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Tack Box TalkIs Two Better Than One?: The story of proving traditionSend us a textIn this episode, we again visit some abstracts from the Equine Science Symposium, this time with Dr. Sara Mastellar, Associate Professor of the Ohio State Agriculture and Technology Institute. While tradition may say feeding twice a day is best, what does the data really say?
2025-07-1523 min
Farm To Stable: An Equine Nutrition Podcast (TM)Does the frequency of meals affect horse behavior? We did a study on that! -With Dr.'s Sara Mastellar and Elizabeth Share of The Ohio State UniversityWelcome special guests Dr. Sara Mastellar, Associate Professor at The Ohio State University ATI and Dr. Elizabeth Share, 4-H Program Specialist at The Ohio State University! If you've ever seen horses "guarding" hay nets or feed sources, or wondering how best to manage feeding time when horses are fed in groups, tune in for some helpful information. I was fortunate enough to be a collaborator on studies run by Dr.'s Mastellar and Share investigating the effect of meal frequency on horse behavior, and the data was presented at the recent Equine Science Society Symposium in June, 2025. These researchers...
2025-07-1127 min
Beyond the BarnEp. 091: How Many Times a Day Should You Feed Your Horse? Here’s What the Research SaysMany horse owners focus on choosing the best hay, grain, or supplements, but research shows that when you feed can also impact how well your horse utilizes protein and amino acids.On this episode, co-hosts Dr. Tania Cubitt and Katy Starr and guest Dr. Sara Mastellar, equine nutrition researcher and professor at Ohio State ATI, break down her research on meal frequency and protein metabolism in horses, including:The difference between “just feeding protein” vs. ensuring your horse gets the right amino acidsWhy feeding multiple meals a day can improve your horse’s nutrient absorptionSimple, practical ways t...
2025-04-0844 minTack Box TalkKnowing Normal: The Story of practicing observation before you need itSend us a textDr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, and Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI, remind horse owners the importance of knowing normal data on your horse, and practicing your observation skills. They discuss health checks from head to tail. Plus we learn a fun word of the day - borborygmi!Knowing normal
2023-01-2532 minTack Box TalkStudying Teaching?: The stories of how equine teachers learn to be better at our jobsSend us a textIn this episode, we feature more abstracts from the 2021 Equine Science Society Symposium. Join Dr. Betsy Greene, University of Arizona, Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State ATI, and Dr. Rhonda Hoffman, Middle Tennessee State University, as they discuss their favorite talks from the Teaching and Extension Session. We learn that the best equine coaches teach on the psychological side, undergraduates students learn best through research and in a pinch you can still hold a pretty good workshop online.Brain Training for Riders
2021-08-2728 minTack Box TalkIntercollegiate Dressage Association: The story of another way to keep riding in collegeSend us a textDr. Sara Mastellar, of Ohio State ATI and alum of IDA, and Stefani Watson, coach of the IDA team at Cazenovia College, explain how all riders can get a chance to compete in dressage while going to college. They explain the format and how it differs from IHSA and NCEA, and give advice for young riders about to embark on their college careers.Intercollegiate Dressage AssociationEquine Education Network
2020-12-2530 minTack Box TalkBattling Biting Bugs: The Real Stories of Equine Owners Fights with FliesSend us a textDr. Krishona Martinson, University of Minnesota and Dr. Sara Mastellar, Ohio State University, ATI, share some great tips for providing horses relief from biting flies. Listen to their personal experiences and research to make the summer months just a bit more enjoyable for you and your horse.Dr. Martinson's Fly spray recipeFly control for suburban or small acreage horse farms - OSU Fact sheet
2020-07-1830 min