Issue 8

Yes, I can count

Although maybe I cannot, because I labeled two issues as Number 6. So, what the heck?

I am bad at counting bales of hay as they go on the truck. I’m better at counting them as I unload ‘em, for some reason. I’m bad at counting cows, too, although I am learning to count them as they pass a point (like a post). Easier and more accurate, as any rancher would tell you. Who woulda thought that counting challenges would persist through the years?

Debunking Deworming

Dr. Martin Nielsen of the University of Kentucky likes to channel a bit of silly in his popular YouTube videos on parasitology. But don’t be deceived. He’s a top notch expert in the field and we’ve just added him to the Best Horse Practices Summit roster.

Stockmanship Journal

For a limited time, stockmanship wizard Whit Hibbard is offering his academic journal for free. He’s currently touring large bison ranches in Nebraska, Wyoming, and elsewhere to lend his expertise. Check it out!

Gender Gyrations

Alexa Kanda-Olmstead is a Dartmouth human resources pro with specific expertise in identifying and mitigating gender bias. A very cool discussion on challenges in our horse world.