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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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16:00

Fly Control for your Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/04/28

During the spring is the time of year when flies begin to reemerge and start to pester our horses. In this podcast we first provide an overview of the types of flies that bother our horses. Flies are also a concern because they can even harm our horses through the spread of disease. From a nutritional point of view, flies can lead to loss of body condition. Horses can and often do suffer stress from flies by either the fly pestering them through it's constant buzzing, feeding off the horse's

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18:28

Managing Pastures in the Spring

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/04/21

We continue our discussion from last week's podcast addressing our spring pastures for horse. In this episode we focus more on the management side of horses pastures. Pastures are not only an excellent source of nutrition for your horses, they also provide numerous other health benefits. Thus, not only do we address these benefits, but also the important nutrients the pastures provide, and what owners can expect as their pastures transition from winter to spring. We also do briefly address what

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21:19

Transitioning Your Horse on Spring Pastures

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/04/14

As our pastures transition from the winter to spring there are many considerations horse owners need to consider to ensure their horses handle the changes in their diets appropriately. We start off with how establishment of spring pastures will start with cool season forages and then much later in the spring, warm season forages. Of course this will depend greatly on what area of the country or world you are living in. We next talk about the physiology of the young emerging plants and how they can

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23:37

Hindgut Health in Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/04/07

In this week’s podcast we follow up our discussion of stomach health and switch our focus to the hindgut of the horse. While the stomach and small intestine are important to digestion, the hindgut is a complex portion of the equine digestive tract that is just as critical to a horse’s health. Dr. Rambo explains the role of the hindgut and just why we need to ensure it stays in proper form. We then talk about some of the issues that can manifest themselves with an unhealthy hindgut. One talking point

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19:06

Importance of Stomach Health

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/03/31

We start off this week's podcast discussing the importance of maintaining stomach health in our horses. Digestion begins in the mouth that quickly moves to the all important stomach. We discuss the physiology of the stomach and why it is unique compared to other species. Briefly we discuss the purpose of the stomach and how feed is digested there. Then we address some of the issues we see in horses with unhealthy stomachs, primarily ulcers, and the signs that owners can look for. Then if you suspect

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25:31

Understanding Colic in Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/03/24

We tackle one of the more common health risks for horses, colic. Colic is just the general term for pain in the abdomen of the horse and is one of the leading causes of death in horses under the age of 20. In this podcast we talk about the general types of colic and how you can recognize some of the signs . We also discuss the incidence of colic and the different types that horses can suffer. Then we leap into a discussion on some of the contributing factors that increase the risk of colic Finally,

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21:58

Evaluating Digestive Health

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/03/17

In this week's podcast we give a broad overview of equine digestive health. Many owners are obviously always looking out for their animal's wellbeing and digestive health always tops the list. We first give a brief review of the equine digestive system and why it is so unique for a herbivore. Dr. Rambo answers the question from an equine nutritionist's point of view of, "Just what does a healthy digestive tract mean to you?" She then gives tips on how to evaluate your horse's digestive health. Of

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19:58

Cushing's Case Study: Asia 20 Year Old Tennessee...

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/03/10

This week we review the case study of a 20 year old Tennessee Walking Horse, Asia. She came to the Tribute team undiagnosed with any known health issues, but was a horse that was not doing well. She had a body condition score of 7 with a crest neck score of 3. As we explain in the podcast, the heavy crest and large fat deposits around her neck indicated that she may have been suffering from Equine Metabolic Syndrome. Asia was first given a full veterinary workup. We outline what Asia's current diet

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22:25

Forage Sugars and Your Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/03/03

This week we tackle an issue that we recently brought up in our Equine Metabolic Syndrome podcast and that is the impacts of forage sugars on equine health. The amount of sugar in forage/hay are often a concern for owners with horses that are either insulin sensitive, suffer from equine metabolic syndrome, or have had previous bouts of laminitis. In this episode, we first briefly discuss what nutrients horses receive from their forage and then dive straight into what exactly forage sugars are. Dr

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22:56

All About Equine Metabolic Syndrome

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/02/24

This week we tackle issues surrounding equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and just how that potentially impacts nutritional management. EMS is a cluster of issues where horses have trouble physically responding to the sugars and starches in the horse's diet. The syndrome specially centers around the issues of insulin regulation in the body. We discuss EMS in horses and how you can identify the syndrome in your animal. We also highlight secondary complications such as laminitis and how you can adjust

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20:57

Managing Horses During the Winter

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/02/17

In this week's podcast we revisit the topic of winter management for your horses. We go into a brief discussion on feeding management tips and just how your management considerations may differ depending on where you live. Then we jump into a brief discussion on pasture management and how your management will differ based on weather conditions in your area. We also touch upon considerations for hay during the winter. One aspect of feeding management is water considerations for your horses as we give

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20:02

Increased Condition and Muscling: Case Study 16 Year...

