Equine Nutrition for Dummies w/ Feed Room Chemist Dr. Jyme

DID YOU KNOW that nutritional deficiencies can impact a horse's physical performance and behavior? (As an added bonus, results of deficiencies in the diet can often be misconstrued as training issues...)

If you want to learn a few subtle signs that horses may display due to problems with their diet, and how a horse's food plays a pivotal role in addressing these underlying issues, come along with us for this episode on EQUINE NUTRITION FOR DUMMIES!

This week we dig into the world of equine nutrition alongside special guest Dr. Jyme Nichols, PHD and Head of Nutrition at Bluebonnet Feeds. Don't be scared, we break down the basics of equine nutrition for the every-day horse owner so you can take what you learn and apply it at home.

Here's a preview of what we covered in this episode: 

• *The essential dietary needs every horse requires and explores how functional supplements can elevate a horse's health and performance.
• *The difference between foundational and functional nutrition for horses
• *Basic best practices when it comes to feeding senior horses, young and growing horses, performance horses and breeding horses
• *Highlighting a few critical aspects often overlooked in horse care when it comes to assessing the quality of your feed
• *Breaking down the science behind functional nutrition, and how supplements can influence targeted biological responses, from joint health to improved recovery post-exercise

PLUS we mythbust our way through a couple of common misconceptions around equine supplements and the importance of hands-on horse knowledge when it comes to optimizing horse's health.

If you want practical advice on feeding your horses for success, check out this episode of No Bucks Given! 

Dr. Jyme Nichols is the Director of Nutrition for Bluebonnet Feeds and Stride Animal Health, and is an ARPAS certified Professional Animal Scientist (PAS) in the Equine discipline. She completed her Master of Science at Montana State University and Doctoral degree at Oklahoma State University. Her published research focused on managing blood glucose and insulin concentrations in horses with an oral psyllium supplement. Additional research interest has focused on supporting equine veterinarians' educational needs in equine nutrition. Dr. Nichols enjoys making the connection for horse owners between research data and real-world applications of unique nutritional ingredients which can support the intricate needs of a horse from the inside out. Dr. Nichols has been part of the team since 2011, and enjoys riding horses and spending time with her husband and two children.

You can find Dr. Jyme's hit podcast, FEED ROOM CHEMIST, anywhere you get your podcasts or at this link: https://strideanimalhealth.com/podcasts/

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This episode was executive-produced by Maija Liisa Luttinger and Allie Watson Bayne. Special thanks to our editor and sound mixer, David Dalton of Driftwork Sound.

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