
Tack Box Talk
Kris Hiney
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Tack Box Talk episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Tack Box Talk for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Tack Box Talk episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

02/21/24 • 29 min
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 spot them, and what your horse may experience. So learn how to keep your horse safe by inspecting that hay!

11/06/20 • 29 min
Dr. Krishona Martinson from the University of Minnesota and Dr. Carey Williams of Rutgers University share their wisdom in addressing the age old question. Should you blanket a horse or not in the winter? Even Hamlet may have had trouble deciding. Don't worry, we will try to make the decision process a little easier.

03/14/23 • 34 min
Dr. Carey Williams, Rutgers University, and Dr. Nettie Liburt, Buckeye Nutrition, explain the purpose and concept behind ration balancers. This mighty little feed might just be the solution you are looking for. For pastured horses, overweight horses, and even growing horses, ration balancers pack a punch.

08/06/23 • 24 min
Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky equine extension specialist, shares his favorite presentations from the recent ESS meetings. We talk about a youth horsemanship school with a 50 year history from Texas A&M University. Then we talk a bit about the evolution of the horse to fit a unique digestive niche.

04/03/21 • 44 min
Dr. Joann Kouba, equine reproduction specialist at Kansas State University walks us through some of the quirks of mares. Ever wonder why some mares show estrus more strongly than others? Are all mares good mothers? What do you do if your mare is not a good mother? And worst case, what if you end up with an orphan foal? We cover all of this plus make up a few hypotheses for fun!

06/25/21 • 34 min
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 tips on prevention, symptoms and just recognizing when something isn't right.

10/08/21 • 37 min
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 on trails that end in 800 miles! A fascinating peek into long distance riding with horses and the unique bond that creates.

Many meals, fiber as fuel: The stories of learning the best fuel for performance and optimizing protein intake
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08/21/23 • 30 min
In this episode, Dr. Nettie Liburt, shares research presented at the recent Equine Science Society meetings. We discuss feeding protein more frequently may optimize absorption, fiber should not be forgotten as an important fuel source for racehorses, and then just go on a tangent on insulin dysregulation.

07/18/20 • 30 min
Dr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota and Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State University, ATI, share some great tips for providing horses relief from biting flies. Listen to their personal experiences and research to make the summer months just a bit more enjoyable for you and your horse.
Dr. Martinson's Fly spray recipe
Fly control for suburban or small acreage horse farms - OSU Fact sheet
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FAQ
How many episodes does Tack Box Talk have?
Tack Box Talk currently has 164 episodes available.
What topics does Tack Box Talk cover?
The podcast is about Stories, Leisure, Hobbies, Training, Behavior, Podcasts, Education and Health.
What is the most popular episode on Tack Box Talk?
The episode title 'Wildfires: The Stories of How to Prepare Yourself and Your Horse' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Tack Box Talk?
The average episode length on Tack Box Talk is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Tack Box Talk released?
Episodes of Tack Box Talk are typically released every 10 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of Tack Box Talk?
The first episode of Tack Box Talk was released on Feb 21, 2019.
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