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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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39:19

Horse Shopping: The story of taking your time to find...

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2025/11/25

Send us a text In this episode, recent horse shoppers Robyn Stewart from the University of Georgia Extension, and Dr. Kathy Anderson with the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, share how they found their new equine partner. From savvy shopping to kicking some tires (or hooves), the key to finding a new horse - don't be in a rush! Extension Horses Caveat Emptor – Let the buyer beware: How to Avoid Mistakes When Buying a Horse

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23:47

4-H for the Win: The Story of How Participating in...

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2025/11/05

Send us a text Kyla Szemplinski, county extension agent for Shelby County and the University of Tennessee and her all star 4-H member, Serenity Green, join us to discuss the many benefits of 4-H on shaping young people's lives.

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32:08

New World Screw Worm: The story of an old foe trying...

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2025/10/24

Send us a text Dr. Ron Gill with Texas Agrilife, helps to alleviate some of the fears horse owners may be feeling with the news of New World Screwworm making a journey northward. Good news - most likely we just need to keep doing what we have always been doing - monitoring our horses and treating wounds like normal.

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42:30

Beating Bugs: The story of using all parts of the...

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2025/10/10

Send us a text Dr. Jonathan Cammack, livestock entomologist with Oklahoma State University, covers the big mistakes horse owners make in their battle with flying pests. There is more to winning this war than picking up the fly spray bottle.

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42:06

Bad Science: The story of being wary of more than bad...

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2025/09/03

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Brian Nielsen, of Michigan State University shares what 35 years of being in the "research business" have taught him to spotting bad science. Don't worry, science is still good - we just need to know what to look out for!

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37:15

Research It!: The story how to navigate a world of so...

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2025/08/20

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Tania Cubitt, of Performance Horse Nutrition, returns to take a deeper dive into a topic we brought up at our live taping at the Equine Science Society meetings in Fort Collins, Colorado. We provide owners strategies on how exactly to "do your own research" and explain what types of information are out there. So listen to this buyer beware episode!

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23:52

Is Two Better Than One?: The story of proving tradition

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2025/07/15

Send us a text In this episode, we again visit some abstracts from the Equine Science Symposium, this time with Dr. Sara Mastellar, Associate Professor of the Ohio State Agriculture and Technology Institute. While tradition may say feeding twice a day is best, what does the data really say?

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44:41

What is a Good Life: The story of trying to do right...

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2025/07/03

Send us a text In this episode, Dr. Colleen Brady and Dr. Camie Heleski share their thoughts on what horses really need to make them happy. We discuss whether we even know if a horse is happy, and how much time does a horse need to feel just okay. This one gives you a lot to think about. Interested in learning more about horse emotion: Check out RAiSE: Recognizing Affective States in Horses.

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20:07

Cooling off: The story that is hot off the presses...

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2025/06/24

Send us a text Dr. Danielle Smarsh from Penn State University, shares some new research from Kentucky Equine Research that finally settles all arguments on proper ways to cooll of horses. Using imbedded microchips, researchers tried all the ways - now you can learn the absolute best ways to cool your hot horse. For more information: Cooling research from KER

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Live from Fort Collins, It's ESS!: The story of...

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2025/06/05

Send us a text In this special episode, we chat with members of the Equine Science Society, about their favorite abstracts presented at the graduate and undergraduate student competition. Join Dr. Brian Nielsen from Michigan State University as we chat about salt, Dr. Burt Staniar, from Penn State University whose love of fiber is easily apparent, and Dr. Tania Cubitt, from Performance Horse Nutrition as we discuss how to interpret research. Don't miss the ins and outs of horse re...

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31:15

Enucleation: The story of when one eye is the right...

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2025/05/27

Send us a text In this episode, Robyn Stewart, the county extension coordinator for the Northwest District for the University of Georgia Extension Service, shares the story of Web and his journey through losing his eye. We talk about how Web adapted, and how Robyn made the tough decision to remove his eye.

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33:30

American Youth Horse Council: The story of adults...

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2025/04/30

Send us a text In this episode, Danette McGuire, executive director of the American Youth Horse Council (AYHC), Dr. Karen Warner, president of AYHC and Dr. Kathy Anderson, member of Extension Horses and extension specialist at University of Nebraska, share what this unique organization offers to those helping kids. This non-profit is dedicated to providing educational resources to adults which work with horse crazy kids regardless of breed, discipline or age! Learn what resources ...

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31:13

How much a bale?: The story of shopping smart for hay

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2025/04/21

Send us a text Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky Extension Specialist explains there is more to it than price per bale. Economical horse owners need to shop smart to avoid paying more for hay than they need to! Unless of course you want to be able to lift and stack those bales - then just expect to pay more!

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44:58

Keratomas: The story of hoof tumors causing big problems

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2025/03/28

Send us a text In this unique episode, Laura Kenny Penn State extension educator and owner of Frankie, our Standardbred broke to ride at age 21, and Dr. Kelsey Jurek, board certified surgeon and assistant professor at Oregon State University College of Veterinary Medicine educate us on keratomas! These benign tumors are found within the hoof, but are a real pain for the horse and owner alike! Learn how they are treated, and how to keep a 25 year old horse happy with stall rest!

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30:59

Pasture Prep: The Story of your timeline for great...

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2025/03/19

Send us a text Dr. Krishona Martinson, pasture exert from the University of Minnesota, provides advice on how to get your pastures ready before the horses are turned out. Patience is key, if you want your horse grazing throughout the year.

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34:38

Nutrition for Breeding: The story of how feeding your...

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2025/02/25

Send us a text In this breeding themed episode, we visit with Dr. Nettie Liburt, of Liburt Nutritional Consulting, to discuss what we as nutritionists can do to help with reproductive success. While not as exciting as hormone manipulation, what you feed your mare or stallion can impact their success in producing a healthy full. And even better, it is a crossover episode with Farm to Stable! Farm to Stable

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39:08

Selecting Sires: The story of finding the perfect man...

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2025/02/16

Send us a text In this Valentine's Day themed episode, Dr. Colleen Brady of Purdue University discusses how one should shop for the perfect stallion. We begin with the big question - should you even breed your mare? From handsome looks to stellar personalities, it is all important.

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32:57

Dental Month: The story of look every horse in the mouth

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2025/02/12

Send us a text It's Dental Month, and that means we are taking a deeper dive into horse teeth. Dr. Madelyn Melchiors returns to share her take on teeth, and why every horse needs regular dental care. From who is a dentist to if horse should have dental x-rays, this is a must listen for February.

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29:11

Working Equitation: The story of riding something...

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2024/12/30

Send us a textStephanie Hayes, returning guest and founder for the Center of America's First Horse describes an exciting new sport - Working Equitation. This fun competition honors the traditional riding style of southern Europe. Think a mix of dressage, working cattle, and speed trail! Correct riding and balance are the key, and you don't need a fancy Spanish horse to get started.Working Equitation

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Spanish Mustangs: The story of a rare breed doing big...

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2024/12/16

Send us a textDr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Stephanie Hays, founder of the Center for America's First Horse, share how they came together to showcase this rare breed to others. The Spanish mustang, not to be confused with wild mustangs, is a rare breed with much to offer. We also learn how American Paint Horses pitched in to portray these horses in Hidalgo!Center for America's First Horse

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