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Episode 34 | ARE YOU FEEDING TOO MUCH HARD FEED? – How To Feed The Right Amount & Save Money
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss all about the hard feed ration and how to check if it is the right volume for your horse’s environment?In particular: What is a good volume compared to your horse’s forage intake? What is a healthy feeding strategy when pasture or grassy hay is the base of the…
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Episode 33 | FEEDING WEANLINGS, YEARLINGS & YOUNG HORSES – For Bone Quality & Growth
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the care and nutrition of younger horses. In particular: What elements influence bone quality and growth. What is a healthy feeding strategy for all stages of a young horse’s life? Why too much starch can cause problems with a younger horse’s structural and metabolic development? Finally, they…
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Episode 32 | ENDURANCE ARABIAN SUCCESS – Feeding For A 320km Event – Saasha Grogan Interview
“He doesn’t look like a horse that has done 320km! Looks just as good as when he started the event!”In this podcast, Bryan interviews Saasha Grogan from S’Shaada Endurance Arabians about her recent success in a 320km marathon on her horse “BLUE”. They cover the nutrition and feeding schedule of “BLUE” through the multiple day…
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Episode 31 | SAFEST GRAIN FOR YOUR HORSE – Oats, Corn Or Barley
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss which is the safest grain type for your horse’s diet? Including: Comparison of the common grain types – Oats, Corn or Barley How the different starch types are digested. When is grain required in the diet? Which is the safest grain choice out of Oats, Corn or Barley?…
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Episode 30 | BROODMARE NUTRITION – Feeding For A Strong Healthy Foal
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the care and nutrition of Broodmares. Including: What is a healthy feeding strategy for all stages of a Broodmare’s pregnancy? Why too much sugar and starch can cause problems for the Broodmare and Foal? What health condition can the foal develop with unbalanced nutrition? Let us know what…
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Episode 29 | 5 WINTER FEEDING TIPS – Feeding Horses In Winter
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss 5 key Winter feeding tips to help prepare your horse for the upcoming cooler weather. Including: Facts about horse digestion and metabolism in cooler weather. What impact does rugging have on weight/condition? What should the foundation of the diet be in Winter? Strategies to maintain a healthy weight…
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Episode 28 | COLIC FACTS – How To Prevent Colic
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss ways you can lower the colic risk in your horse. Including: What are the different types of colic? What are the causes of colic in a horse? What are the symptoms of colic to look for? What type of colic is the most common? Feeding strategies to help…
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Episode 27 | FAT FACTS – Using Fat To Boost Energy
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss how to use fat in a horse’s diet to provide a cool energy boost. Including: Why is fat beneficial in the equine diet? What are the fat levels in pasture and hay? The effect of fat on temperament and energy levels? Can fat replace the portion of grain…
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Episode 26 | PROTEIN FACTS – Are You Feeding Too Much?
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the effects of excessive protein levels in a horse’s diet and what is truly required. Including: What are the symptoms and side effects of excessive protein in the diet? Are the protein levels in lucerne or lucerne haylage too high for maintenance? The effect of high protein levels…
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Episode 25 | GASTRIC ULCERS – Natural Ways To Help Prevent Ulcers In Horses
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the natural ways you can help prevent ulcers in your horse. Including: What causes of ulcers in a horse? What are the symptoms of ulcers to look for? Which medication is used for ulcer treatment? Do ulcer medications have side effects? Are natural supplements effective in helping prevent…
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Episode 24 | ZINC FACTS – Why Zinc Is Essential For Horses?
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the effects of zinc on your horse and what is required in the diet. Including: What are the symptoms of zinc deficiency? Which are the levels of Zinc in hay or pasture? The effect of Iron on Zinc absorption Why is zinc, copper and iron ratios important? Vitamin &…
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EPISODE 23 | FEEDING THE RESCUE HORSE – The Healthy Way To Gain Weight
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the care and nutrition of rescue horses. What is a healthy feeding strategy to return a recuse horse to optimum health? Why too much feed too soon can cause problems? What does a healthy rescue horse diet look like? ALSO AVAILABLE ON LISTEN NEXT: