American Youth Horse Council: The story of adults helping kids to grow their love of horses
Send us a textIn 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 are available and how to join in with the best youth education network in the country!AHYC
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How much a bale?: The story of shopping smart for hay
Send us a textDr. 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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Keratomas: The story of hoof tumors causing big problems
Send us a textIn 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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Pasture Prep: The Story of your timeline for great grazing
Send us a textDr. 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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Nutrition for Breeding: The story of how feeding your horse alters your chances of successful foals
Send us a textIn 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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