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Os Phos: The Story of when it’s right, and when it’s wrong

Sheep, owners and smart tech: The stories of heart rates, circles and unrealistic owners

Weight loss solutions and foal size: The stories of what really matters

Equine Science Society 2023: The Stories of not eating where you poop, old horses, hay nets and pasture tracks

Horses in Higher Ed: The story of combining college and horses

Ticks! The Story of keep calm and pick them off

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 Horses 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...

Knowing Normal: The Story of practicing observation before you need it
Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI, remind horse owners the importance of knowing normal data on your horse, and practicing your observation skills. They discuss health checks from head to tail. Plus we learn a fun word of...
Veterinary Behavior: The Story of when your horse needs more help
Dr. Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, a veterinary behavior service clinician, at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains what exactly a behaviorist is, and when your horse may need to see one! Often associated more with companion animals,...
Showmanship Etiquette
Showmanship Etiquette: Part 1Showmanship Etiquette: Part 2Showmanship Etiquette: Part 3Related Resources View other Horse Instructional Videos
Horse Owner Survival Video Series
Horse Owner Survival: Emergency First AidHorse Owner Survival: Horse BehaviorHorse Owner Survival: Catching, Leading & Tying a HorseHorse Owner Survival:Grooming & Stall Maintenance,Horse Owner Survival: Feeding Horses,Related Resources View other Horse...