Mad Barn Live

Supporting Your Horse's Gut Health

Are you looking to improve your horse's gut health? This episode is for you! You've probably heard that 70% of your horse's immune system is found in the gut. But did you know that microbes in the hindgut help synthesize nutrients responsible for hoof health, energy metabolism and more? In this episode, Scott and Elissa from Mad Barn will discuss the principles of optimal gut health in horses. Join us to learn how to feed your horse to support digestive health and reduce the risk of colic, ulcers and other common problems. With over 20 years of experience as an equine nutritionist, Scott Cieslar has dedicated his life to helping horse owners put research into practice. Learn more about some common gut health issues that horse owners deal with in the Mad Barn blog: Equine Gastric Ulcers: https://madbarn.com/equine-gastric-ulcers/ [https://madbarn.com/equine-gastric-ulcers/] Colic in Horses: https://madbarn.com/colic-causes-in-horses/ [https://madbarn.com/colic-causes-in-horses/] Free Fecal Water Syndrome: https://madbarn.com/free-fecal-water-syndrome-in-horses/ [https://madbarn.com/free-fecal-water-syndrome-in-horses/] Diarrhea in Horses: https://madbarn.com/reasons-horses-get-diarrhea/ [https://madbarn.com/reasons-horses-get-diarrhea/] _________________ Our mission at Mad Barn is to advance the field of equine nutrition by: 1. Funding research to better understand how nutrition impacts the health of your horse. 2. Developing technology and feeding solutions to make it easier to feed your horse what he or she needs. 3. Providing education and support to horse owners and the broader equine community. Want guidance on how to best feed your horse? Submit your horse's information at https://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/ [https://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/] and receive a free diet evaluation from our highly qualified equine nutritionists.

Foundations of a Balanced Equine Diet

Proper nutrition is essential for your horse's overall health, but how do you know if your feeding program is balanced? In this episode, Scott and Elissa from Mad Barn will discuss the foundations of equine nutrition and how to apply these principles to your horse. Learn about forage selection, nutrient requirements, comparing different feeds, and how to create a balanced diet for your horse's individual needs. With over 20 years of experience formulating equine diets, Scott Cieslar has dedicated his life to helping horse owners put research into practice. Scott will discuss how working with a qualified equine nutritionist can help take all the guesswork out of deciding what to feed your horse. Mad Barn Live is for anyone who wants to learn more about how they can improve their horse's health, from beginner riders to experienced horse owners and barn managers. _________________ Welcome to Mad Barn. We’re a different sort of company. Our primary purpose is not to convince you to buy products, it’s to advance the practice of equine nutrition by: 1. Funding research to better understand how nutrition impacts the health of your horse. 2. Developing technology and feeding solutions to make it easier to feed your horse what he or she needs. 3. Providing education and support to horse owners and the broader equine community. Looking for guidance on how to feed your horse? Submit your horse's information at https://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/ [https://madbarn.com/analyze-diet/] and receive a free diet evaluation from our highly qualified equine nutritionists.