Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition

Cushing’s in Horses: Understanding PPID and Why Fall Testing Matters | Ep. 83

If you have an older horse, you’ve probably heard of Cushing’s disease, but how much has changed in what we know about diagnosing and managing it? In this episode, we tak

Ep. 82: Horse Amino Acids: Lysine, Methionine, Threonine & More

What are amino acids, why do they matter, and does your horse actually need an amino acid supplement? In this episode we break down the science behind amino acids, protei

Ep. 81: Horse Salt Explained: How Much, What Kind & When to Use Electrolytes

How much salt does your horse really need? Are salt blocks enough? When should you feed electrolytes and do you actually need them if you're already feeding salt? In

Ep. 80: Horse Emergency Preparedness: What Happens When Disaster Strikes

When a wildfire, flood, hurricane, or other disaster threatens your horses, every minute matters. In Part 2 of our disaster preparedness series, we walk through what a re

Ep. 79: Horse Emergency Preparedness: Evacuation Planning Before Disaster Strikes

Every year, natural disasters force horse owners to make critical decisions with little warning. In Part 1 of this two-part series, we cover the essential steps you can t

Ep. 78: Traveling with Horses: Trailer Safety, Hydration & Biosecurity

Summer means horse shows, trail rides, vacations, and long days on the road with our horses. But are you prepared for the unique challenges that come with trailering hors

Ep. 77: What’s Really Behind the Cost of Horse Hay?

Hay season is here! While most horse owners focus on buying and feeding hay, few have firsthand experience with what it actually takes to grow, harvest, and store quality

Ep. 76: Equine Allergies, Hives & Itchy Skin: What Horse Owners Need to Know

Seasonal itching, hives, and respiratory issues: equine allergies can be frustrating, confusing, and difficult to manage. In this episode we’re joined by special guest Dr

Ep. 75: Ration Balancers Explained: The Key to Filling Nutrient Gaps in Your Horse’s Diet

Ration balancers are one of the most commonly recommended feeds in the horse world but what are they really doing, and does your horse actually need one? If your horse i

Ep. 74: Foal Nutrition: Feeding for Healthy Growth from Birth to Adolescence

Foal nutrition and young horse development set the foundation for a lifetime of health, soundness, and performance. From birth through weaning and into early training, f

Ep. 73: Broodmare Nutrition: Why Your Foal’s Health Starts Before Birth

 Mare nutrition plays a far bigger role in foal development than most horse owners realize and the science is now showing that what happens during pregnancy can influence

Ep. 72: Vitamin E for Horses: Identifying Deficiency and Effective Supplementation

Spring means more riding and possibly more oxidative stress for your horse. After a winter on hay, many horses may be low in vitamin E, a key antioxidant for overall heal

Ep. 71: Equine Asthma: Commonly Missed Signs, Causes and Treatments

Equine asthma is one of the most common respiratory conditions affecting horses, yet many owners miss the early warning signs. In this episode  we speak with Dr. Laurent

Ep. 70: Stronger Horse Hooves: How Nutrition Improves Hoof Health and Quality

Cracks, chips, weak hoof walls, and soft soles are common concerns for horse owners. But do hoof supplements actually work, and does nutrition really improve hoof quality

Ep. 69: Managing Overweight Horses Through Diet, Forage, and Exercise

In this episode we discuss a challenge many horse owners face: fat or overweight horses. From disciplines where a “round” horse is seen as ideal to the health risks of ca

Ep. 68: Alfalfa for Horses: Common Myths Explained

Alfalfa is one of the most debated feeds in equine nutrition, and few forages generate as many myths. In this episode, we take a science-based look at alfalfa for horses

Ep. 67: Herbal Supplements for Horses: Do They Work?

Herbal supplements are everywhere in the equine world, from gastric support and joint formulas to respiratory and calming products. But how much do we really know about h

Ep. 66: Joint Supplements for Horses: What Actually Works (and What Doesn’t)

Do horse joint supplements actually work or are they just expensive hope in a bucket? In this episode, we take a science-based look at equine joint supplements and the in

Ep. 65: Stop Wasting Hay and Money: Research-Based Ways to Reduce Hay Waste

This week, I’m joined by Dr. Krishona Martinson from the University of Minnesota, a leading expert in equine forage research. We take a look at her research on hay waste,

Ep. 64: Feeding Fat Supplements to Horses: Different Types and What to Know

Fat is one of the most misunderstood parts of a horse’s diet, yet it can be a powerful tool for weight gain, health, and performance. In this episode, we break down the m