Tack Box Talk cover art

All Episodes

Tack Box Talk — 190 episodes

#
Title
1

Osteochondrosis: The story of surgical fixes for bony problems

2

Wild Horses: The story of managing a difficult situation

3

Extension: The story of people dedicated to helping others

4

Stepping back: The story of when it is time to do less with your horse

5

EHM Outbreak of 2025: The story of lessons learned

6

Pasture Prep: The story of checking before you turn them out

7

Welfare Judging Contests: The story of creating a new generation of welfare advocates

8

Feeding the Insulin Dysregulated Horse: The story of checking blood and doing your math!

9

Acupuncture: The story of a big bang for a little needle

10

Purpose Before Perfection: The story of personal growth as a rodeo queen

11

Slobbers: The story of it may be a bigger deal than you think

12

Stepping down: The story of letting go professionally to have fun as a amateur

13

It's Time: The story of preparing for the upcoming breeding season

14

Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak: The story on how to keep events safe and moving forward

15

Horse Shopping: The story of taking your time to find your perfect fit

16

4-H for the Win: The Story of How Participating in 4-H Activities Can Impact Young Lives

17

New World Screw Worm: The story of an old foe trying to make a return

18

Beating Bugs: The story of using all parts of the pyramid

19

Bad Science: The story of being wary of more than bad 80s movies!

20

Research It!: The story how to navigate a world of so much information

21

Is Two Better Than One?: The story of proving tradition

22

What is a Good Life: The story of trying to do right by our horses

23

Cooling off: The story that is hot off the presses from ESS!

24

Live from Fort Collins, It's ESS!: The story of research hot off the presses

25

Enucleation: The story of when one eye is the right way to go

26

American Youth Horse Council: The story of adults helping kids to grow their love of horses

27

How much a bale?: The story of shopping smart for hay

28

Keratomas: The story of hoof tumors causing big problems

29

Pasture Prep: The Story of your timeline for great grazing

30

Nutrition for Breeding: The story of how feeding your horse alters your chances of successful foals

31

Selecting Sires: The story of finding the perfect man for your mare

32

Dental Month: The story of look every horse in the mouth

33

Working Equitation: The story of riding something new, Spanish style!

34

Spanish Mustangs: The story of a rare breed doing big things

35

Chiropractors:The story of pushing and pulling to make your horse feel great

36

Heliacal Star: The story of your next read!

37

Internships: The story of test driving a career

38

Hay Nets: The story of how research provides answers

39

Fall Nonstructural Carbohydrates in Pastures: The story of when fall temperatures can bring hidden dangers.

40

Sand: The story of how to keep it out of your horse

41

Monensin in Horse Feeds: The story of practical advice for the average horse owner

42

Students in Charge: The story of a unique program at the University of Vermont

43

Social License to Operate: The Story of keeping the horse industry in society's good graces

44

Genetics Part 2: The story of fragile foals and muscle disorders

45

Study Abroad: The story of a grand appreciation for the Irish horse Industry.

46

Sane and Sound: The story of a equine geneticists goal to build a better horse

47

The State of the Union: The story of the current status of the horse industry

48

Not for Profits: The story of how to get started

49

Foaling Part 2: The story of what needs to happen after baby has arrived

50

Beware the white and yellow flowers: The story of when pretty things turn deadly

51

It's Foal Time! The story of when not to panic

52

Majestic oak or killer in disguise? The stories of what trees you need to be aware of in your horse pasture

53

What's that?: The story of toxic plants commonly found in hay

54

Feeding Myths: The stories of not always believing what you hear.

55

Riding through the cold: The story of knowing when enough is enough

56

Buying hay out of state: The story of buyer beware

57

Growing in winter: The story of what grasses do in the South!

58

My Horse Has What?: The story of allergy and microbiome testing - are they really worth it?

