Body condition scoring is an objective technique used to determine whether a horse is in optimal condition or not. When a horse's body condition is less than or more than optimal it suggests that the dietary calorie intake needs to be adjusted. Once you know if your horse's condition is optimal, knowing its weight is important so that you can determine how to feed commercial feeds and supplements correctly. Various methods exist for estimating body weight when a scale is not available. But how accurate are these methods, and how do we know if this weight is actually a good one or not? In this episode we talk about:

• Why guessing your horse's weight is not a good idea
• How to use a weight tape and whether they are accurate
• Body weight calculations and whether they are better than weight tapes
• What condition scoring is and how to do it
• How to use body condition to determine whether your horse's current weight is ideal
• Considerations around breed, conformation and discipline when determining ideal body condition

For instructions on body condition scoring click HERE
For a video on body condition scoring click HERE
For a video on how to take weight measurements click HERE

Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com

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Protein is perhaps one of the more misunderstood nutrients in the horse's diet and one that is associated with several feeding myths. Involved in every cell in the horse's body, it is certainly of vital importance and yet it's not really protein that horses need but the amino acids they contain. Join us for this episode where we take a deep dive into all things related to protein including:

• What protein is
• What amino acids are and why some are essential
• Why protein on product labels is titled "crude protein"
• Why amino acid balance is important
• What constitutes quality protein
• Common sources of quality protein in the equine diet
• What can happen if your horse is not getting enough protein
• Protein supplement and how to feed them
• The downsides to feeding too much protein
• And so much more!

Do you have questions about feeding your horse? Contact us at info@scoopandscale.com

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It is Thanksgiving week, Black Friday Sale Week and the beginning of the Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanzaa Countdown. To keep you company while you slowly lose your mind, we decided to do our favorite things episode. Jill and Clair share a few products that bring them delight, everything from horse treats, organization and more! Whether you are buying a gift for yourself or a horse friend, there is something for everyone.
***We received no compensation and have no affiliation with any of the products mentioned***

Canadian mints https://a.co/d/6yEkKt9

The Organized Barn & Trailer https://organizedbarn.com/

Tags 4 Nags - use code SCOOPANDSCALE10 at checkout between 25th Nov and 2nd Dec for a 10% discount.

https://tags4nags.co.uk/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Tags4Nags

Disc Cones - https://a.co/d/eKV82Pd

- https://a.co/d/6wlXEOz

The Bedding Blocker - use code SCOOP for $5 off each item purchased

https://www.beddingblocker.com/

Charles Owen Kylo - https://www.charlesowen.com/products/kylo

Mountain Horse Veganza Ladies Winter Tall Boots https://mountainhorseusa.com/product/veganza-ladies-winter-tall-boot-mountain-horse/

Original MagicBrush https://www.magicbrush.com/en/product/magicbrush-brush-set-jellyfish/993169/947701

Halter Ego - https://shophalterego.com/

Lumiere Equestrian - https://www.lumiereequestrian.com/en-us

32 Degrees - https://www.32degrees.com/

Ororo Vest - https://www.ororowear.com/collections/heated-vest?srsltid=AfmBOoooF3qaUMWfL4lNvF4toXosjF1ww8ct2kZj2BnY-l2G4rnLkjri

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