Dr. Ann McCombs of McCombs Equine Veterinary Services in Harvard, IL presents on administering first aid on a farm and Dr. Kevin Kline of the University of Illinois, Urbana, IL presents on the plants that are toxic to horses.

Dr. Rebecca Gimenez Husted is internationally known as one of the founders of Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue (TLAER®) and has taught first responders, veterinarians, and horse owners around the world what to do during emergencies, including barn fires.

Dr. Sheryl King may have retired from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, but her passion for continuing education is just what we need to help separate fact from fiction in the horse world. As the chair of the annual Best Horse Practices Summit, she continues to teach horse owners and advocate for horses across the globe by teaching us how to evaluate what we are being told from a neutral and logical position.

The old saying goes “No hoof, no horse”, so we are talking all things hoofcare related this March. From recommended trim intervals to more specialized care for specific issues, Heather Beauchemin, CJF, TE from the American Farriers Association will cover it all.

February is Equine Dental Awareness Month, so we are talking all things horse teeth. From cavities (yes, your horses can get them too!) to how often to have your horse’s teeth checked, Dr. Jessica Hunt from Midwest Veterinary Dental Services in Elkhorn, WI will cover it all.