Ask The Horse artwork

Ask The Horse

135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratings

Ask The Horse Live connects leading veterinarians and industry experts with horse owners to answer your equine health questions. Learn about cutting-edge research and hear practical advice for taking care of your horses. This podcast is a rebroadcast of Ask The Horse Live, which is recorded in front of a live audience.

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Episodes

Transitioning Thoroughbreds From Racing to New Careers

January 11, 2018 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MB

Learn about keeping OTTBs healthy and happy as they move into new disciplines. We’ll cover feeding, vet care, handling, and more!

Navicular Disease: Early Intervention and Long-Term Care

December 14, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.5 MB

Learn about diagnosis and management of navicular horses.

Feeding Your Horse During the Winter

November 09, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.4 MB

How can you make sure your horse is getting the nutrition he needs during the cold months? Ask our equine nutritionist!

Your Equine Legal Questions Answered

October 12, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Learn about sales agreements, leasing horses, liability, and more during our live event.

Surviving Natural Disasters With Your Horse

September 14, 2017 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.4 MB

Do you have a plan in place for your horses if wildfires, tornadoes, floods, or hurricanes strike in your area? Learn how to prepare for the worst-case natural disaster scenarios during our live event.

Understanding Equine Genetic Diseases

August 10, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

Research is offering more insight into inherited diseases and conditions in our horses. Learn more about HYPP, PSSM, overo lethal white syndrome, lavender foal syndrome, HERDA, SCID, and more.

Taking Care of the Mature Pony Club Mount

July 22, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Join us live from the United States Pony Club 2017 Festival and learn how to take care of your experienced Pony Club mount!

How Horses Learn

July 13, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MB

Learning theory describes how we can influence horse behavior and improve training outcomes. Discover how to shape your horse’s behavior.

What’s New in Equine Parasite Control?

June 08, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Learn the most up-to-date information about when and how to deworm your horses.

Protecting Horses From Sunburn and Photosensitivity

May 11, 2017 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.3 MB

Do you have a horse with pink skin? Learn how to keep him from burning this summer.

Managing and Caring for the EMS Horse

April 13, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.6 MB

Equine metabolic syndrome can cause obesity, insulin resistance, and laminitis. Find out how to care for your EMS horse during our live event.

Equine Herpesvirus Update

March 16, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.7 MB

With EHV cases reported from California to Kentucky already in 2017, get information you need to protect your horse.

Taking Care of Your Horse’s Teeth

February 09, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Is your horse up-to-date on his dental care? Learn about equine dental disease, proper oral care for horses, and behavior issues caused by tooth problems.

So, You Want to Breed Your Mare!

January 12, 2017 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.6 MB

Breeding a mare is exciting and not without challenges. Learn about stallion selection, breeding soundness, and more!

The Science Behind Equine Supplements

December 15, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MB

Manufacturers make many claims, but do supplements really work? We’ll look at the research and answer your questions!

Equine Skin Tumors: Sarcoids, Melanomas, and More

November 17, 2016 16:30 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Does your horse have stubborn or unsightly tumors or skin growths, and you’re not sure what to do next?

Managing and Maintaining the Older Equine Athlete

October 27, 2016 16:31 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB

Do you have a mature or senior horse? Find out how to keep him comfortable and competitive as he ages!

Protect Your Horse From Leptospirosis

September 29, 2016 16:33 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

Leptospirosis is a serious bacterial disease that causes both recurrent uveitis (“moon blindness”)—especially in Appaloosas, draft horses, and Warmbloods—and abortion in horses. But now there’s a vaccine to prevent it. Is your horse is at risk?

Managing the Fearful and Anxious Horse

August 25, 2016 16:35 - 1 hour - 56 MB

Do you feel unsafe with your horse when you’re on the ground or riding? Our behavior and vet experts are here to help!

Help! How to Manage Equine Emergencies

July 28, 2016 16:36 - 56 minutes - 52.1 MB

Your horse is wounded, bleeding, or critically ill: What should you do? Get advice from our expert!

Managing Horses on Small Acreages

June 30, 2016 16:38 - 1 hour - 58.4 MB

Do you want to keep horses at home? Are you looking to develop and improve efficiency on your small farm? Join us for this information-packed hour! Our experts will answer your questions about fencing, housing, storage, arenas, pasture and more!

Caring for Your New Horse

May 26, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

Are you getting your first horse or first horse in a long time? Our experts will help you navigate equine ownership.

Understanding Horse Behavior

April 28, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

Why do horses do the things they do? A behaviorist talks about how horses learn, stereotypies, herd dynamics, and more!

Itchy Horses: Dealing With Seasonal Skin Issues

March 31, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 58.6 MB

Equine skin issues can be difficult to diagnose and frustrating to treat. Experts share practical solutions for dealing with sunburn, rain rot, skin allergies (sweet itch), and more.

Vesicular Stomatitis: An Emerging Equine Disease

February 25, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

If you own horses in Colorado, you’re probably familiar with VS. Elsewhere, you might get to know it soon enough. Get your questions answered now from our experts.

Mud Management and Equine Health

January 21, 2016 14:00 - 59 minutes - 54.5 MB

From sucking off horseshoes to perpetuating thrush, scratches, and more, mud threatens your horse’s health. Get your questions answered about mud management, controlling water runoff, and treating mud-related horse health issues!

