Best Horsecare Podcasts (2025)

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Smoke And Mirrors In The Horse World - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #154 28:43

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The information about care for our horses is overwhelming and often conflicting. The reason is simple: accurate science with horses is impossible due to the expense. The rule for scientific study follows a simple roadmap. First, suggest a hypothesis, which is a supposition based on observation but not on facts or evidence. Then, scientists work har…

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Drama In The Horse World - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #153 23:22

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More dramatic stories from horse people about how tooth extractions were recommended by veterinarians, with one causing weight loss and permanent diet changes, and the other averted by a second opinion. What was common to both stories was that no horse had a chewing, eating, or weight problem before the recommendation. I discuss the common practice…

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An Evening With Dr. Belden - A Thanksgiving Holiday Tradition - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #152 1:15:22

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I remember when I started my veterinary career: someone told me that, although I was skilled and had just graduated from vet school, the older local veterinarian had more experience. I responded that just because he was old doesn't mean he was aware of the new techniques and knowledge I had just learned. This dynamic remains unchanged, and it seems…

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Technology - Just Because We Can, Should We?- The Horse's Advocate Podcast #151 27:18

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I will be a member of a roundtable discussion on equine dentistry in December, along with a dozen or so other equine dentists. The goal, according to the manager of this discussion, is to table everyone's ideas and to hear everyone's opinion. We have all been asked not to denigrate contributors because equine dentists are siloed into their beliefs …

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Siloed Horse Information Doesn't Help Horses - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #150 46:15

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I have returned to podcasting after a 7-month hiatus. There are two reasons: I have been working on a new place where all horse owners can find unbiased, safe, private, and convenient information about their horses. Go to Community.TheHorsesAdvocate.com to see how easy it is to get the information you want. Too many recent events have involved inco…

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The Key To Reducing Excess Body Fat In Horses - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #149 22:45

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There are two reasons for horses to become obese. The first reason is that they eat more calories daily than they use. The intake of calories is in the form of excess starch from hay and grains and excess fat from the digestion of cellulose in the hindgut. The second reason is often misunderstood. There must be a demand for the fat stored in the bo…

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Attracting Good Horse Veterinarians - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #148 34:08

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In South Dakota, the legislature is working on a bill making it legal for non-veterinarians to float horses' teeth by hand or with power and possibly using sedation. The same is happening in Oregon, with the addition of non-vets pregnancy-checking livestock. In Colorado, a mid-level veterinary practitioner has been established, helping fill the voi…

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Confidence Versus Arrogance In Horses - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #147 25:05

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Uncertain people do uncertain things. This uncertainty affects everything, including people and horses, and not necessarily in good ways. Most people have addressed the quest to conquer their inner self, but few become successful. Our horses know this. This podcast looks at the essence of all horsemanship, or, in other words, leadership, because ho…

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To Fix The Hoof, You Need To Feed The Hoof - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #146 20:24

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Horse hooves can experience various problems that farriers and veterinarians work to address with their specialized skills and equipment. These issues include crushed heels, splayed walls, cracked walls, dropped soles, bruised soles, and sole abscesses. However, in every conference I attend, every article I read, and every podcast I listen to, I no…

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Constant Hunger In Horses - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #145 18:16

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Two factors drive food aggression in horses. The first factor is the foraging behavior created by converting fructose into uric acid. The purpose of fructose is to prepare horses for the upcoming winter. However, not only is it fed throughout the year, but the high-sugar foods being fed cause horses to make more fructose. The second factor is state…

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Should We Listen To Horse Education? - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #144 35:48

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Who do you believe? Is it the person with credentials or the person with experience? Maybe neither, because whenever anyone says something, there is an agenda. The need to talk is to communicate with someone to gain a response. Here are examples: "What is your name?" is a question wanting an answer. "The sunset is beautiful!" encourages others to l…

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The Science Behind The Connection With Horses. An Interview With Dr. Maria Katsamanis - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #143 1:30:59

1y ago1:30:59

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Dr. Maria Katsamanis (Dr. Maria) joins me on this podcast to discuss how science can help us create better connections with our horses. I do these things every day, but I need the science or research behind why I do what I do. She delivers on this and more! Dr. Maria will be delighted if you learn something from listening that helps you connect bet…

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Dr Belden Returns For Our Annual Thanksgiving Interview - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #142 1:37:10

