Tack Box Talk

Dr. Chelsie Huseman of Texas A&M University discusses how to avoid sand ingestion in horses, the ramifications of eating too much sand and recommendations for treatment.  We also talk about just how hot sand can be!

Adapting equine care for sandy soil pastures

In this episode, Dr. Betsy Greene of the University of Arizona and Dr. Nettie Liburt of Liburt Nutritional Consulting disuss the recent tragedy of monensin poisoning in horses. We talk about what risks may be present in different types of feed, and what precautions must be taken when housing horses and other livestock together.
 
Mitigating ionophore poisoning

 https://extension.arizona.edu/pubs/ionophore-toxicity-horses

Chrissy Rohan, senior lecturer at the University of Vermont, shares the unique way that students bring their horses to college.  Student operated, this program provides students a great way to completely run and manage a university barn.

Interested in learning more, check out the links below.

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci/uvm-horse-barn-co-op

Facebook page – University of Vermont Horse Barn

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci/equus

https://www.uvm.edu/cals/asci/uvm-dressage

Dr. Colleen Brady, from Purdue University and researcher in show horse welfare discusses how the concept of social license to operate applies to the horse world. We discuss the reaction on social media to some of the more controversial events or videos that have been making the rounds!  

Enroll today to better both you and your horse's lives!

 Link to course: https://bit.ly/4bglX5X

 Questions? [email protected]

Dr. Samantha Brooks, of the University of Florida, returns to discuss three new genetic diseases.  We cover polysaccharide storage myopathy, the gene that impacts height in Thoroughbreds and fragile foal syndrome in warmbloods.  We learn that genetic tests can do more than just help in breeding decisions.

Dr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University, Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska, and Dr. Danielle Smarsh of Penn State University, all recently returned from a trip to Ireland. They share the unique features of the Irish horse industry that keeps US students returning year after year.

Dr. Samantha Brooks, world renown equine geneticist from the University of Florida joins us for a free ranging talk on how horses get their markers, how we might someday be able to breed for temperament and how even your temperament may predict how you experience pain.  While we never really pick a topic, this is a great discussion on how gene's influence your horse's behavior.

Julie Broadway, president of the American Horse Council breaks down the numbers on the recent economic impact study of the horse industry.  Employment opportunities are up, people who love horses are everywhere and the future looks bright.

For more information
Julie Broadway - [email protected]

Economic impact study

Dr. Karin Bump, equine business expert and owner of Saddle Up New York, provides great insight on not for profits.  She clarifies how they are very distinct from private businesses and what aspiring entrepreneurs may need to get started. Dr. Bump also shares some insights on to what a not for profit should provide you if you are considering support through donations. 

resources:

Choose a business structure | U.S. Small Business Administration (sba.gov)

Nonprofit Board Resources | BoardSource

National Council of Nonprofits

Not-for-Profit Financial Reporting Standards (fasb.org)

In this episode, Marissa Chapa, herd manager at Oklahoma State University, and Paige Linne, senior lecturer at Texas A&M University, return to talk about the needed care after the foal arrives.  Follow the simple 1, 2, 3 rule to know if your foal is on the path to success.