Tack Box Talk
Tack Box Talk
Kris Hiney
Equine academic professionals from across the country share their personal knowledge of all things horse to help you become a better owner.
Osteochondrosis: The story of surgical fixes for bony problems
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Mike Fugaro and Dr. Singen Elliot, both equine surgeons in New Jersey discuss how osteochondrosis develops, and how it can be relatively straightforward to address. Not just a young racehorse problem, OCs can lie undetected and asymptomatic for years.
Jun 19
52 min
Wild Horses: The story of managing a difficult situation
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Jason Bruemmer, retired CSU professor and current wildlife population management expert for USDA, discussed the current management process for keeping wild horses healthy and in balance. We dive into which horses are managed by BLM and why the horses may be doing well for their own good. For more information: FREES webpage. Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse fact sheet from Arizona State
Jun 10
45 min
Extension: The story of people dedicated to helping others
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Robyn Stewart of University of Georgia Extension, and Laura Beth Kenney of Penn State Extension discuss just what extension has to offer. They share what drew them to the field and their favorite stories of helping others. If you are not reaching out to your county educator - do so today! Questions? Please email: [email protected]
May 30
26 min
Stepping back: The story of when it is time to do less with your horse
Send us Fan Mail In this personal episode, Dr. Nettie Liburt and Dr. Carey Williams share their stories of when they knew their horses needed to step back in activity levels. They discuss the importance of truly tuning into your horse, and allowing them to have a voice in their activity level. They also stress the importance of keeping those seniors moving. Plus, we get updates on ET and Mickey! Link to ethogram
May 20
36 min
EHM Outbreak of 2025: The story of lessons learned
Send us Fan Mail Dr. AJ Manship, DVM, DACVIM, at Oklahoma State University College of Veterinary Medicine, shares his personal experience with the EHM outbreak in 2025. We discuss how EHV can manifest as EHM and best practices for prevention.
Apr 30
38 min
Pasture Prep: The story of checking before you turn them out
Send us Fan Mail Jennifer Patterson of Oklahoma State University Cooperative Extension, provides advice for horse owners on how to make sure their pastures are ready for grazing. We talk a bit about uniqueness of Oklahoma but her advice is applicable to all horse owners!
Apr 13
31 min
Welfare Judging Contests: The story of creating a new generation of welfare advocates
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Dr. Colleen Brady shares her experience as serving as a judge for a novel judging contest - welfare judging. Created by Michigan State University initially, the American Veterinary Medical Association now hosts this international event. Learn how this unique contest works, and check out the links to past scenarios! Past welfare judging scenarios
Apr 2
51 min
Feeding the Insulin Dysregulated Horse: The story of checking blood and doing your math!
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Erica Macon of Texas A&M University joins us for an in depth talk on recent research and feeding guidelines to navigate the tricky job of managing insulin dysregulated horses. And remember, it isn't just the obese horses that you have to worry about!
Mar 9
46 min
Acupuncture: The story of a big bang for a little needle
Send us Fan Mail Dr. Carey Williams, of Rutgers University, and Dr. Kathy Lackey, DVM and certified acupuncturist share their thoughts on which horses can be helped by a little needling. From subtle behavior changes to routine maintenance, or finding hidden pains - acupuncture may be a tool to considered in your tack box of tricks to maintaining horse health and well-being.
Feb 21
36 min
Purpose Before Perfection: The story of personal growth as a rodeo queen
Send us Fan Mail Join Dr. Krishona Martinson and her daughter Montana Martinson in this episode that reveals the depth behind the crown. Montana shares how her rodeo queen duties and aspirations are helping to transform her into a confident professional, and mom Krishona agrees!
Feb 7
30 min
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