Frustration is a human emotion, and it almost inevitably shows up in every rider's journey. The question is what you do when it does.

In this episode, Olympic dressage medalist Laura Graves steps in as your coach and mentor, sharing the mindset that guides her when riding feels more hard than harmonious. This clip comes from her NF+ masterclass Laura Graves Troubleshoots Common Flatwork Woes and offers a rare look into how an elite rider thinks during the private moments of training, when there are no quick answers and no one else in the arena.

Laura reflects on learning to pause instead of pushing, and on the role curiosity plays when a horse doesn't respond as expected. She speaks about developing your own internal dialogue and giving both yourself and your horse the space to figure things out without judgment.

This episode is an invitation to ride with more awareness and patience, guided by one of the most thoughtful voices in the sport.

Listen in and discover what can change when you shift from frustration to curiosity.

Watch Laura Graves Troubleshoots Common Flatwork Woes on NF+. Use the code DHW to receive 15% off an annual membership.

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Welcome back to No Stupid Questions, the nutrition edition with Dr. Harry Anderson. In part Part 2 we take deeper look at the physiology that drives your horse's behavior, metabolism, and overall health.

We explore the way sugar, minerals, and fiber interact inside the horse. We talk about why some horses puff up, why certain forage creates sharpness, and how small choices in the feed room can shift the entire internal environment. This is the kind of steady, clear education most of us never received but always needed.

In this episode we cover:
• The horse's unique digestive design and how it works in real life
• The truth about fiber and why long stem forage is not the full picture
• How sugar and NSC influence behavior, energy, and metabolic health
• The role of key minerals like magnesium and manganese
• What causes swelling, puffiness, or digestive instability
• How to approach hay, supplements, and slow feeding with clarity

Referenced Products and Resources:
Total Equine Feed
Total Equine LNSC
Ascophyllum Nodosum Kelp Research
Equine Hay Analysis Labs
Dr. Harry Anderson on YouTube

This is Part 2 of a two part series, be sure to listen to Part 1 for the full foundation.

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Most horse owners are trying their best in the feed room while quietly wondering if they are getting it right. You want your horse to feel calm, healthy, and steady in their body, but the information out there is overwhelming and often contradictory. One person says alfalfa is dangerous. Another says your horse needs hay 24/7. Someone else blames ulcers, sugar, or stress. And in the middle of all of it, you are just trying to understand what your horse is telling you.

Dr. Harry Anderson has spent more than fifty years studying animal physiology and nutrition, and he has an uncanny ability to explain complex processes in a way that immediately lowers your shoulders. He walks you through what is actually happening inside a horse's digestive system so you can finally understand which choices matter, which ones don't, and why your horse responds the way they do. If you want to feed your horse with confidence, clarity, and compassion, this conversation gives you the framework you have been missing.

• Why micronutrients often shape behavior, energy, and overall wellbeing

• The essential role of the small intestine and why it determines so much of your horse's health

• How hay type and NSC values influence digestion without the fear based narrative

• What we misunderstand about ulcers, stress, and stomach acidity

• Why alfalfa makes some horses feel reactive and what is actually behind that response

• How to support horses who are anxious, metabolic, or recovering from laminitis

Stay tuned for Part 2.

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