The thyroid gland plays a crucial role in the metabolic health and overall vitality of horses, yet it is often overlooked or treated only when serious problems arise. Understanding the role of the thyroid gland and the factors that support or hinder it is the key...
In Episode 13 last year, I covered some of what I discussed in my free webinar series, Become Your Horse’s Healer.We have a replay of that episode today, so tune in to learn how to reset your expectations for your horse’s health.Understanding Healing PatternsHorses...
This week, we are revisiting the topics of insulin resistance and equine metabolic syndrome (EMS).Those issues have been on my mind recently due to the many questions I have received, and because I am currently working on a project with an insulin-resistant mare that...
Today, we are focusing on how much a horse should eat.Horses should not eat continuously, but determining the right amount of food and finding the right balance between enough and too much can be complicated, particularly for horses with insulin resistance or...
This week, we are focusing on dosing.In this episode, I explain the concept of the minimum effective dose, which is the smallest dosage required for the body to respond to or benefit from. The same principle applies to horses when adjusting their nutrition or adding...