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
Riding On New Knees: The Story of Elaine
Elaine Bailey, University of Marlyand Cooperative Extension shares the story of getting back in the saddle after a total knee replacement. Elaine offers tips for riders that may be fac…
To Lease or Not to Lease: The Story of Foxy and Lady
Betsy Greene, University of Arizona and Wendy Hein, from Oregan State University share stories of succesful and unsuccessful horse leases and provide tips for both potential lessees and…
Serious Injuries: The Stories of Holly, MIcky, Pinky and Chester
Krishona Martinson, Carrie Williams and Colleen Brady share their experiences with serious medical issues with their horses. From eye injuries, fractures and neurological issues, they …
For the Love of Ponies: Sugar, Patches and Merrylegs
Dr. Krishona Martison, Dr. Kathy Anderson and Dr. Colleen Brady share their favorite memories of ponies from their past and give parents tips on wether a pony might be the right choice …
Veterans Worth their Weight in Gold: The Stories of Matise, Zipper, Wyatt and Sweetie
Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska, Ashley Griffin, eXtension Foundation, Susie White, 4-H Program Coordinator in Grand Traverse Michigan share their stories of veteran show hor…
Trailer Woes: The Story of Lola, Twist, Peaches and Pepper.
Dr. Danielle Smarsh, equine extension specialist at Penn State, and Brittani Kirkland, youth livestock extension specialist in Larimer County, Colorado share their personal stories of h…
Pasture Peculiarities: The Story of Florida, New Jersey, Minnesota and Arizona
We depart from our normal horse stories to share stories of the difficulty of maintaining horse pastures with personal experiences from very different parts of the US. Learn about irri…
Ouch My Stomach Hurts: The Stories of Pinky and Pippa
Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University and Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota share their stories of horses with ulcers. They discuss how they knew their horses had ulcers,…
Making the Tough Decisions: The Story of Snowy, Bailey and Serena
Dr. Colleen Brady and Dr. Krishona Martinson share their experiences with making the difficult decision to euthanize their horses, how they knew it was time, how they handled the grief …
Everyday is Mother's Day! Successful Horse Show Moms Share Their Experiences.
Experienced horse show moms (and equine professionals) share their tips and tricks for successfully juggling the horse show life.
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Thin Horses: The Story of Pinky and Ozzie
No matter how well cared for they are, some horses just have a hard time maintaining body weight. In this episode, two university equine professionals discuss how they safely added wei…
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy: The Story of Virginia and Flea
Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy or PSSM is a genetic condition that causes issues in the muscles of impacted horses of a variety of breeds. Learn how two university horse program profe…