Scoop & Scale: An Equine Podcast (Mostly) About Nutrition

Ep. 53: The Forage Based Diet Trend: What You’re Probably Already Doing Right

Dr. Clair Thunes and Jill Jackson Season 3 Episode 53

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? 

In this episode, we dig into:

- what constitutes a forage-based diet and how to know if you are feeding one
- why terms such as “forage-based”, “grain-free” and “carb-free” when it comes to equine diets can be misleading
- why using the wrong language can lead you to make unnecessary changes to your horse's diets, waste your time and potentially cause you unnecessary stress 
- how using these terms incorrectly opens the door for misinformation and falling prey to misleading marketing

When it comes to equine nutrition, details matter. This includes how, and what words are used to describe our horse's diets. If you've ever felt confused by some of these nutrition buzzwords, or just want to make sure you aren't being misled, this episode is for you. 

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