79: Glucosamine as a Joint Supplement for Horses: Too Good to be True?

We are exploring glucosamine today.About a decade ago, glucosamine was marketed and sold as a joint supplement for horses. It is still available for joint support in dogs and humans, but seldom as a supplement for horses. In this episode, I discuss my experience...

78: 3 Foods to Avoid for Better Horse Health (Rerun Spotlight)

Today, we cover three foods to avoid for better horse health. This topic ties into our last discussion, where we explored toxicity in horses and how accumulated toxins can build up over time and lead to serious health issues.Sources of Toxicity in HorsesHorses get...

76: Sugar isn’t the only cause of laminitis – here are some others

This week, we explore some key contributors to laminitis, other than grass, that every horse owner should be aware of.In the last episode, we discussed sugar-induced laminitis and why spring grass can be a big concern for many horse owners. However, sugar is not the...

75: 3-Step Action Plan for Sugar-induced Laminitis

Today, we are tackling the topic of laminitis and exploring those early-stage situations where your horse begins to show signs of soreness and tenderness.What we focus on today does not include the more mechanical cases of founder laminitis but rather horses that tend...