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September 25 Work Life Balance Extension Style: The story of how busy horse extension professionals manage it all
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In this episode, we have participants from all phases of extension academia: Assistant Professor Devan Catalano from Colorado State University, Associate Professor Dr. Chelsie Huseman from Texas A&M University, Full Professor and Host, Dr. Kris Hiney, and recently retired Professor Dr. Kathy Anderson. They share how they have managed to have success with family and work in a job that demands nights and weekends.
37 min
July 29 Danger in the Feed: The story of being your own detective.
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In this episode, 4 equine specialists join us in a discussion of identifying toxins in feed, hay or pastures. Experts from Minnesota (Dr. Krishona Martinson), Ohio (Janessa Hill and Emma Matcham) and Pennsylvania (Laura Beth Kenny) share their tips on what to do if you suspect your horses have ingested a toxin, and most importantly, avoiding it in the first place!
35 min
July 17 Healing Horses: The story of equine assisted learning and therapy
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Dr. Ellen Rankin, of Tarleton University, and Dr. Kelsey John of the University of Colorado-Boulder, share how they incorporate horses into their professions of teaching and therapy. Whether horses are helping youth to learn, allowing people of all abilities to ride, or helping to heal emotional trauma, horses are used to help humans in a variety of ways.
44 min
June 19 Osteochondrosis: The story of surgical fixes for bony problems
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Dr. Mike Fugaro and Dr. Singen Elliot, both equine surgeons in New Jersey discuss how osteochondrosis develops, and how it can be relatively straightforward to address. Not just a young racehorse problem, OCs can lie undetected and asymptomatic for years.
53 min
June 10 Wild Horses: The story of managing a difficult situation
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In this episode, Dr. Jason Bruemmer, retired CSU professor and current wildlife population management expert for USDA, discussed the current management process for keeping wild horses healthy and in balance. We dive into which horses are managed by BLM and why the horses may be doing well for their own good.

For more information:
FREES webpage.

Bureau of Land Management

Wild Horse fact sheet from Arizona State
46 min
May 30 Extension: The story of people dedicated to helping others
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In this episode, Robyn Stewart of University of Georgia Extension, and Laura Beth Kenney of Penn State Extension discuss just what extension has to offer. They share what drew them to the field and their favorite stories of helping others. If you are not reaching out to your county educator - do so today!

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27 min
May 20 Stepping back: The story of when it is time to do less with your horse
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In this personal episode, Dr. Nettie Liburt and Dr. Carey Williams share their stories of when they knew their horses needed to step back in activity levels. They discuss the importance of truly tuning into your horse, and allowing them to have a voice in their activity level. They also stress the importance of keeping those seniors moving. Plus, we get updates on ET and Mickey!

Link to ethogram
37 min
April 30 EHM Outbreak of 2025: The story of lessons learned
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Dr. AJ Manship, DVM, DACVIM, at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares his personal experience with the EHM outbreak in 2025. We discuss how EHV can manifest as EHM and best practices for prevention.
39 min
April 13 Pasture Prep: The story of checking before you turn them out
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Jennifer Patterson of Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension, provides advice for horse owners on how to make sure their pastures are ready for grazing. We talk a bit about uniqueness of Oklahoma but her advice is applicable to all horse owners!
32 min
April 02 Welfare Judging Contests: The story of creating a new generation of welfare advocates
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In this episode, Dr. Colleen Brady shares her experience as serving as a judge for a novel judging contest - welfare judging. Created by Michigan State University initially, the American Veterinary Medical Association now hosts this international event. Learn how this unique contest works, and check out the links to past scenarios!
Past welfare judging scenarios
52 min