Image Courtesy of UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine Center for Equine Health As the president of Richdel, my daily focus usually centers on the microscopic details of equine nutrition. I spend a significant amount of my time analyzing the precise ratios of amino acids, minerals, and vitamins that help our horses perform at… Continue reading Points of Precision: Analyzing the Data Behind Modern Equine Acupuncture
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The Invisible Hurdle: Why IBD Might Be Affecting Your Horse’s Performance
Image by Shutterstock As an MBA candidate at the University of Nevada, Reno, I spend a lot of my time focused on identifying inefficiencies and finding data-driven solutions. Whether I am in the classroom or leading the team at Richdel here in Carson City, the goal is always the same: keep the organization running at… Continue reading The Invisible Hurdle: Why IBD Might Be Affecting Your Horse’s Performance
The Collagen Connection: A Smarter Path to Equine Soundness
Image by Shutterstock If you’ve ever watched a horse move with effortless, floating suspension, you’re witnessing a remarkable feat of structural engineering. Every stride depends on a finely tuned system built for strength, elasticity, and resilience. As President of Richdel, Inc., my focus has always been helping horse owners support that system with products they… Continue reading The Collagen Connection: A Smarter Path to Equine Soundness
“Moody Mare Syndrome” Revisited: A Scientific Reappraisal
Image by Shutterstock The Data vs. The Myth In a study of over 14,000 mares, researcher A.M. Kareskoski found that behavioral problems were not repeatably verified to be associated with estrus. In fact, 56.8% of mares presented for "strong estrous behavior" were actually in diestrus (the phase where they are not in heat) at the… Continue reading “Moody Mare Syndrome” Revisited: A Scientific Reappraisal
The Microbiome Edge: Boosting Horse Health from the Inside Out
Image by Shutterstock New research is changing how we understand equine gut health, especially the role of the hindgut in energy production and overall performance. The Hindgut: Your Horse’s Energy Engine The hindgut acts as a fermentation system where microbes break down fiber into short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), including butyrate. These compounds provide a major… Continue reading The Microbiome Edge: Boosting Horse Health from the Inside Out
The Nutritional Triad: Understanding Omega 3, 6, and 9
Hello everyone. In my dual roles as the President of Richdel and an active MBA student, I frequently find myself analyzing the intersection of equine nutritional science, supply chain economics, and product innovation. One topic that perfectly bridges these areas and fundamentally impacts the health of our horses is the strategic use of dietary fats:… Continue reading The Nutritional Triad: Understanding Omega 3, 6, and 9
GRAS, Not So Fast!
The Historic Shift to Federal Oversight in Animal Health For decades, animal health manufacturers utilizing the Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) process have navigated a delicate balance between federal guidelines and state-level enforcement. Today, that regulatory landscape is undergoing a seismic shift. As the President of Richdel, Inc., I believe it is critical for our… Continue reading GRAS, Not So Fast!
Faith-Based Leadership: Principles for Modern Businesses
Over the past few years, building brands, writing, and reflecting on what kind of leader I want to be. I’ve come to believe that leadership is less about position and more about identity. In a recent seminar outline I developed around “Kingdom Leadership,” three ideas stood out to me: identity, obedience, and action. While those… Continue reading Faith-Based Leadership: Principles for Modern Businesses
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