
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.
Podcasting since 2019 • 164 episodes
Tack Box Talk
Latest Episodes
How much a bale?: The story of shopping smart for hay
Dr. Bob Coleman, University of Kentucky Extension Specialist explains there is more to it than price per bale. Economical horse owners need to shop smart to avoid paying more for hay than they need to! Unless of course you want to b...
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Season 7
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Episode 153
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31:13

Keratomas: The story of hoof tumors causing big problems
In this unique episode, Laura Kenny Penn State extension educator and owner of Frankie, our Standardbred broke to ride at age 21, and Dr. Kelsey Jurek, board certified surgeon and assistant professor at Oregon State University College of Veteri...
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Season 7
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Episode 152
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44:58

Pasture Prep: The Story of your timeline for great grazing
Dr. Krishona Martinson, pasture exert from the University of Minnesota, provides advice on how to get your pastures ready before the horses are turned out. Patience is key, if you want your horse grazing throughout the year.
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Season 7
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Episode 151
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30:59

Nutrition for Breeding: The story of how feeding your horse alters your chances of successful foals
In this breeding themed episode, we visit with Dr. Nettie Liburt, of Liburt Nutritional Consulting, to discuss what we as nutritionists can do to help with reproductive success. While not as exciting as hormone manipulation, what you feed your ...
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Season 7
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Episode 150
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34:38

Selecting Sires: The story of finding the perfect man for your mare
In this Valentine's Day themed episode, Dr. Colleen Brady of Purdue University discusses how one should shop for the perfect stallion. We begin with the big question - should you even breed your mare? From handsome looks to stellar ...
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Season 7
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Episode 149
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39:08
