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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Want to learn all about vitamin E and horses? Sign up to attend the VetPD panel discussion where Dr Thunes will be one of the expert panelists. ... See MoreSee Less
Are you and your horses stuck in the mud? Want to know how to recharge your ground water? Curious about composting manure? Check out these webinars with our friend Alayne Blickle. I've had the good fortune to speak at a couple of events with Alayne and she is a guru of sustainable management. ... See MoreSee Less
What a wonderful way to wrap up 2022 with a client sharing the dramatic improvement in blood work results for her foundered insulin resistant, cushinoid rescue horse. We achieved this success by feeding her more forage and tweaking her supplements.
Let me help set your horse up for success in 2023. Happy New Year! ... See MoreSee Less
That is wonderful indeed! How very satisfying, congrats all around! And happy feeling better new year for the equine and decrease of care bills for the owners!
Got a mouthy horse? There is some great perspective here. I have noted over the years that many horses, if given the choice, will choose to eat out of slow feeders over loose hay. I have always hypothesized that this might be because of muzzle stimulation that in turn makes them feel good. ... See MoreSee Less
My mare is this way! But I have never seen it before her. I thought it was a weird quirky thing! She isn’t mouthy though otherwise. Just prefers a hay net over loose feed.
There is also the concept of contra-freeloading.
Wiki description:
"Contrafreeloading is an observed behavior in which an organism, when offered a choice between provided food or food that requires effort to obtain, prefers the food that requires effort."
As Hurricane Ian predictions worsen, we have been contacted by clients looking for alternatives to their normal grain that is already sold out in the area. If you are in the path of Hurricane Ian, take steps now to secure feed for your horses 🐴 if needed.
Here is a blog article Dr. Clair wrote in regards to disaster preparedness. Feel free to share any other helpful tips!
Those of us in Northern California are battening down for what may be the largest storm in 6 years. With predicted rain in the valley of 2 to 4 inches with
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Are you and your horses stuck in the mud? Want to know how to recharge your ground water? Curious about composting manure? Check out these webinars with our friend Alayne Blickle. I've had the good fortune to speak at a couple of events with Alayne and she is a guru of sustainable management. ... See MoreSee Less
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What a wonderful way to wrap up 2022 with a client sharing the dramatic improvement in blood work results for her foundered insulin resistant, cushinoid rescue horse. We achieved this success by feeding her more forage and tweaking her supplements.
Let me help set your horse up for success in 2023. Happy New Year! ... See MoreSee Less
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That is wonderful indeed! How very satisfying, congrats all around! And happy feeling better new year for the equine and decrease of care bills for the owners!
Got a mouthy horse? There is some great perspective here. I have noted over the years that many horses, if given the choice, will choose to eat out of slow feeders over loose hay. I have always hypothesized that this might be because of muzzle stimulation that in turn makes them feel good. ... See MoreSee Less
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My mare is this way! But I have never seen it before her. I thought it was a weird quirky thing! She isn’t mouthy though otherwise. Just prefers a hay net over loose feed.
There is also the concept of contra-freeloading. Wiki description: "Contrafreeloading is an observed behavior in which an organism, when offered a choice between provided food or food that requires effort to obtain, prefers the food that requires effort."
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As Hurricane Ian predictions worsen, we have been contacted by clients looking for alternatives to their normal grain that is already sold out in the area. If you are in the path of Hurricane Ian, take steps now to secure feed for your horses 🐴 if needed.
Here is a blog article Dr. Clair wrote in regards to disaster preparedness. Feel free to share any other helpful tips!
... See MoreSee Less
Tips For Weathering A Storm - Clarity Equine Nutrition
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Those of us in Northern California are battening down for what may be the largest storm in 6 years. With predicted rain in the valley of 2 to 4 inches withComment on Facebook