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.
- Update frequency
- every 14 days
- Average duration
- 33 minutes
- Episodes
- 172
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
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 pa…
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 a…
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 …
Students in Charge: The story of a unique program at the University of Vermont
Chrissy Rohan, senior lecturer at the University of Vermont, shares the unique way that students bring their horses to college. Student operated, this program provides students a great…
Social License to Operate: The Story of keeping the horse industry in society's good graces
Dr. Colleen Brady, from Purdue University and researcher in show horse welfare discusses how the concept of social license to operate applies to the horse world. We discuss the reaction…
Genetics Part 2: The story of fragile foals and muscle disorders
Dr. Samantha Brooks, of the University of Florida, returns to discuss three new genetic diseases. We cover polysaccharide storage myopathy, the gene that impacts height in Thoroughbred…
Study Abroad: The story of a grand appreciation for the Irish horse Industry.
Dr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University, Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska, and Dr. Danielle Smarsh of Penn State University, all recently returned from a trip to Ireland. They sh…
Sane and Sound: The story of a equine geneticists goal to build a better horse
Dr. Samantha Brooks, world renown equine geneticist from the University of Florida joins us for a free ranging talk on how horses get their markers, how we might someday be able to bree…
The State of the Union: The story of the current status of the horse industry
Julie Broadway, president of the American Horse Council breaks down the numbers on the recent economic impact study of the horse industry. Employment opportunities are up, people who l…
Not for Profits: The story of how to get started
Dr. Karin Bump, equine business expert and owner of Saddle Up New York, provides great insight on not for profits. She clarifies how they are very distinct from private businesses and …
Foaling Part 2: The story of what needs to happen after baby has arrived
In this episode, Marissa Chapa, herd manager at Oklahoma State University, and Paige Linne, senior lecturer at Texas A&M University, return to talk about the needed care after the foal …
Beware the white and yellow flowers: The story of when pretty things turn deadly
Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist at the University of Minnesota, tells us what to be on the look out for what may be lurking in the shadows. Poisonous plants can oft…
It's Foal Time! The story of when not to panic
Marissa Chapa, herd manager for Oklahoma State University, and Paige Linne, Senior Lecturer for Texas A&M, share how they guide nervous students through the foaling process. From tips …
Majestic oak or killer in disguise? The stories of what trees you need to be aware of in your horse pasture
Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist at the University of Minnesota shares her tips on what trees are great at providing shade, and what trees may be a hidden danger in y…
What's that?: The story of toxic plants commonly found in hay
Dr. Krishona Martinson, equine extension specialist from the University of Minnesota, shares her type 5 list of toxic plants commonly found in hay. We discuss how to avoid them, how to…
Feeding Myths: The stories of not always believing what you hear.
Dr. Nettie Liburt, of Liburt Equine Nutritional Consulting, shares her top misunderstanding that are frequently heard in the horse world. From what makes horses hot, to can you actually…
Riding through the cold: The story of knowing when enough is enough
Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky and former Canadian, shares tips on continuing to ride horses through the winter or those cold snaps the southerners are sometimes are exposed to…
Buying hay out of state: The story of buyer beware
Recently there have been several cases of horses becoming sick and dying reportedly from consuming imported hay. With challenges of climate conditions and weather making consistent hay…
Growing in winter: The story of what grasses do in the South!
Brian Pugh, Agronomy Area Specialist for Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service, discusses the unique characteristics of grass in the southern states. Compared with our neighbors to the…
My Horse Has What?: The story of allergy and microbiome testing - are they really worth it?
Dr. Katie Young, independent nutritionist and consultant for Kentucky Equine Research, and Dr. Stephen Coleman, associate professor at Colorado State University who specializes in molec…