In this episode, Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, assistant professor at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames, describes common problems barn managers should be aware of during late equine gestation and foaling. She explains the most common threats to mare and foal health and how you can help ensure a safe and successful foaling season.

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1. Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
2. Guest: Dr. Theresa Beachler, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, assistant professor at Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Ames
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In this episode, Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MS, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAS, professor at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine, in Raleigh, explains the ins and outs of feeding easy-keeping horses. She describes the unique nutritional needs of these types of horses, why they might be at a higher risk of metabolic problems, and common feeding mistakes owners make with these animals.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Shannon Pratt-Phillips, MS, PhD, PAS, Dipl. ACAS, professor at North Carolina State University's College of Veterinary Medicine
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In this episode Laura Patterson, DVM, PhD, aPAS, Dipl. ACAS, of Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Brookville, New York, explains the importance of appropriate ventilation in the barn during winter. She describes common threats to horse respiratory health due to poor ventilation and how to improve ventilation in your barn during winter. She shares her winter ventilation checklist for ensuring your barn air quality stays healthy for both horses and humans.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Dr. Laura Patterson, DVM, PhD, aPAS, Dipl. ACAS, of Long Island University's College of Veterinary Medicine in Brookville, New York
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In this episode, Juliet Getty, PhD, of Getty Equine Nutrition explains the importance of keeping horses properly hydrated during winter. She shares tips and tricks for encouraging horses to drink during the colder months, the risks of dehydration in horses during winter, and how to reduce ice build-up in your horse's water buckets and troughs. Dr. Juliet Getty has a Resource Library on her website, www.gettyequinenutrition.com, where you'll find a wealth of nutrition information, to help your horses live healthier and more vibrant lives.

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• Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter)
• Guest: Juliet Getty, Ph.D. Equine Nutritionist of Getty Equine Nutrition
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In this episode, Linda Royer of Farm and Ranch Equine Design explains how to build or renovate a barn to ensure it's safe for horses and humans. She describes budget-friendly building materials, how to choose an efficient barn layout, and how to prioritize building projects around the barn.

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In this episode, Kristi Seymour, LPC, MBA, of The Equestrian Mind, discusses burnout and work-life balance in the equine industry. She explains the common signs of burnout and how to prevent it, why equestrians are prone to burnout, and how to maintain boundaries and a work-life balance.

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• Guest: Kristi Seymour, The Equestrian Mind
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In this episode, Cade Torcivia, VMD, MS, of the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania explains how horses communicate with humans and other horses using body language. They describe common signs a horse is stressed or in pain, what humans can learn from watching horses interact in a group, and how humans can respond appropriately to horses that show signs of stress or pain.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Dr. Cade Torcivia, VMD, MS, of the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center
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In this episode, Caitrin Lowndes, MVB, of the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, in Kennett Square, explains PPID, EMS, and ID and how they differ. She describes common signs of metabolic problems in horses, how veterinarians diagnose horses with these conditions, and the role of diet in managing them.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Dr. Caitrin Lowndes
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In this episode, Shawna Karrasch and Jessie Hillegas of Shawna Karrasch Equine explain equine welfare-friendly ways to introduce horses to unfamiliar or spooky stimuli. They discuss what desensitization means in the context of horse training, the process of introducing a horse to something they perceive as dangerous or frightening, and the importance of timing and human body language during this process.

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• Guest: Shawna Karrasch and Jessie Hillegas of Shawna Karrasch Equine | Facebook | Instagram
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In this episode, Tom Keene, former agronomy specialist at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, explains the purpose of a hay analysis and how to interpret it when feeding your horse. He describes how region or season might affect hay nutrient levels, how often you should test your hay, and how a hay analysis can help you feed horses with special needs.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Tom Keene, former agronomy specialist at the University of Kentucky, in Lexington
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