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Send us Fan Mail Dr. Dan Burba, DVM the head of the Clinical Veterinary Sciences department at Oklahoma State University shares his personal experiences with Hurricane Katrina when he worked in Lousiana and having a tornado hit his own property in Oklahoma!  After living through these disasters, Dr. Burba has been very involved with giving back to the community and helping individuals prepare for...

Send us Fan Mail Dr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University and Dr. Craig Wood, University of Kentucky and past APHA president, discuss taking up new horse sports at a .... mature age.  Colleen and Craig share thier fears of trying something new, what challenges they have faced and tips for riders that are looking for new horse sports.  It's never too late to try a new event!

Send us Fan Mail Betsy Greene, University of Arizona equine specialist and Ann Pierson, equine veterinarian from Tucson, share advice on how to survive riding in the desert.  Tips on preparing, safety and how to escape danger safely. They say the view is worth it!

Send us Fan Mail 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 facing similar challenges on rehab, being honest with your doctor and begin honest with yourself if continuing to ride is your goal.

Send us Fan Mail 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 lessors on how to navigate successful contracts.

Send us Fan Mail 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 share how they coped with making difficult decisions in face of potentially career ending issues with their horses.

Send us Fan Mail 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 for their child. Ashley and Merrylegs  

Send us Fan Mail 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 horses that just didn't want to get in the trailer.  How to you handle a horse that won't get back on the trailer to let you leave?  What if they won't get off the trailer?  Learn some...

Send us Fan Mail 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, how they treated the ulcers and changed their management strategies to help their horses cope with what can be a very painful problem. For More Horse Information: extensionhorses.org

Send us Fan Mail 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 irrigation with Dr. Betsy Greene from Arizona, frozen tundra and limited time to graze with Dr. Krishona Martinson from Minnesota, rotating New Jersey pasture's from Dr. Carey Williams, the greater...

Send us Fan Mail 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 horses and how to keep them going.  Twenty doesn't have to mean retirement for these gems! They share why they sought out horses who were far along in their careers and they kept them healthy both...

Send us Fan Mail 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 process and the realistic logistics that come with the death of a 1100 pound animal. View: End of Life: How to Handle Equine Mortality - Oklahoma State University For More Horse Information: extensi...

Send us Fan Mail Experienced horse show moms (and equine professionals) share their tips and tricks for successfully juggling the horse show life. For More Horse Information: extensionhorses.org

Send us Fan Mail 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 weight to their own horses. For More Horse Information: extensionhorses.org

Send us Fan Mail 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 professionals managed the condition in their own horses. For More Horse Information: extensionhorses.org