Join three leading veterinarians as they explore tendon injuries in the horse, including the three primary phases of healing and strategies for optimal recovery. From the latest rehabilitation techniques and advancements in research and technology, Drs. Lisa Fortier, Matt Durham and Stephanie Davis give us an inside look into how they maximize impact to achieve the best possible outcome for the horse.

An inside look into Pomponio Ranch, the enigmatic and highly regarded show jumping program behind Karl Cook, one of the top riders in the world and a member of Team USA in Paris. From a behind-the-scenes look at competing on the grounds of Versailles, to the Pomponio team’s extreme attention to detail, hear Karl’s thoughts on his horses, the world of show jumping and the experience of a lifetime: the 2024 Olympics.

With such a high prevalence, particularly in performance horses, understanding the causes, risk factors, diagnostics, treatments and preventive approaches to Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome is key for both riders and veterinarians. Join us as board-certified equine veterinary internal medicine specialist, Dr. Amy Polkes, takes us deep into ulcers and how she and fellow veterinarians tackle this challenge on the daily.

When the weather gets hot and humid the risk for anhidrosis increases, especially in the Southern and Gulf Coast regions. Join us, alongside veterinary experts Drs. Piper Norton, Ben Buchanan and Jerome Kotzur, as we explore the intricacies of anhidrosis, what causes this disruption in normal sweating, and what veterinarians are reaching for in terms of treatments and preventive strategies.

Taylor Flury is a living, breathing combination of raw talent, an almost cell-deep love of the sport, and a hard-charging passion for creating the next generation of superstar horses that will dominate the hunter jumper ranks. She’s wildly talented, tough as nails and a thoughtful and compassionate rider. Join us for an up-close look at trainer and competitor, Taylor Flury.

Head into the world of cutting with long-time Team Platinum rider, member of the NCHA Open Riders Hall of Fame and $4 million (and counting) competitor, Grant Setnicka. Join us to explore how he creates elite cutting horses and get an inside look at his journey to the top.

Karen Polle wears numerous hats. Born in Japan but raised in New York City, she brings together extreme dedication, high-level academics (Yale and Stanford), elite athletic ability and a tight-knit partnership with her stable of outstanding equine competitors. She’s impressive, humble and with a story totally her own.

How research has moved on from the microbiome to the metabolome, metatranscriptome and exfoliome, revealing it’s not necessarily what bacteria are present in the gut, but how they’re contributing to each horse’s individual GI function and overall health that really matters. Featuring renowned equine veterinarian and researcher, Canaan Whitfield-Cargile, DVM, PhD, DACVS, DACVSMR, University of Georgia.

Join equine veterinarian and world-wide sleep expert, Dr. Christine Fuchs of Germany, as she shifts the paradigm on what we thought we knew about our horses’ sleep. Hear Dr. Fuchs detail the impact that the effects of poor-quality sleep — including diminished performance — and what is currently known regarding narcolepsy in horses.

Is there more to know about this nuanced condition? Equine veterinarian, Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR, and Certified Journeyman Farrier, Lee Olson of Olsen Equine, take us on a journey through navicular syndrome, its indicators, current treatments, the importance of mechanics and the structures involved.

Join the trio of board-certified equine surgeons, Drs. Wade Walker, Troy Herthel and Katie Garrett, as they discuss how state-of-the-art imaging technologies are being utilized in tandem to provide equine veterinarians a tool to more accurately and thoroughly diagnose cases.

NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity Open Champion and Road to the Horse Champion, Nick Dowers, gives the inside details on the upcoming Cowboy Week — a meeting of the masters in western Nevada that offers webcast viewers a front row seat to this group of veteran trainers as they share their philosophy, techniques and hands-on tips from colt starting to training.

Join us in a conversation with then-U.S. Army Captain of ODA-595, Mark Nutsch, as he tells of the first days on the ground in Afghanistan following 9/11, where his 12-man team of Green Berets became forever cemented in history as The Horse Soldiers.

Visit the magical and change-making Storybook Farm, a place that transforms the childhoods of thousands of children who face adversity by immersing them into the world of the horse. If ever there was a holiday story to fill your heart, this is it.

At its core, the neck, or cervical spine region, is an incredibly complex anatomical structure that can include numerous areas where disease and injury can occur. Drs. Melinda Story and Kyla Ortved provide an in-depth look at common disease states related to the equine neck, symptomology, and treatment options.

How does the cervical spine region impact your horse’s health, performance and, ultimately, their longevity in sport? With heightened understanding and improved diagnostic capabilities, diseases and injuries of the equine cervical spine region have come to the forefront in veterinary medicine. Hear expert equine veterinarians, Drs. Melinda Story and Will French dive into the cervical spine and why this region of the horse’s anatomy is so crucial.

Join the discussion as renowned equine cardiology specialist Amy Polkes, DVM, DACVIM, talks common equine cardiac conditions, their impact on performance and safety, and how she’s working to increase awareness of cardiac health in equine athletes. 

Equine sports medicine and rehabilitation specialist Melissa King DVM, PhD, DACVSMR, takes us into the world of core fitness and how to properly build and maintain your horse’s vital center for optimal strength, stability and performance.

A must-listen roundtable with top reined cow horse trainers Chris Dawson, Russell Dilday and Taylor Gillespie, side-by-side with War Horses for Veterans Founder, Patrick Benson. Listen as they detail the upcoming War Horses Challenge at the National Stock Horse Association show this August, the seven elite veteran competitors and the thrills, spills and laughs that go into getting a group of master soldiers game-ready in the arena.

Meet this newly retired 5-time World Champion Steer Wrestler and learn about his background in rodeo, his family and how he handled life on the rodeo road.

A discussion with Equine Clinical Nutritionist, Abby Keegan, MS, examining risk factors for equine metabolic syndrome (EMS) and insulin dysregulation (ID), as well as pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction (PPID); identifying symptomology and outlining important dietary intervention strategies.

Michelle Coleman, DVM, PhD, DACVIM, is a leading equine researcher and veterinary internal medicine specialist whose work is making important links between obesity and its role in both human and equine asthma.

From tie-down roping to team roping, Rhen Richard is a 5-time Wrangler National Finals Rodeo qualifier, top-tier horseman and newly crowned champion of Rodeo Houston. Hear about his life on the rodeo road and what makes his program one of the most consistently successful in the business.

From the root cause of equine sarcoids to a wide range of treatment options, challenges and recurrence rates, Matt Durham, DVM, DACVSMR, guides us in what to consider and how best to manage these ultimately frustrating tumors.