Lindsay Burer, MS - Equine Nutrition Consultant

06/13/2026

Sometimes we are our own worst enemy. 🫣

06/12/2026

“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” - Benjamin Franklin

I know, I know I share this a lot. But that’s because it’s just that good! And an investment that will cost you nothing but (well spent) time.

Dr. Jyme - Equine Nutritionist breaks down the most UTD research into easy to digest terms (pun intended 😜) and offers advice on how to apply the information to your horse’s needs. Episodes range from basic feeding advice to supporting medical issues to debunking myths, and more.

Where to listen? On all major podcast platforms including (but not limited to) Google, Apple, and Spotify

06/11/2026

ALLERGIES

Approximately 60% - 70% of a horse’s immune system is found in the intestine, therefore, supporting the immune function of intestinal cells is the foundation of supporting normal immune function throughout the horse’s body.

Allergic reactions are commonly a result of an immunodeficiency. When the cause is addressed (i.e.- compromised immune system, leaky gut, etc) instead of the symptom (i.e.- skin conditions, food allergies, etc) it can help reduce the headache of daily topical treatments, amount of changes to diet, and/or long term use of medications with potentially harmful side effects.

Ask me about Bluebonnet’s functional nutrition options for boosting and supporting the immune system to see if we can help. (And don’t forget! always start with covering their basic nutritional needs first.)

06/10/2026

"In general, cool-season grasses (orchardgrass, timothy, ryegrass, bluegrass) tend to be higher in NSC and warm-season grasses (bermudagrass, bahia) lower but, NSC values depend largely on growing and harvesting conditions" and can vary widely between fields and harvests.

If you have an overweight or metabolic horse, always always always get a test on the actual load you're purchasing, regardless of what species (or what the seller tells you).

It's not worth risking laminitis.

Check out the Feed Room Chemist podcast on all major platforms-
Episode 51- the dirty truth about hay, and reading forage analysis
Episode 97- teff hay
Episode 98- coastal bermuda grass
Episode 99- orchard grass
Episode 100- tall fescue
Episode 101- alfalfa

Episode 110- overweight horses
Episode 111- metabolic horses

06/10/2026

Hay belly?

Bluebonnet Hay Fix digestive catalyst for 30-60 days is my go-to for hay belly or hard keepers. With pre/probiotics and digestive enzymes, it can help break down indigestible forage and provide extra aid in overall food digestion.

Click here to learn more https://bluebonnetfeeds.com/products/hay-fix-transform-dsi-pellet

06/10/2026

Great write up. Here’s one piece to highlight

“Routine preventive treatment of horses outside affected areas is not currently recommended unless directed by state or federal animal health officials. Unnecessary use of antiparasitic products creates resistance pressure and gets ahead of the official response framework.”

USDA has now confirmed four cases of New World Screwworm in Texas. Here's an accurate, calm, and actionable guide for Texas horse owners.

06/09/2026

Did you know…

Sodium plays a major role in your horse’s hydration because it helps regulate thirst. When sodium levels are too low, horses may be less inclined to drink enough water. That’s why meeting their daily sodium requirement is so important, especially during hot weather, exercise, or travel.

One of the easiest and most affordable ways to provide sodium is with plain white loose table salt. A good starting point is about 1 tablespoon per 500 lbs of body weight per day to help support your horse’s sodium needs.

06/09/2026

Horse hair analysis is becoming a popular way to assess a horse’s diet…but you might think twice about it after hearing the latest research!

Tune into episode 109 of the on Spotify, Apple, or Google platforms.

06/06/2026

Horses at maintenance have significantly lower nutrient requirements than horses in moderate work.

Let’s use digestible energy (DE), or calories, as an example:

- An average 1,000 lb horse in moderate work requires a minimum of 21.2 Mcal (21,200 kcal) per day to maintain body weight.

- An average 1,000 lb horse at maintenance requires a minimum of 15.1 Mcal (15,100 kcal) per day to maintain body weight.

That’s nearly a 30% reduction in calorie requirements when a horse goes from moderate work to maintenance.

To put that into human terms, it’s similar to going from a 2,000calorie per day diet to a 1,400 calorie per day diet.

What would happen if you only needed 1,400 calories per day to maintain your weight, but continued eating 2,000 calories every day for a month?

As workloads decrease, this is a great time to re-evaluate your horse’s nutrition program and make sure calories in are matching calories out.