AskAnnie Podcast

Kristin Stephens, Senior Associate Marketing Manager, Equine at Cargill Animal Nutrition and Kelly Graber, Associate Director, Marketing, Equine at Boehringer Ingelheim join me on Episode 86. Kristin Stephens graduated from California State University, Fresno, with a degree in Animal Science, Production Management, with an Equine Emphasis. She has worked for Cargill Animal Nutrition, the makers of...

Episode 85 features my review of Aviator Fly Bait Aerosol, a tool in the line of Starbar Products, that kills house flies, lesser house flies, fruit flies, dark-eyed fruit flies, and vinegar flies using two active ingredients in its formula that draws the pests in and then terminates them. In this episode learn: How to apply Aviator Fly Bait Aerosol Where to apply Aviator Fly Bait Aerosol And more...

I’m excited to welcome back to the podcast Mark Upton, the Sr Director of Ag Products at Central Life Sciences. Mark joined me on Episode 59 to discuss ClariFly®Larvicide. Mark graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in business administration and started working for Central Life Sciences in 2002. He was the National Sales Manager for 12 years at Central Life Sciences. He then moved...

Every year it happens, and every year I vow to do everything I can to minimize flies, but this year I'm actually feeling really confident in my IPM approach with help from Starbar products. One of the products in the Starbar lineup that is one of my personal favorites is the EZ Trap. Tune in to Episode 83 to hear: What the EZ Trap is How to use the EZ Trap Where to use the EZ Trap And more! This e...

I’m excited to welcome back Andrea Bolduc, the Regional Sales Manager at Starbar Products. Andrea has joined me on previous episodes to discuss Stabar’s comprehensive lineup of pest control, the importance of implementing an IPM approach, and more! Andrea grew up around horses, went to school in southeast Louisiana, and has been working for Central Life Sciences for more than a decade, where she h...

Jessica Starcevich has been the company entomologist for Spalding Labs for over 12 years. In Episode 71 I reviewed Spalding Labs’ iconic product, Fly Predators, a pesticide-free solution to fly control. Head over to Episode 71 to hear more about that review! Jessica, who has worked for Spalding Labs since 2011, received her bachelor's degree with double majors in environmental science and biology,...

In Episode 80 I sit down with Alex Beckstett, the brand manager of My New Horse, a completely FREE resource for first-time horse owners and new riders just starting out in the horse industry. Tune in to hear: What My New Horse provides riders and owners Member perks from sponsors Absorbine and Sentinel The wide variety of resources already available and what's coming to the site And more! This epi...

I am excited to welcome back to the podcast, Dr. Steve Grubbs. Dr. Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice bef...

Winter and I have a love-hate relationship, as I'm sure it does with many equestrians. One product that helps get me through the cold months and has been my go-to every winter for the past 15ish years is the Rimfrost Rider III Tall Boot by Mountain Horse. In this episode, I give my feedback on this boot including: The thoughtful zipper design The warmth features My sizing tips And more! This episo...

Episode 77 features my review of CLARIFLY® LARVICIDE TOP-DRESS FLY CONTROL, a top-dress supplement that helps curb flies and can be used as part of your integrated pest management approach. Tune in to hear details on what this product is, how to use it, and more! This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences .

Dr. Lou Gaston is the president of Medical Emergency Data Systems, Inc., a company focused on making prominent medical information standard in helmet-wearing activities. Dr. Gaston graduated from the physician's assistant program at Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia and then went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman Chiropractic College. He then served in the US Army a...

I know that I’d love to catch every fly before it can even take flight, but of course, that is not realistic and sometimes a small amount of flies make it into adulthood. In these cases, the Bite Free Stable Fly Trap from Starbar Products comes to the rescue! In this episode, I give my review of this simple, yet very thoughtful trap. This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products .

I’m excited to welcome back Andrea Bolduc, the Regional Sales Manager at Starbar Products. Andrea has joined me on previous episodes to discuss Stabar’s comprehensive lineup of pest control, the importance of implementing an IPM approach, and more! Andrea grew up around horses, went to school in southeast Louisiana, and has been working f...

Dr. Steve Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales, and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice before returning to graduate school and obtaining a Ph...

We talk extensively and research endlessly different ways to help our horses cope with flies because these tiny pests have a large negative impact. One of the products that I was drawn to in the Starbar Products lineup was the QuikStrike® Fly Bait Spray, for the hope that as the name implies it would provide quick relief.  In this episode, I share my review of: The different methods for apply...

Fly Predators by Spalding Labs is one of those products that if you know you know, and if you don’t, your mind is about to be blown! Fly Predators are a specific mixture of extremely small insects that feed on the pupa of the fly species we know and hate, and are used to drastically reduce the number of flies that make it out of the pupa stage. Tune in to hear my review of the entire Fly Predators...

Spring is here! I am ecstatic to be basking in the warm sun, seeing the green grass poking out of the ground, and hearing the welcome buzz of flies. Well, the last part not so much. Flies are a nuisance that all horse people have to manage, but luckily there are some great products out there to help combat flies. In this episode, I review DuraStrike Fly Scatter Bait by Starbar Products. I explain...

Chris Greene is the National Account Manager of Farm and Ranch with Central Life Sciences. He graduated from New Mexico State University with a degree in agricultural communications. He has worked in the ag industry for over 15 years, making sure owners have access to the tools they need to make the care of their animals better.  In this episode we discuss: The perfect time to start your fly...

Dr. Hoyt Cheramie is the Professional Services Veterinarian at Boehringer Ingelheim and a world-renowned expert on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. He received both his bachelor's and doctorate in veterinary medicine degrees from Louisiana State University in the early 90s whereafter he practiced large animal surgery throughout the country from 1999 through 2007. He then began his professional consu...

Episode 66 features my conversation with Equivont founder, Jessica DiConstanzo. Equivont is a an all-encompassing online equestrian marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to connect on purchases of services, products, horses and more. Jessica and I discuss how she and her riding buddy founded this business and the need it fills in the equestrian world, plus a new concept that they just launche...

Episode 65 features part two of my conversation with Andrea Bolduc of Central Life Sciences. In this episode, Andrea elaborates on what products make up a successful IPM program. Missed part one? Tune in to hear the first half of this conversation in Episode 63. This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products by Central Life Sciences . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information...

In Episode 64 I review the CAPTIVATOR® FLY TRAP by Starbar and Central Life Sciences. I tested this set-and-forget trap's usability, functionality, and explore it's purpose in an IPM fly control approach. This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 63 features part one of my conversation with Andrea Bolduc of Central Life Sciences. In this episode, Andrea explains the meaning behind IPM; the approach that Central Life Sciences uses to manage flies. Tune in to hear the first part of this conversation, then again July 19th to hear what products fit into this system. This episode is brought to you by ClariFly Larvicide by Central Life S...

As equestrians we are always looking for ways to make our horses lives better, but are we listening? In Episode 62, I sit down with Janet Marlow of Pet Acoustics and Dr. Sarah Reuss of Boehringer Ingelheim to discuss their joint project, Relax Trax. They share their unique backgrounds, the impact certain sound has on decreasing stress in horses, and their free gift of Relax Trax to work in conjunc...

We equestrians are always on our feet, so when I heard Fairfax & Favor had the Women’s Sheepskin Boudica Oak Leather Boots I was ecstatic to try them out. Listen to hear my thoughts on the design, functionality and feel of these boots. This episode is brought to you by Horse Week . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.