Dr. Thunes is also available for collaboration both in person and via video conferencing with veterinary practices seeking nutritional support for their patients.
With extensive experience as a consulting nutritionist to international feed and supplement companies, Dr. Thunes is a valuable asset in any phase of development
Dr. Clair Thunes is a dynamic speaker and educator dedicated to empowering horse owners with the knowledge to make sound decisions when it comes to feeding their herd
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Join us next Wednesday, Nov. 5, for "Care and Management of the Elderly Equine".
Just like people, the needs of horses change as they continue to age. Members of the AAEP Horse Owner Education committee will present on a wide range of topics to help you properly care for the elderly equine in your life. Discussion points will include diet, dentistry, common diseases and illnesses, preventative care, and more. Do not miss this informative session on how to help your older horse live its best life!
Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.
🧥 To blanket or not to blanket, that is the question!
I loved this conversation we had with Dr. Michelle DeBoer of The @Equine, PhD on The Scoop and Scale Podcast. As horse owners, we’ve all had that debate, do they really need a blanket, or are we just overdoing it? 😅
Dr. DeBoer breaks down the science behind coat growth, thermoregulation, and when blanketing truly helps (or doesn’t). It’s a great listen for anyone trying to make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions about winter horse care. ❄️🐴
Monday on The Scoop and Scale Podcast, we’re chatting with Dr. Michelle DeBoer of The Equine, PhD about what the science says on blanketing horses. 🌨🌬🐴
It is one of the most overlooked yet essential parts of equine nutrition and it becomes even more important as we head into cold weather. Salt 🧂 If you’re not sure how much salt your horse needs (or why those salt blocks might not be enough), this episode breaks it all down. Give it a listen and share with your friends. They will thank you and so will their horses. www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSQdcPit6/🧂🐴 Feeling that first chill of the season?
This is the week it’s finally starting to feel cold! ❄️
Adding salt to your horse’s diet is one of the easiest and affordable ways to support hydration. If you’re not already doing it, now’s the perfect time to start!
In this episode, Dr. Clair explains why loose salt is more effective than a salt block and how something as simple as loose salt can help your horse through the colder months.
On the next episode of Scoop and Scale, we’re diving into the great horse blanketing debate! 🐴
Joining us is Dr. Michelle DeBoer of the Equine, PhD, who will break down what the science really says.
Now we want to hear from you! 👉 Head over to the Scoop and Scale page and share your thoughts in the comments. www.facebook.com/share/p/14NJatEQ5mS/Some say politics divides people. Horse folks know the real divide is over whether or not to blanket and which way to do up the leg straps. 😅
Our next episode takes on the great horse blanketing debate and we’re joined by Dr. Michelle DeBoer of the Equine, PhD to dig into the science behind it all.
But before we hit record, we want to know... which topic sparks more barn aisle drama?
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A full day today giving 6 talks at the CanWest veterinary conference in Banff Canada. It’s been a great audience with great questions. #canwestvetconf... See MoreSee Less
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Join us next Wednesday, Nov. 5, for "Care and Management of the Elderly Equine".
Just like people, the needs of horses change as they continue to age. Members of the AAEP Horse Owner Education committee will present on a wide range of topics to help you properly care for the elderly equine in your life. Discussion points will include diet, dentistry, common diseases and illnesses, preventative care, and more. Do not miss this informative session on how to help your older horse live its best life!
Registration is FREE but required. A recording of the webinar will be available if you miss the live event.
Register here: events.zoom.us/ev/Ah5yOsCebSifxMhDsKU4IL28l58V2uXLCCZy2BJfr1cVGkPrhte-~AkTrbyktZL-X6LN0LpntEqMChU...
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🧥 To blanket or not to blanket, that is the question!
I loved this conversation we had with Dr. Michelle DeBoer of The @Equine, PhD on The Scoop and Scale Podcast. As horse owners, we’ve all had that debate, do they really need a blanket, or are we just overdoing it? 😅
Dr. DeBoer breaks down the science behind coat growth, thermoregulation, and when blanketing truly helps (or doesn’t). It’s a great listen for anyone trying to make thoughtful, evidence-based decisions about winter horse care. ❄️🐴
🎧 👉 You can subscribe and listen on your favorite podcast app here www.buzzsprout.com/2029420/follow
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Ep. 61: Winter Horse Blanketing: Should You Do It? What the Science Says - Scoop & Scale
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👀 Sneak peek time!
Monday on The Scoop and Scale Podcast, we’re chatting with Dr. Michelle DeBoer of The Equine, PhD about what the science says on blanketing horses. 🌨🌬🐴
Spoiler: it’s not as simple as yes or no!
👉 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app here
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It is one of the most overlooked yet essential parts of equine nutrition and it becomes even more important as we head into cold weather. Salt 🧂
If you’re not sure how much salt your horse needs (or why those salt blocks might not be enough), this episode breaks it all down. Give it a listen and share with your friends. They will thank you and so will their horses.
www.facebook.com/share/p/1BSQdcPit6/🧂🐴 Feeling that first chill of the season?
This is the week it’s finally starting to feel cold! ❄️
Adding salt to your horse’s diet is one of the easiest and affordable ways to support hydration. If you’re not already doing it, now’s the perfect time to start!
In this episode, Dr. Clair explains why loose salt is more effective than a salt block and how something as simple as loose salt can help your horse through the colder months.
🎧 Listen here: Ep. 6: Electrolytes, Hydration, and Why Your Horse Probably Needs More Salt podcasts.apple.com/kh/podcast/ep-6-electrolytes-hydration-and-why-your-horse/id1722362615?i=10006...
👉 Share this with your horse friends, they’ll thank you (and so will their horses!).
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On the next episode of Scoop and Scale, we’re diving into the great horse blanketing debate! 🐴
Joining us is Dr. Michelle DeBoer of the Equine, PhD, who will break down what the science really says.
Now we want to hear from you! 👉 Head over to the Scoop and Scale page and share your thoughts in the comments.
www.facebook.com/share/p/14NJatEQ5mS/Some say politics divides people.
Horse folks know the real divide is over whether or not to blanket and which way to do up the leg straps. 😅
Our next episode takes on the great horse blanketing debate and we’re joined by Dr. Michelle DeBoer of the Equine, PhD to dig into the science behind it all.
But before we hit record, we want to know... which topic sparks more barn aisle drama?
🐴 To blanket or not to blanket
🪢 The correct way to do up the leg straps ... See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
A full day today giving 6 talks at the CanWest veterinary conference in Banff Canada. It’s been a great audience with great questions. #canwestvetconf ... See MoreSee Less
2 CommentsComment on Facebook