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Do you have a prescription?: The story of how new laws relative to antibiotics will affect horse owners
In this episode Dr. Rod Hall, state veterinarian for Oklahoma, discusses how the new FDA guidelines around antibiotic usage will affect horse owners. Going fully online in June, the time is now to develop a VCPR. Dr. Hall explains exactly what that entails, and delves...
Sub-epiglottal Ulcers: The story of learning a new thing that can go wrong in horses.
Dr. Nettie Liburt updates the health condition of her perennial problem child ET with a new disorder - subepiglottic ulcers. If you've never heard of this particular disorder, tune in so you can learn what you are missing out on!
Equine Composting: The story of practicality for horse owners
Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota Equine Extension Specialist, and Dr. Lena Luck, University of Nebraska Equine Youth Extension Specialist, discuss their research into the practicality and benefits of equine composting. While owners never want to say...
Forage Alternatives: The Story of what to do when hay is scarce
This past summer recorded severe drought across much of the country, combined with high fuel and fertilizer prices. What hay may be available will certainly cost more. Owners may want to stretch their hay supply by using forage products or forage alternatives....
Bringing up the Next Generation: The story of innovative youth programs and inspiring volunteers
Breana Kiser of North Dakota State Extension, and Jessie Hadfield, of Utah State University Extension, share the innovative youth programs they have led to foster interest in the next generation of horse enthusiasts. We talk about how volunteers can get involved, and...
Winter Prepping: The story of not being the grasshopper
As the leaves begin to turn color and the ponies start to get fuzzy, it is time for horse owners to think about winter preparation. Dr. Bob Coleman, from the University of Kentucky, outlines what you should be doing to not get caught in the cold!
Horse Judging Basics
Horse Judging Basics: Teams and JudgesThis self-directed course is designed to teach new coaches, judges, and judging team members what to expect from a horse judging contest and judging horses.The four modules in the course include:What is a Horse Judging...
Protecting Pastures: The Story of how to keep your pastures alive when the weather doesn’t cooperate
Laura Kenney, a member of the Equine Extension Team at Penn State University, joins us to discuss practical strategies to keep pastures alive during droughts and floods. We discuss how to handle weeds that still seem to survive and thrive, the potential use of cover...
Old Horses: The story of keeping our veterans going
Dr. Dianne McFarlane, department head of Large Animal Clinical Sciences at the University of Florida, and expert in aging, shares some tips and tricks to keep the old horses feeling young. As proper care can greatly extend the useful lifespan of a horse, there is no...
Feedstuffs: The Story of why we feed what we feed
Dr. Randy Raub, Director of nutrition and research for Kent Feeds, joins us to talk about what goes into a horse feed, and why certain ingredients are included. Why do we feed soybean meal, what the heck are wheat midds, and why feathers aren’t for horses!
Equine Assisted Services: The Story of Getting the Terms Right!
Lissa Pohl, owner of The Engagement Quotient, a company which creates leadership skills in humans through the use of horses, clears up all of the terminology related to the use of horses in aiding humans. She is a member of a working group which created a document to...
Feeding on a budget: The story how something as simple as LESS might be the answer
Dr. Bob Coleman, from the University of Kentucky, shares some practical tips for horse owners facing some budget squeezes on their feed bill. We talk about being honest about your feeding program, really knowing what you are providing, and some alternatives if hay is...
Disease Outbreak: The story of one horse and three diseases
Dr. Jennie Ivey, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Tennessee, shares the real story of how a simple research project resulted in a disease outbreak. Dr. Ivey was studying best practices of refeeding starved horses and took on a bit more than she bet on...
KEMI: The Story of how students get immersed in the world of Kentucky Thoroughbreds
Leslie Janecka, coordinator for KEMI - Kentucky Equine Management Internship, and Rebecca Wilkins, extension educator with Purdue University and KEMI alumni, discuss this unique program which immerses students in the world of the elite Thoroughbred industry in Kentucky.
Barn Fires: The story of 40 show horses and a burning barn
Abby Schuft, extension educator and PhD candidate in Animal Biosecurity from the University of Minnesota, shares her real story of working for an American Saddlebred show barn when disaster struck. Abby's recounts the days events and lessons learned from every horse...
Fire Prevention: The story of 41 years of fire service in the heart of horse country
In a continuation of our stories of barn fire prevention, Assistant Fire Chief James Kanavy shares insights in what his 41 years of fire service in the heart of horse country has taught. We discuss best practices for choosing bucket heaters, extension cords and even...
Supplements 3: The story of anti-oxidants, how much and when to give!
In the third installment of our supplement series, Dr. Carey Williams shares her deep knowledge of her specialty - anti-oxidants. We learn what exactly constitutes an anti-oxidant, what components of feed act as anti-oxidants, and how to choose the right one for your...
Barn Fires: The story of a little prevention is worth millions
Dr. Carissa Wickens, Equine Extension specialist at the University of Florida, and Brittani Kirkland, a member of the Penn State Equine Extension Team, provide tips on preventing major catastrophes. We talk about common sources of danger including heaters, fans, dust...
Supplements 2: The story of joints, guts and brains
Dr. Carey Williams from Rutgers University rejoins us for part 2 in our equine supplement series. In this episode we get into the details of which types of supplements have the data behind them to help your horses joints, GI tract and nerves. The best horse owner is...
A bit about bits: The story of 490 bits and no horse!
We visit with Dr. Bob Coleman, of the University of Kentucky, about his collection of over 490 bits! We talk basic bit function and design, dabble in some horse training and discuss how the rider may make a big influence on whether the bit work or not. And don't...