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
Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom: Leading with Clarity
Image by Shutterstock Managing a team at Richdel, Inc. while pursuing an MBA at University of Nevada, Reno often feels like balancing two worlds. At the plant the focus is speed and results; in the classroom, it’s reflection and deeper analysis. The tool that connects both is Root Cause Analysis (RCA). Whether reviewing a spreadsheet… Continue reading Fix the Cause, Not the Symptom: Leading with Clarity
“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 Nutrition of Recovery: Why “Forage First” is the Strategic Play Post-Colic
Image by Shutterstock Colic is the word that keeps every horse owner up at night. As President of Richdel and an MBA candidate at UNR, I tend to look at challenges through two lenses: the biological necessity of the horse and the strategic frameworks we use to manage their health. A recent scoping review in… Continue reading The Nutrition of Recovery: Why “Forage First” is the Strategic Play Post-Colic
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 Performance Pivot: Why Science-Backed Resveratrol is a Game Changer for Aging Horses
Image by Shutterstock As the President of Richdel, Inc. and a current MBA candidate, I am constantly balancing the demands of business strategy with a deep commitment to evidence-based equine wellness. I will be the first to admit that for a long time, I suffered from a bit of tunnel vision regarding resveratrol. I viewed… Continue reading The Performance Pivot: Why Science-Backed Resveratrol is a Game Changer for Aging Horses
Stop the Presses: Groundbreaking Study Confirms Horses Actually Love Carrots
Shutterstock Image Breakthrough Science: Horses love carrots AND they're good for them! Hello fellow equine enthusiasts! As the President of Richdel, Inc., and someone currently surviving on coffee as an MBA candidate during Mid-Terms at the University of Nevada, Reno, I always appreciate when hard data backs up common sense. Case in point: a "groundbreaking"… Continue reading Stop the Presses: Groundbreaking Study Confirms Horses Actually Love Carrots
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
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