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Ep. 023: Horse Feeding Myths - What's Wrong and What's Right?

Co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about many different so-called equine feeding "myths."

Episode Notes

On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr chat about many different so-called "myths," including:  

 

• Do horses need to be fed at the same time every day?

• Is it okay for hot horses to drink cold water?

• Should horses be fed prior to exercise or will it cause digestive upset?  

 

Whether you've heard rumors spread through the barn or at shows or blasted across social media, we're talking about a number of "myths" or maybe some "truths" to these rumors on this episode!

 

Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at podcast@standleeforage.com.

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Scientific References:

2:13 – 

  • Journal of Applied Animal Welfare Science, “The Effect of an Irregular Feeding Schedule on Equine Behavior.”

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More In-Depth Related Episodes 

  • Episodes 7 & 8 – Alfalfa Misconceptions – Myth vs. Truth Part I & II
  • Episode 21 – Nutritional Deficiencies in Horses and When You Need to Worry

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Additional Resources:

  1. “Alfalfa and Horses” nutritional white paper - https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/nutritional-papers/alfalfa-and-horses/
  2. “Should I Be Concerned About Feeding Alfalfa? Facts and Misconceptions” webinar - https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/nutritional-webinars/should-i-be-concerned-about-feeding-alfalfa/
  3. “Beet Pulp – What Is It and Why Do Horses Need It?” webinar - https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/nutritional-webinars/beet-pulp-why-horses-need-it/
  4. “Beet Pulp: What Do I Need to Know?” nutritional white paper - https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/nutritional-papers/beet-pulp-what-do-i-need-to-know/

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