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Equine academic professionals from across the country share their personal knowledge of all things horse to help you become a better owner.

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Danger in the Feed: The story of being your own detective.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, 4 equine specialists join us in a discussion of identifying toxins in feed, hay or pastures. Experts from Minnesota (Dr. Krishona Martinson), Ohio (Janessa Hill and Emma Matcham) and Pennsylvania (Laura Beth Kenny) share their tips on what to do if you suspect your horses have ingested a toxin, and most importantly, avoiding it in the first place!

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Healing Horses: The story of equine assisted learning and therapy

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Ellen Rankin, of Tarleton University, and Dr. Kelsey John of the University of Colorado-Boulder, share how they incorporate horses into their professions of teaching and therapy. Whether horses are helping youth to learn, allowing people of all abilities to ride, or helping to heal emotional trauma, horses are used to help humans in a variety of ways.

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Osteochondrosis: The story of surgical fixes for bony problems

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mike Fugaro and Dr. Singen Elliot, both equine surgeons in New Jersey discuss how osteochondrosis develops, and how it can be relatively straightforward to address. Not just a young racehorse problem, OCs can lie undetected and asymptomatic for years.

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Wild Horses: The story of managing a difficult situation

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jason Bruemmer, retired CSU professor and current wildlife population management expert for USDA, discussed the current management process for keeping wild horses healthy and in balance. We dive into which horses are managed by BLM and why the horses may be doing well for their own good. For more information: FREES webpage. Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse…

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Extension: The story of people dedicated to helping others

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Robyn Stewart of University of Georgia Extension, and Laura Beth Kenney of Penn State Extension discuss just what extension has to offer. They share what drew them to the field and their favorite stories of helping others. If you are not reaching out to your county educator - do so today! Questions? Please email: khiney@okstate.edu

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Stepping back: The story of when it is time to do less with your horse

Send us Fan Mail In this personal episode, Dr. Nettie Liburt and Dr. Carey Williams share their stories of when they knew their horses needed to step back in activity levels. They discuss the importance of truly tuning into your horse, and allowing them to have a voice in their activity level. They also stress the importance of keeping those seniors moving. Plus, we get updates on ET and Mickey!…

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EHM Outbreak of 2025: The story of lessons learned

Send us Fan Mail Dr. AJ Manship, DVM, DACVIM, at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares his personal experience with the EHM outbreak in 2025. We discuss how EHV can manifest as EHM and best practices for prevention.

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Pasture Prep: The story of checking before you turn them out

Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Patterson of Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension, provides advice for horse owners on how to make sure their pastures are ready for grazing. We talk a bit about uniqueness of Oklahoma but her advice is applicable to all horse owners!

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Welfare Judging Contests: The story of creating a new generation of welfare advocates

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Colleen Brady shares her experience as serving as a judge for a novel judging contest - welfare judging. Created by Michigan State University initially, the American Veterinary Medical Association now hosts this international event. Learn how this unique contest works, and check out the links to past scenarios! Past welfare judging scenarios

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Feeding the Insulin Dysregulated Horse: The story of checking blood and doing your math!

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Erica Macon of Texas A&M University joins us for an in depth talk on recent research and feeding guidelines to navigate the tricky job of managing insulin dysregulated horses. And remember, it isn't just the obese horses that you have to worry about!

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