Best Mckee Pownall Equine Services Podcasts (2024)

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Revolutionizing Equine Health: The Power of Fear-Free Services 33:36

1M ago33:36

33:36

In this episode, Karen Foell hosts Dr. Marisa Markey as they introduce a new fear-free behavioral service for equine patients at McKee-Pownall. Dr. Markey, a seasoned associate at the clinic, recently obtained a fear-free equine certification and discusses the importance of using positive reinforcement and behaviour modification techniques to reduc…

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Equine Wellness: Summer Riding Essentials 25:10

2M ago25:10

25:10

Join Dr. Mike Pownall, Karen Foell, and McKee-Pownall associate veterinarian, Dr. Alejandra Garza as they share valuable tips for ensuring your horse is prepared to perform at its best during the summer months. From preseason examinations to personalized care tailored to your horse's unique requirements, this episode covers a comprehensive range of…

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Unlocking Equine Comfort: Exploring Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy 17:43

5M ago17:43

17:43

In this exciting episode of the Equiconnect podcast, join hosts Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell as they welcome guest veterinarians Dr. Kate Robinson and Dr. Marisa Markey for a deep dive into the world of Veterinary Spinal Manipulation Therapy (VSMT). Get ready to uncover the secrets of VSMT as the episode introduces its significance and all the …

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Partnering to Improve Equine Medical Care 20:19

7M ago20:19

20:19

Welcome to a special edition of the Equiconnect podcast! Join Dr. Mike Pownall, Dr. Melissa McKee, Dr. Maggie Turner, and Stephanie Keeble as they share news about the new partnership between McKee-Pownall Equine Services and the Altano Group. The collective goal of this partnership is to make a positive impact and secure the future of equine medic…

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Reproduction Revelations 28:54

8M ago28:54

28:54

Get ready to saddle up for an exciting episode of the EquiConnect podcast! Our hosts, Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell, are joined by the knowledgeable Dr. Rafael Gomez who is passionate about the fascinating world of equine reproduction. During this conversation, they highlight the importance of careful planning and consideration when it comes to …

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Maintaining Optimal Gut Health for Equine Wellness 37:40

9M ago37:40

37:40

Join hosts Karen Foell and Dr. Mike Pownall on this episode of the Equiconnect podcast as they delve into the topic of gut health in horses. They are joined by Dr. Claudia Cruz and Dr. Kate Robinson from our Caledon practice, as they highlight the vital role that gut health plays in a horse's overall well-being. When gut health is compromised a wid…

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Understanding Pre-Purchase Exams with Dr. Jim Welsh 30:10

11M ago30:10

30:10

In this episode of the EquiConnect podcast, Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell are joined by Dr. Jim Welsh to discuss the importance of pre-purchase exams. The three delve into the value of pre-purchase exams and how they can help horse owners make informed decisions when buying a horse. Tune in to learn more about the benefits of pre-purchase exams …

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From Lameness to Competition with Dr. Viviana Hernandez and Dr. Alejandra Garza 27:52

1y ago27:52

27:52

In this episode of the EquiConnect podcast, equine sports medicine experts Dr. Alejandra Garza and Dr. Viviana Hernandez join hosts Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell to talk about lameness exams. Dr. Garza and Dr. Hernandez share their personal and professional backgrounds in high-performance equestrian sport and equine sports medicine. Hear their p…

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A Bodyworkers Toolbox: Conversations with Marnie Raymond 32:25

1y ago32:25

32:25

On this episode of EquiConnect Podcast, hosts Dr. Mike Pownall and Karen Foell welcome resident bodyworker, Marnie Raymond. She shares her journey in equestrianism starting with her days as a full-time FEI show groom in Toronto more than twenty years ago. Marnie expresses her passion for providing massage therapy services for horses she groomed whi…

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Making Sense of Horse Vaccines 23:51

