Welcome back to Horse Talk! In this episode, host Lauren Abbott gives you an exclusive audio preview of the October issue of The Horse Review. Get ready for a deep dive into essential seasonal horse care, from managing fall pastures to boosting your horse's immunity. We also explore fascinating equestrian lifestyle stories, including the shared heritage of field trials and fox hunting, and a heartwarming feature on a grandmother-grandson extreme cowboy racing team.

This episode is packed with expert advice and practical horse health tips to help you and your horse navigate the autumn transition smoothly.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

A Preview of The Horse Review's October Issue (1:29)

• An inside look at the articles and features in this month's magazine.
• Celebrating the "everyday equestrian" – from the local show competitor to the dedicated amateur.

Cover Story: Field Trials & Fox Hunting (6:17)

• The shared heritage of dogs, horses, and riders in field sports.
• A look at the different types of horses and breeds used in both disciplines.
• The importance of stamina and training for horses and dogs alike.

Essential Fall Horse Health Tips (9:41)

• Deworming Strategies: Learn about modern, vet-recommended approaches like fecal testing to combat parasite resistance (9:48).
• Equine Metabolic Syndrome (EMS): A crucial discussion on recognizing signs of EMS, such as foot soreness and a crusty neck, especially as fall pastures experience sugar spikes (14:06).
• Fall Pasture Dangers: Understanding why cool nights and new growth can make fall grass dangerous for metabolic horses (14:35).
• Hoof Abscesses: A timely guide to causes, symptoms, and treatment for hoof abscesses, which are common in the wet fall and winter seasons (17:49).
• Navicular Syndrome: Kyla breaks down the signs, diagnostics, and management strategies for this progressive condition (23:17).

Boosting Your Horse's Immune System for Fall (28:25)

• Why seasonal changes can be stressful for horses.
• The foundational role of strategic nutrition, including key minerals like zinc and selenium, and supplementing with Vitamin E.
• The importance of vaccinations, biosecurity, and a consistent, low-stress environment for a healthy immune system.

Horsemanship & Heartfelt Stories

• Emotional Intelligence in Horses: Share Shumpert explores the science and intuition behind how deeply horses feel and connect with us (10:55, 39:22).
• Extreme Cowboy Racing: The inspiring story of Jan Boone and her grandson Chase, who found success and family fun in the sport (40:04).
• HorseSpot's "Best in Show" Campaign: A spotlight on a fantastic initiative celebrating rescue horses and the dedication of their owners. Learn how to participate before the October 15th deadline! (44:57)

New Magazine Features

• Author's Corner: Discover a spooky, Halloween-themed short story by Sharlee Shumpert and learn how you can submit your own creative writing (52:23).
• Legal Lens: Equine attorney Kimbrell Hines breaks down the important changes to USEF's General Rule 843, "the blood rule" (55:09).

Resources Mentioned:

• Read All Articles: All topics discussed in this episode are available on our website. Visit www.thehorsereview.com to read the full articles.
• HorseSpot's Best in Show Contest: Have a rescue horse? Share their photo on Instagram and tag @horsespotshows for a chance to win! Contest ends October 15th.
• Submit Your Story: Are you a writer? Email your equestrian-themed short story (3,000-5,000 words) to Lauren at [email protected].
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