Managing Western Performance Horses with Logan Pluhar

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/]

Solving Common Broodmare Problems with Dr. Carleigh Fedorka

In this episode, Carleigh Fedorka, PhD, assistant professor of equine reproductive physiology at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, describes some of the most common broodmare problems that can affect pregnancy, such as endometritis and placentitis. She explains how farm managers should prepare a mare for breeding, why broodmare nutrition is crucial for a successful pregnancy, and what you can do today to improve your equine breeding program. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 46: * Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) * Guest: Carleigh Fedorka, PhD, Assistant Professor of Equine Reproductive Physiology at Colorado State University * 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/]

Effective Client Communication for Barn Managers With Adam D'Agostino

In this episode, Adam D'Agostino, MBA, director of the equestrian program at Alfred University, in New York, shares his top tips for effective client communication. He explains how he sets boundaries with clients, works through problems without confrontation, and how he handles social media within his business. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 45: * Host: Hailey Pfeffer (Kerstetter) * Guest: Adam D'Agostino, MBA, Director of the Equestrian Program at Alfred University, in New York * Please visit our sponsors, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live [https://thehorse.com/topics/podcasts/ask-thehorse/], USRider Equestrian [https://usrider.org/]