1+ y ago23:51

23:51

In this episode of the EquiConnect podcast, Dr. Mike Pownall is joined by esteemed colleagues Dr. Marissa Markey and Dr. Claudia Cruz-Villagran to discuss the importance of vaccines for horses. They provide an informative overview of the science of immunology and explain how vaccines work to train the immune system to recognize and fight off specif…

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The International Vets of MPES and How They Got Here 41:47

1+ y ago41:47

41:47

There have been a lot of additions to the veterinary team at McKee-Pownall, with most of them coming from other countries. We have been fortunate as there is a global shortage of equine veterinarians so for us to find so many excellent new vets is a real rarity. We thought our clients would be interested in hearing about the challenges facing the e…

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Winter Care for Your Horse 31:43

1+ y ago31:43

31:43

In today’s episode, Dr. Mike Pownall welcomes Drs. Kate Robinson and Melanie Pfeffer from McKee-Pownall Equine Services as they discuss winter care tips for your horse. Having spent her previous years working in Saskatchewan, Dr. Robinson has dealt with winters perhaps worse than Ontario. As for Dr. Pfeffer, having grown up in Bavaria, Germany, she…

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Everything You Need To Know About Breeding Your Mare with Dr. Rafael Gomez 36:51

1+ y ago36:51

36:51

Please enjoy the latest episode hosted by Dr. Mike Pownall! In this episode, he is joined by Dr. Rafael Gomez and they discuss everything you need to know about breeding your mare/ WATCH: Estrus Cycle of the Mare Webinar Everything You Need To Know About Breeding Your Mare Webinars With Dr. Rafael Gomez Breeding the Problem Mare Register Here Jan 1…

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Introducing Dr. Ruby Chow 28:33

2y ago28:33

28:33

In today's episode, Dr Kathryn Surasky and Dr Kate Robinson sit down with Dr Ruby Chow for a discussion about her upcoming internship with McKee-Pownall! Dr. Ruby Chow will be joining our practice for a 13-month internship. Dr. Chow previously worked with us in the summer of 2020 as a technician in our Uxbridge practice and we are delighted to welc…

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Welcome Dr. Viviana Hernandez 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

38:32

Please enjoy today's episode with, McKee-Pownall associate veterinarian, Dr. Viviana Hernandez. She talks about relationships with horses, her background in horses, her thoughts on physiotherapy and her experience since coming to Canada. She is an amazing storyteller and we hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did! Dr. Viviana Hernandez g…

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Horses Behaving Badly: The Reasons Behind The Spook 36:52

2+ y ago36:52

36:52

In today's episode, we talk to Dr Kathryn Surasky, a long-time associate veterinarian with McKee-Pownall. We have a case-based discussion surrounding a common theme in our industry "Spooky Horses!" Also, we have some promotions happening soon. Check out our 2022 Wellness packages. Purchase in full before December 31, 2021 to get 2021 prices. Decemb…

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Around the World With Dr. Melanie Pfeffer 31:39

2+ y ago31:39

31:39

In this episode, Karen Foell takes to Dr. Melanie Pfeffer who joined our team in April 0f 2021. Dr. Melanie Pfeffer grew up in a small town in Bavaria, Germany. Melanie worked and travelled through Canada for a year after high school, where she landed at an Ontario horse farm for three years raising, racing and training Standardbreds. She has been …

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She's Back! Catching Up With Dr. Sara Stewart 34:26

3y ago34:26

34:26

Dr. Sara Stewart is the newest associate veterinarian to join the McKee-Pownall team however she has been part of the family for many years. Join Karen Foell as she catches up with Dr. Stewart.By Heather McPherson

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Equine Ophthalmology with Dr Tara Richards 33:51

3y ago33:51

33:51

In this episode, Dr Kyle Goldie talks to board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr Tara Richards. We are fortunate to have Dr Richards consult and work on horses at our Rehab Facility in Schomberg, Ontario. She gives some great insights into equine eyes. Listen to the end to learn some super interesting facts! Dr. Tara Richards is a board-certified ophth…

