Tack Box Talk
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Latest Episodes
Danger in the Feed: The story of being your own detective.
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-Kenney) share...
Healing Horses: The story of equine assisted learning and therapy
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, allowi...
Osteochondrosis: The story of surgical fixes for bony problems
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 ...
Wild Horses: The story of managing a difficult situation
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 ...
Extension: The story of people dedicated to helping others
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. ...