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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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23:15

Do I feed a Pelleted or Textured Feed?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/11/10

There are so many feed choices for horses owners that, at times, it can seem overwhelming. Then, owners are faced with an additional decision of which form of the feed to give? The two main forms of horse feeds commonly found today are pelleted feeds and textured feeds. In this week's podcast, we discuss the differences between the two. We talk about how both pelleted and textured horse feeds are processed and what the main differences are. We also mention some of the variables that may help you

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21:17

What is a Complete Feed?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/11/03

We have made so many advances in equine nutrition, that it seems we have a horse feed for almost any situation. Yet, it can lead to much confusion to owners on which feed to pick. This is especially true for our "complete feeds." Many companies say their feed completes their horses diet, or is just a "complete feed." Thus, in this week's podcast we explain what exactly a complete feed is. We then go into some situations in where you would possibly want to use a complete feed. Just briefly, a true

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18:00

Managing Horses During Changing Weather

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/10/27

Anytime the weather changes, it can be challenging for our horses. This is most often seen during our transitional spring and fall seasons. In this week's podcast, we highlight what changes for your horse and how they might react. A major concern is that changing weather has been linked to a higher incidence of colic. Additionally, our pastures change, how we use our horses potentially changes, and many other considerations. The bottom line is that there are many dynamic changes our horses are

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19:32

Interview w/Casey Deary of Deary Performance Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/10/20

Casey Deary is recognized as one of the world's top reining horse riders and trainer. Taken from his website, Casey states he grew up in Texas riding horses, taking low-cost colts, training them and reselling them, allowing him to grow his training business. He also won the National Reining Horse Association Futurity in 2012 on Americasnextgunmodel and again in 2015 on Shesouttayourleague, and has made the finals at many major limited-age events. Casey has earned more than $1.5 Million in reining

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16:12

Feeding the Senior Horse During Winter

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/10/13

With winter coming, it would be worth your while to review your nutrition plan for your senior horses. Generally, a senior horse is one that is older than 15 years old. However, there are many factors that can influence what we could consider a "senior horse," which we discuss. We also talk about why winter can be a tougher time for older horses when compared to our younger stock. With winter and the environmental stress associated with it, we focus in on how an older horse's dietary requirements

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20:07

Transition of Horse Pasture in Fall

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/10/06

As the cool weather begins to descend in the fall, our pastures begin to transition. During this time period, our warm season forages begin to go dormant and our cool season forages begin to emerge. This week we talk about this transition and what owners can expect. While there are many factors that will dictate when your pastures may begin to change, there are some generalities that we discuss. We also talk about how best to manage your horses through this transition. Another consideration is when

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17:09

HYPP (Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis) in Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/09/29

Hyperkalemic Periodic Paralysis (HYPP) is a genetic disease that has been passed down by the Quarter Horse sire Impressive. This disease can affect up to almost 5% of all Quarter Horses. It also has been documented in other QH mixed breeds, all traced back to the Impressive line. The disease itself interrupts regular muscle function and can cause a horse's muscles to involuntary twitch, or cause a horse to shake and tremble. It can be especially dangerous leading to paralysis or death. Because diet

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15:52

Preparing for Winter: Hay

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/09/22

Heading into the fall months it would be wise for horse owners to start planning for winter. One important consideration is to start procuring hay for your horses. In this week's podcast we discuss why it is important for you to start buying and storing hay for the winter. We discuss the many options available to horse owners on where and how to store their hay for the winter. We also discuss the many changes horses will experience in the winter and why diet plays such a crucial role in supporting

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10:30

Total Gut Health w/Constant Comfort

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/09/17

In this brief episode we discuss the launch of the Constant Comfort Total Gut Health System from Tribute® Superior Equine Nutrition and how it can benefit any horse. Anytime a routine changes for a horse, they are stressed. This can lead to stomach and hindgut upset, which can result in decreased performance, behavioral changes, weight loss, or even colic. Here we explain how the Constant Comfort system works to support your horse's gut health. We also discuss how best to use this new system. You

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25:04

Understanding a Hay Analysis

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/09/15

Getting your hay tested and analyzed is an excellent tool to evaluate your horse's diet. In this week's podcast, we discuss on why you should get your hay tested. It is an affordable option, ~ $30 USD, that allows you to ensure your horse's are eating high quality hay. There are many options for you to get your hay tested, which can be found via the internet or you can ask your local extension office. The hay analysis includes many categories (listed below) and you can discuss with the lab that

