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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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Majestic oak or killer in disguise? The stories of what trees you need to be aware of in your horse pasture
Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist at the University of Minnesota shares her tips on what trees are great at providing shade, and what trees may be a hidden danger in your pasture. But relax, it's not all bad news!
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What's that?: The story of toxic plants commonly found in hay
Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist from the University of Minnesota, shares her type 5 list of toxic plants commonly found in hay. We discuss how to avoid them, how to spot them, and what your horse may experience. So learn how to keep your horse safe by inspecting that hay!
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Feeding Myths: The stories of not always believing what you hear.
Dr. Nettie Liburt, of Liburt Equine Nutritional Consulting, shares her top misunderstanding that are frequently heard in the horse world. From what makes horses hot, to can you actually blow up your horse, we have a fun chat on what the data really tells us.
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Riding through the cold: The story of knowing when enough is enough
Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky and former Canadian, shares tips on continuing to ride horses through the winter or those cold snaps the southerners are sometimes are exposed to.
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Buying hay out of state: The story of buyer beware
Recently there have been several cases of horses becoming sick and dying reportedly from consuming imported hay. With challenges of climate conditions and weather making consistent hay supplies problematic, horse owners may need to navigate the process of buying hay from out of state. Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, share their top 10 tips to horse owners to keep you from being scammed and keep your horse healthy.
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Growing in winter: The story of what grasses do in the South!
Brian Pugh, Agronomy Area Specialist for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, discusses the unique characteristics of grass in the southern states. Compared with our neighbors to the north, we really can graze year round with a little careful planning and understanding of grass biology. So take a listen and learn why gramma does more then bake cookies.
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