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This podcast is a special Rounds With Doc T with my friend and colleague, Dr James Belden. Usually, Rounds are for members of The Horse's Advocate, but as an annual Thanksgiving treat, it is available for everyone to watch or listen to. Dr Belden graduated from Cornell's veterinary school in 1964. He has worked on horses in 30 countries, many Tripl…

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The Crisis In Veterinary Medicine Worsens - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #141 31:20

1y ago31:20

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Three articles from the AVMA arrived in my inbox this week: Gap shrinks between new graduate, overall veterinary salaries Midlevel practitioner proposal secures enough votes in Colorado Federal appeals court reverses Texas VCPR ruling These articles drove me to make this podcast, the third in a series, about horse veterinary care. It emphasizes the…

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Integrity In Veterinary Medicine - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #140 22:42

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Forgive me as I rant about veterinary care. This week, I experienced or heard of four events between veterinarians and their owners that have me asking: Are the schools teaching integrity along with veterinary medicine? There are 13 new vet schools in America, spawning 55,000 more veterinarians in the next decade. Most will go into small animal pra…

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More New Vets But Less Horse Vets - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #139 30:11

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Over the next ten years, thirteen new vet schools will be built and accredited by the AVMA to teach and add 55,000 more veterinarians to the existing veterinary colleges and new veterinary graduates. The expansion of the profession is driven by the growth of corporate-owned veterinary clinics and the aspirations of new veterinary graduates to enhan…

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Horses And Perception Management - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #138 27:38

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Perception management is a real industry that affects everyone in every aspect of our lives and our horses. In a spy thriller I'm reading, one man hires a perception management team to turn the world against Russia, causing everyone to purchase more weapons from his arms company while almost ending the world. It's scary stuff but relatable in the n…

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The Advanced Equine Nutrition Course Overview - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #137 1:13:55

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Horse owners are being told to purchase feed and supplements with the promise of improving everything with their horses. They do this by confusing you, forcing unproven marketing on you, wasting money, and harming horses. This course will empower you to understand more fully what goes on inside the horse, helping you make informed decisions for the…

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Fructose Is Damaging Our Horses - Part 2 - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #136 40:17

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Understanding glucose and fructose metabolism within the cell and the effect each substrate has on ATP, the energy currency, is not just for advanced horse owners. This knowledge is crucial to anyone caring for horses as it explains why Equine Metabolic Syndrome, Insulin resistance or dysregulation, misbehaving issues, and a generalized unwillingne…

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Bit Fitting With Stephanie Brown-Beamer - The Horse's Advocate Podcast #135 1:23:24

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Stephanie Brown-Beamer is a horse trainer on Long Island, NY, who discovered firsthand ten years ago that a properly fitted bit could resolve horse training problems. This experience motivated her to become trained in fitting a bit to the horse. No, it's not all about math and physics; it's about finding what bit suits the individual horse. This po…

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Unlocking Your Full Potential With Horses - A Transformative Interview with Master Mentor And Horsemanship Coach Merja Sumiloff - #134 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:35:29

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During my insightful conversation with Merja Sumiloff, we delved into the common thread of emotional blocks from our past that hinder our ability to form meaningful connections with ourselves and our horses. While our experiences may differ, the impact of trauma is a shared human experience. Whether it's a challenging childhood or a difficult relat…

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Horses Teaching Leadership with Kerry Hayes - #133 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 54:00

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Kerry Hayes, a life and business leadership coach, is here with us today. She harnesses the unique power of horses to catalyze personal growth and confidence. Even those with no prior knowledge of horses can embark on a transformative journey with Kerry. The results are not just magical, but also deeply revealing and life-changing. Kerry generously…

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The Flow Of Energy In Horses - #132 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 25:55

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I take a quick break from discussing fructose to return to the metabolism of glucose. There is a concept of flow (or flux) that, when understood, helps us feed our horses better. When energy flows in and out of a cell, everything works well. But when flow becomes restricted or stops, horses become unhealthy. Using a product of glucose metabolism ca…

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Fructose Is Damaging Our Horses - Part 1 - #131 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 23:53

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Welcome to this crucial podcast, where I introduce a concept that is not just limited to humans but also affects animals: the ability to convert glucose into fructose within the body. This process is significant as it can have detrimental effects on cells, leading to a range of health and behavioral issues in animals, including horses. While the ch…

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An Interview With Linda Parelli Of Happy Horse, Happy Life - #130 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:20:03

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On this podcast, Linda and I discussed the basis of all dealings between horses and humans, emphasizing connection at the core, followed by communication and leadership. She also described the other seven parts of her curriculum, which she calls "The World's Best Horse Training Program for You and Your Horse!" From the website's about page - Happy …