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19:47

Feeding the Lazy Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/09/08

Last week we discussed feeding strategies for the anxious horse. In this week's podcast, we evaluate the other spectrum and offer tips and advice on feeding the lazy horse. There can be many factors that can contribute to a horse being considered lazy, one of which is diet. One factor that is common is quite simply the horse is overweight. Thus, we discuss what in the diet is contributing to a horse being overweight and we offer up advice on how you might adjust your feeding plan. On the flipside,

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22:23

Feeding the Anxious Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/09/01

Everyone who works with or around horses will encounter an anxious horse, or even many anxious horses in their lifetime. While we briefly cover the many contributing factors that potentially lead to anxiety in horses, one we especially highlight this week is diet. When focusing on the diet as a potential cause, we first talk about the different nutrient categories and discuss how they may or may not be a problem for this type of horse. One category that we especially focus on is energy in the diet

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18:47

Hair Analysis for your Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/08/25

Is it possible to analyze your horse's hair and get a snapshot of their dietary health? In this week's podcast we discuss what is exactly involved in a hair analysis, the science behind it, and what some are claiming it proves. However, we discuss why this actually is not a good strategy for aiding your nutritional decision making. We do discuss where a hair analysis might be useful for you as a horse owner and when you may want to use it. We conclude this week's podcast with discussing a more

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22:23

Carbohydrates in your Horse's Diet

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/08/18

Carbohydrates are a hot topic in the equine industry and for good reason. They are often linked with metabolic disease and other disorders in some of our equids. Specifically, non-structural carbohydrates (NSC). However, NSC are also critical to your horse's health and their performance. Thus, in this week's podcast we focus in on carbohydrates and why they are important your horse. We first talk about the different types of carbohydrates, structural and non-structural, and where horses receive them

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27:04

Interview with former jockey and current trainer...

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/08/11

Rosie Napravnik is former world-class jockey and now current trainer of retired racehorses. Rosie had an incredibly successful career as a jockey and was in fact the second female jockey to win a Breeder's Cup race. She also has raced in multiple Triple Crown events and was a top 10 jockey for multiple years before retiring in 2014. Today, Rosie is focused on training retired racehorses. In our interview we talk about Rosie's illustrious career and about her love of Thoroughbreds has led to her

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18:13

Horses that don't Sweat (Anhidrosis)

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/08/04

It is estimated up to 6% of all horses develop a syndrome where they start to sweat less and less, which is called "anhidrosis." Eventually, anhidrosis can lead to an almost complete absence of sweat from a horse. This is very concerning since sweating is the primary way horses cool their body temperatures. In this week's podcast, we discuss how anhidrosis may manifest in your horse. We highlight some of the signs to look for in a horse that is developing anhidrosis and what some of the dangers are

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20:28

Cribbing Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/07/28

One of the most frustrating abnormal behaviors a horse may adopt is the act of cribbing. Briefly, cribbing is when a horse places their front teeth on a hard surface, arch their necks back forcefully, and then gulp or inhale air. There are many factors that may cause a horse to start cribbing and in this week's podcast we address some of the latest research into the origins of cribbing. Stress is still a primary factor on why a horse may start cribbing, but there are other influences that owners

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16:38

Horses Eating Manure

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/07/21

Owners may become alarmed when they witness their horse start to eat either its own manure, or even manure from another horse. Typically this is seen in foals and other young horses and we talk about why they may exhibit this behavior. There is even some evidence that manure eating is beneficial to young horses and we briefly touch upon that. Then we switch the discussion of what to do when this behavior is observed in our adult horse population. Owners should be aware of the underlying causes of

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20:05

Importance of Vitamin E

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/07/14

When discussing equine nutrition we often focus on the larger picture. However, sometimes we need to focus down to the importance of certain nutrients. Vitamin E is one such nutrient. In this week's podcast we focus in on the importance of vitamin E and why owners should be aware of it, and why they need to ensure their horses are receiving enough of it. Vitamin E is not only critical for basic body function, it also imparts many benefits such as its role as an antioxidant. Vitamin E deficiency has

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29:41

Interview w/Lauren Sprieser of Sprieser Sporthorse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/07/07

This week we are publishing our first podcast interview with equine industry professionals. The focus for our interviews will be to find out about our guest's journey into the horse industry and the "why" of what they do. We are very excited to host for our first interview Lauren Sprieser of Sprieser Sporthorse. In our chat Lauren describes where her love for horses began and how she has navigated her successful career as a Grand Prix Dressage trainer, rider, and clinician. We talk about what she

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