The Art and Science of Horsemanship

Biosecurity, our Horses and Us.

This podcast discusses some aspects of biosecurity and how we can minimize risks.

Tis the season, Fly season

Regardless of what we do with our horses all of us face the dreaded fly season. This podcast discusses some of the things we can do to minimize flies and their impact on our horses. One thing to remember, we will never totally eliminate these pesky critters.

If a little is good, a lot must be better!

This podcast discusses supplementation. Most horse owners add a supplement of some description to their horse's diet. This may be done without proper planning. Often not only is money being wasted, but the health of our horses may also be negatively impacted. This podcast helps answer the following questions. What is needed in a supplement? Is there an issue with overfeeding nutrients? Why follow feeding directions?

Influencers

This podcast discusses the impact of various people in the horse industry's influence on what we purchase for our horses. It also discusses where information is obtained and who has the greatest influence on purchases. You might be surprised as to has the most influence on your purchases.

Geophagia or Sand Ingestion

Almost every horse, at some time in their life, will ingest sand, either intentionally or accidentally.  This podcast discusses sand ingestion or technically called Geophagia. Causes of sand ingestion, means to identify if there is sand in the intestinal tract, and ways to minimize sand ingestion and removal are discussed.