Ep. 030: Donkeys, Mules and Hinnies, Oh My! How Their Nutrition Is Different

Beyond the Barn

English - March 01, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MB - ★★★★★ - 42 ratings
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Previous Episode: Ep. 029: How to Feed a Senior Horse and When They Need to Be Fed Differently

Next Episode: Ep. 031: How Important Nutrition is for Horse Hoof Health and Why You Need to Pay Attention

On this episode, co-host Katy Starr chats with Dr. Stephen Duren, PhD, MS, PAS about:

• Why donkeys can eat straw, but horses shouldn't

• Do donkeys, mules and hinnies need cereal grains or concentrates?

• How donkeys and horses differ drastically with their water intake

We unpack the importance of why these species NEED to be fed and managed differently. Spread the wealth! Share this episode with your friends and colleagues who own donkeys, mules, or hinnies.

Have any topics you want to hear more about? Let us know at [email protected].

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15:05 - Learn more about Wallace the Mule making history: https://www.globetrotting.com.au/wallace-the-dressage-mule/

***Minor correction – If you compete in dressage or own mules, you're probably well aware this isn't recent news, whoops! Wallace the Mule won the British dressage competition in 2018, not recently as mentioned in the episode.

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Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok

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Check out the Standlee Barn Bulletin BlogFind more nutritional resources from Dr. Stephen Duren and Dr. Tania Cubitt at https://www.standleeforage.com/nutrition/ Connect with Standlee on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and TikTok