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Mike Pownall DVM, MBA - Ontario Equestrian Board of Directors Candidate 24:03

3y ago24:03

24:03

We are thrilled to announce that our very own Mike Pownall, DVM has been nominated as an Ontario Equestrian Board of Directors Candidate. If you are a member of Ontario Equestrian and plan to vote, we would be honoured if you would listen on to see if Dr Pownall represents the best candidate for you. Sincerely,The McKee-Pownall Team "The health of …

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Equine Body Work With Marnie Raymond 30:55

3+ y ago30:55

30:55

Your horse benefits from the knowledge and experience from a team approach by equine health care workers. We would like to welcome Marnie Raymond to our team and to this podcast episode to introduce new Equine Body Work services offered by McKee-Pownall Equine Services: Equine Massage PEMF Equine Physio Taping Marnie has been a Certified Equine Mas…

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Swapping Stories With Dr Kate Robinson 36:15

3+ y ago36:15

36:15

In today's episode, Dr. Goldie and Karen Foell welcome Dr. Kate Robinson to the show. Dr. Robinson joined our ambulatory team working out of our Rehabilitation Farm in Schomberg in the Fall of 2020 and sees patients at their home farms and at our farm. Dr. Robinson grew up in Bracebridge and is a 2009 graduate of St. George’s University School of V…

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Equine Behaviour And Performance Issues: What Are They Trying To Tell Us? (Adapted Audio) 1:12:45

3+ y ago1:12:45

1:12:45

In today's episode, we have repurposed the audio from an amazing webinar that was done with Dr. Tovah Caldwell on Equine Behaviour And Performance Issues. The audio quality isn't perfect however the content is so valuable we thought it was worth it! If you are interested in watching the original recorded version of the webinar you can find it here:…

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Ulcers: Acute Pain, Chronic Poor Performance With Dr. Sarah Shaw 45:10

3+ y ago45:10

45:10

In today's episode, Dr. Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell welcome Sarah Shaw DVM, DACVIM for a conversation on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome. Dr. Shaw combines her equine ambulatory practice with her equine internal medicine consulting service and is such an asset for our local equine community. Throughout the show, they talk about different types of ulc…

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Who‘s Your Mommy? Talking Embryo Transfers With Dr. Jim Welsh 46:49

4y ago46:49

46:49

In this episode, we welcome our very own Dr Jim Welsh to talk about embryo transfer. Dr Welsh has taken dedicated training in this area and has had a super successful reproduction season this year. He shares a lot of great information today. If you are thinking of breeding your racehorse or showhorse next year this is the episode for you. If you ha…

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Colic with Dr Samantha Molson 52:25

4y ago52:25

52:25

In this episode, we have adapted a recorded webinar with Dr. Samantha Molson that was done earlier this Spring on Colic. The content was not originally designed for audio but it has some really great content that we wanted to share. Enjoy! Here is a link to the actual webinar recording if you are interested as well as the videos she discusses in th…

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Dr. Mike Pownall In The Hot Seat 45:06

4y ago45:06

45:06

In today's episode, Kyle and Karen have Dr. Mike Pownall on the hot seat telling the McKee-Pownall story. They take us back to the very beginning and ask the hard questions of Dr. Pownall such as why the practice is designed the way it is; from size to culture and everything in between.By Heather McPherson

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WORMS! A Lesson In Parasitology With Dr. Kyle Goldie 44:55

4y ago44:55

44:55

In this episode, Dr Kyle Goldie, shares information for horse and farm owners about deworming and equine parasitology. It is a valuable listen for new and experienced horse owners alike as he has a way of explaining things so that they make sense! Thank you Dr Goldie.By Heather McPherson

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PrePurchase Exams With Dr. Melissa McKee 1:10:08

4+ y ago1:10:08

1:10:08

In this episode, we had a remote recording session with Dr. Melissa McKee. We talk a bit about the current state of affairs in veterinary care due to COVID-19 and then we get serious about pre-purchase exams. We may all be horse shopping online at the moment but it is some great information for the future!…

