When we think about hoof health and soundness, we often focus on trimming, movement, and biomechanics. But if you’ve followed this page or listened to our podcast for any length of time, you know that the nutritional aspect is just as important when it comes to our horse’s health and soundness. I chatted with our friends over at Mad Barn, past guests Dr. Priska Darani and Dr. Fran Rowe, along with Mad Barn nutritionist Amanda Van De Kerckhove, to talk all about vitamin E – what it does, why deficiencies happen, and how low vitamin E levels can affect a horse’s health, comfort, and performance.
We discuss who may be at risk, when testing might be appropriate, common misconceptions about supplementation, and what horse owners can do to ensure their horses are getting what they need. Whether you’re caring for a horse with neurological concerns, managing a rehab case, or simply trying to make the best nutrition decisions for your horse, vitamin E is an important consideration.
You can hear the entire conversation on any podcast app under “The Humble Hoof,” or directly at this link.
And if you have any questions after this episode, you can feel free to contact Mad Barn for a free nutrition consult through madbarn.com, and can use the code “thehumblehoof” to get a discount if making any orders on their website!
