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CURRENT NEWS & UPDATES

New Course

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Leadership Training

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New Partner

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FEATURED COURSES

Horse Judging Course

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ON THE BLOG

SCRUB: The story of science creating real understanding of biosecurity

Dr. Besty Greene and Dr. Kris Hiney, share the story of how they designed and created fun educational curriculum to drive home the importance of biosecurity. If you are a 4-H or youth club leader, ag teacher, or anyone involved with education, this one's for you!

Equine Infectious Anemia: The Story of staying on the right side of the law

Dr. Beth Ruby, staff veterinarian at the Oklahoma Dept of Ag, and Director of Avian and Equine Health, covers why it is so important to have horses tested for Equine Infectious Anemia. We clear up some laws and share what might be different from state to state. And...

Mud Matters: The story of how wet dirt can lead to big trouble for horses

Robyn Stewart, Agriculture and Natural Resources Agent for the University of Georgia shares why mud can be a big deal for horses. Not an inevitable part of spring, prolonged periods of standing in mud can cause significant health issues for horses. We talk thrush,...

Extinguishing Heat Stress for the Horse and Rider

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Stallion Behavior and Handling

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Are All Supplements for Hores Safe?

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Why Forages?

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Ration Balancers: The story of how very little feed can go a long way

Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University, and Dr. Nettie Liburt, Buckeye Nutrition, explain the purpose and concept behind ration balancers. This mighty little feed might just be the solution you are looking for. For pastured horses, overweight horses, and even growing...

Blanket Science: The story of really knowing if they work!

Dr. Michelle DeBoer, first time guest to the program, and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls shares the data she has collected on the effects of blanketing on hay intake, body weight and hair length. We also discuss the age old question -...

Musical Freestyle: The story of dancing with horses

In this episode we visit with, Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, coach, trainer and choreographer for horses! We discuss musical freestyle or setting dressage to music. Horses of all levels can now compete in this fun toe tapping event, even the western horses. Ruth also shares how...

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