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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.

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Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist at the University of Minnesota, tells us what to be on the look out for what may be lurking in the shadows.  Poisonous plants can often be found in shady, wet areas and along fence lines.  Learn what you need to be aware of in your horse pastures.

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Marissa Chapa, herd manager for Oklahoma State University, and Paige Linne,  Senior Lecturer for Texas A&M, share how they guide nervous students through the foaling process. From tips on how you know foaling is close, to how to stay relaxed, these instructors have a unique take on how to approach foaling season.

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Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist at the University of Minnesota shares her tips on what trees are great at providing shade, and what trees may be a hidden danger in your pasture. But relax, it's not all bad news!

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Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist from the University of Minnesota, shares her type 5 list of toxic plants commonly found in hay.  We discuss how to avoid them, how to spot them, and what  your horse may experience.  So learn how to keep your horse safe by inspecting that hay!

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Dr. Nettie Liburt, of Liburt Equine Nutritional Consulting, shares her top misunderstanding that are frequently heard in the horse world. From what makes horses hot, to can you actually blow up your horse, we have a fun chat on what the data really tells us.

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Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky and former Canadian, shares tips on continuing to ride horses through the winter or those cold snaps the southerners are sometimes are exposed to.

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Recently there have been several cases of horses becoming sick and dying reportedly from consuming imported hay.  With challenges of climate conditions and weather making consistent hay supplies problematic, horse owners may need to navigate the process of buying hay from out of state.  Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, share their top 10 tips to horse owners to keep  you from being scammed and keep your horse healthy.

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Brian Pugh, Agronomy Area Specialist for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, discusses the unique characteristics of grass in the southern states. Compared with our neighbors to the north, we really can graze year round with a little careful planning and understanding of grass biology.  So take a listen and learn why gramma does more then bake cookies.

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Dr. Katie Young, independent nutritionist and consultant for Kentucky Equine Research, and Dr. Stephen Coleman, associate professor at Colorado State University who specializes in molecular genetics (and son to our own Dr. Bob!) provide the low down on food allergy and microbiome testing.  Are they really telling you what you need to know?