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Lissa Pohl, owner of The Engagement Quotient, a company which creates leadership skills in humans through the use of horses, clears up all of the terminology related to the use of horses in aiding humans.  She is a member of a working group which created a document to clarify and define the various terms.  So what is in versus what is out?  Equine assisted services – EAS, versus equine assisted therapy.  So get up to speed and learn what the professionals are using: Equine Assisted Learning, Adaptive Riding and therapies which utilize horses.  For more information and to see a full list of terminology involved in equine assisted services: visit the link below.


Optimal Terminology for Services in the United States that Incorporate Horses to Benefit People: A Consensus Document 

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Dr. Bob Coleman, from the University of Kentucky, shares some practical tips for horse owners facing some budget squeezes on their feed bill.  We talk about being honest about your feeding program, really knowing what you are providing, and some alternatives if hay is in short supply.

For more information:
Alternative Feedstuffs

Forage substitutes for horses

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Dr. Jennie Ivey, Equine Extension Specialist at the University of Tennessee, shares the real story of how a simple research project resulted in a disease outbreak.  Dr. Ivey was studying best practices of refeeding starved horses and took on a bit more than she bet on for this project, when horses they had purchased at auction succumbed to three diseases all at once.

Learn how to keep your horses safe, and why biosecurity is so important, especially in horses with compromised immune systems.

For questions on biosecurity and common equine diseases, visit extension.horses.org or email us at [email protected]

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Abby Schuft, extension educator and PhD candidate in Animal Biosecurity from the University of Minnesota, shares her real story of working for an American Saddlebred show barn when disaster struck.  Abby's recounts the days events and lessons learned from every horse owner's worst nightmare.

For more information on barn fire prevention:

Fire Safety in Horse Stables - Penn State Extension

Fire Prevention Measures for Equine Facilities

Equine Guelph Fire Prevention

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In a continuation of our stories of barn fire prevention, Assistant Fire Chief James Kanavy shares insights in what his 41 years of fire service in the heart of horse country has taught. We discuss best practices for choosing bucket heaters, extension cords and even light bulbs!  We talk a bit of horse behavior, and why you should probably leave the barn door closed.

This is invaluable advice for anyone that owns or manages a barn, as we will learn in upcoming episodes, barn fires can happen to you!

For more information, visit extensionhorses.org or email us at [email protected]

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In the third installment of our supplement series, Dr. Carey Williams shares her deep knowledge of her specialty - anti-oxidants.  We learn what exactly constitutes an anti-oxidant, what components of feed act as anti-oxidants, and how to choose the right one for your horse. We even get pretty detailed on amounts and needs for specific  horses!

Does my horse need a supplement: By Dr. Carey Williams

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Dr. Carissa Wickens, Equine Extension specialist at the University of Florida, and Brittani Kirkland, a member of the Penn State Equine Extension Team, provide tips on preventing major catastrophes.  We talk about common sources of danger including heaters, fans, dust and yes, even hay.  These practical tips are ones you are going to want to make as part of your spring cleaning.

For more information, see below!

Fire Safety in Horse Stables - Penn State Extension

Fire Prevention Measures for Equine Facilities

Equine Guelph Fire Prevention

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Dr. Carey Williams from Rutgers University rejoins us for part 2 in our equine supplement series.  In this episode we get into the details of which types of supplements have the data behind them to help your horses joints, GI tract and nerves.  The best horse owner is an educated consumer and we try to help you sort out the facts!

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Does my horse need a supplement: By Dr. Carey Williams

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We visit with Dr. Bob Coleman, of the University of Kentucky, about his collection of over 490 bits!  We talk basic bit function and design, dabble in some horse training and discuss how the rider may make a big influence on whether the bit work or not. And don't forget the importance of putting it on correctly!

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Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers University and well known speaker on all things supplements, shares her advice on deciding whether or not your  horse even needs a supplement.  In part 1 of a series, we talk the basics of when they might be warranted on how to choose the best product for your horse.

Does my horse need a supplement: By Dr. Carey Williams