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Podcast: The Equine Connection Podcast
Episode: How Horse Feeds Affect Emotional Health
Description: In this episode, the discussion centers around 'emotional horse feeds' - horse feed ingredients that may cause horses to become hot, hyper, or excitable. Dr. Rambo explains how changes in diet, especially those involving sugar and starch, can significantly affect a horse's behavior. Exploring the reasons behind this, this podcast covers how diets high in sugar and starch can disrupt a horse's gut microbiota and potentially lead to digestive upset, resulting in what might be perceived as emotional behavior.
Additionally, the episode debunks myths surrounding protein's impact on behavior and discusses the role of forage and the...