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Dr. Karin Bump, owner of Equine Academics and Saddle Up New York gives parents and young people advice on whether "horse" college is right for you.  We talk about careers in the horse industry, whether or not students should pursue a college degree, and what type of college might be right for them. Dr. Bump also shares a fantastic tool to search for equine related colleges: the Equine Education Network.

Equine Education Network

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Dr. Erika Machtinger, Dr. Danielle Smarsh and Laura Kenney, all of Penn State University guide horse owner's through a discussion on ticks. From disease they carry, the environments they live in and how to properly pick them off.  If you have horses and ever venture out to trail ride - tick checks are for you!

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Dr. Besty Greene and Dr. Kris Hiney, share the story of how they designed and created fun educational curriculum to drive home the importance of biosecurity.  If you are a 4-H or youth club leader, ag teacher, or  anyone involved with education, this one's for you!

This is the DIY version of making science fun and affordable, while learning important lessons on properly caring for horses, and other livestock as well.

For the complete SCRUB curriculum:

SCRUB: Educational kits

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Dr. Beth Ruby, staff veterinarian at the Oklahoma Dept of Ag, and Director of Avian and Equine Health, covers why it is so important to have horses tested for Equine Infectious Anemia.  We clear up some laws and share what might be different from state to state. And most importantly, we talk about why more horses might be testing positive for EIA.

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Robyn Stewart, Agriculture and Natural  Resources Agent for the University of Georgia shares why mud can be a big deal for horses.  Not an inevitable part of spring, prolonged periods of standing in mud can cause significant health issues for horses.  We talk thrush, white line disease, scratches and cellulitis.

Missed our episode on managing mud? The link is below.

Managing Mud: The story of keeping your boots on while building a sandwich

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Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University, and Dr. Nettie Liburt, Buckeye Nutrition, explain the purpose and concept behind ration balancers.  This mighty little feed might just be the solution you are looking for. For pastured horses, overweight horses, and even growing horses, ration balancers pack a punch. 

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Dr. Michelle DeBoer, first time guest to the program, and assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin-River Falls shares the data she has collected on the effects of blanketing on hay intake, body weight and hair length.  We also discuss the age old question - do they really need blankets?  And we tackle a bit of question - do they really want to have blankets on!

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In this episode we visit with, Ruth Hogan-Poulsen, coach, trainer and choreographer for horses!  We discuss musical freestyle or setting dressage to music.  Horses of all levels can now compete in this fun toe tapping event, even the western horses. Ruth also shares how music can influence horses and change your ride.  There is a whole lot more to choreography for horses than just throwing together a mix tape!

For more information: Ruth Hogen-Poulsen

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Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI, remind horse owners the importance of knowing normal data on your horse, and practicing your observation skills.  They discuss health checks from head to tail.  Plus we learn a fun word of the day - borborygmi!

Knowing normal

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Dr. Leticia Fanucchi, DVM, PhD, a veterinary behavior service clinician, at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, explains what exactly a behaviorist is, and when your horse may need to see one!  Often associated more with companion animals, veterinary behaviorists may be the answer when a horse has behavioral issues beyond that of just lack of training or being unfamiliar with humans. We correctly define terms such as desensitization and counter conditioning and discuss how they can be used in horses.  After all, if a grizzly bear can do it, so can a horse!

Resources
Karen Pryor Clicker Training for Horses
Clicker Training for Your Horse - Alexandra Kurland
Gemma Pearson
Hannah Dawson Youtube