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By Antoinette Foster

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#39 The Case for Natural Feeding: Why Horses Thrive on Natural Diets - Karyn Campbell

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#39 The Case for Natural Feeding: Why Horses Thrive on Natural Diets - Karyn Campbell

#39 The Case for Natural Feeding: Why Horses Thrive on Natural Diets - Karyn Campbell

Why horses should consume natural feeds rather than commercial feeds.

Apr 19, 202406:08
#38 Enhancing Equine Health - The benefits of using herbs - Karyn Campbell

#38 Enhancing Equine Health - The benefits of using herbs - Karyn Campbell

Horses have been companions to humans for centuries, serving as partners in work, sport, and leisure. As guardians of their well-being, it's essential to explore holistic approaches to maintain their health and vitality. One such approach is the use of herbs, which have been utilized for generations to support various aspects of equine wellness. In this seminar, we'll delve into why we use herbs with horses and explore their potential benefits.

Apr 15, 202405:48
#37 The Equine Elixir: Exploring the Benefits of Chamomile for Horses - Karyn Campbell

#37 The Equine Elixir: Exploring the Benefits of Chamomile for Horses - Karyn Campbell

Chamomile, a herb with a long history of medicinal use, has gained recognition for its beneficial properties in equine care. From soothing digestive discomfort to calming anxious nerves, chamomile offers a holistic approach to enhancing the well-being of horses. This essay delves into the myriad benefits that chamomile provides to our equine companions.


Apr 12, 202406:48
# 36 Evolutional changes in horses - Is your feed species specific?

# 36 Evolutional changes in horses - Is your feed species specific?

What has changed during evolution when it comes to your horses digestion? Are you feeding according to the laws of nature?
Feb 21, 202411:32
#35 Let’s talk Cold Pressed Flaxseed Oil

#35 Let’s talk Cold Pressed Flaxseed Oil

In this episode we talk about the difference between cold pressed oils and refined oils and why is it so important to feed a high quality oral grade oil to your horse
Feb 18, 202412:10
#34 My favourite herb Withania

#34 My favourite herb Withania

Have you heard of Withania and thought what is all they hype about this little herb? Well you are in for a treat, not only is it my favourite herb but it has multiple uses for many different ailments.

Feb 04, 202405:26
#33 Asthma, COPD, airway obstruction and heaves

#33 Asthma, COPD, airway obstruction and heaves

Does your horse have an issue with coughing or breathing heavy. Have they been diagnosed with a respiratory disease. Stay tuned to our new product that will be coming out soon.

Jan 28, 202416:30
# 32 Travelling with horses

# 32 Travelling with horses

Mishel Metcalf provides some tips on what to take with you when travelling with horses. Some useful tips and products you should always have on hand.

Jan 21, 202414:13
# 31 Equigesic Plus for Pain Relief

# 31 Equigesic Plus for Pain Relief

Equigesic Plus combined with Proflamaid Plus can speed up recovery time and reduce pain in your horse

Dec 14, 202308:29
#30 The Science Behind Equine Formations

#30 The Science Behind Equine Formations

In this episode we discuss the ins and outs of equine Science what’s available and what’s not! How are formulations developed and how do we use longstanding human science in adaptation.
Dec 10, 202307:03
#29 Feeding According to the Horses requirements

#29 Feeding According to the Horses requirements

In this episode, I talk about how the horse has evolved, and what are the best options to feed your horse to ensure that he or she is supported nutritionally and also feeding according to the horses individual requirements.
Dec 04, 202312:08
# 28 Toxicity in horses and Toxic Plants Part 1

# 28 Toxicity in horses and Toxic Plants Part 1

Mishel discusses the types of toxins found in plants and the symptoms they produce.

Jul 07, 202316:38
#27The Feed Bin Minefield Part 2

#27The Feed Bin Minefield Part 2

In this episode, we continue with nutrition can influence your horses, health and well-being long-term. And also what ingredients are not suitable to feed your horse.
Jun 16, 202310:57
#26The Feed Bin Minefield

#26The Feed Bin Minefield

In this episode we talk about how confusing it can be when it comes to feeding our horses, what should we have in our feed bin? Let’s talk about the natural nutrition system and all the benefits.
May 25, 202321:45
#25 Vital Signs of your horse by Karyn Campbell

#25 Vital Signs of your horse by Karyn Campbell

Do you know how to take the vital signs of your horse. How do you tell if your horse is not right and what if I call the vet and he asks me what are the vital signs of my horse. What do I do?

Sit back, relax and listen to the easy way to do it.

May 12, 202312:25
# 22 Arthritis in horses

# 22 Arthritis in horses

How we can help make the horse more comfortable with nutrition and supporting supplements.
May 04, 202313:13
#24 Does your horse have a bighead?

#24 Does your horse have a bighead?

