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Up to 30% of horses over 15 are affected by 𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐃. Signs include a long coat that doesn’t shed, weight/muscle loss, drinking/urinating more, behavior changes, infections, laminitis, and more.
The UMN Equine Extension Program is studying how genetics affect PPID and how horses respond to pergolide treatment.
📢 They’re looking for horses with PPID to join the study!
Up to 30% of horses over age 15 will be diagnosed with PPID (formerly Cushing’s). Common signs include a long, shaggy coat that doesn’t shed, weight loss, muscle loss, increased drinking/urination, behavior changes, infections, decrease in fertility, and laminitis.
The UMN Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is conducting a research study to better understand the genetics of PPID and how horses respond to pergolide, the most common treatment. Help them improve the care of senior horses. ❤️
Lately, I’ve seen more and more horse owners online asking how to switch to a "f𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝" diet—when in reality, many of them are already feeding one without realizing it. This episode of Scoop and Scale came out of that growing trend and the frustration that comes with confusing or misused nutrition terms like “grain-free” and “carb-free.”
We recorded 𝐄𝐩. 𝟓𝟑: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 F𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 to help horse owners understand what a forage-based diet really is, why words matter, and how good intentions can sometimes lead to unnecessary changes.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition advice online or unsure what certain terms really mean—this one’s for you. 🎧🐴
Lately, we’ve noticed a growing number of horse owners online seeking advice on how to feed “forage-based” diets. But are they already doing this without realizing?
Anhidrosis is often missed by horse owners. In this episode of Scoop and Scale we do a deep dive into this condition. Listen now on the link below or your favorite podcast app.
As fireworks celebrations approach, it’s important to think ahead about how to keep our horses safe and calm. While “calming supplements” are often marketed as a quick fix, there is very little to no research proving their effectiveness in high-stress situations like fireworks. Unless you've previously tested a supplement on your horse and know how they respond, it’s best not to rely on it.
✅ 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
🏚Stabling horses during fireworks – a secure stall can help them feel protected and prevent accidents that can occur when horses run.
💡Keeping lights on in the barn to reduce sudden flashes.
🎧Using fans and a radio to help mask loud, startling sounds.
👩⚕️Speaking with your vet ahead of time about sedative options that are safe and appropriate for your horse. Medication may be the best solution for particularly anxious or high-strung horses.
Join us as we dive into how horses handle hot weather and the internal changes they undergo when stressed by the heat. We answer critical questions about horse physiology in high temperatures. We’ll...
If you have ever wondered what heat stress does to your horse's digestive tract and want ways to help your horse through the upcoming heat wave make sure you don't miss the special release of our next 2 podcast episodes tomorrow morning.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15m6gGxGaa/?mibextid=wwXIfr🔥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭🔥 With dangerously high temperatures hitting much of the country this weekend, we’re releasing 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 to help you take action—fast.
🎧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝙏𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞:
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏: 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 Understand what heat does to your horse’s body and how to spot early signs of heat stress.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐: 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 From electrolytes to turnout timing, we cover practical ways to support hydration, cooling, and recovery.
☀️ PLUS: We’re sharing this science-based infographic from Dr David Marlin with essential tips for heat safety, hydration, and when to call the vet.
Horses can't tell us when they’re overheating—but we can learn to see the signs and respond. Stay informed, stay prepared. F𝑒𝑒𝑙 f𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 - 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟!
🐴 Does Your Horse Have 𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐃 (𝐂𝐮𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠’𝐬)?
Up to 30% of horses over 15 are affected by 𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐃. Signs include a long coat that doesn’t shed, weight/muscle loss, drinking/urinating more, behavior changes, infections, laminitis, and more.
The UMN Equine Extension Program is studying how genetics affect PPID and how horses respond to pergolide treatment.
📢 They’re looking for horses with PPID to join the study!
👉 Learn more & see if your horse qualifies:
🔗 z.umn.edu/pergolidestudy
Please share to help improve care for senior horses. ❤️
#ppidhorses #cushings #SeniorHorseCare #EquineHealth #horseowners #umnequine
www.facebook.com/share/p/19wy4GYzbC/Call for Horses with PPID! 🐴
Up to 30% of horses over age 15 will be diagnosed with PPID (formerly Cushing’s). Common signs include a long, shaggy coat that doesn’t shed, weight loss, muscle loss, increased drinking/urination, behavior changes, infections, decrease in fertility, and laminitis.
The UMN Equine Genetics and Genomics Laboratory is conducting a research study to better understand the genetics of PPID and how horses respond to pergolide, the most common treatment. Help them improve the care of senior horses. ❤️
📢 They need horses with PPID for enrollment!
