Ask The Horse
135 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 30 ratingsAsk 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
Botulism: Your Unanswered Questions
November 07, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBBotulism causes shaker foal syndrome in youngsters and severe neurologic disease in adults. Learn how to protect your horses from this invisible, scentless killer as we address more of your botulism questions.
Equine Osteoarthritis: Management after Diagnosis
October 10, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.1 MBLearn how to keep your arthritic horse sound, comfortable, and in work using best management practices.
Equine Deworming Update
August 29, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBGet the scoop on the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ updated parasite control guidelines.
Pigeon Fever: Learn How to Protect Your Horse
August 08, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.8 MBA disease once considered a West Coast problem, veterinarians say pigeon fever is now on the move east. Learn how to protect your horses in this hour-long podcast.
Managing Horses in the Summer Heat
July 15, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBIt’s hot out there! Learn how to keep your horse cool and comfortable during exercise and rest on even the most scorching days.
Equine Dental Care
June 13, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBGet your questions answered and learn about the latest advances in horse dental care in this live event.
Vaccination and Immunity: What Horse Owners Need to Know
May 08, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.7 MBEver wonder which vaccines your horse needs to stay healthy and why? Learn about building equine immunity, how vaccines work, and proper vaccination handling and administration in this free one-hour event.
Botulism and Horses
April 11, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBOur veterinary experts answer your questions about botulism in horses, which can be deadly in adult animals.
Equine Digestive Health
March 06, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 47.1 MBOur experts answer your questions about ulcers, GI tract problems, and general “tummy troubles” in horses.
EHV-1 Horse Health Alert
March 04, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBSpecial Edition: We address current EHV-1 cases in North America and offer information to protect your horses.
Laminitis Update
February 14, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.9 MBExperts answered reader questions live about what’s new in laminitis research and treatments.
Great Beginnings: Foaling and Newborn Care
January 17, 2013 14:00 - 1 hour - 46.2 MBYour mare is in labor and your foal is on his way. But what if something goes wrong? Offer your baby a great start by listening to this live audio event covering foaling, dystocia (difficult birth), passive transfer of immunity, and neonate health.
Young Horse Care
December 07, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.8 MBYoung horses are in a critical stage of development, where careful management is essential to a healthy adult life. In this live audio event, our experts answer questions about young horse care, including growth, nutrition, exercise, and disease.
Winter Horse Care
November 16, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MBEquine nutrition, hydration, exercise, blanketing, and respiratory health can be concerns as temperatures dip.
Equine Osteoarthritis
October 18, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 44 MBOsteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative and career-compromising disease in horses.
Equine Cushing’s Disease (PPID)
September 18, 2012 14:00 - 59 minutes - 41.1 MBPituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID, or equine Cushing’s disease) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in horses and can cause secondary issues, including laminitis. But, proper supportive care can offer comfort to many PPID horses.
Mosquito-Borne Disease and Your Horse
August 30, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.2 MBMosquitoes are more than just annoying, blood-sucking pests—they also carry infectious diseases that can incapacitate or kill your horses.
Keeping Horses Healthy and Sound During Transport
July 31, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBTraveling with horses places them at risk for exposure to contagious disease, stress, and physical injury. Whether you’re transporting horses for sale or recreation, long distance or short, it’s important to keep them safe and healthy.
Stall Rest and Rehabilitation
June 26, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MBStall rest is necessary for treating certain equine injuries and conditions. However, keeping a horse happy and healthy during recovery is often a challenge.
Common Upper Respiratory Disorders and Treatments
April 24, 2012 14:00 - 59 minutes - 40.6 MBIs your horse a noisy and uncomfortable breather? Does he struggle to breathe when you’re riding? Is his performance suffering because of it?
Post-Colic Care
March 19, 2012 14:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBWhy do some horses seem predisposed to experiencing colic episodes? And, if your horse has colicked in the past, what can you do to help prevent it from happening again?
Complementary Therapies
November 18, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBComplementary therapies such as acupuncture, chiropractic, homeopathy, and herbal medicine often generate controversy. Is there any real evidence that these therapies can help horses? What training do practitioners offering these modalities have?
Horse Adoption/Rescue
September 21, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 54.1 MBHow can you find the right horse to rescue or adopt? Our experts offer advice about rehomed horses.
Avoiding Respiratory Problems in the Barn
September 01, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 48.1 MBA number of air quality factors in barns can make it harder for your horse to breathe, compromising his health and performance.
Healthy, Safe Trailering
August 02, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.1 MBLearn how to ensure your horse arrives safely and legally at your destination.
“Unwanted” Horses
June 28, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 55.9 MBThe United States has a growing problem with “unwanted” horses–those their owners no longer want for various reasons.
Conditioning Horses
May 30, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 59 MBLearn about how your horse’s body adapts to exercise and how to optimize his fitness.
Green Horse Keeping
April 28, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 53.4 MBWhat environmentally friendly management practices might work for you and your farm?
Poisonous Plants
March 30, 2011 14:00 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBWhat weeds, trees, and shrubs are poisonous to your horses?
Feeding Foals and Young Horses
December 15, 2010 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.7 MBProper nutrition, of course, is a critical factor in raising a healthy, sound foal–both for the broodmare before the foal is born as well as for the mare and foal throughout the foal’s development.
Healthy Barns and Stalls
December 01, 2010 14:00 - 1 hour - 51.5 MBWhat hidden dangers lurk in your barn? Learn how to maximize air quality and improve safety in the stable.
Common Colic Questions
October 19, 2010 14:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBAll about equine colic, from when to call the vet to how well horses recover from surgery.
World Equestrian Games Horse Care
September 15, 2010 14:00 - 1 hour - 41.7 MBWhat makes the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games “bigger and better” from a horse care/management standpoint?
Weaning Horses
August 03, 2010 14:00 - 47 minutes - 54.2 MBWeaning can be quite stressful for foals, mares, and their owners.
Parasite Basics and Deworming
May 05, 2010 14:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBHow do you battle parasites in your horses despite increasing resistance to common deworming medications?