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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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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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20:22

Feeding by Weight

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2020/12/09

In this episode Dr. Rambo and Dr. Mortensen talk about why you need to weigh your horse’s feed. Many horse owners often will just “scoop” their animal feed without ever knowing if they are feeding the correct amount. In this episode we discuss the whys and how feed weights will differ by products. We also highlight how some critical nutrients can be underfed. Towards the end we give some tips on how to calculate just how much your horse weighs and how to determine how much to feed your horse. You

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17:02

Feed Allergies in Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2020/12/02

In this episode Dr. Nicole Rambo and Dr. Chris Mortensen discuss a topic many horse owners are often concerned with, food allergies. We describe what exactly food allergies are and how they can affect your horse. Topics also include how prevalent food allergies are in horses, how to determine if your horse has a food allergy, and how to conduct an elimination trial to isolate a potential allergen. Finally, we discuss what to do if you horse has a potential feed allergy. You can learn more about feed

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08:35

Introducing the Equine Connection Podcast

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2020/12/02

In this seminal episode, Dr. Nicole Rambo and Dr. Chris Mortensen introduce themselves. They share their backgrounds on how they got involved in the horse industry and how it ultimately led them both to pursue and earn their PhDs. Coming together, they are motivated to bring their expertise to this equine focused podcast. This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition

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