Tack Box Talk

Dec 02 2024 156 ep. 33 mins 3
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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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Chiropractors:The story of pushing and pulling to make your horse feel great

Dec 02 2024 37 mins  
Send us a textDr. Madelyn Melchiors, DVM and certified chiropractor, and Dr Betsy Greene, equine extension specialist, explain what horses may benefit from a chiropractor. We also discuss what certification your chiropractor should have, and how to tell if your horse is getting better.IVCAAVCA

Heliacal Star: The story of your next read!

Nov 24 2024 32 mins  
Send us a textVictor Bahna, author and first time guest to the podcast, joins us to discuss his latest book - Heliacal Star, a page turning thriller based on the Thoroughbred racing industry. However, this isn't just book club, we discuss what changes have occurred within the thoroughbred racing industry to ensure the integrity of the sport and the safety and welfare of these amazi

Internships: The story of test driving a career

Nov 14 2024 24 mins  
Send us a textDr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln discuss why they recommend internships as a valuable experience for college students. Whether credit or non-credit, before or after graduation, internships may offer insights college students need.

Hay Nets: The story of how research provides answers

Oct 25 2024 28 mins  
Send us a textDr. Michelle Deboer shares her latest research on the use of hay nets in horses. We discuss effects on teeth, hay wastage and body weight, and overall health. Here what dentists and chiropractors found after a two year study. This one is hot off the presses, so listen now!

Fall Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Pastures: The story of when fall temperatures can bring hidden dangers.

Oct 14 2024 34 mins  
Send us a textDr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University, discuss how temperature changes can affect the nonstructural carbohydrate content of fall pastures. We learn what types of horses this may present and issue for and for which we don't need to worry. We also discuss the current drought affects on pasture and when maybe we just

Sand: The story of how to keep it out of your horse

Oct 01 2024 26 mins  
Send us a textDr. Chelsie Huseman of Texas A&M University discusses how to avoid sand ingestion in horses, the ramifications of eating too much sand and recommendations for treatment. We also talk about just how hot sand can be!Adapting equine care for sandy soil pastures

Monensin in Horse Feeds: The story of practical advice for the average horse owner

Sep 10 2024 31 mins  
Send us a textIn this episode, Dr. Betsy Greene of the University of Arizona and Dr. Nettie Liburt of Liburt Nutritional Consulting disuss the recent tragedy of monensin poisoning in horses. We talk about what risks may be present in different types of feed, and what precautions must be taken when housing horses and other livestock together. Mitigating ionophore poisoning https://e

Students in Charge: The story of a unique program at the University of Vermont

Aug 26 2024 28 mins  
Send us a textChrissy Rohan, senior lecturer at the University of Vermont, shares the unique way that students bring their horses to college. Student operated, this program provides students a great way to completely run and manage a university barn.Interested in learning more, check out the links below.https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci/uvm-horse-barn-co-opFacebook page – University

Social License to Operate: The Story of keeping the horse industry in society's good graces

Aug 20 2024 59 mins  
Send us a textDr. Colleen Brady, from Purdue University and researcher in show horse welfare discusses how the concept of social license to operate applies to the horse world. We discuss the reaction on social media to some of the more controversial events or videos that have been making the rounds! Enroll today to better both you and your horse's lives! Link to course: https://bit

Genetics Part 2: The story of fragile foals and muscle disorders

Jul 22 2024 66 mins  
Send us a textDr. Samantha Brooks, of the University of Florida, returns to discuss three new genetic diseases. We cover polysaccharide storage myopathy, the gene that impacts height in Thoroughbreds and fragile foal syndrome in warmbloods. We learn that genetic tests can do more than just help in breeding decisions.