59

Fall Pastures: The story of putting pastures to bed

60

AQHLearn: The story of the best deal in town

61

Cattle and horses: The story of everyone getting along

62

Youth Horse Judging: The story of getting a leg up on life skills

63

Heat Stress: The story of not losing your cool

64

Many meals, fiber as fuel: The stories of learning the best fuel for performance and optimizing protein intake

65

When old is new again: The stories of lessons learned from the past

66

Os Phos: The Story of when it's right, and when it's wrong

67

Sheep, owners and smart tech: The stories of heart rates, circles and unrealistic owners

68

Weight loss solutions and foal size: The stories of what really matters

69

Equine Science Society 2023: The Stories of not eating where you poop, old horses, hay nets and pasture tracks

70

Horses in Higher Ed: The story of combining college and horses

71

Ticks! The Story of keep calm and pick them off

72

SCRUB: The story of science creating real understanding of biosecurity

73

Equine Infectious Anemia: The Story of staying on the right side of the law

74

Mud Matters: The story of how wet dirt can lead to big trouble for horses

75

Ration Balancers: The story of how very little feed can go a long way

76

Blanket Science: The story of really knowing if they work!

77

Musical Freestyle: The story of dancing with horses

78

Knowing Normal: The Story of practicing observation before you need it

79

Veterinary Behavior: The Story of when your horse needs more help

80

Do you have a prescription?: The story of how new laws relative to antibiotics will affect horse owners

81

Sub-epiglottal Ulcers: The story of learning a new thing that can go wrong in horses.

82

Equine Composting: The story of practicality for horse owners

83

Forage Alternatives: The Story of what to do when hay is scarce

84

Bringing up the Next Generation: The story of innovative youth programs and inspiring volunteers

85

Winter Prepping: The story of not being the grasshopper

86

Protecting Pastures: The Story of how to keep your pastures alive when the weather doesn't cooperate

87

Supplements 4: The story of doing your research

88

Old Horses: The story of keeping our veterans going

89

Feedstuffs: The Story of why we feed what we feed

90

Equine Assisted Services: The Story of Getting the Terms Right!

91

Feeding on a budget: The story how something as simple as LESS might be the answer

92

Disease Outbreak: The story of one horse and three diseases

93

Barn Fires: The story of 40 show horses and a burning barn

94

Fire Prevention: The story of 41 years of fire service in the heart of horse country

95

Supplements 3: The story of anti-oxidants, how much and when to give!

96

Barn Fires: The story of a little prevention is worth millions

97

Supplements 2: The story of joints, guts and brains

98

A bit about bits: The story of 490 bits and no horse!

99

Supplements 1: The story of how not to be overwhelmed

100

It's Breeding Season!: The story of getting mares and stallions in the mood

101

Strategic Deworming: The story of when it is okay to say no!

102

Young Horse Show Series: The story of a new adventure for Dr. Williams

103

Fecal Water Syndrome: The Story of brown butts and matted tails

104

Certified Horsemanship Association: The Story of finding real professionals

105

Bringing the Speed: The story of one owners journey in barrel horse futurities

106

Fitting Saddles: The story of 30 years of experience making and using saddles

107

Cicatrix: The story of a mysterious respiratory ailment found primarily in Texas

108

Riding across America: The Story of truly bonding with horses

109

EOTRH: The stories of Jagger and Missy and disappearing teeth

110

Horse Week, its not just for sharks anymore! The story of how you need to take a week off of work

111

Suspensory Trouble: The story of more than just hairy coats

112

Insulin Dysregulation: The Story of how recent research has changed what we know

113

Studying Teaching?: The stories of how equine teachers learn to be better at our jobs

114

Hurricanes: The Story of prepping and getting out of harms way.

115

Easy keepers, lead in arenas, and warm season grasses living in the north: The Stories of how research improves horse owners lives

116

Drought!:The story of what to do when it simply won't rain

117

Fat Horses: The Story of why they just won't quit eating!

118

Equine Protozoal Myelitis: The Stories of Zipper and not Chester

119

Riding Abroad: The Story of adventures with horses

120

Operant What? The Story of using science to create good behaviors out of bad

121

Horses and Bears: The story of always expecting the unexpected

122

Drama Free Barns: The Story of being your best self

123

Manure and Ivermectin: The Story of answering listener questions!

