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Stephanie Hayes, returning guest and founder for the Center of America's First Horse describes an exciting new sport - Working Equitation.  This fun competition honors the traditional riding style of southern Europe. Think a mix of dressage, working cattle, and speed trail!  Correct riding and balance are the key, and you don't need a fancy Spanish horse to get started.

Working Equitation

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Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Stephanie Hays, founder of the Center for America's First Horse, share how they came together to showcase this rare breed to others.  The Spanish mustang, not to be confused with wild mustangs, is a rare breed with much to offer.  We also learn how American Paint Horses pitched in to portray these horses in Hidalgo!

Center for America's First Horse

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Dr. Madelyn Melchiors, DVM and certified chiropractor, and Dr Betsy Greene, equine extension specialist, explain what horses may benefit from a chiropractor. We also discuss what certification your chiropractor should have, and how to tell if your horse is getting better.

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AVCA

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Victor Bahna, author and first time guest to the podcast, joins us to discuss his latest book - Heliacal Star, a page turning thriller based on the Thoroughbred racing industry.  However, this isn't just book club, we discuss what changes have occurred within the thoroughbred racing industry to ensure the integrity of the sport and the safety and welfare of these amazing athletes.

To learn more about Victor visit: Victorbahna.com

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Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln discuss why they recommend internships as a valuable experience for college students. Whether credit or non-credit, before or after graduation, internships may offer insights college students need.

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Dr. Michelle Deboer shares her latest research on the use of hay nets in horses. We discuss effects on teeth, hay wastage and body weight, and overall health.  Here what dentists and chiropractors found after a two year study. This one is hot off the presses, so listen now!

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Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University, discuss how temperature changes can affect the nonstructural carbohydrate content of fall pastures.  We learn what types of horses this may present and issue for and for which we don't need to worry. We also discuss the current drought affects on pasture and when maybe we just need to shut the gate. 

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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

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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

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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