Choosing the Right Type of Oil for Your Horse
Adding oil to your horse’s diet can improve coat quality and weight gain. An equine nutritionist describes factors to consider before choosing an oil to feed your horse.
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Clair Thunes, PhD, is an equine nutritionist who owns Clarity Equine Nutrition, based in Gilbert, Arizona. She works as a consultant with owners/trainers and veterinarians across the United States and globally to take the guesswork out of feeding horses and provides services to select companies. As a nutritionist she works with all equids, from WEG competitors to Miniature donkeys and everything in between. Born in England, she earned her undergraduate degree at Edinburgh University, in Scotland, and her master’s and doctorate in nutrition at the University of California, Davis. Growing up, she competed in a wide array of disciplines and was an active member of the U.K. Pony Club. Today, she serves as the district commissioner for the Salt River Pony Club.
Posted by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 29, 2023 | Article, Commentary, Equine Nutrition FAQs, Feeding Fats, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics
Adding oil to your horse’s diet can improve coat quality and weight gain. An equine nutritionist describes factors to consider before choosing an oil to feed your horse.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 15, 2023 | Article, Breeding and Reproduction, Commentary, Feeding Foals and Young Horses, Foal Care and Problems, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition
Sometimes mares don’t produce enough milk to support their foals’ demands. Here’s what you can do to help.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | May 1, 2023 | Commentary, Equine Nutrition FAQs, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Nutrition-Related Problems
Learn how to determine if your horse has a food allergy, intolerance, or sensitivity and how to address his clinical signs.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 24, 2023 | Commentary, Equine Nutrition FAQs, Hay, Miniature Horse, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture and Forages
An equine nutritionist offers advice for determining Miniature Horses’ forage requirements.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 20, 2023 | Commentary, Cushing's Disease, Feeding Old Horses, Grains, Hay, Hoof Care, Hoof Problems, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Laminitis (Founder), Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Older Horse Care Concerns, Pasture and Forages, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition
Can an active PPID horse have pasture access and performance feed? Our equine nutrition expert offers advice on feeding a gelding with managed PPID.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 13, 2023 | Article, Commentary, Hives & Skin Allergies, Horse Care, Immune System, Seasonal Care
Here’s what you can do to help your allergy-prone horse prepare for the onslaught of seasonal allergens.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 13, 2023 | Back and Spine, Body Condition, Commentary, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Hay, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Other Supplements
Our equine nutrition expert addresses toplines, horse protein needs, and whether whey is the way to go.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 12, 2023 | Basic Care, Commentary, Diseases and Conditions, Feeding Fats, Grooming, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Other Skin Problems, Skin Problems, Vitamins & Minerals
Do you have a horse with flaky skin and a dry mane and tail? The right feed might help.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 11, 2023 | Air Quality, Bedding, Commentary, COPD, Heaves & RAO, Feeding High-Performance Horses, Feeding Old Horses, Hay, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Other Respiratory Problems, Other Supplements
Dietary adjustments might help horses with recurrent airway obstruction breathe better.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Apr 3, 2023 | Commentary, Equine Nutrition FAQs, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Nutrition-Related Problems, Ponies, Special Needs Nutrition
An equine nutritionist’s advice on choosing treats for horses and ponies that might be prone to insulin dysregulation, obesity, or EMS.
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