Heaves/COPD

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/04/20

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

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Impact of Stress on Equine Health and Nutrition

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/03/30

Much like us, horses experience a variety of stressors in their daily lives. Some more than others. In this week's podcast we tackle the issue of stress and how this impacts our horses health. We also discuss how nutrition plays an important role in helping our horses overcome the stresses they are placed under. While not all stress is bad, for example exercise stress, regardless of source stress impacts our horses in a variety of ways. Thus, we discuss feeding and management strategies to help our

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21:36

Omega Fatty Acids

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/03/23

Fats have become an increasingly important nutrient for horses. Research in the past decade plus has begun to show fats elicit many positive benefits to horses. Specifically, the omega fatty acids have received much of the research attention due to their known positive affects in other species. In this week's podcast we explain what exactly the fatty acids are. We especially focus on the omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids and discuss their importance to equine nutrition and health. We explain some of

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23:22

PSSM Type 2 & Other Muscle Disorders

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/03/16

This week we continue the discussion of muscle disorders. We specifically discuss PSMM Type 2 and how it differs from last week's topic, PSSM Type 1. We then talk about some other common muscle disorders that are similar to PSSM, but are actually quite different. We highlight how these disorders affect horses and how they are currently being diagnosed. Diet does play a key role in managing these types of horses. However, while many muscle disorders may appear similar, their dietary needs will

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15:11

PSSM Type 1

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/03/09

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM) is a genetic disease affecting many breeds of horses. There are two identified types of PSSM, PSSM Type 1 and PSSM Type 2. In this week's podcast we focus in on PSSM Type 1. During the podcast we discuss what PSSM is and how Type 1 is identifiable in our horses. We address which horses are at risk of this genetic disease and what it means to their health and happiness. Diet is a major factor in reducing the severity of PSSM and thus we give tips on how best to

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21:54

What’s the Deal with Chromium?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/03/02

Chromium is one of the latest "hot topics' in horse nutrition. Many companies are now promoting chromium to horse owners and this week we tackle this latest trend. We answer what exactly chromium is, how it is utilized by the horse, and how it can potentially be beneficial to your horse. However, caution is advised as certain types of horses can be potentially harmed if they are fed chromium. We also discuss what the latest research is and just how much chromium you should feed per day. Since

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21:34

Nutritional Impacts on Hoof Health

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/02/16

It has always been said, "No Hoof, No Horse." We, as owners, are always caring for and concerned with our horse's hooves. While there are many factors that influence hoof health, nutrition plays a vital role. This week, we discuss this more in detail. First, we briefly touch on how hooves grow and what can impact their growth. We then discuss vital nutrients and how they help our horse's feet. Finally, we touch upon which nutrients to focus on and how a balanced diet can improve growth and

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19:46

Pre & Probiotics: What do they do?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/02/09

The introduction of pre- and probiotics to equine diets has provided multiple benefits to horses from all around the world. In this week's podcast we focus on what exactly prebiotics are and how they work. Then we discuss probiotics, what they are and how they also work. The bottom line is, synergistically working together, pre- and probiotics help improve the digestive health of our horses. Thus, we talk about some of the research that has gone into these products, how they are currently being fed

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16:55

Feeding Draft Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/02/02

Draft horses are our largest horses in existence. Some can stand nearly 19 hands tall and weigh close to 2000 lbs. These large horses were bred centuries ago to do jobs that required incredible feats of strength and it shows in their stature. This week we talk all about draft horses, their history, and what impacts their specialized breeding has had on their nutritional requirements. We also discuss how some draft horses might be prone to PSSM (Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy), how the disease might

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20:55

Importance of Vitamins to Your Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/01/26

We all know vitamins are important to not only us, but also our horses. In this week's podcast we cover some of the most important vitamins to our animals. We discuss the different types of vitamins, for example fat-soluble compared to water-soluble vitamins, and what it means to your horse's diet. We then chat about some of the more important vitamins and where in the diet they are provided. Feeding tips are also given to ensure your horses are getting their daily vitamin requirements met. All in

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20:34

Feeding the Junior Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/01/19

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

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24:23

Nutritional Changes Through Life Stages

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/01/12

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

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24:09

Feeding the Hard Keeper

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2022/01/05

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

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18:47

Feeding the Easy Keeper

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/12/29

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

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16:52

Feeding Miniature Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/12/22

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

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15:06

Feeding a Horse Prone to Choking

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/12/15

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

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23:23

You Can Over Supplement Your Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/12/08

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

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22:45

Is Alfalfa Bad For My Horse?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/12/01

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

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12:21

Acceptable Treats for your Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/11/24

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

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23:15

Feeding the Picky Eater

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/11/17

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

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