“The gut is the second brain” is a common phrase  horse owners might have heard, but what does this mean? A horse with an unhealthy gut microbiome might present with behavioral problems both on the ground and under saddle. Dr. Robert Jacobs from Purina describes the connection between the health of your horse’s gut microbiome and his or her behavior. 

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, "Maintaining the Equine Gut Microbiome." Listen to the full recording here.