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An Interview With Horse Trainer Geoff Teall - #129 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:01:24

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Geoff Teall, a seasoned horse trainer with an impressive 60 years of experience, has been a client of mine for over half of that time. His expertise is widely recognized in the show jumping community, and if you're not familiar with him, you should be. This discussion is not about the sport of jumping horses but about horsemanship, training, philos…

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Memorial Day, Klotho, And The Future Of Our Horses - #128 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 26:07

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I start this podcast by describing Memorial Day in America, then tie this idea into what is happening in the equine veterinary profession. I only dwell on this briefly because there are more upbeat things to discuss, such as the Klotho protein. The Klotho protein was discovered from an experimental failure and found in all animals. This protein, ma…

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Building Muscle In Horses With Protein - #127 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 37:20

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Building muscle in horses is a two-stage process. Many horse owners expect results when applying only one factor. This podcast shows that ignoring one of these factors results in poor muscle formation. In the first stage, the key is to prioritize protein in the horse's diet, particularly the amino acid leucine. Leucine, a branch-chain amino acid, p…

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Should Non-veterinarians Be Allowed To Float Horse Teeth? - #126 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 42:10

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There is a turf war between veterinarians and non-veterinarians, both wanting to provide horses with preventive dental care. It started in the late 1990s and has gained protection behind laws meant to protect horse owners. But is there proof that any approach to floating is better than another? Or is it just positioning based on territorialism? I u…

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Why Is Sugar Toxic For Horses? - #125 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 34:52

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This podcast is about sugar as a fuel for our horses to use when it's needed to run away from danger. However, I also tell the story of the risks of eating more sugar daily than is required to fuel the body. The first thing to know is that the body can make all the sugar needed to make it through the day. Adding sugar to food is required for only t…

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The Five Rules To Feeding Horses - #124 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 31:21

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This podcast breaks down how to feed horses into five simple rules based on what the food does, good and bad, within the horse. It is a short discussion that avoids a deep dive into science. Instead, it is a to-the-point instruction set for those wondering why their horses are falling apart in front of their eyes and what they can do to help the ho…

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A Deep Look At EOTRH of Horse Teeth - #123 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 49:13

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This podcast provides an alternative perspective to an interview published in an equine veterinary magazine with a board-certified veterinary equine dentist about EOTRH (Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption and Hypercementosis). I am troubled by what was said. Professionals are skipping to conclusions in a world demanding scientific evidence for d…

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The Basics Of Breeding Mares And Delivering Foals - #122 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 53:13

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This podcast discusses the basics of breeding the mare and delivering the newborn foal. The number one rule of getting your mare bred is to develop good daily observational skills and record what you observe. This will show the subtle signs needed to get your mare bred successfully. The next most important thing to do is to create a good working re…

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The Two Responsibilities Of Horse Owners - #121 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:01:22

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This podcast discusses two significant thoughts about equine veterinary medicine. The first is the breadth and scope of veterinary medicine, which is so much more than just horses. This is evidenced by my discussion of all the articles presented in this month's Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association (JAVMA). The second is that most …

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When Making Decisions About Feeding Horses, Choose Your Battles Wisely - #120 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 42:08

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This podcast discusses a comment by a listener who likes what I'm saying but doesn't like to feed herself or her horses anything genetically modified or treated with chemicals. All of us will agree with her. But is it possible in today's world? Is avoiding these two criteria (GMOs and chemicals) important relative to other factors, such as chronic …

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Kissing Spine and Vestibular Disease In Horses - #119 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 33:56

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In this podcast, I discuss two diseases that affect horses: Kissing Spine, which involves the overriding spinous processes, and peripheral vestibular disease, which is discussed at about the 16 to 17-minute mark. Kissing Spine is a relatively new condition discovered thanks to advancements in X-ray technology. The images show abnormal bone on and b…

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Hey Doc, Are You Listening? - #118 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 49:44

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Many people face difficulties in convincing horse professionals such as vets and farriers to consider alternative approaches to horses' health. These professionals tend to resist change, making it uncomfortable to persuade them to adopt new ideas. I have recorded a podcast to discuss a book on horse health that was written over a hundred years ago …

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Work In The Moment With Horses - #117 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 41:48