Nutritional secondary hyperparathyroidism better know as Bighead in horses. So what exactly is bighead and if my horse has it how do I treat it. Well sit back, relax and listen tho this podcast to give you all of the information.

Remember to call our office for a free nutritional consultation as well.

Enjoy!

Apr 28, 202315:35
#21 The Equine Gut Microbiome

#21 The Equine Gut Microbiome

In this podcast we delve into the equine gut microbiome and discover more about the impact it has on overall health and wellbeing of your horse.
Apr 13, 202318:09
# 20 What a Pest!

# 20 What a Pest!

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
Mishel Metcalf discusses bot flies and crickets. Both of which are a problem for our horses.
Apr 08, 202314:23
#19 Procrastination

#19 Procrastination

In this podcast we discuss why we procrastinate and whether or not it interferes with our riding and day to day life.
Apr 07, 202312:06
# 18 Autumn Pastures

# 18 Autumn Pastures

Its weed seed and feed time! Managing the changes in the grass during Autumn. What should we be doing to the pasture at this time of year.


Mar 30, 202311:48
#17 No Hoof No Horse

#17 No Hoof No Horse

What happens when something goes wrong with your horses hoof? What do you do? Do you know how to tell the difference between hoof conditions. The following podcast will hopefully break it down a bit for you.

Mar 23, 202318:33
#16 Adaptogenic Herbs

#16 Adaptogenic Herbs

What are adaptogenic herbs and how do we use them with our horses? 

Listen now to find out the top 5 adaptogenic herbs that are used in Hi Forms Supplements.

Mar 16, 202310:32
#15 Oils aint Oils with Mishel Metcalf

#15 Oils aint Oils with Mishel Metcalf

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
A discussion on the benefits of feeding oils and how to choose the correct oil for your horse.
Mar 15, 202311:13
#14 To Supplement or Not that may well be the question?

#14 To Supplement or Not that may well be the question?

In this podcast we talk about supplements, what types are available, do we need to use them and what types of ingredients are being used.
Mar 09, 202322:58
#13 Detoxing your horse

#13 Detoxing your horse

Have you ever done a detox? Lets look in detail why a toxin elimination might benefit your horse and how easy it can be.

Mar 09, 202314:48
#12 Development stages of young horses & assessing nutrient content from pasture.

#12 Development stages of young horses & assessing nutrient content from pasture.

This episode covers the developmental stages and nutritional requirements for young horses.  We also look at how to assess the nutrative value from your pasture at various times of the year.

Mar 02, 202310:58
#11 Nutrition for foals and young horses

#11 Nutrition for foals and young horses

Risk factors for DOD and how to manage the diet accordingly.
Feb 23, 202308:11
 #10 Nervousness in Horses

#10 Nervousness in Horses

In this podcast we talk about ways you can reduce nervous tension in your horses
Feb 17, 202311:14
#9 Increasing muscle tone and topline in performance horses

#9 Increasing muscle tone and topline in performance horses

The core muscles are essential to every horse's capacity for performance. The core muscles that we are describing are the collection of muscles along the back, neck and hindquarters, they are the necessary for the movement.

Feb 09, 202316:02
Life and Anxiety

Life and Anxiety

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.
In this podcast we talk about how to deal with anxiety in a positive way
Feb 01, 202318:30
#7 Managing Summer Pastures with Mishel Metcalf

#7 Managing Summer Pastures with Mishel Metcalf

Some tips on what to look out for, and how to manage summer pastures, weeds and soil for horse grazing

Jan 19, 202319:08
#6 The art of a balanced lifestyle

#6 The art of a balanced lifestyle

Do you have balance in your life, do you what what balance is or how you can achieve it?

Jan 12, 202319:17
#5 What About My Horses Gut Health

#5 What About My Horses Gut Health

In this episode, we talk about the horses, gut health and dispel a few myths and sayings that have been going around for many years. And we also talk about how you can manage the health and well-being of your horses Gut Microbiome.
Dec 23, 202224:04
#4 Fit or just plain fat how do you know if your horses body condition is okay?

#4 Fit or just plain fat how do you know if your horses body condition is okay?

Since it’s development veterinarians nutritionist and horse owners have use the five scale system body score it’s a good way to ascertain whether or not your horse is either over or under weight in this podcast we explore the way to assess your horse efficiently.
Dec 15, 202221:01
#3 Can using Electrolytes before work assist horses

#3 Can using Electrolytes before work assist horses

In this episode we look at the benefits of using electrolytes prior to working your horse and how this may assist in reducing loss of certain minerals.
Nov 04, 202212:52
# 2 Low Starch Diets

# 2 Low Starch Diets

Should my horse be on a low starch, low sugar diet a question that is often asked, in this podcast we talk about when it could of benefit.
Oct 25, 202221:07
# 1 When is Your Horse Old

# 1 When is Your Horse Old

Just like people horses age in different ways, in this podcast we talk about how to manage older horses nutritional needs.
Oct 05, 202223:15