Equine Energy Medicine

Audrey Mclaughlin
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Equine Energy Medicine Podcast brings you the latest on blending ancient and modern non-invasive, tools and nutrition for the energetic and physical wellbeing of your horses. Tune in for holistic horse health, nutrition, energy medicine, and care. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prescribe. It does not replace care with your veterinary doctor. Ultimately, you are responsible for your horse’s health and wellness. Use the information here as a jumping off point to do your own research on topics that resonate with you. 

  1. 2D AGO

    E: 93 Vitamin E - Why is it low and what to look for

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show Recently I had a client working with the vet and myself on vitamin E levels in her horse. This horse was receiving Vitamin E for a long period of time, daily, 10,000iU and yet the blood work continued to come back deficient. Tune in to learn what to look for, what it means, and how you can impact change for your horse. Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    22 min

  2. FEB 6

    E: 92 Soy as a Feed Ingredient and Protein Info You Need to Hear

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show Recently there was some push back around soy as an ingredient and more over as an amino acid requirement in feed and or ration balancers. The good ol “show me the scientific evidence” came right out. So lets talk about soy as an ingredient and why it matters even for horses that don’t have a direct sensitivity or allergy for soy. Today we will talk through a few different aspects including soys anti-nutrient properties, glyphosate issues, and the all important “what about amino acids then?”   Sources Lysine as the first limiting amino acid in horses National Research Council (NRC). (2007).  Nutrient Requirements of Horses (6th rev. ed.). Washington, DC: National Academies Press. Establishes lysine as the first limiting amino acid in typical equine diets and emphasizes amino acid balance over crude protein. Lysine, threonine, and methionine requirements and ratios Mansilla, W. D., et al. (2020).  Amino acid requirements in horses: Current knowledge and future perspectives. Animals, 10(4), 682. https://doi.org/10.3390/ani10040682 Reviews essential amino acid requirements in horses; discusses lysine as first limiting, with threonine and methionine following depending on diet. Threonine as a secondary limiting amino acid Harris, P. A., & Pagan, J. D. (1999).  Protein and amino acid nutrition in the performance horse. Proceedings of the Equine Nutrition Conference, Kentucky Equine Research.Discusses lysine as first limiting and identifies threonine as potentially limiting when lysine is corrected. Functional importance of lysine and threonine (equine studies) Zhang, L., et al. (2023).  Effects of lysine and threonine supplementation on milk yield, amino acid metabolism, and fecal microbiota of lactating mares. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 14, 84. https://doi.org/10.1186/s40104-023-00884-5 Demonstrates physiological and metabolic effects of lysine and threonine supplementation in horses. Balanced amino acid profiles vs crude protein Graham-Thiers, P. M., & Kronfeld, D. S. (2005).  Amino acid supplementation improves muscle mass in exercising horses fed diets adequate in crude protein. Journal of Nutrition, 135(9), 2144–2148. https://doi.org/10.1093/jn/135.9.2144 Shows that horses fed “adequate” crude protein still benefit from targeted amino acid supplementation. Ideal protein concept (amino acid balance over quantity) Wu, G. (2014).  Dietary requirements of synthesizable amino acids by animals: A paradigm shift in protein nutrition. Journal of Animal Science and Biotechnology, 5, 34. https://doi.org/10.1186/2049-1891-5-34 Introduces and supports the concept that amino acid balance determines protein utilization more than total protein intake. Why crude protein is a poor metric Crude protein vs usable protein Millward, D. J., et al. (2008).  Protein quality a Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    35 min

  3. JAN 30

    E: 91 The Great Magnesium Debate

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show There is a lot of confusion in the magnesium space. Which form is better? What is all of this elemental magnesium talk?  Here’s the scoop, claims that magnesium oxide is better are based on misinterpreted comparisons, typically magnesium oxide vs magnesium citrate, and/or on something called elemental magnesium content, rather than true bioavailability.  And here’s a hint, when you evaluate magnesium types using mineral physiology principles and broader magnesium literature, these claims are not supported.  ------ Citations Schuette et al., 1994 Bioavailability of magnesium diglycinate vs magnesium oxide Demonstrated alternative absorption mechanisms for chelated magnesium.Coudray et al., 2005 Comparative absorption of different magnesium salts using stable isotopes Showed differences in absorption and retention across magnesium forms, salt only comparison.Schuchardt & Hahn, 2017 Intestinal absorption and factors influencing magnesium bioavailability Comprehensive review of Mg transport mechanisms (TRPM6/7, passive vs active).Werner et al., 2019 Magnesium citrate vs oxide bioavailability National Research Council (NRC), Nutrient Requirements of Horses Documents magnesium metabolism and absorption sites in horses. Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    25 min

  4. JAN 16

    E: 90 Stick with Success with Rebecca Haddock of EquiTecs

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show Join me in a fascinating discussion with Rebecca Haddock, Equi-Tape founder, now called EquiTecs who designed, developed, and launched an advanced biomechanics taping modality that has revolutionize equine rehabilitation and performance. I love Rebecca's knowledge and passion, and her affinity for "saying the quiet part out loud." You will find everything you need regardless of whether you are horse owner, professional, or DVM at https://www.equitecs.com/  Be sure and grab her new book Stick With Success: Equine Functional Taping Made Simple on her site and on Amazon.com Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    1h 2m