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Published March 13, 2024 The First Law in my book, The Ten Irrefutable Laws Of Horsemanship, states, "A Horse Can Kill You." They are quicker and more muscular than humans, with clubs at the end of each limb. My original mentor, John Steiner, DVM, was killed by a horse while he was working on a stallion after his retirement. This week, two horses t…

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Where Are The Ads For Grain? - #116 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 54:37

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Published March 6, 2024 Feeding grain and processed feeds and supplements are killing our horses, yet these companies continue advertising to horse owners in all the horse magazines. However, with the Spring 2024 issue of The Horse, I discovered there were no ads for these foods, except for three supplements. Why? Because this issue focuses on equi…

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80,000 Horses Floated - #115 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 32:33

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February 21, 2024 I floated my 80,000th horse this week since my first one in May 1983. I include horses I helped in training others and a low estimate of the numbers I did from 1983 to 1997. So, if you want to be picky, you can reduce this to about 65,000 horses. But this podcast isn't about me and the enormous amount of horses I've seen for denta…

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Meeting Notes - Free Fecal Water, Tendon Sheaths, and Equine Asthma - #114 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:13:10

2y ago1:13:10

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I attended the 2024 Ocala Equine Conference for my continuing education credits. While attendance is mandatory for maintaining my veterinary license, I have always found that these meetings fall short of inspiring me to learn. Instead, they help confirm that I am on the right track in bringing current information to you, the horse owner, while also…

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Who Is To Blame? - #113 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 28:46

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The first six weeks of 2024 have the highs of positive comments about horse owners changing the way they care for their horses, with them seeing positive results, and the lows of horse owners on the point of frustration because they can't get the care they need. The lift I get from those who have found my information helpful is the fuel to keep me …

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The Calorie Equation In Horses - #112 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 45:28

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When used to understand nutrition, "calories in equals calories out" is the message of the First Law Of Thermodynamics. Everything on Earth, including horses, abides by this law; however, many factors affect both sides of the equation. It makes sense because every horse responds differently to the foods eaten and the amount of work done. Identifyin…

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The Effect Of Stress On Horses - #111 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 33:29

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Stress comes in two parts: the immediate response from the adrenal glands with adrenaline and the longer-lasting response from the adrenals with cortisol. There are specific reasons all mammals (humans and horses) have these stress systems: life is stress-filled. In the past, stress factors were much less frequent, so the body had a chance to "rese…

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Protein In Horse Diets - #110 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 57:32

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This podcast continues the simplification of one of the 7 "things" placed into our horses. These are air, water, minerals, various plant compounds, sugar, protein, and fat. The last two podcasts covered sugar and fat. Today, I discuss protein in the diets of horses. Proteins are the most important of all the ingredients that horses need besides air…

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Fat In Horse Diets - #109 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 49:36

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This podcast continues the simplification of one of the 7 "things" placed into our horses. These are air, water, minerals, various plant compounds, sugar, protein, and fat. The last podcast covered sugar, and the next podcast will cover protein. Today, I discuss fat in the diets of horses. Where do horses naturally get their fat in their diets? Is …

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Sugar In Horse Diets - #108 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:11:00

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PLEASE NOTE AN ERROR AT 32 minutes and 25 seconds: I said (and wrote) pyruvate, but I meant to say PROPIONATE as one of the short chain fatty acids. Welcome to 2024! This year, I aim to break down all the details of what we feed our horses into bite-sized, easy-to-digest pieces of information. Based on feedback, when we get an overload of informati…

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Cavities and EOTRH In Horses - #107 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:09:39

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This podcast is a mix of two subjects. The first subject concerns oral care and teeth health in horses. I go over a paper about peripheral carries, which is the decay of the outer edge of the cheek teeth near the gum line. I explain how the tooth is demineralized (loses minerals) as the pH of the oral cavity changes by the food and water consumed. …

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Visit With Dr James Belden - Equine Veterinarian Since 1964 - #106 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 1:21:20

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James Belden, DVM, is a quiet horse vet who became a friend when I helped him find the Hertz car rental facility at Newark airport on a cold January day in 2006. From that serendipitous meeting, James became a mentor and kindred spirit. He is my colleague with more horse experience than I can imagine with all types of horses and veterinary cases. J…

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Dentistry Effects On Nutrition And A Thanksgiving Message - #105 The Horse's Advocate Podcast 44:33

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Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I have a special message at the end of this podcast, but the essence of it is this - I am thankful for each person who takes the time to listen to my podcast and then share it with others. Together, we all will Help Horses Thrive In A Human World! I ran across a brief article filled with so much misinformation about de…