Tack Box Talk
Equine academic professionals from across the country share their personal knowledge of all things horse to help you become a better owner.
Podcasting since 2019 • 154 episodes
Tack Box Talk
Latest Episodes
Internships: The story of test driving a career
Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska-Lincoln discuss why they recommend internships as a valuable experience for college students. Whether credit or non-credit, before or after graduation, inte...
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Season 6
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Episode 144
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24:57
Hay Nets: The story of how research provides answers
Dr. Michelle Deboer shares her latest research on the use of hay nets in horses. We discuss effects on teeth, hay wastage and body weight, and overall health. Here what dentists and chiropractors found after a two year study. This one is ...
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Season 6
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Episode 143
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28:40
Fall Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Pastures: The story of when fall temperatures can bring hidden dangers.
Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University, discuss how temperature changes can affect the nonstructural carbohydrate content of fall pastures. We learn what types of horses this may presen...
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Season 6
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Episode 142
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34:15
Sand: The story of how to keep it out of your horse
Dr. Chelsie Huseman of Texas A&M University discusses how to avoid sand ingestion in horses, the ramifications of eating too much sand and recommendations for treatment. We also talk about just how hot sand can be!
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Season 6
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Episode 141
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26:19
Monensin in Horse Feeds: The story of practical advice for the average horse owner
In this episode, Dr. Betsy Greene of the University of Arizona and Dr. Nettie Liburt of Liburt Nutritional Consulting disuss the recent tragedy of monensin poisoning in horses. We talk about what risks may be present in different types of feed,...
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Season 6
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Episode 140
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31:16