  5. JAN 9

    E: 89 Enteroliths: The Stone Nobody Sees Coming – And Why Minerals, Acid & Energy Matter More Than You’ve Been Told

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show Enteroliths: The Stone Nobody Sees Coming – And Why Minerals, Acid & Energy Matter More Than You’ve Been Told Enteroliths. Those massive mineral stones that form silently in the horse’s colon and suddenly show up as an emergency colic, surgery, or worse — euthanasia. Most vets will tell you they’re random.  Idiopathic.  Unpredictable. But I don’t believe in random disease processes.  And if you’ve been following me for any length of time — neither do you. Today I’m going to walk you through what enteroliths really are, why they form, and how mineral imbalance, digestive chemistry, and the horse’s energetic terrain create the perfect storm — long before any symptoms ever appear. ---- References:  Hassel, D. M., Rakestraw, P. C., Gardner, I. A., Spier, S. J., & Snyder, J. R. (2004). Dietary risk factors and colonic pH and mineral concentrations in horses with enterolithiasis. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. (This case–control study links high alfalfa proportion, colonic pH, and mineral concentrations to enterolith risk.) PubMed Hassel, D. M., et al. (2001). Petrographic and geochemical evaluation of equine enteroliths. American Journal of Veterinary Research. (Shows magnesium concentration and colonic pH differences related to diet.) AVMA Journals Hassel, D. M., Langner, D. L., Snyder, J. R., Drake, C. M., Goodel, M. L., & Wyle, A. (2016). Evaluation of enterolithiasis in equids: retrospective study of 900 cases (1973–1996). University of California, Davis. (Large retrospective analysis of clinical cases and management/dietary factors.) researchgate.net UC Davis Center for Equine Health. (2019). Enterolithiasis. University of California, Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. (Authoritative overview of formation around foreign objects, diet links, and prevalence.) Center for Equine Health Kentucky Equine Research Staff. (2018). Understanding equine enteroliths to minimize colic. KER Equinews. (Details struvite crystal composition, dietary mineral contributors, and colonic pH conditions.) Ker Horse & Rider Editorial Staff. (n.d.). Enterolith: A common colic culprit. Horse & Rider Magazine. (Discusses geographic and dietary associations, including alfalfa hay.) Horse and Rider Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    16 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    E: 88 Vitamin E on Your Feed Label

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show Whether it is a new "forage feed" for your horses or the same old tired concentrated feed products, you will find Vitamin E on the label. Today, we are talking about why that doesn't count towards your horse's daily vitamin E requirement and what to do instead. References  Nielsen M M et al. (2022). Lipid oxidation in whole-grain flour during storage after milling. University of Copenhagen.Barden L & Decker E A (2016). Lipid Oxidation in Low-Moisture Foods: Mechanisms and Role of Antioxidants. Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition.Merck Veterinary Manual. Vitamin E in Horses — Nutrition and Feed Management.Liu Q et al. (2020). Effect of fat supplementation and vitamin E on oxidative status in exercising horses. Journal of Animal Science.Barden L et al. (2015). Tocopherols as natural antioxidants in cereal products. Journal of Cereal Science. Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    22 min

  7. 11/28/2025

    E: 86 Hoof Problems Start in the Gut

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show Farriers are consistently the first people to spot chronic health issues in horses because mysterious hoof problems like persistent thrush, crumbling AND cracking hoof walls, abscess cycles, and white line disease aren't actually hoof problems at all, they're external symptoms of internal inflammatory chaos that's compromising the body's ability to build healthy tissue from the inside out.  In this episode, we are diving into several topics around the root cause of hoof problems: why hooves reflect internal healththe role inflammatory diets play in that cyclewhy hoof supplements don't always work (or stop working when you stop using them)long-term solutions for hoof issues Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    11 min

  8. 11/19/2025

    E: 86 EHV-1 Natural Support Pre-Symptom

    Send Audrey a Text to get your question answered on the show Hey friends, the horse world has been shook up over the last days with the EHV-1 outbreak stemming from the Waco race and fueled a bit more by the Oklahoma races.  As per several vets on the front lines, monitor your horses if you have been to any shows in the last 14 days -- even if it wasn't Waco or Oklahoma. If your horse has symptoms, please call your vet immediately.  For the rest of us left in the valley of did our horse get exposed or didn't they - I have put together this podcast to help.  Find all the Resource Listed Here: linktr.ee/equineenergymed Audrey is not an MD or DVM and has never implied or claimed to be either. Audrey holds a Doctoral Degree of Traditional Naturopathy and a Masters Degree in Science. She created an evidenced-based anti-inflammatory nutrition program for equine and has successfully helped over 10k horses. This information is not meant to diagnose, prescribe for, treat, or cure, and is not a replacement for your veterinarian. These are my personal interpretations based on my education, skill and clinical experience.

    16 min
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Equine Energy Medicine Podcast brings you the latest on blending ancient and modern non-invasive, tools and nutrition for the energetic and physical wellbeing of your horses. Tune in for holistic horse health, nutrition, energy medicine, and care. This podcast is for educational and entertainment purposes only. It is not meant to diagnose, treat, cure, or prescribe. It does not replace care with your veterinary doctor. Ultimately, you are responsible for your horse’s health and wellness. Use the information here as a jumping off point to do your own research on topics that resonate with you. 

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  • Creator
    Audrey Mclaughlin
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Equine Energy Medicine
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