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Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota Extension Specialist, and Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University Extension Specialist discuss how weather and season affects growing patterns in grasses.  We get into the details on how temperature affects dormancy and why just because the grass is green doesn't mean the horses should be grazing!

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Katie Reynolds and Helen Hardy, both with AQHA and AQHYA share an innovative new program developed by AQHA to help address the educational needs of all horse owners.  Built in levels, this curriculum offers something for everyone. The new platform is available to everyone with greater access for AQHA members, but guess what, you don't need a Quarter Horse!

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Dr. Chelsie Huseman, assistant professor at Texas A&M University and first time guest, shares advice on farming and ranching with horses and cattle at the same time.  We discuss fencing, specific horse and cattle toxicities, feeding practices and parasite control. In short - we cover alot!

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Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska and Kyla Szemplinski, youth educator in Shelby County and part of the University of Tennessee extension system, share why they believe youth horse judging can lead to future success. We talk about the critical life skills or soft skills that can be taught through youth judging beyond just knowing more about horses.  We discuss advice for parents and leaders on how to get kids started, and share a wealth of online resources to make coaching easy!

Horse Judging Basics
Horse Judging Practice 1
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Dr. Betsy Greene from the University of Arizona, expert at living in 115 degrees, and Dr. Carey Williams from the land of humidity, share their tips on avoiding heat stress in horses.  From choosing the right time of day, to what temperatures to just call it quits. We also discuss the best most scientifically proven methods to cool the overheated horse.

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In this episode, Dr. Nettie Liburt, shares research presented at the recent Equine Science Society meetings.  We discuss feeding protein more frequently may optimize absorption, fiber should not be forgotten as an important fuel source for racehorses, and then just go on a tangent on insulin dysregulation.

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Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky equine extension specialist, shares his favorite presentations from the recent ESS meetings.  We talk about a youth horsemanship school with a 50 year history from Texas A&M University. Then we talk a bit about the evolution of the horse to fit a unique digestive niche.

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In this episode, Dr. Brian Nielsen, expert on bone physiology from Michigan State University, weighs in the use of Os Phos in young horses. In this wide ranging talk, we discuss many issues of young horse health, from building better bone and minds, to the importance of pain.  We even get into the nitty gritty of bone biology and osteoporosis in women.  

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Dr. Alyssa Logan, from Middle Tennessee State University visits the program for the first time.  She shares her favorite abstracts on owners perspectives of weight and condition in horses, some wearable technology for horses and sheep of all things.  Yes, there is a reason to run sheep in circles!

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In this episode we continue reviewing some of our member's favorite abstracts from the Equine Science Society meetings.  Drs. Kathy Anderson and Danielle Smarsh talk about the most effective methods of weigh loss in overweight horses, whether foal size at birth translates to different sized adults, and if electrolyte supplementation is needed for light to moderately exercised horses.