Send us a text 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 goodbye, composting can be an easy low cost way to handle remains, while creating a product that can keep their horses with them forever. For more information on equine composting: University of Minnesota composting reso...
Nov 23, 2022•40 min•Season 4Ep. 109
Send us a text 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. University of Georgia's Extension system, Agriculture and Natural Resources educator, Robyn Stewart walks us through how these products can be used effectively in feeding programs....
Nov 10, 2022•35 min•Season 4Ep. 108
Send us a text 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 share resources to provide adult leaders with assistance in educating young people. So if you have thought of giving back to the horse industry you love, this podcast is for you. For more information on resources for ...
Oct 28, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 107
Send us a text 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!
Sep 29, 2022•32 min•Season 4Ep. 106
Send us a text 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 crops, and how to approach renovation if needed. For more information on pasture management, enroll in Managing Pastures for Horses, a short course offered by Extension Horses...
Sep 16, 2022•29 min•Season 4Ep. 105
Send us a text Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers University joins us for the finale of our supplement series. We talk about how horse owners can better do their own research, great websites and resources in helping horse owners to make decisions, and do some fun impromptu math! Does my horse need a supplement: By Dr. Carey Williams Rate my horse supplement Don't forget to rate our podcast! And send questions to extensionhorses@gmail.com...
Sep 06, 2022•30 min•Season 4Ep. 104
Send us a text 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 idea to "send them out to pasture" too soon.
Aug 22, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 103
Send us a text 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!
Aug 02, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 102
Send us a text 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 clarify and define the various terms. So what is in versus what is out? Equine assisted services – EAS, versus equine assisted therapy. So get up to speed and learn what the professionals are using: Equine Assisted Le...
Jul 20, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 101
Send us a text 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 in short supply. For more information: Alternative Feedstuffs Forage substitutes for horses...
Jun 04, 2022•44 min•Season 4Ep. 100
Send us a text 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 for this project, when horses they had purchased at auction succumbed to three diseases all at once. Learn how to keep your horses safe, and why biosecurity is so important, especially in horses with compromised immun...
May 20, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 99
Send us a text 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 owner's worst nightmare. For more information on barn fire prevention: Fire Safety in Horse Stables - Penn State Extension Fire Prevention Measures for Equine Facilities Equine Guelph Fire Prevention Questions? email u...
May 10, 2022•26 min•Season 4Ep. 98
Send us a text 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 light bulbs! We talk a bit of horse behavior, and why you should probably leave the barn door closed. This is invaluable advice for anyone that owns or manages a barn, as we will learn in upcoming episodes, barn fires ...
Apr 26, 2022•34 min•Season 4Ep. 97
Send us a text 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 horse. We even get pretty detailed on amounts and needs for specific horses! Does my horse need a supplement: By Dr. Carey Williams Don't forget to rate our podcast! And send questions to extensionhorses@gmail.com...
Apr 15, 2022•36 min•Season 4Ep. 96
Send us a text 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 and yes, even hay. These practical tips are ones you are going to want to make as part of your spring cleaning. For more information, see below! Fire Safety in Horse Stables - Penn State Extension Fire Prevention Meas...
Mar 31, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 95
Send us a text 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 an educated consumer and we try to help you sort out the facts! For more information: Does my horse need a supplement: By Dr. Carey Williams...
Mar 18, 2022•39 min•Season 4Ep. 94
Send us a text 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 forget the importance of putting it on correctly!
Mar 03, 2022•41 min•Season 4Ep. 93
Send us a text Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers University and well known speaker on all things supplements, shares her advice on deciding whether or not your horse even needs a supplement. In part 1 of a series, we talk the basics of when they might be warranted on how to choose the best product for your horse. Does my horse need a supplement: By Dr. Carey Williams...
Feb 17, 2022•27 min•Season 4Ep. 92
Send us a text Dr. Saundra Tenbroek, of the University of Florida, shares tips on handling the spring breeding season. We take a bit of a dive into hormones, share some odd stallion quirks and decides when it works to breed on foal heat. Plus, the very important need for Casanova stallions. For more information and articles on breeding management, click below: Breeding...