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More Than Just A Float 1:14:49

4+ y ago1:14:49

1:14:49

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Goldie and lead veterinary assistant, Karen Foell talk with Dr. Marisa Markey about all things dental health; scenarios, myths and truths, and changing the language around oral exams. February is typically Dental Health month for equine and companion animals and gives us an extra opportunity to raise awareness of the impor…

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Dr. Maggie Turner - Live From the Open House 6:28

4+ y ago6:28

6:28

The next live in-between-isode from our Open House features our very own Dr. Maggie Turner. Definitely worth the listen as she reveals some things you may not know about her even if she is your regular veterinarian!By Heather McPherson

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A Pain In The Gut 40:56

5y ago40:56

40:56

In advance of our Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) and Gastroscopy Clinic next week, Dr Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell discuss EGUS in this episode. They touch on clinical signs, diagnosis and treatment options as well as a case-based discussion. If you are local and interested in joining us at our Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome (EGUS) and Gastrosc…

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Feel The Burn - Equine Muscle Diseases 57:36

5y ago57:36

57:36

Dr. Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell, Lead Veterinary Assistant start out the episode with some valuable information on Cushing's Testing (PPID Testing). The main topic of the episode is Muscle Diseases in horses. The episode is chalk full of information on several different diseases as well as breeds that they are more likely observed in, things to loo…

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Too Hot To Handle! 33:22

5y ago33:22

33:22

In this episode Dr. Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell, Lead Vet Assistant discuss management of both horses and riders in the HOT weather! Lots of great information about the difference between how horses and humans sweat and why that is important, electrolytes and dehydration, signs and symptoms of heatstroke, what to do and a case-based discussion to t…

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What’s Cracking? The Good Type of Manipulation 43:52

5y ago43:52

43:52

In this episode, Dr. Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell, our lead veterinary assistant, welcome Dr. Tovah Caldwell to the show. Dr. Caldwell joined MPES in 2010 and has spent her time with us developing her interests in lameness and sport horse medicine. She has a particular interest in back and spinal pain as a cause for behavioural issues, poor performa…

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Eat, Sleep, Groom, Repeat 25:20

5y ago25:20

25:20

In this episode Dr. Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell, Lead Veterinary Assistant talk with their first guest, Molly Atkinson, Veterinary Assistant at McKee-Pownall Equine Services. Before joining the McKee-Pownall Team Molly was a full-time groom on the A Circuit; she reminisces about the value of that experience, her affinity for that career choice and …

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Spring cleaning, what to eat and problems with feet! 39:46

5+ y ago39:46

39:46

In this episode, Dr. Goldie and Karen Foell discuss biosecurity protocols, they touch on equine nutrition and have some case discussions about sore feet!By Heather McPherson

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Let‘s Make A Baby 52:29

5+ y ago52:29

52:29

It is repro season! In this episode, Dr. Goldie and Karen Foell discuss babies, exciting news from McKee-Pownall and an important case discussion for all horse owners!By Heather McPherson

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Snot Your Everyday Podcast 25:54

5+ y ago25:54

25:54

Dr. Goldie and Karen begin this episode discussing continuing education and roll into a case discussion with an interesting ending!By Heather McPherson

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It starts with the letter ”E” 34:53

5+ y ago34:53

34:53

In this episode Dr. Goldie and Karen discuss what keeps them up at night and what a day in their work life looks like! They also discuss an interesting case that presented itself in a way Dr. Goldie had never seen before.By Heather McPherson

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Getting Our Feet Wet - Meet Dr Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell, Lead Vet Assistant 33:39

5+ y ago33:39

33:39

Welcome to season one episode one of the EquiConnect podcast! Meet Dr. Kyle Goldie and Karen Foell, Lead Veterinary Assistant from McKee-Pownall Equine Services. This episode also talks about lameness exams and an interesting case with a horse name Sage and her lameness experience. Listen to find out more!…

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