The Equine Connection Podcast

Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah talk all about cribbing, which is a common horse behavior that is often linked to stress and may become an addictive coping habit. In this episode, they explain how cribbing differs from wood chewing and clear up myths about ulcers, “sucking air,” and horses copying each other. They also look at possible links to genetics, gut bacteria, and certain types of colic. Finally, they discuss practical ways to manage cribbing through better forage, lower stress, and understanding each horse’s triggers. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition 

Dr. Nicole Rambo and Heather share an update on Chicago, Heather’s Quarter Horse–Brabant cross, as he begins light training at two. Bred for a future mounted patrol role, Chicago is growing quickly but remains an easy keeper, so the priority is supporting development without excess calories. Heather explains his current plan: Essential K ration balancer, careful pasture management, and Constant Comfort before hauling. They also discuss growth spurts, early training, and the value of adjusting nutrition to the individual young horse. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition 

 Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explain how to safely help horses gain or lose significant weight. They discuss measuring forage and feed accurately, setting realistic timelines, and using weight tapes, photos, and body condition scoring to track progress. For thin horses, the focus is high-quality forage and balanced fat-and-fiber nutrition; for overweight horses, it is carefully managed forage and a ration balancer. If there is no clear progress after about 30 days, it may be time to investigate veterinary, dental, metabolic, or environmental causes. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition 

Dr. Nicole Rambo and Heather introduce Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition’s Equilibrium line, a four-product range developed through nearly five years of research into nutrition for horses with metabolic concerns. With a balancer, senior feed, unfortified forage blend and treats, every product contains 9.5% or less combined sugar and starch and is formulated without soy or alfalfa. They explain how sweet lupins, blended fiber sources and thoughtful ingredient selection may support metabolic stability and hindgut function. The conversation also explores the research behind the teff grass, timothy and beet-pulp forage blend, targeted nutritional support across the line, and how owners can access personalized feeding guidance. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition 

Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explore how pasture and stall board shape a horse’s forage access, nutrition, and daily management. They compare grass versus hay, continual grazing versus meal feeding, and the greater ability to tailor individual diets on stall board. The conversation covers common risks, including seasonal pasture shifts, overgrazing, uneven group feeding, choke, and changing hay lots. They share practical strategies for monitoring condition and pasture health, avoiding long forage gaps, and selecting the right feeding approach for each horse. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition