My Horse University

Tyler Cappaert is an equine nutrition specialist for Tribute Equine Nutrition.  Tyler graduated from Michigan State University and is an avid horse owner.  Tyler currently shows reining horses and owns a small boarding facility in Michigan. We will discuss Tylers journey in joining the equine feed industry and discuss two important tips for optimizing your horse's nutrition.  

Relevant Links: 

Tribute Equine Nutrition

Listen to the My Horse University Podcast as we visit with Kenton Morgan, DVM who is a Diplomate in the American College of Theriogenologists and serves on the Research Committee of the American Quarter Horse Association.  Dr. Morgan joined Zoetis in 2010 and speaks across the country to veterinary groups on equine reproduction, infectious diseases and other health related topics.   

Related Links:

American College of Theriogenologists

American Quarter Horse Association Research

In this podcast, Dr. Jamie Pribyl, DVM from Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health discusses her role on the AAEP’s Wellness Committee and how clients can support their equine practitioners.  

• American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP)
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 

Listen to this podcast featuring Jodi Schulz and Christine Heverly, two Michigan State University  Extension Educators who support the  volunteer network in MSU Extension children and youth programs.  Jodi and Christine will discuss what are some characteristics of a good volunteer, how  you can become a MSU Extension volunteer, and what are some of the  benefits you gain from your volunteerism. 

Related Resources:

MSU Extension Volunteer Central

Recognizing the value of volunteers

Supporting volunteers through no face-to-face contact 

Listen to Mikhail Filipovitch, employment program coordinator for Upbound, discuss ways to increase diversity and inclusiveness in your business hiring practices. 

Related Links:

Upbound at Work

Autism Alliance of Michigan 

Dr. Julie Strachota, equine veterinarian at Michigan State University College of Veterinary Medicine, discusses her passion for older horses and gives some management tips to ensure they stay healthy and happy.

Listen to David Silver as he shares his journey from growing up in New York competing in Three Day Eventing, to founding and directing Detroit Horse Power.  Detroit Horse Power is a nonprofit that teaches urban youth valuable life lessons through riding and caring for horses.  By working with Detroit residents, stakeholders and the equestrian community, Detroit Horse Power is preparing to construct an unmatched urban equestrian center on a Detroit vacant land site to increase their youth programming and support neighborhood revitalization. 

For more information:

https://www.detroithorsepower.org

Listen to this pod cast as Kim Berggren talks about what led her to becoming a certified therapeutic riding instructor and what is her average day like as the lead instructor for the Cheff Therapeutic Riding Center in Augusta, Michigan.  Kim will also discuss the benefits to obtaining certification through PATH International and what traits and background make a good candidate for a therapeutic riding instructor.  

For more information:

• https://www.cheffcenter.org
• https://www.pathintl.org

In this podcast you will hear from Kristian Beverly who is a model horse expert! She has loved books and horses since she was young. A native of Pennsylvania, Kristian loves to read a bit of everything and ride whatever is thrown her way. She is the creative director of an independent bookstore. Combining her two loves has allowed Kristian to share her love of equines and reading with the community and world at large. In her free time, you’ll find Kristian reading a book or riding a horse. 

https://www.instagram.com/kristianbeverly/

https://kristianbeverly.com/

Listen to this podcast to learn how to keep your horse safe and healthy in the hot summer months! Dr. Christine Skelly, Equine Extension Specialist from Michigan State University, discusses how horses stay cool, what you can do to help your horse on hot days, and danger signs to be aware of.