Feb 03, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 91
Send us a text Dr. Saundra TenBroek, from the University of Florida, and first time guest to the show, shares her advice on deworming horses with science and biology in mind. We've learned a lot over the years, and your parasite control program may look a bit different than it did a few years ago. Find out which horses may not need to be dewormed as much as we used to, and how to find out for yourself!
Jan 19, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 90
Send us a text The last we had heard from Dr. Carey Williams, Pinky (of many podcasts fame) was retiring to be a broodmare. In this episode, we contrast the English and Western world in breeding, shows and all things young horses. And we get introduced to Palmer, who has of course been injured since taping this episode! For more information on the Young Horse Show series, click below. Young Horse Show Series...
Jan 10, 2022•33 min•Season 3Ep. 89
Send us a text Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University and Dr. Amy Burk, University of Maryland, share the current knowledge, or lack thereof, of a tricky disorder cropping up with more frequency - fecal water syndrome. Changes in weather, stress or forage types may all contribute to this unique disorder and the solution may be as hard to pin down as the cause. If you are plagued with fecal water syndrome, you aren't alone!...
Dec 23, 2021•35 min•Season 3Ep. 88
Send us a text Christy Landwehr, the Chief Executive Officer of the Certified Horsemanship Association joins us to discuss exactly what CHA is, how instructors are certified and why you should be looking for a CHA certified instructor in your area. Already an instructor? Take it to the next level with CHA! Plus she shares all the great educational materials they have available to the public. If you didn't know about CHA - you should! For more information: Certified Horsemanship Association...
Dec 15, 2021•38 min•Season 3Ep. 87
Send us a text Owner and breeder Katie Lindahl shares the story of her journey to success in stepping into barrel horse futurities. She shares how she got started, what makes a good futurity horse, and helps a non-barrel horse person learn the lingo of the industry. Learn more about Chewy National Barrel Horse Association...
Nov 30, 2021•39 min•Season 3Ep. 86
Send us a text Joel McQuagge, of the University of Florida shares his knowledge that comes with 30+ years of riding young horses, teaching students and custom saddle making. Joel's vast experience on both sides of the saddle (using and making) provide insight on how to select the best saddle and evaluate its fit on your horse. We even throw in some thoughts on saddle pads, girths and more! For more information on saddle selection: Selecting a saddle...
Nov 22, 2021•41 min•Season 3Ep. 85
Send us a text Dr. Michelle Coleman, DVM and assistant professor in Large Animal Internal Medicine at Texas A&M discusses a peculiar and sometimes serious upper respiratory disease found primarily in a particular section of Texas. Dr. Coleman shares what is currently known as well as what isn't in cicatrix.
Nov 03, 2021•24 min•Season 3Ep. 84
Send us a text Conan Asmussen, who rode across the United States from Canada to Mexico at age 10, shares how long distance riding is a family tradition. Join us to learn how horses and humans survive on trails that end in 800 miles! A fascinating peek into long distance riding with horses and the unique bond that creates.
Oct 08, 2021•37 min•Season 3Ep. 83
Send us a text Dr. Carissa Wickens and guests Hanna and Kristen DiFranco share their personal stories of EOTRH - Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption Hypercementosis. Now that's a mouthful, and literally is not a mouth full for their horses. Learn the signs of what may be impending tooth trouble and how even with no teeth, horses can lead happy, healthy lives.
Sep 29, 2021•35 min
Send us a text Melissa Kitchen, Vice President of marketing services at the Equine Network joins us to discuss Horse Week - a full week celebration of all things horse! Watch never before seen documentaries, instructional videos and insider peeks into the industry we all love. And best news yet - its FREE! So put October 3-9th on your calendar, sit back and stream away. Horseweek.tv...
Sep 17, 2021•15 min•Season 3Ep. 27
Send us a text Dr. Nettie Liburt, Buckeye Nutrition, shares her personal story of her horse E.T. and his recent diagnosis of PPID and a rash of suspensory issues. Is it all connected?
Sep 17, 2021•26 min•Season 3Ep. 26