Equine Sports Therapy: How It Can Help Your Horse Heal

December 17, 2015 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

An FEI veterinarian and her on-staff equine sports therapist join us to answer your questions about keeping your equine athlete performing at his best.

Saddle Fit: Basics and Beyond

November 19, 2015 14:00 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MB

Is your horse cinchy, grumpy, or reluctant to move forward under saddle? Do you wonder about those white hairs and dry spots on either side of his withers? Get your questions answered by a saddle fit expert and veterinarian during our live event.

Sniffle, Cough, Sneeze: Infectious Respiratory Disease

October 29, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 58 MB

Horses are a lot like preschoolers: gather them in groups and someone’s likely to get sick. Diseases like equine influenza, rhino, and strangles spread quickly through herds and, in some, they can turn serious fast. Learn how to protect your horse.

Understanding Equine Insurance and Liability

August 14, 2015 14:00 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

Are you covered? Equine insurance experts answer your questions about horse and equestrian property insurance.

Designing and Perfecting Your Equine Property

July 29, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 57.8 MB

An equestrian facility architect and a horse management expert answer your questions about designing and improving horse properties and farms.

The Equine Athlete: Healthy Hooves, Healthy Joints

June 23, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 60.1 MB

Veterinarians know that balanced hooves influence a horse’s way of going and help maintain healthy joint function. Learn more from our experts, who are both veterinarians and experienced farriers.

Equine Gastric Ulcers: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention

May 22, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.1 MB

Dull coat? Cinchy? Thin? Your horse might be one of the 50-90% suffering from gastric ulcers. Get your gastric ulcer questions answered during our live Q&A event.

Rehabilitating & Reconditioning Equine Athletes After Injury

April 30, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Bringing a horse back to work after injury takes time, patience, and often the guidance of trusted professionals. Learn about management techniques and new therapy options that can help horses heal.

What You Need to Know about Equine Navicular Syndrome

March 24, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

“Navicular” has ended the careers of many great horses, and the word alone can strike fear into any horse owner. Learn more about the condition and get your questions answered during our live event.

The Best Hay, Grass, and Other Forages for Your Horse

February 23, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Studies show that quality forage is the healthiest diet option for horses. Learn about selecting hay, growing pasture, and choosing the right forage for your horse.

Conditioning Horses for Peak Performance

January 27, 2015 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MB

Do you have the winter blues? Spring is on the way—we promise! Now is a great time to start planning your horse’s fitness program. Whether you’re headed to horse shows or trail rides, join us to learn how to get your horse riding ready.

Winter Horse and Barn Care

December 18, 2014 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MB

Cold weather presents special challenges when it comes to managing horses. Learn about keeping your horses healthy and barn safe during the winter months.

Rehabilitating, Refeeding, and Rehoming Rescue Horses

November 19, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.6 MB

Rescued horses can be heartbreaking and often require special care to bring them back to health. Learn how you can help during our live event.

Equine Complementary Therapies: Your Questions Answered

October 30, 2014 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MB

Equine complementary therapies, such as chiropractic and acupuncture, are more popular than ever. Learn how they might help your horse’s health and performance.

An Introduction to Equitation Science

September 22, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 71.3 MB

Join two internationally acclaimed equitation science researchers to find out how this growing field of study can improve equine welfare, as well as you and your horse’s relationship.

Common-Sense Equine Nutrition

August 28, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MB

Do all the supplements, concentrates, and forages on the market have you confused about what’s best to feed your horse? Learn what your horse really needs to eat from equine nutritionist and consultant, Dr. Clair Thunes.

A Whole-Horse Approach to Managing Joint Disease

July 28, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

Joint disease causes lameness, impedes training, creates behavioral issues, and can end a horse’s riding career. From hoof care and nutrition to medical and supportive care, learn how to keep your horse comfortable and sound despite joint disease.

Equine MRI

June 18, 2014 14:00 - 58 minutes - 40.4 MB

Learn why magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) considered the “gold standard” for diagnosing equine lamenesses and get your questions answered about how MRI can help your horses during this live event.

Helping Horses with Heaves

May 25, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

Recurrent airway obstruction (RAO, once known as chronic obstructive pulmonary dysfunction, or COPD) can stop an otherwise healthy athletic horse in his tracks. Learn how to help a horse suffering from heaves in this live event.

Training Equine Athletes for Health, Fitness, and Longevity

April 16, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.1 MB

Have you ever wondered how a veterinarian would train and develop a horse? Find out from a veterinarian who’s also a Grand Prix dressage trainer and clinician.

Equine Spring Vaccines and Wellness Exams

March 21, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.2 MB

Spring is a great time to schedule a veterinary visit and create a vaccination plan for your horse. Get the most out of your horse’s annual wellness exam with help from our experts.

Managing Horses with PPID (Equine Cushing’s)

February 17, 2014 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.3 MB

Researchers are continually working to find new and better ways to manage and treat horses with pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID, formerly equine Cushing’s). Learn the most up-to-date informations about this disease from our experts.

The Amazing Equine Eye

January 15, 2014 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.5 MB

Have you ever wondered how your horse sees the world, or how you should respond to an equine eye emergency? Get your equine eye and vision questions answered by a board-certified veterinary ophthalmologist.

Why Does My Horse Do That?

December 05, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.1 MB

Does your horse ever do silly, odd, or downright dangerous things? Now is your chance to find out if he’s normal. During this hour-long event, you’ll learn about equine behavior and get your questions answered by a leading behaviorist.