Can My Horse Stay on a Forage Diet This Winter?
An equine nutritionist explains how to make sure your summertime easy keeper remains healthy this winter.
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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 | Oct 21, 2022 | Article, Body Condition, Commentary, Hay, Horse Care, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Pasture and Forages, Winter Care
An equine nutritionist explains how to make sure your summertime easy keeper remains healthy this winter.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 16, 2022 | Article, Basic Care, Body Condition, Commentary, Dental Problems, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Feeding Old Horses, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Older Horse Care Concerns, Ulcers
A once-heavy senior horse is struggling to hold condition after dental work. Our nutritionist weighs in.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 10, 2022 | Article, Basic Care, Behavior, Behavior & Handling, Commentary, Cushing's Disease, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Medications, Metabolic Problems, Nutrition, Other Supplements
Do you struggle to get pills into your horse? Our nutritionist offers advice and some precautions.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Oct 8, 2022 | Article, Commentary, Farm and Barn, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Pasture & Forage Management, Pasture and Forages, Poisoning & Toxicity, Seasonal Care
Is it okay for my horse to eat leaves that have fallen from trees in his pasture?
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 19, 2022 | Commentary, Digestive System, Digestive Tract Problems, Diseases and Conditions, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Other Supplements, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Supplements, Ulcers
Born to forage all day, horses constantly secrete stomach acid. Acid-buffers can help meal-fed horses, but will they create future problems? Find out from our equine nutrition expert.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 18, 2022 | Barn & Stall Equipment, Commentary, Dental Problems, Digestive System, Feeding Old Horses, Hay, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Pasture and Forages, Ulcers
Horses can consume hay pellets or cubes rapidly. How can we slow them down to increase their time spent chewing?
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Sep 12, 2022 | Colic, Commentary, Digestive Tract Problems, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Ulcers
How often should you feed your horses each day? Our nutrition expert weighs in with advice.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Aug 14, 2022 | Article, Basic Care, Body Condition, Breeding and Reproduction, Commentary, Conditioning, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Mare Care and Problems, Mare Nutrition, Nutrition, Nutrition Basics, Water & Electrolytes
Learn about the nutritional requirements of a mare with a foal at her side as she gets started back into work.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 22, 2022 | Commentary, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, Monitoring Exercise Performance, Musculoskeletal System, Nutrition, Seasonal Care, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition, Summer Care, Water & Electrolytes
Keeping competition horses well-hydrated isn’t always easy. Our nutritionist offers tips to help prevent dehydration.
Read MorePosted by Clair Thunes, PhD | Jul 16, 2022 | Commentary, Farm and Barn, Grains, Hay, Horse Care, Horse Nutrition Commentary Series, International Horse Transport, Nutrition, Sports Medicine, Sports Nutrition
Learn about the importation process and how your horse will eat during quarantine before entering the United States.
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