👉 Learn more & see if your horse qualifies:
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Lately, I’ve seen more and more horse owners online asking how to switch to a "f𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝" diet—when in reality, many of them are already feeding one without realizing it. This episode of Scoop and Scale came out of that growing trend and the frustration that comes with confusing or misused nutrition terms like “grain-free” and “carb-free.”
We recorded 𝐄𝐩. 𝟓𝟑: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 F𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐠𝐞-𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐃𝐢𝐞𝐭 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐝: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐲 𝐃𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 to help horse owners understand what a forage-based diet really is, why words matter, and how good intentions can sometimes lead to unnecessary changes.
If you've ever felt overwhelmed by nutrition advice online or unsure what certain terms really mean—this one’s for you. 🎧🐴
#equinenutrition #foragebased #horsehealth #scoopandscale #equine #equinenutrition #equinephd #grainfree #horsefeed #horseowners #pony #horses Scoop and Scale
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Ep. 53: The Forage Based Diet Trend: What You’re Probably Already Doing Right - Scoop & Scale
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Lately, we’ve noticed a growing number of horse owners online seeking advice on how to feed “forage-based” diets. But are they already doing this without realizing?1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Anhidrosis is often missed by horse owners. In this episode of Scoop and Scale we do a deep dive into this condition. Listen now on the link below or your favorite podcast app.
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Ep. 23: Hot Horse, No Sweat: Obvious and Subtle Signs of Anhidrosis in Horses - Scoop & Scale
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🎆 F𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬 & 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬: 𝐊𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐓𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐒𝐚f𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 🎆
As fireworks celebrations approach, it’s important to think ahead about how to keep our horses safe and calm. While “calming supplements” are often marketed as a quick fix, there is very little to no research proving their effectiveness in high-stress situations like fireworks. Unless you've previously tested a supplement on your horse and know how they respond, it’s best not to rely on it.
✅ 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞:
🏚Stabling horses during fireworks – a secure stall can help them feel protected and prevent accidents that can occur when horses run.
💡Keeping lights on in the barn to reduce sudden flashes.
🎧Using fans and a radio to help mask loud, startling sounds.
👩⚕️Speaking with your vet ahead of time about sedative options that are safe and appropriate for your horse. Medication may be the best solution for particularly anxious or high-strung horses.
Your horse’s safety is worth the preparation. Don’t wait until the fireworks start—plan ahead and talk to your vet now. 🐴💥
#horsecare #FireworksSafety #equinehealth #horseowners #HorseSafety #horses #pony Scoop and Scale ... See MoreSee Less
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🎙𝟐 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲! Listen 🎧now on your favorite podcast app or the links below. ... See MoreSee Less
Ep. 51: Summer Heat and Your Horse Part 1: The Science Behind the Stress - Scoop & Scale
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Join us as we dive into how horses handle hot weather and the internal changes they undergo when stressed by the heat. We answer critical questions about horse physiology in high temperatures. We’ll...1 CommentsComment on Facebook
If you have ever wondered what heat stress does to your horse's digestive tract and want ways to help your horse through the upcoming heat wave make sure you don't miss the special release of our next 2 podcast episodes tomorrow morning.
www.facebook.com/share/p/15m6gGxGaa/?mibextid=wwXIfr🔥 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭🔥
With dangerously high temperatures hitting much of the country this weekend, we’re releasing 𝐓𝐖𝐎 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 to help you take action—fast.
🎧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝙏𝙤𝙢𝙤𝙧𝙧𝙤𝙬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐩 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐞:
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟏: 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬
Understand what heat does to your horse’s body and how to spot early signs of heat stress.
𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝟐: 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞 – 𝐍𝐮𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
From electrolytes to turnout timing, we cover practical ways to support hydration, cooling, and recovery.
☀️ PLUS: We’re sharing this science-based infographic from Dr David Marlin with essential tips for heat safety, hydration, and when to call the vet.
📌 askanimalweb.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/DM_HeatwavePoster_A4_EN.pdf
Horses can't tell us when they’re overheating—but we can learn to see the signs and respond. Stay informed, stay prepared.
F𝑒𝑒𝑙 f𝑟𝑒𝑒 𝑡𝑜 𝑠ℎ𝑎𝑟𝑒 - 𝑠𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑜𝑛𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑛𝑒𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑟𝑒𝑚𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟!
#horsehealth #heatstressinhorses #EquineHydration #electrolytes #horsesweat #hotweatherhorsecare #equinenutrition #horseowners #horsemanagement #summerhorsetips #scoopandscalepodcast #horsepodcast #clarityequinenutrition #HeatwaveSafety #animalwelfare #drclairthunes @followers ... See MoreSee Less
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