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The Louisiana Equine Council (LEC) is a non-profit organization that exists to serve the entire horse industry of Louisiana: All Breeds, All Disciplines. The Board of Directors recognized that many members of the La Equine Community don't know what the LEC does to help them and how involved we are in statewide and legislative matters affecting us all. The LEC Board of Directors has decided to use the podcast format to better educate and communicate with the La Equine Community as a whole. Th ...
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Ep. 18 Mariah Alexander and Equi Day at LSU SVM
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In this episode, we are joined by Mariah Alexander. Mariah is originally from the Houston, Tx area, but is now a vet student at LSU. She is speaking with us on behalf of the Equine Club to promote their event, Equi Day. Equi Day is Oct. 7th, 2023 at the School of Veterinary Medicine building. It begins at 8am and you can either pre-register, or sim…
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Sen. Heather Cloud first got into politics to become the mayor of Turkey Creek, after a massive fraud and embezzlement case in that town caused her to see the need for good, solid, and competent leadership from the private sector. She's now about to begin her second term as the State Senator from District 28, representing Acadia, Allen, Avoyelles, …
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Ep. 16 Cajun Cowboy Rescue, Stephanie Williams
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We sure like to bring y'all human/horse interest stories about wonderful things going on in Louisiana involving horses. Unfortunately, sometimes it takes disasters to bring about the best aspects of our Louisiana Livestock Community. Beauregard and Vernon parishes have been recently devistated by wildfires from the severe drought southwestern Louis…
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Ep. 15 Not One More Vet Ambassador Mallory Preston DVM
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It may come as a surprise to you that 1 in 6 veterinarians have contemplated suicide. Veterinarians have one of the highest suicide rates of any profession and male vet techs have a suicide rate over 5 times the average. We've got a crisis going on in our veterinary community and we all need to be aware. Dr. Mallory Preston is a veterinarian practi…
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La Equine Council Podcast with Dr. Eddie Cramer, DVM of La Center for Equine Reproduction
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As breeding season kicks off, we talked with Dr. Eddie Cramer DVM, equine reproduction specialist. Dr. Cramer runs the La Center for Equine Reproduction and specializes in advanced techniques for improved outcomes. Dr. Cramer is a native of Crowley, La and the LACER center is near Opelousas, La. Listen as we talk about some tips on having your mare…
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep. 13 Commissioner of Agriculture, Dr. Mike Strain
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In this episode we have a chat with Dr. Mike Strain, D.V.M., who is a former equine veterinarian and currently serves Louisiana as our Commissioner of Agriculture. We talk about our state's protocols regarding horses and the relatively new Dept of Ag's Equine Promotion and Research Board, which is currently handing out grants for equine related cau…
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep 12 Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser
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For this episode we talk with Louisiana's Lt. Governor, Billy Nungesser. Lt. Gov Nungesser's office is charged with tourism and running our state parks. Both of these tie in heavily with our state's equine industry. We talk with him about the trails and use issues within our state parks, as well as what his office can do to help us promote equine t…
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LEC Podcast Ep. 11 La State Animal Response Team for Hurricane Preparations
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This week we talk with Dr. Renee Poirrier, DVM and Dr. Shannon Gonsoulin from L.S.A.R.T. As we approach the peak of hurricane season, it's important for each of us to evaluate our individual situations and make a plan, just in case. Both of these veterinarians have been involved with L.S.A.R.T. since Katrina and give us the benefit of their experie…
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep. 10 Julie Broadway, President American Horse Council
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Join us as we discuss with Mrs. Julie Broadway the legislative issues of the day. Mrs. Broadway has been a horsewoman since 4-H days and summer camps and was even a past president of the Morgan Horse Association. She has run a breeding operation and was a competitor. Now she's tasked with representing our Equine Industry in Washington D.C. We talk …
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep. 9 Chase Williams talks about the P.A.S.T. Act
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This episode is all about current national legislation that will affect the entire equine industry in the US. Chase Williams is a Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer, Organist, and Political Strategist. He'll tell us why the addendum to the 1970 Horse Protection Act isn't all that it claims to be. Did you know that the act commonly known as soring a ho…
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep. 8 Richard Hebert and La 4-H Horse Camp
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In this episode of the LEC Podcast we talk with Mr. Richard Hebert. Richard has been a 4-H volunteer since the early 90's and was a graduate of the pilot class of the Master Horsemen Program. He's been running the State 4-H Horse Camp since 2004 and has even been inducted into the La 4-H Hall of Fame. Listen as Richard and I discuss what goes on at…
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La Equine Podcast Ep 7 Mrs. Robbin Rosalis
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Please welcome one of our newest Board Members and the Lady behind the La Women's Riding Retreat. Mrs. Robbin represents District 2, which is the northeast part of our great state. She tells us a little about her background with horses and the things she'd like to accomplish via the LEC. We also discuss the 1st Women's Riding Retreat, hosted by Rus…
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep. 6 Dr. Neely Heidorn PhD. La State Horse Specialist
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In this episode of The La Equine Council Podcast, we talk with LSU Extension Service State Horse Specialist, and Associate Professor of Animal Science at LSU, Dr. Neely Heidorn PhD. In addition to her roles within the LSU Edu System and Extension Service, Dr. Heidorn is also the Chairman of the newly formed, 13 person board tasked by the La Dept. o…
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep. 5 Sky Wright of Rustic Sky Horse Camp
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This week we talk with Mr. Sky Wright who, with his wife Gina, owns and operates Rustic Sky Horse Camp in Melder, La. They purchased the horse camp about 6 years ago and have upgraded and expanded it significantly. It's a one of a kind resource for anyone who wants to enjoy Kisatchie National Forest from the back of a horse. Sky came and talked wit…
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La Equine Council Podcast Ep. 4 David Carter
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As this episode will come out just before our Jan 15th Annual Meeting, we thought it would be great to speak with the clinician for this year's meeting, David Carter. David is a Louisiana native who now resides in Mississippi. He and his wife own Great River Outdoors and the Double C Ranch in Natchez, as well as Great River Honda. David is a knowle…
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Louisiana Equine Council Podcast Ep. 03 Danielle Vail
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For this episode, we talk with Danielle Vail. She is the LEC Treasurer, a McNeese University Equine Science grad, Farm Bureau Outstanding Woman in Agriculture Award Winner, and over nice lady. We talk about surviving Hurricane Laura and the ongoing recovery, her love of Australian Cattle Dogs, plans to open a meat processing plant, and, of course, …
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In this episode of the La Equine Council Podcast we talk with retired Louisiana State Horse Specialist, Dr. Clint Depew. Dr. Depew was a professor at LSU for many years and is a founding member of the LEC. We talk about the current state of Louisiana's horse industry and what the LEC is working on to improve things. We also get into a few stories f…
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La Equine Council Podcast with Howard Cormier
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In this episode of the LEC podcast, we interview Howard Cormier. Howard tells us about parts of his 48 year career working for the LSU AgCenter, including his beloved Master Horseman Program. We then discuss the inception of the LEC and different rolls he's played in the organization. Lastly, we get to Howard's true passion of exploring Louisiana's…
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Louisiana Equine Council Podcast Channel Trailer
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This Channel Trailer states our intentions for future episodes to better inform our members and bring forth the relevant matters at hand that will help and harm our La Equine Industry as a whole. The LEC's Motto: All Breeds, All Disciplines, reflects our purpose of helping the La Horse Community as a whole. Please subscribe, find us on Facebook, an…
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