124

Manure Mountains: The Story of turning horse apples into black gold

125

We Bought a Farm!: Stories of making the big leap to equine business owners

126

Mare Myths and Mysteries: The Story of why mares do what they do

127

Laminitis: The Story of how spring grass and over loving your horse can lead to disaster

128

Not if, When: The Story of how an equine insurance agent might be your best friend

129

Managing Mud: The story of keeping your socks clean while building a sandwich

130

Collegiate Equestrian: The story of building real horsemanship skills

131

So You Want to Own a Racehorse: The story of how the average person can own a champion

132

Old Horses Can Learn New Tricks: The Story of Frankie learning to be ridden at 21

133

Vaccine Myths: Setting the record straight

134

Hidden Treasure: The story of a gelding who wasn't

135

Updates!: The stories of Pinky and Mickie continued

136

Eyes: A veterinarian's perspective

137

Intercollegiate Dressage Association: The story of another way to keep riding in college

138

PPID: A Talk with an Expert

139

PPID: The Stories of Daisy and Cara

140

You'll Shoot Your Eye Out: The stories of horses finding ways to injure their eyes

141

Breaking Splint Bones: The Story of creative ways horses get hurt

142

Riding Through College: The Stories of alumn of IHSA and NCEA

143

To Blanket or Not to Blanket: The Story of putting it on and taking it off!

144

Checking In: The Story of the Veterinarians Behind Endurance Rides

145

Hay Math: The Story of how you know if you have enough!

146

Wildfires: The Stories of How to Prepare Yourself and Your Horse

147

Competitive Endurance Riding: The Story of 75,000 miles

148

I Want My Momma!: Stories of weaning foals without stress

149

The Miner Institute: The Story of How Students are the Product in Upstate New York

150

Nexus Equine: The Story of people working together to help horses find their next home

151

Inside the Pen: Stories from a judges perspective

152

Equine Athletes: The story of what makes horses so special

153

The Right Horse for Everyone: The Story of how ASPCA is working to help horses find their next home.

154

Know Your Flies: The Story of Tailoring Fly Control to Your Needs

155

Vesicular Stomatitis: The Story from a National Equine Disease Expert

156

Battling Biting Bugs: The Real Stories of Equine Owners Fights with Flies

157

Equine Law: The Stories of What Horse Owners Need to Know

158

Blister Beetles: It's Not Just Alfalfa: The Story of One More Thing in 2020

159

Shooting and Riding? Yes, That's a Sport: The Story of Cowboy Mounted Shooting

160

Laryngeal Paralysis: Going a Little Deeper

161

Respiratory Problems: the Stories of Paddy and Breaker

162

Home or Away: The Stories of Boarding Versus Life on the Farm

163

Conversations on Cribbing: The Stories of Jo and Bo and horses like them

164

KEMI: The Story of how students get immersed in the world of Kentucky Thoroughbreds

165

Quirky Horses: The Stories of Jagger, Alex and Cactus

166

You Want Me to do What?: Stories of Stallion Behavior in the Breeding Shed

167

Horse Husbands: The Stories of Alex and Tony finding new Horse power in their lives

168

Covid Tales Part 3: The Stories of How Barns Stay Safe Successfully

169

COVID Tales Part 2: The Story of how veterinarians are coping

170

Covid Tales Part 1: The Story of a Difficult Decision.

171

Rabies: The Story of Baby Jane Doe

172

Therapy Horses: The Stories of Angel, Shadow and Kid Bars Making a Difference in Human Lives

173

Strangles: The Stories of Bacteria, Horses and Keeping Clean

174

Be Patient!: What a Farrier and Trainer Can Share with the Horse World

175

Tips for 4-H Horse Parents

176

Surviving Disasters: The Stories of Katrina and Tornadoes

177

Teaching an Old Rider New Tricks: The stories of eventing and roping after 50......

178

Spines, Snakes and Killer Bees: Stories of riding in the Arizona Desert

179

Riding On New Knees: The Story of Elaine

180

To Lease or Not to Lease: The Story of Foxy and Lady

181

Serious Injuries: The Stories of Holly, MIcky, Pinky and Chester

182

For the Love of Ponies: Sugar, Patches and Merrylegs

183

Veterans Worth their Weight in Gold: The Stories of Matise, Zipper, Wyatt and Sweetie

184

Pasture Peculiarities: The Story of Florida, New Jersey, Minnesota and Arizona

185

Ouch My Stomach Hurts: The Stories of Pinky and Pippa

186

Trailer Woes: The Story of Lola, Twist, Peaches and Pepper.

187

Making the Tough Decisions: The Story of Snowy, Bailey and Serena

188

Everyday is Mother's Day! Successful Horse Show Moms Share Their Experiences.

189

Thin Horses: The Story of Pinky and Ozzie

190

Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy: The Story of Virginia and Flea