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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. 

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Dr. Sally Denotta, veterinarian with the University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine, busts some of the most common horse related vaccine myths.  Do horses who live alone need vaccines?  Do they really work? What if I don't know the vaccine history of my horse?  Dr. Denotta addresses all of these questions plus many more!

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Kate Pulec, extension assistant for 4-H at the University of Nebraska, shares her story of how some things aren't exactly how they appear.  Her new mount for her child had some unexpected surprises which needed some....surgical intervention.  

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Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers University gives us some updates on how Pinky and Mickie of major injuries podcast fame are doing now. Cheer on her progress and learn a bit more about how horse insurance just might be your best friend.    Check out these other podcasts which feature Pinky and Micky.

Thin Horses: The stories of Pinky and Ozzie

Ouch, My Stomach Hurts: The stories of Pinky and Pippa

Serious Injuries: The stories of Pinky, Micky, Chester and Bailey

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Dr. Sally Denotta, extension veterinarian at University of Florida's College of Veterinary Medicine, kicks off the new year with a deeper discussion of eye injuries in horses and why treatment on your own may have devastating consequences.  Dr. Denotta shares her experience with her own horse with recurrent eye disease and how a little training can go along way to create a better equine patient.