{"podcast":{"title":"The Equine Connection Podcast","slug":"the-equine-connection-podcast-3424653","podcast_index_feed_id":3424653,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/equineconnectionpod/feed.xml","website_url":"https://equineconnectionpod.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/10079684/Tribute_Podcast_Logo8x2pj.jpg","author":"equineconnectionpod","episode_count":200,"summary":"As horse owners, we always strive to do what’s best for our horses. They are our soulmates and a lifelong passion! Brought to you by Tribute® Superior Equine Nutrition, the Equine Connection Podcast is where health, nutrition and love for the horse come together. We share helpful advice, tips and tricks to help all horse owners better care for their four-legged partners.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T02:20:27.060762+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-equine-connection-podcast-3424653"},"episode":{"title":"Are Bladder Stones in Horses Real?","slug":"are-bladder-stones-in-horses-real","published_at":"2026-02-18T13:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-equine-connection-podcast-3424653/are-bladder-stones-in-horses-real","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-equine-connection-podcast-3424653","url":"https://equineconnectionpod.podbean.com/e/are-bladder-stones-in-horses-real/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hvr49igcfak4nhqd/Bladder_Stones_FINAL7mwlb.mp3","summary":"Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explore bladder stones (uroliths) in horses, an uncommon condition usually made of calcium carbonate that forms around debris in the urinary tract. Signs can be subtle at first (mild colic, attitude or performance changes) but may progress to blood in the urine and painful or frequent urination, with geldings affected more severely than mares. Risk factors include high-alfalfa diets, dehydration, poor bladder emptying, and prior infections, especially in older horses. Management focuses on lowering dietary calcium and improving hydration, while popular remedies like apple cider vinegar currently lack supporting evidence. You can learn more about these topics by visiting our expertise page HERE If you have any questions or concerns about your own horse, please contact us HERE This podcast was brought to you by Tribute Superior Equine Nutrition","meta_description":"Dr. Nicole Rambo and Sarah explore bladder stones (uroliths) in horses, an uncommon condition usually made of calcium carbonate that forms around debris i…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1285,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-equine-connection-podcast-3424653/episodes/are-bladder-stones-in-horses-real/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-equine-connection-podcast-3424653/are-bladder-stones-in-horses-real.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}