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/02/10

This week we introduce a new topic in our podcast. We present a case study of a rescue 16 year old Quarter Horse stallion who had trouble putting on condition and muscling. After a veterinary check there were no known underlying health conditions, yet the horse was not doing well. After the owner contacted the Tribute team via our website, specialists were able to evaluate the horse and its current diet. Despite the owners best efforts, this particular horse was not putting on weight. By altering

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18:45

Why fixed formulated feeds are better for your horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/02/03

Put simple, not all horse feeds are created equal. In this week’s podcast we address the differences between fixed formulated compared to least-cost formulated feeds. We especially highlight why this information is important to any horse owner. In the podcast we first discuss what fixed formulation means and why horse owners should consider only feeding fixed formulated products. We then chat about least-cost formulated feeds and what makes them cheaper. Then we address why least-cost formulated

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20:44

Feeding Your Horse Often

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/01/27

How many times should you feed your horse each day? The answer is not as simple as it seems. Most nutritionists suggest feeding your horse as often as possible. To tackle this issue in this episode we first chat about the physiology of the horse’s digestive system and how this impacts how often a horse should be fed. We also address the different types of feed and how this influences how fast that feed travels through their digestive system. When it comes to feeding meals to your horse, for some

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22:25

Winter Support for your Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/01/20

As many in North America are experiencing winter, this week we go into some tips on how to assist your horse in their changing nutritional needs. We jump right in and start talking calories and why they are important to be aware of them in your horse's diet. This is especially true as the seasons change and the weather challenges a horse's ability to maintain body condition and thermoregulate. We also share a story of how one horse actually gained condition and muscling when their calories were

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21:17

Iron in Horse Feeds

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/01/13

This week we tackle a subject that may seem dense, but one that many owners are concerned with. That is the amount of iron a horse consumes with their feed. There are some very valid concerns, especially when compounded with other issues. Thus, we discuss just what these concerns are and how owners can adjust their equine diets. We also talk about dietary sources of iron for horses and why iron is such an important nutrient. You can learn more about iron in horse feeds HERE If you have any

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21:27

Evaluating Condition and Muscling in the Horse

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2021/01/06

In this episode we discuss condition versus muscling in the horse. Both are important indicators of nutritional status and health. When we talk about condition in the horse, we explain this means the fat covering and how to evaluate it. The well known Henneke Body Condition Scoring System is the gold standard for evaluating condition of the horse. We then jump into how to evaluate muscling in the horse and why this is important. We also chat about the Tribute Equine Nutrition® Wellness System and

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20:13

Soy Free Diets for Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2020/12/30

This week we follow up last week’s podcast discussing soy protein. To recap, many owners are concerned with soy protein in their horse’s diet. Primarily, it is a concern with soy allergies, among others. It is possible that over 500,000 horses in the United States might be soy intolerant. Thus, in this episode we discuss how an owner could feed their animal a soy-free diet. We discuss how to conduct an elimination diet to confirm that your horse is allergic to soy. We also discuss some of the

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22:08

Debunking Myths about Soy Protein

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2020/12/23

This week we tackle the topic of soy in the horse’s diet. This has been a concern for horse owners for many years. Soy is the protein of choice in equine feeds because it is so readily available. Additionally, soy provides many key amino acids for our horses and is usually a solid protein choice. However, there are real issues with soy. Soy allergies are one of the most common complaints horse owners have. As well as concerns with phytoestrogens influences on the horse and does soy cause

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24:33

Why Hay is Not Enough

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2020/12/16

In this episode Dr. Rambo and Dr. Mortensen talk about the importance and the key qualities of hay and pastures. Both agree a horse’s diet should always start with hay or forage. They then delve into why this alone is often not enough to meet a horse’s dietary needs. Especially with poor quality hay. Dr. Rambo also talks about different class of horses and what nutrients they will need to meet their dietary needs. Specifically, different requirements for aged or young horses and even working horses

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