Dr. Nicole Rambo and Heather share an update on Chicago, Heather’s Quarter Horse–Brabant cross, as he begins light training at two. Bred for a future mounted patrol role, Chicago is growing quickly but remains an easy keeper, so the priority is supporting development without excess calories. Heather explains his current plan: Essential K ration balancer, careful pasture management, and Constant Comfort before hauling. They also discuss growth spurts, early training, and the value of adjusting nutrition to the individual young horse.

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 Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explain how to safely help horses gain or lose significant weight. They discuss measuring forage and feed accurately, setting realistic timelines, and using weight tapes, photos, and body condition scoring to track progress. For thin horses, the focus is high-quality forage and balanced fat-and-fiber nutrition; for overweight horses, it is carefully managed forage and a ration balancer. If there is no clear progress after about 30 days, it may be time to investigate veterinary, dental, metabolic, or environmental causes.

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Dr. Nicole Rambo and Heather introduce Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition’s Equilibrium line, a four-product range developed through nearly five years of research into nutrition for horses with metabolic concerns. With a balancer, senior feed, unfortified forage blend and treats, every product contains 9.5% or less combined sugar and starch and is formulated without soy or alfalfa. They explain how sweet lupins, blended fiber sources and thoughtful ingredient selection may support metabolic stability and hindgut function. The conversation also explores the research behind the teff grass, timothy and beet-pulp forage blend, targeted nutritional support across the line, and how owners can access personalized feeding guidance.

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Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explore how pasture and stall board shape a horse’s forage access, nutrition, and daily management. They compare grass versus hay, continual grazing versus meal feeding, and the greater ability to tailor individual diets on stall board. The conversation covers common risks, including seasonal pasture shifts, overgrazing, uneven group feeding, choke, and changing hay lots. They share practical strategies for monitoring condition and pasture health, avoiding long forage gaps, and selecting the right feeding approach for each horse.

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Dr. Nicole Rambo and equine specialist Heather explain how to accurately measure horse feed for personalized feeding plans. Terms like “one scoop” or “four cups” can be misleading because containers vary in size and feeds differ in density. They caution that one quart does not necessarily equal one pound, especially across pelleted, textured, and extruded feeds. For consistency, weigh one scoop with a kitchen scale, mark the container, and contact Tribute with feeding questions or for a personalized plan.

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Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explore common summer horse health challenges and practical management strategies. They discuss effective fly control, skin conditions such as sweet itch and hives, and the value of cleanliness, physical barriers and omega fatty acids. They also share tips for protecting hoof health, reducing respiratory irritation from heat, pollen, dust and smoke, and managing seasonal inflammation. Finally, they explain how to recognize and prevent dehydration using water intake, manure, skin and gum checks, salt and electrolytes.

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Dr. Nichol Rambo and Heather explain what to do when your horse’s usual feed is unavailable. They discuss when similar formulas may be safely swapped, why most feed transitions should be gradual, and how to compare alternatives based on fiber, fat, and sugar and starch, not protein alone. They also share practical steps for finding stock and managing horses with digestive, metabolic, or other health concerns.

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Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah share research-backed strategies for cooling horses in hot, humid weather. They explain why continuous cold-water application over large muscle groups is the most effective method, why ice water is safe, and when sweat-scraping may help. They also discuss immediate access to drinking water, alternatives when hosing is unavailable, and how temperature, heart rate, and respiration can help determine when active cooling can stop.

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Dr. Nicole Rambo and equine specialist Heather answer common questions about weaning foals and supporting healthy growth. They discuss introducing creep feed before weaning, avoiding growth spurts, balancing key nutrients, choosing the right feeds for different forage types, and monitoring body condition to keep young horses on track.

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Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explain equine anhidrosis, a condition that prevents horses from cooling themselves properly. Learn the warning signs, when to call your veterinarian, how to safely cool an overheated horse, and practical nutrition and management strategies to help keep horses safe during hot weather. A must-listen for anyone caring for horses in the summer.

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