It’s officially Thanksgiving week which means Black Friday deals, holiday chaos, and the perfect time for our annual Favorite Things Episode!

Whether you’re powering through barn chores, traveling to see family, or braving the holiday madness, this episode is here to keep you company. Jill and Clair are sharing their 2025 favorite equine and barn-life essentials—from tack cleaning must-haves and barn organization tools to cozy clothing and practical gear that actually makes life with horses easier.

Looking for gift ideas for your barn friends? Want to treat yourself to something that sparks a little joy? There’s truly something for everyone.

Tune in and discover a few new favorites to brighten your winter season!

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Rompf Evelyn breech

Duluth Trading Women's Flexpedition Lined Straight Leg Pants

Epona Tacknology Sponge

Extend-A-Reach
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Hemlock Lifeguard Hat

Chamois Butt'r

Flexzilla Garden Hose

Arma Air Motion Brushing Boots
Promo code: SCOOP15 for 15% off order
Valid until December 8th, 2025

Carr & Day & Martin Canter Mane & Tail and Dreamcoat

SmartMesh Ultimate Fly Sheet

Flexineb

Emily Cole Illustrations Calendar

Harbor Freight HAUL-MASTER Magnetic Trailer Alignment Kit

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

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Beet pulp, is it a super feed or a risky choice? Used in rations for decades, beet pulp has recently become controversial and a polarizing topic in the horse world. We break down what beet pulp really is, how it fits into a balanced diet, and what the science says.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
-What beet pulp actually is and why it’s low in sugar despite its name
-Why it’s called a “super fiber” and how it supports gut health
-Whether you should soak beet pulp
-How much beet pulp is safe to feed and what horses can benefit from beet pulp
-How beet pulp impacts calcium–phosphorus ratios and whether it causes “big head disease”
-Whether you should be concerned about aluminum and glyphosate levels

Beet pulp doesn’t have to be confusing or controversial. Tune in as we separate fact from fiction and bring clarity to this long-debated feed ingredient.

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

Thanks for riding along with us!

Blanket season is here and so are the annual blanketing opinion wars!
From “my horse never wears one” to “my pony has a full winter wardrobe,” every horse owner has an opinion. But what does the science actually say about blanketing horses?

In this episode of The Scoop & Scale Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Michelle DeBoer from Equine, PhD to uncover the facts behind horse blanketing, coat growth, and thermoregulation.

Dr. DeBoer’s research reveals surprising truths about how horses handle cold, when blanketing truly helps, and why no one-size-fits-all rule exists.

You’ll learn:

• What really triggers a horse’s winter coat to grow
• How breed, body condition, and climate affect coat thickness
• Whether blanketing can actually prevent coat growth
• Why wind and rain matter more than temperature alone
• How blanketing impacts hay intake and weight management
• When blankets help… and when they might hurt

Tune in to get practical guidance to help you make smarter blanketing decisions this winter.

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0168159116302192

Reference: “Horses can learn to use symbols to communicate their preferences,” Applied Animal Behaviour Science, November 2016

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

Thanks for riding along with us!