Wildfires and Horse Farms With Laura Stevens

Wildfires and Horse Farms With Laura Stevens

In this episode, Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service explains how to handle wildfire emergencies when managing horse farms. She describes how to make a wildfire preparedness plan, guidelines for evacuation, and how to landscape around your farm to reduce the risk of wildfires on your property. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 51: * Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) * Guest: Laura Stevens, Fire Information and Education Program Coordinator with the Texas A&M Forest Service * Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live [https://thehorse.com/topics/podcasts/ask-thehorse/]

Managing Quarter Horse Breeding Facilities with Jarrell Jackson

In this episode Jarrell Jackson, equine manager with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses, explains how he manages a large Quarter Horse farm and breeding facility. He describes his daily routine, how he and his team balance following industry trends with maintaining horse value and longevity, and how he chooses stallion and mare combinations. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 50: * Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) * Guest: Jarrell Jackson, equine manager with Terry Bradshaw Quarter Horses * Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live [https://thehorse.com/topics/podcasts/ask-thehorse/]

Managing Western Performance Horses with Logan Pluhar

In this episode, Logan Pluhar, Assistant Trainer and Director of Operations with Bud Lyon Performance Horses explains her role in managing a large group of western performance horses. She describes how she has grown into her current role, how she and Bud's team work together to manage each individual horse's needs with the training program, and how preventive care plays a role in keeping their horses healthy and happy. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 49: * Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) * Guest: Logan Pluhar, Assistant Trainer and Director of Operations with Bud Lyon Performance Horses * Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live [https://thehorse.com/topics/podcasts/ask-thehorse/]

Solving Senior Horse Problems with Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington

In this episode, Anne Marie Skiffington, DVM, discusses common senior horse problems and how veterinarians, horse owners, and barn managers can work together to solve them. She explains the importance of regular veterinary exams and dental care for senior horses, what problems might classify as normal aging, and how owners can make quality of life and end of life decisions for their senior horse. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 48: * Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) * Guest: Dr. Anne Marie Skiffington, DVM * Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Equithrive (Equithrive® Breeding Mare Pellets | Broodmare Supplement [https://equithrive.com/products/equithrive-mare-pellets?variant=53770437132572]), Ask TheHorse Live [https://thehorse.com/topics/podcasts/ask-thehorse/], USRider Equestrian [https://usrider.org/], Chewy [https://www.chewy.com/b/horse-supplies-and-accessories-1663]: Horse Supplies & Accessories | Chewy [https://www.chewy.com/b/horse-supplies-and-accessories-1663]

Freelancing in the Equine Industry with Lindsey DeVito

In this episode, Lindsey DeVito, a freelance groom with Lindsey DeVito, LLC, explains what life looks like as a freelancer in the equine industry. She describes her usual responsibilities as a freelance groom, how freelancing has allowed her to have better work-life balance, and how she hopes to help others in the industry avoid burnout by providing as-needed support for barns. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 47: * Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) * Guest: Lindsey DeVito, Lindsey DeVito LLC [https://www.instagram.com/lindsey_devito_llc/] * Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Equithrive (Equithrive® Breeding Mare Pellets | Broodmare Supplement [https://equithrive.com/products/equithrive-mare-pellets?variant=53770437132572]), Ask TheHorse Live [https://thehorse.com/topics/podcasts/ask-thehorse/], USRider Equestrian [https://usrider.org/]