Jessica Starcevich has been the company entomologist for Spalding Labs for over 12 years. In Episode 71 I reviewed Spalding Labs’ iconic product, Fly Predators, a pesticide-free solution to fly control. Head over to Episode 71 to hear more about that review! Jessica, who has worked for Spalding Labs since 2011, received her bachelor's degree with double majors in environmental science and biology, and a minor in history from Illinois College, then obtained her master's degree from the University of Minnesota in livestock entomology.  She now resides in Bartonville, IL, just 20 minutes fro ..read more

In Episode 80 I sit down with Alex Beckstett, the brand manager of My New Horse, a completely FREE resource for first-time horse owners and new riders just starting out in the horse industry. Tune in to hear: What My New Horse provides riders and owners Member perks from sponsors Absorbine and Sentinel The wide variety of resources already available and what's coming to the site And more! This episode is brought to you by My New Horse ..read more

I am excited to welcome back to the podcast, Dr. Steve Grubbs. Dr. Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice before returning to graduate school and obtaining a Ph.D. in comparative and experimental medicine, with an emphasis on virology and immunology. Dr. Grubbs now lives in Missouri with his wife and continu ..read more

Winter and I have a love-hate relationship, as I'm sure it does with many equestrians. One product that helps get me through the cold months and has been my go-to every winter for the past 15ish years is the Rimfrost Rider III Tall Boot by Mountain Horse. In this episode, I give my feedback on this boot including: The thoughtful zipper design The warmth features My sizing tips And more! This episode is brought to you by Horse Week ..read more

Episode 77 features my review of CLARIFLY® LARVICIDE TOP-DRESS FLY CONTROL, a top-dress supplement that helps curb flies and can be used as part of your integrated pest management approach. Tune in to hear details on what this product is, how to use it, and more! This episode is brought to you by Central Life Sciences ..read more

Dr. Lou Gaston is the president of Medical Emergency Data Systems, Inc., a company focused on making prominent medical information standard in helmet-wearing activities. Dr. Gaston graduated from the physician's assistant program at Alderson Broaddus University in West Virginia and then went on to receive his Doctor of Chiropractic from Sherman Chiropractic College. He then served in the US Army and worked for the US Department of Justice. While serving as the medical director for an annual long-distance bike ride nearly three decades ago, he came up with the idea for Medical Emergency Data Sy ..read more

I know that I’d love to catch every fly before it can even take flight, but of course, that is not realistic and sometimes a small amount of flies make it into adulthood. In these cases, the Bite Free Stable Fly Trap from Starbar Products comes to the rescue! In this episode, I give my review of this simple, yet very thoughtful trap. This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products ..read more

I’m excited to welcome back Andrea Bolduc, the Regional Sales Manager at Starbar Products. Andrea has joined me on previous episodes to discuss Stabar’s comprehensive lineup of pest control, the importance of implementing an IPM approach, and more! Andrea grew up around horses, went to school in southeast Louisiana, and has been working for Central Life Sciences for more than a decade, where she helps a wide variety of agriculture and livestock owners find the best solutions to their pest management needs. In Episode 65, And ..read more

Spring is here! I am ecstatic to be basking in the warm sun, seeing the green grass poking out of the ground, and hearing the welcome buzz of flies. Well, the last part not so much. Flies are a nuisance that all horse people have to manage, but luckily there are some great products out there to help combat flies. In this episode, I review DuraStrike Fly Scatter Bait by Starbar Products. I explain the application method, use scenarios, the comprehensive approach that Starbar Products recommends, and more! This episode is brought to you by Starbar Products ..read more

Dr. Steve Grubbs is the equine technical manager at Boehringer Ingelheim. Originally from Tennessee, Dr. Grubbs grew up breeding and showing Quarter Horses on his family's farm, worked with the Anheuser-Busch Clydesdales, and then attended Ross University and the University of Tennessee. He went on to work for 11 years in private practice before returning to graduate school and obtaining a Ph.D. in comparative and experimental medicine, with an emphasis on virology and immunology. Dr. Grubbs now lives in Missouri with his wife and continues his research with BI in areas such as PPID and e ..read more