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'Barn Stories,' Ep. 69: The kindness of strangers
An open gate and an excited dog result in an unplanned excursion for two horses. Find out how their adventure unfolds in this episode.
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 67: Standing firm
In this episode, we discover the difference between a good trail horse and a great one.
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 66: True beauty
What makes a horse beautiful to you? Tune in for a heartwarming exploration of this idea.
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 65: Grace and gratitude
A gift horse puts an unwelcome end to a dream of actually shopping for that horse. Is there a lesson here?
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 64: Hanging in the balance
This episode of ‘Barn Stories’ recounts a freak accident that resulted in a scenario of nightmarish proportions. The horse owner who sent us this story relates the details of that harrowing...
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 63: Hard bargain
We’ve featured many essays on "Barn Stories" about saying goodbye to a beloved horse, but this is the first time a writer has penned a touching farewell to a favorite pair of chaps. Maybe a special piece...
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EQUUS 'Farm Calls' episode 26: 2022 podcast wrap-up
Tune in for highlights and tidbits from the 2022 episodes of the Equine Network "Farm Calls" podcast.
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EQUUS 'Farm Calls' episode 24: West Nile virus in horses
More than 250,000 horses have been reported to have West Nile virus (WNV) since it was first identified in the United States in 1999.
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EQUUS 'Farm Calls' episode 23: EPM in horses
Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) can cause severe neurologic disease in horses. In this episode, we talk to Nichola Pusterla, DVM, PhD, whose research focus is on equine infectious diseases.
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EQUUS 'Farm Calls' episode 22: Equine eye issues
Many equine eye issues are emergencies. In this episode, Dr. Ann Dwyer discusses three of the most common eye problems your horse is likely to face and how you can help your vet deal with them.
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'Barn Stories' Ep. 59: Yesterday and today
Losing one cherished horse is bad enough, but how does one move forward after losing two?
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EQUUS ‘Farm Calls’ episode 21: Donkeys and mules
EQUUS “Farm Calls” is brought to you in 2022 by Farnam—Your Partner in Horse Care. Amy McLean, PhD, grew up on a farm in Georgia with horses, mules and donkeys. She said owning a mule or donkey is not...