Record Keeping and Barn Organization
In this episode we talk to Windurra USA’s barn manager and head groom, Stephanie Simpson, about record keeping and barn organization. Simpson shares how she arranges FEI passports and health records...
View ArticleDon’t Make These Barn Management Mistakes
iStock In this episode we talk with Bob Coleman, PhD, PAS, associate professor and equine extension specialist from the University of Kentucky, about the most common barn management mistakes he sees...
View ArticleHow to Make Your Horse’s Coat Shine
Daily grooming is imperative to making your horse’s coat shine. | Getty Images In this episode we talk with Bella Nye, stable manager at Lord Fairfax Equestrian Center in White Post, Virginia about...
View ArticleHow to Formulate a Balanced Diet for Your Horse
Forage should be the main component of most horses’ diets. | iStock In this episode we talk with Madeline Boast, an independent equine nutritionist based in Ontario, Canada about how to create a...
View ArticleFly and Insect Control on Horse Farms
iStock In this episode we talk with Alayne Blickle, creator and director of Horses for Clean Water, about safe and effective fly and insect control strategies for horse farms. Alayne discusses...
View ArticleConditioning Equine Athletes
In this episode we talk with Tim Worden, PhD, an equine sports performance consultant out of Toronto, Canada about how he helps riders and trainers prepare their elite equine athletes for competition...
View ArticleManaging Horses in Hot Weather
Do not exercise your horse in excessive heat to reduce their risk of heat stress. | iStock In this episode we talk with Ragan Adams, DVM, of Colorado State University about the dangers of hot weather...
View ArticleManaging Horse Pastures
Getty Images In this episode, Krishona Martinson, PhD, MS, professor and equine extension specialist at the University of Minnesota, in Minneapolis discusses the importance of managing horse pastures...
View ArticleBest Equine Biosecurity Practices
Avoid any nose-to-nose contact between your horse and others at shows. | Amy Dragoo In this episode we talk with Aliza Simeone, VMD, from the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center about...
View ArticleManaging Equine Emergency and Disaster Situations
Knowing when to evacuate in a flood can help you keep your horses safe. | Getty Images In this episode, Rebecca Husted, PhD, primary instructor and president of technical large animal emergency rescue...
View ArticleHorse Farm Liability
Wavers are one way to limit horse farm liability. | iStock In this episode, Rachel McCart, founder of Equine Legal Solutions, discusses common horse farm liability problems and how horse owners can...
View ArticlePreparing to Feed Horses During Winter
In this episode, Danielle Smarsh, PhD, of The Pennsylvania State University, in University Park, explains how horse owners and barn managers can prepare to feed horses during winter. She discusses how...
View ArticleHorse Farm Finances
iStock In this episode, Jorge Colón, DVM, MBA, discusses everything barn managers need to know about developing and using a budget to be prepared for routine and emergency expenses. He describes...
View ArticleUnderstanding Horse Herd Dynamics
iStock In this episode, Paula Hitzler, manager of the Michigan State University horse teaching and research center, in East Lansing, explains everything you need to know about horse herd dynamics to...
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