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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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14:39

How the Heck Do I Feed this Horse: Elevated Liver...

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/04/24

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Rambo and equine specialists Heather and Sarah discuss a concern regarding equine liver health. They explore a case involving a nine-year-old racehorse with elevated liver enzymes and whether a diet change is necessary. The discussion covers potential causes of liver issues in horses, including viruses, parasites, unknown origins, and dietary impacts. They emphasize the importance of appropriate training and diet, debunk common misconceptions about diet causing liver

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20:31

How Horse Feeds Affect Emotional Health

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2024/04/17

In this episode, the discussion centers around 'emotional horse feeds' - horse feed ingredients that may cause horses to become hot, hyper, or excitable. Dr. Rambo explains how changes in diet, especially those involving sugar and starch, can significantly affect a horse's behavior. Exploring the reasons behind this, this podcast covers how diets high in sugar and starch can disrupt a horse's gut microbiota and potentially lead to digestive upset, resulting in what might be perceived as emotional

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15:12

Case Study: Feeding Orphan Foals

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2024/04/10

In this episode, we discuss the critical aspects of caring for orphan foals. The focus is on the immediate nutritional needs following the loss of their mother, emphasizing the importance of colostrum in the first 12 to 24 hours of life, options for milk replacers, and strategies for managing feeding and socialization as they grow. The experts also touch on the hypothetical scenario of transitioning a mare that has lost its foal and address potential health issues, such as gastric ulcers in foals

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17:15

Forage-Based Diets for Horses

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2024/04/03

This week, we feature a discussion between co-host Kim Brown and equine nutritionist Dr. Nicole Rambo on forage-based diets for horses. They explore what constitutes a forage-based diet, emphasizing that while forage should be the bulk of a horse's diet, it does not mean excluding other nutritional sources.Dr. Rambo addresses common misconceptions, the importance of balancing forage with other nutrients, and how to adapt diet plans for various scenarios like senior horses, drought conditions, or

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17:12

Introducing Synergize™, A Premium Horse Feed

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2024/03/27

In this episode of the Equine Connection podcast, Dr. Nicole Rambo and her team introduce a new horse feed from Tribute Equine Nutrition, Synergize™. This high-fat, low non-structural carbohydrate (NSC) blend is designed to increase the fat and fiber content in a horse's diet, while keeping low NSC levels.They contrast Synergize™ with Kalm Ultra®, another high-fat horse feed, highlighting Synergize™'s higher fiber and lower NSC content. The hosts discuss the benefits of Synergize™, including its

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12:59

What Blocks Does My Horse Need?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/03/20

In this episode of The Equine Connection Podcast, co-hosts Kim Brown and Dr. Nicole Rambo, an equine nutritionist, delve into the world of equine supplement blocks, focusing on salt, mineral, and supplement blocks available in feed stores. They discuss the importance of free-choice salt for horses and explain the differences between various colored salt blocks, including white, red, and blue, and the nutritional value of each.Emphasizing the need for simplicity and appropriateness when selecting

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19:53

Bonus Episode: What to Feed After Hygain Exits USA...

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/03/19

In this bonus Equine Connection Podcast episode, hosted by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition, the hosts discuss the recent departure of Hygain from the U.S. market. They delve into how this affects horse owners seeking alternative feeds and offer detailed recommendations and comparisons for substituting Hygain's popular products. The discussion includes specifics on feeds like Munga, High Gain Zero, Showtorque, Growtorque, Tru Breed, Meta Safe, and Hygain Release. The hosts emphasize Tribute's role

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18:31

Case Study: Ulcers & Sweet Feed

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/03/13

In this week's podcast, we tackle another case study. An owner called and was worried about her 8 year old Quarter Horse. The horse was receiving ample amounts of sweet feed, suffered from ulcers, and was a bit too energetic (spicy). Dr. Rambo and the equine experts from Tribute discuss this case, what they advised the owner, and update on how the horse is doing today. A topic for any horse owner. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or

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25:15

Ulcers Treatment & Prevention

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/03/06

In this episode, cohosts Kim Brown and Dr. Nicole Rambo discuss ways to manage and prevent gastric ulcers in horses. They discuss the difference between drugs and supplements, where the latter is meant for prevention and ongoing support, while drugs address the disease. Dr. Rambo introduces common medications prescribed for ulcers and explains their effectiveness.They also discuss supplements, noting the importance of not relying on supplements alone and addressing other risk factors. They clarify

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12:07

Case Study: My Yearling Horse Stopped Eating

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/02/28

In this week's podcast, we tackle a case study. An owner called and was worried that her yearling, Mikey. Mikey suddenly stopped eating his horse feed. The Tribute team takes you through the scenario and discussion with the horse's owner. Eventually, the cause is identified and resolved. Mikey is back to eating his feed and is healthy and happy. A fun episode on what equine nutritionists do day in and day out.You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any

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26:08

Understanding and Managing Equine Gastric Ulcers

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/02/21

In this episode of the Equine Connection podcast, hosts Kim Brown and Dr. Nicole Rambo delve into the topic of equine health, specifically focusing on equine gastric ulcers. They discuss the different types of gastric ulcers that affect horses, how to identify signs of ulcers, and the various risk factors. The conversation covers early research focused on squamous disease, revealing that ulcers could occur in horses living in various conditions, from high-stress racing to tranquil pastures. They

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19:46

Importance of Pre and Probiotics to Horses

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2024/02/14

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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21:34

How Nutrition Can Impact a Horse's Hooves

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2024/02/07

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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24:09

Approaches to Feeding Hard Keepers

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2024/01/31

The term "hard" keeper is used quite frequently by horse owners. Thus, in this week's podcast, we focus solely on the hard keeper and what that means as a horse owner. 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 best to

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16:38

Why Horses Eat Manure

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/01/24

Horse owners may be alarmed when witnessing a 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 adult horses. Owners should be aware of the underlying causes of why an adult

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15:11

Feeding the PSSM Type 1 Horse

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2024/01/17

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 horses. We address which horses are at risk of this genetic disease and what it means to their health. Diet is a major factor in reducing the severity of PSSM and thus, we give tips on how best to manage them. We

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20:16

How Horses Digest Their Feed

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2024/01/10

Horses are unique amongst many other large herbivores, like cattle, sheep, and even deer. Rather, horses and their cousins (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 nutrition

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15:03

The Truth About Bran Mash for Horses

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2024/01/03

In days gone by, it was not uncommon to warm up some water and mix it with some bran to make a nice, warm mash for your horse. Many believed it helped warm their horses during a cold winter's 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

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22:35

Feeding the Broodmare

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2023/12/27

This week we focus on the broodmare and discuss why she requires special care and attention. Broodmares are especially interesting because they go through so many tremendous changes through gestation and then immediately following parturition. During gestation, broodmares require careful management as they provide critical nutrients to the foal. We specially focus on why owners need to be careful on what they are feeding as it has major implications on offspring wellbeing. Then once she has given

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18:38

Is Your Horse Experiencing Hay Belly?

The Equine Connection Podcast ·

2023/12/20

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 experiencing 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

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