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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In this episode, Sarah Colmer, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM, of the University of Pennsylvania's New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, explains everything horse owners and barn managers need to know about equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM). She describes how horses contract EPM, clinical signs that horse owners should be on the lookout for, and treatment and prognosis for infected horses.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Dr. Sarah Colmer, VMD, Dipl. ACVIM
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In this episode, Steve Adair, MS, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, ACVSMR, CERP, of the University of Tennessee, in Knoxville, discusses common injuries and conditions that require a horse to undergo rehabilitation and how he creates a successful rehab plan. He explains how to effectively communicate with and manage expectations of all involved in a horse's rehab, handling the noncompliant patient, and how he uses tools such as the underwater treadmill and pulsed electromagnetic field therapy as part of a complete rehab program.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
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In this episode, Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water, returns to discuss the importance of composting on horse farms. She explains how farm owners can get started with composting, tips and tricks for successful composting, and uses for compost around the farm.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Alayne Blickle of Horses for Clean Water
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In this episode, Rachel Mottet, PhD, of Legacy Equine Nutrition in Ocala, Florida, describes the importance of the gut microbiome for overall horse health and how owners and barn managers can maintain their animal's gut microbiome health. She explains how diet can support the gut microbiome, the negative effects of feed and management changes on the microbiome, and one thing she wishes everyone knew about the equine gut microbiome.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Rachel Mottet, PhD of Legacy Equine Nutrition | Facebook - Legacy Equine Nutrition | Equine Nutrition Education (group)
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In this episode, Emil Spadone, owner of Redfield Farm in Califon, New Jersey and Ocala, Florida, and Horseflight in Califon, New Jersey, and Wellington, Florida discusses how he developed a successful equine business and shares his advise for those hoping to own their own and run their own business. He discusses early business challenges, managing his passion for horses with the demands of running a business, and the importance of having a knowledgeable and reliable staff.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Emil Spadone of Worldwide Horse Shipping / Horseflight®, Redfield Farm | Facebook - HorseFlight | Califon NJ, Redfield Farms | Instagram - Redfield Farm (@redfieldfarms), Horseflight (@horseflight) , Emil Spadone (@emilspadone)
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In this episode, Lee McKeever, show barn manager at Castle Hill Farm in Brewster, New York, and Wellington, Florida, shares his best tips for travelling with horses and caring for them on the road. He explains how he ensures horses stay hydrated during transit and in new environments, managing horses that can be nervous in new environements, and creating a travel schedule with the horses' health and well-being in mind.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Lee McKeever | Follow Lee: Facebook | Instagram (@Lee.Mckeever.9)
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In this episode, Erica Jacquay, PhD, assistant professor of equine studies at Midway University, in Kentucky, discusses what you need to know about safely trailering your horse as show season begins. She explains correct loading and unloading practices, keeping your horses safe and minimizing stress during transit, and key aspects of routine trailer maintenance.

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• Host: Hailey Kerstetter
• Guest: Erica Jacquay, PhD
• Link: A survey of general road transportation: How and why horses are transported in the U.S - PubMed 
• Link: Age-Related Differences in Short-Term Transportation Stress Responses of Horses - PubMed 
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