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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:
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Episode 22 | FEEDING THE OLDER HORSE – Tips & Advice For Optimum Health
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss health tips for the Older / Ageing horse to help get their body systems as healthy as possible to thrive into the later years of life. Including: Facts about older horse digestion and metabolism. What should the foundation of the diet be for older horses? How to feed
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Episode 21 | 5 TIPS FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH – Before Buying A Supplement
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss 5 key digestive health tips to help get gut health right before buying digestive supplements. Including: Facts about horse digestion and the digestive system. What should the foundation of the diet be before digestive supplements? What to feed before exercise? ALSO AVAILABLE ON CEN XtraBalance CEN XtraBalance is formulated
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Episode 20 | FEEDING MINATURE HORSES – Maintaining A Healthy Weight
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the nutrition and physiology of Miniature Horses including: What do I feed a Miniature horse to maintain a healthy weight? Steps to take if your Miniature is overweight. What does a simple Miniature horse diet look like? How nutrition impacts their body. ALSO AVAILABLE ON LISTEN NEXT:
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Episode 19 | FEEDING THE THOROUGHBRED – Off The Track & Performance
In this podcast, Peter and Bryan discuss the nutrition, training and physiology of Thoroughbreds. Facts about Thoroughbreds. What do I feed an Off The Track Thoroughbred? What are the different muscle fibre types in thoroughbreds? At time 20 mins 47 seconds start of Performance and Racing Information What are the energy requirements of a thoroughbred?