Send us a text Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist at the University of Minnesota shares her tips on what trees are great at providing shade, and what trees may be a hidden danger in your pasture. But relax, it's not all bad news!
Send us a text Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist from the University of Minnesota, shares her type 5 list of toxic plants commonly found in hay. We discuss how to avoid them, how to spot them, and what your horse may experience. So learn how to keep your horse safe by inspecting that hay!
Send us a text Dr. Nettie Liburt, of Liburt Equine Nutritional Consulting, shares her top misunderstanding that are frequently heard in the horse world. From what makes horses hot, to can you actually blow up your horse, we have a fun chat on what the data really tells us. For more information, visit Extension Horses
Send us a text Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky and former Canadian, shares tips on continuing to ride horses through the winter or those cold snaps the southerners are sometimes are exposed to.
Send us a text Recently there have been several cases of horses becoming sick and dying reportedly from consuming imported hay. With challenges of climate conditions and weather making consistent hay supplies problematic, horse owners may need to navigate the process of buying hay from out of state. Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, share their top 10 tips to horse owners to keep you from being scammed and keep your horse healthy. Horse...
Send us a text Brian Pugh, Agronomy Area Specialist for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, discusses the unique characteristics of grass in the southern states. Compared with our neighbors to the north, we really can graze year round with a little careful planning and understanding of grass biology. So take a listen and learn why gramma does more then bake cookies.
Send us a text Dr. Katie Young, independent nutritionist and consultant for Kentucky Equine Research, and Dr. Stephen Coleman, associate professor at Colorado State University who specializes in molecular genetics (and son to our own Dr. Bob!) provide the low down on food allergy and microbiome testing. Are they really telling you what you need to know?
Send us a text Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota Extension Specialist, and Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University Extension Specialist discuss how weather and season affects growing patterns in grasses. We get into the details on how temperature affects dormancy and why just because the grass is green doesn't mean the horses should be grazing!
Send us a text Katie Reynolds and Helen Hardy, both with AQHA and AQHYA share an innovative new program developed by AQHA to help address the educational needs of all horse owners. Built in levels, this curriculum offers something for everyone. The new platform is available to everyone with greater access for AQHA members, but guess what, you don't need a Quarter Horse! AQHLearn.com...
Send us a text Dr. Chelsie Huseman, assistant professor at Texas A&M University and first time guest, shares advice on farming and ranching with horses and cattle at the same time. We discuss fencing, specific horse and cattle toxicities, feeding practices and parasite control. In short - we cover alot!
Send us a text Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska and Kyla Szemplinski, youth educator in Shelby County and part of the University of Tennessee extension system, share why they believe youth horse judging can lead to future success. We talk about the critical life skills or soft skills that can be taught through youth judging beyond just knowing more about horses. We discuss advice for parents and leaders on how to get kids started, and share a wealth of online resources to make coaching...
Send us a text Dr. Betsy Greene from the University of Arizona, expert at living in 115 degrees, and Dr. Carey Williams from the land of humidity, share their tips on avoiding heat stress in horses. From choosing the right time of day, to what temperatures to just call it quits. We also discuss the best most scientifically proven methods to cool the overheated horse.
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Nettie Liburt, shares research presented at the recent Equine Science Society meetings. We discuss feeding protein more frequently may optimize absorption, fiber should not be forgotten as an important fuel source for racehorses, and then just go on a tangent on insulin dysregulation.
Send us a text Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky equine extension specialist, shares his favorite presentations from the recent ESS meetings. We talk about a youth horsemanship school with a 50 year history from Texas A&M University. Then we talk a bit about the evolution of the horse to fit a unique digestive niche.
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Brian Nielsen, expert on bone physiology from Michigan State University, weighs in the use of Os Phos in young horses. In this wide ranging talk, we discuss many issues of young horse health, from building better bone and minds, to the importance of pain. We even get into the nitty gritty of bone biology and osteoporosis in women.
Send us a text Dr. Alyssa Logan, from Middle Tennessee State University visits the program for the first time. She shares her favorite abstracts on owners perspectives of weight and condition in horses, some wearable technology for horses and sheep of all things. Yes, there is a reason to run sheep in circles!
Send us a text In this episode we continue reviewing some of our member's favorite abstracts from the Equine Science Society meetings. Drs. Kathy Anderson and Danielle Smarsh talk about the most effective methods of weigh loss in overweight horses, whether foal size at birth translates to different sized adults, and if electrolyte supplementation is needed for light to moderately exercised horses.
Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Krishona Martinson and Robyn Stewart share their take on their favorite abstracts they watched at the 2023 Equine Science Society meetings. We discuss the impact of hay nets on teeth, when folks think horses are old, if pasture tracks make a difference and poop versus urea - which is better! To read the complete abstracts and findings, click on the links below 64 A preliminary study: Effect of hay nets on horse hay usage, dental wear, and dental conditions in ...
Send us a text Dr. Karin Bump, owner of Equine Academics and Saddle Up New York gives parents and young people advice on whether "horse" college is right for you. We talk about careers in the horse industry, whether or not students should pursue a college degree, and what type of college might be right for them. Dr. Bump also shares a fantastic tool to search for equine related colleges: the Equine Education Network. Equine Education Network...
Send us a text Dr. Erika Machtinger, Dr. Danielle Smarsh and Laura Kenney, all of Penn State University guide horse owner's through a discussion on ticks. From disease they carry, the environments they live in and how to properly pick them off. If you have horses and ever venture out to trail ride - tick checks are for you!
Send us a text 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! This is the DIY version of making science fun and affordable, while learning important lessons on properly caring for horses, and other livestock as well. For the complete SCRUB curriculum: SCRUB: Educational kits...
Send us a text 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 most importantly, we talk about why more horses might be testing positive for EIA.
Send us a text 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, white line disease, scratches and cellulitis. Missed our episode on managing mud? The link is below. Managing Mud: The story of keeping your boots on while building a sandwich...
Send us a text 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 horses, ration balancers pack a punch.
Send us a text 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 - do they really need blankets? And we tackle a bit of question - do they really want to have blankets on!
Send us a text 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 music can influence horses and change your ride. There is a whole lot more to choreography for horses than just throwing together a mix tape! For more information: Ruth Hogen-Poulsen...
Send us a text 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 the day - borborygmi! Knowing normal...
Send us a text 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, veterinary behaviorists may be the answer when a horse has behavioral issues beyond that of just lack of training or being unfamiliar with humans. We correctly define terms such as desensitization and counter conditioning an...
Send us a text 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 into the current veterinary shortage. Wisconsin summary of law...
Send us a text 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! https://www.ivis.org/library/aaep/aaep-annual-convention-new-orleans-2003/how-to-evaluate-and-treat-ulceration-of-glosso https://thehorse.com/152098/diagnosing-respiratory-tract-ulcers/ https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20383989/...
