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Dr. Carissa Wickens returns to the program to answer a listener questions - the presence of ivermectin in horse manure and its effects on beneficial organisms. We discuss when ivermectin appears in the manure and how long it lasts when composted or left alone. And we might just talk about dogs too!

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Dr. Carissa Wickens, associate professor at the University of Florida, and Janet Schmidt, extension educator from Washington State University share tips and tricks on maximizing gain from the daily chore of cleaning stalls.  Installing chimneys, lattice bins and pasture improvement - all will make you smile while you pile up that precious source of soil supplements.

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Susie White and Taylor Fabus, both extension educators with Michigan State University, share how they made the leap from equine boarders to equine business owners.  From accounting, insurance policies and making the numbers work, Taylor and Susie give first hand accounts of how they make it work.

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Dr. Joann Kouba, equine reproduction specialist at Kansas State University walks us through some of the quirks of mares.  Ever wonder why some mares show estrus more strongly than others?  Are all mares good mothers?  What do you do if your mare is not a good mother?  And worst case, what if you end up with an orphan foal?  We cover all of this plus make up a few hypotheses for fun!

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Dr. Dianne McFarlane, DVM PhD, DACVIM of Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine and world renown expert in laminitis discusses why obesity and over feeding our horses can lead to disaster.  We discuss the underlying causes of laminitis, risks with spring grass and strategies to be successful in equine weight loss journeys.

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Diane Paris, with Markel Insurance, explains the types of insurance equine insurance companies offer: from major medical and surgical policies, mortality and liability policies designed to protect the horse owner in case legal trouble.  With horses, major issues are often not a question of if, but when and holding insurance may save you thousands.

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Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona and Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky share strategies on how to keep your horse high and dry during mud season.  It might be better to do some construction projects that last for years, than slogging your way through misery.

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Larry Sanchez, head coach of Oklahoma State University Cowgirls equestrian team, shares how collegiate equestrian programs challenge riders to become true horseman and how it takes a true variety of horses to determine the best of the best.

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Wendy Davis, former director of the Race Track Industry Program at University of Arizona, breaks down race horse ownership, from claiming races, to syndicates, horse clubs and more.  No, you don't have to be a millionaire to take part in the excitement of the finish line.

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Laura Beth Kenney, with Penn State Equine Extension, shares the story of her mare Frankie, whom she adopted from Rutgers Equine Research Program at the age of 20.  Laura shares how Frankie went from being a professional research horse to learning a few new tricks.