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Tack Box TalkCooling off: The story that is hot off the presses from ESS!Send us a textDr. Danielle Smarsh from Penn State University, shares some new research from Kentucky Equine Research that finally settles all arguments on proper ways to cooll of horses. Using imbedded microchips, researchers tried all the ways - now you can learn the absolute best ways to cool your hot horse.For more information:Cooling research from KER
2025-06-2420 min
The Stable Management PodcastPreparing to Feed Horses During Winter with Dr. Danielle SmarshIn this episode, Danielle Smarsh, PhD, of The Pennsylvania State University, explains how horse owners and barn managers can prepare to feed horses during the colder months. She discusses how a horse's energy needs change with the seasons, how to adjust a horse's forage intake during winter, and ways to ensure your horse is drinking enough water as the temperatures drop.GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 12:Host: Hailey KerstetterGuest: Dr. Danielle SmarshPlease visit our sponsor, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live, Ask TheHorse Archives – The Horse
2024-09-0322 minHorse Radio Network All Shows FeedStable Management Podcast 12: Preparing to Feed Horses During Winter with Dr. Danielle SmarshIn this episode, Danielle Smarsh, PhD, of The Pennsylvania State University, explains how horse owners and barn managers can prepare to feed horses during the colder months. She discusses how a horse's energy needs change with the seasons, how to adjust a horse's forage intake during winter, and ways to ensure your horse is drinking enough water as the temperatures drop.GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 12:Host: Hailey KerstetterGuest: Dr. Danielle SmarshPlease visit our sponsor, who makes all this possible: Ask TheHorse Live, Ask TheHorse Archives – The Horse
2024-09-0322 minTack Box TalkStudy Abroad: The story of a grand appreciation for the Irish horse Industry.Send us a textDr. Colleen Brady, Purdue University, Dr. Kathy Anderson, University of Nebraska, and Dr. Danielle Smarsh of Penn State University, all recently returned from a trip to Ireland. They share the unique features of the Irish horse industry that keeps US students returning year after year.
2024-07-0747 minTack Box TalkWeight loss solutions and foal size: The stories of what really mattersSend us a textIn this episode we continue reviewing some of our member's favorite abstracts from the Equine Science Society meetings. Drs. Kathy Anderson and Danielle Smarsh talk about the most effective methods of weigh loss in overweight horses, whether foal size at birth translates to different sized adults, and if electrolyte supplementation is needed for light to moderately exercised horses.
2023-06-2927 minTack Box TalkTicks! The Story of keep calm and pick them offSend us a textDr. Erika Machtinger, Dr. Danielle Smarsh and Laura Kenney, all of Penn State University guide horse owner's through a discussion on ticks. From disease they carry, the environments they live in and how to properly pick them off. If you have horses and ever venture out to trail ride - tick checks are for you!
2023-05-1046 minTack Box TalkRiding Abroad: The Story of adventures with horsesSend us a textDr. Danielle Smarsh from Penn State University shares a few stories of her favorite places she has experienced horseback, from Peru to New Zealand, South Africa and more. There is no better way to explore new countries than from the back of a horse.
2021-06-1718 minTack Box TalkTrailer Woes: The Story of Lola, Twist, Peaches and Pepper.Send us a textDr. Danielle Smarsh, equine extension specialist at Penn State, and Brittani Kirkland, youth livestock extension specialist in Larimer County, Colorado share their personal stories of horses that just didn't want to get in the trailer. How to you handle a horse that won't get back on the trailer to let you leave? What if they won't get off the trailer? Learn some tips and tricks from professionals who have been there.For More Horse Information: extensionhorses.org
2019-12-1921 min