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
Supplements 1: The story of how not to be overwhelmed
Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers University and well known speaker on all things supplements, shares her advice on deciding whether or not your horse even needs a supplement. In part 1 o…
It's Breeding Season!: The story of getting mares and stallions in the mood
Dr. Saundra Tenbroek, of the University of Florida, shares tips on handling the spring breeding season. We take a bit of a dive into hormones, share some odd stallion quirks and decid…
Strategic Deworming: The story of when it is okay to say no!
Dr. Saundra TenBroek, from the University of Florida, and first time guest to the show, shares her advice on deworming horses with science and biology in mind. We've learned a lot over…
Young Horse Show Series: The story of a new adventure for Dr. Williams
The last we had heard from Dr. Carey Williams, Pinky (of many podcasts fame) was retiring to be a broodmare. In this episode, we contrast the English and Western world in breeding, sho…
Fecal Water Syndrome: The Story of brown butts and matted tails
Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University and Dr. Amy Burk, University of Maryland, share the current knowledge, or lack thereof, of a tricky disorder cropping up with more frequency - fec…
Certified Horsemanship Association: The Story of finding real professionals
Christy Landwehr, the Chief Executive Officer of the Certified Horsemanship Association joins us to discuss exactly what CHA is, how instructors are certified and why you should be look…
Bringing the Speed: The story of one owners journey in barrel horse futurities
Owner and breeder Katie Lindahl shares the story of her journey to success in stepping into barrel horse futurities. She shares how she got started, what makes a good futurity horse, a…
Fitting Saddles: The story of 30 years of experience making and using saddles
Joel McQuagge, of the University of Florida shares his knowledge that comes with 30+ years of riding young horses, teaching students and custom saddle making. Joel's vast experience on…
Cicatrix: The story of a mysterious respiratory ailment found primarily in Texas
Dr. Michelle Coleman, DVM and assistant professor in Large Animal Internal Medicine at Texas A&M discusses a peculiar and sometimes serious upper respiratory disease found primarily in …
Riding across America: The Story of truly bonding with horses
Conan Asmussen, who rode across the United States from Canada to Mexico at age 10, shares how long distance riding is a family tradition. Join us to learn how horses and humans survive…
EOTRH: The stories of Jagger and Missy and disappearing teeth
Dr. Carissa Wickens and guests Hanna and Kristen DiFranco share their personal stories of EOTRH - Equine Odontoclastic Tooth Resorption Hypercementosis. Now that's a mouthful, and lite…
Horse Week, its not just for sharks anymore! The story of how you need to take a week off of work
Melissa Kitchen, Vice President of marketing services at the Equine Network joins us to discuss Horse Week - a full week celebration of all things horse! Watch never before seen docume…
Suspensory Trouble: The story of more than just hairy coats
Dr. Nettie Liburt, Buckeye Nutrition, shares her personal story of her horse E.T. and his recent diagnosis of PPID and a rash of suspensory issues. Is it all connected?
Insulin Dysregulation: The Story of how recent research has changed what we know
Dr. Dianne McFarlane, and Dr. Todd Holbrook, internationally recognized researchers in endocrinopathic laminitis, return to the program and join together to discuss some of the recent …
Studying Teaching?: The stories of how equine teachers learn to be better at our jobs
In this episode, we feature more abstracts from the 2021 Equine Science Society Symposium. Join Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI, and Dr. Rho…
Hurricanes: The Story of prepping and getting out of harms way.
In a world where climate disasters seem to be around every corner, horse owners can be left feeling about nervous about the next event. Whether you live on a coast or not, torrential ra…
Easy keepers, lead in arenas, and warm season grasses living in the north: The Stories of how research improves horse owners lives
Dr. Krishona Martinson, Dr. Bob Coleman and Dr. Amanda Grev share their favorite research presentations from the 2021 Equine Science Symposium. We learn easy keepers are a real thing, …
Drought!:The story of what to do when it simply won't rain
Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota, and Dr. Leigh Ann Skurupey from North Dakota State University share tips from the front lines of drought ridden states. With the wild s…
Fat Horses: The Story of why they just won't quit eating!
Dr. Krishona Martinson and Dr. Betsy Greene share tips on getting your horse to lose weight, and why that might be the best thing you can do for your horse's health!
Equine Protozoal Myelitis: The Stories of Zipper and not Chester
Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska and Dr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University, share their personal stories of equine protozoal myelitis and the horses they own. We also share ti…