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Welcome to "A Stride Above Podcast," where our love for horses and dedication to their well-being brings us together! Your Host, Dr Alberto Rullan, an ISELP-certified Equine Sports Medicine Veterinarian and Owner of Performance Equine Veterinary Services and Equine Performance Innovative Center (EPIC) is here to guide you through the latest in horse care, health, and performance. The bond between a horse and its owner is profound, built on trust, understanding, and a deep commitment to their ...
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You know how you get a horse and hope it’s all going to be fun… only to find it has turned into a nightmare? Be inspired and supported here...
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We are hopeless animal lovers, who want to share our experience and knowledge with you, for the betterment of your animals’ lives. We focus on health, nutrition, behavior, and ideas for overall well-being and happiness. Twice a month, we bring you guest experts, advice, and commentary, and a lot of fun and laughter!
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A deep dive into the science of equine nutrition and well-being. With over 20 years of experience formulating equine diets, Scott Cieslar from Mad Barn has dedicated his life to helping horse owners put research into practice. Listen in as Scott and Elissa discuss the foundations of good feeding and management practices and share the latest research to empower every horse owner to improve their horse's health and happiness.
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Welcome to Gunsmoke: Old West Stories, a podcast that takes you back to the rugged plains of 1870s Dodge City, Kansas. Rediscover the timeless tales of bravery, justice, and survival in the American frontier with our re-broadcasts of the classic Gunsmoke radio program. First airing on April 26, 1952, Gunsmoke was celebrated as the first adult western radio show, renowned for its superb storytelling and exceptional production quality. Join Marshal Matt Dillon, portrayed by the incomparable Wi ...
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The "Wild About Animals Radio Show" is the REAL stock and bond market. Texas veterinarian Dr Bruce provides and promotes horse sense not nonsense when it comes to events, policies, products, procedures and opportunities affecting animals and the people who care for them. Co-host Emmi provides questions and commentary from the heart of a passionate and compassionate animal owner.
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In this intense episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in the middle of a brewing vendetta after a routine encounter turns deadly. While attempting to disarm a drunken cowboy, Marshal Dillon is forced to kill the man in self-defense. But the real trouble begins when the dead man’s brother, Howard Bewlough, vows to shoot Marshal Dill…
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In this riveting episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon faces a moral and physical challenge when two crooked gamblers, Ben Quarter and Harry Duggan, hire an old friend of Dillon’s, Toque Morlan, to kill him. Dillon and Morlan once rode together, and this unexpected confrontation brings up old memories and questions of loyalty. Dillon has had eno…
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In "Fawn," an evocative episode of "Gunsmoke," originally aired on September 26, 1953, Marshal Matt Dillon takes on an unexpected and delicate mission. After ten years of captivity among the Cheyenne, Mrs. Phillips returns to the world of white settlers, accompanied by a young girl named Fawn, who has become like a daughter to her. Tasked with esco…
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In this tense episode of “Gunsmoke,” the fastest gunman around, Ken Creed, rides into Dodge City looking for trouble—and a reputation. Known for his lightning speed and deadly accuracy, Creed is determined to draw Marshal Matt Dillon into a showdown that could solidify his status as the fastest gun in the West. Creed begins his intimidation by kill…
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In this suspenseful episode of “Gunsmoke,” Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester return to Dodge City to find the town in a state of panic, believing that an attack by Pawnee Indians is imminent. With tensions high, the townspeople are arming themselves, convinced that the Pawnees will raid at dawn. As Marshal Dillon investigates, he discovers that the r…
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In the exciting kickoff to “Gunsmoke’s” second season, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself up against a cunning group of thieves plotting to steal rifles from the Army, despite skepticism from the Commanding Officer. When news arrives that four wagonloads of rifles are en route to Dodge, Cy and Jim make plans to hijack the shipment. The twist comes w…
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In this gripping finale of “Gunsmoke’s” first season, Jesse Pruitt, a young man fueled by anger and revenge, arrives in Dodge City with his sinister companion, Bill Staph, on a mission to track down the man who killed his father. As they travel toward Dodge, an encounter with an old man on the trail takes a deadly turn when Bill, in a display of cr…
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In this tense episode of "Gunsmoke," Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester Proudfoot head south to Tascosa to bring back Dane Shaw, a man with a history of riding with Billy the Kid. Shaw has left his outlaw days behind, but the New Mexico Stock Raisers Association fears he may return to his criminal ways and form his own gang. As Dillon arrives in Tasco…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Amanda joins Dr. Alberto Rullan to delve into the fascinating world of hyperbaric oxygen therapy for equine rehabilitation. Amanda and Dr. Alberto Rullan shed light on the remarkable benefits of using a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, explaining how it works and why it’s gaining recognition in the fiel…
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In this dark and cunning episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon faces the aftermath of a brutal alleyway murder in Dodge City. Vint James, who lost $750 to Charlie Brewer at the blackjack table, isn’t ready to let his loss go. With a scheme in mind, Vint uses his girlfriend to lure Brewer out into a dark alley, where he kills Brewer and steals ba…
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In this tense and suspenseful episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon is thrust into a murder investigation when a woman known as Frogmouth Kate is found dead, and the most obvious suspect—Billy Daunt—disappears from town in a panic. Kate, a rowdy but harmless presence when sober, had been dreaming of marrying Billy and moving to St. Louis. But wh…
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In this intense episode of "Gunsmoke," a new troublemaker named Webb Johnson arrives in Dodge City, bringing with him a blend of charm, cunning, and potential danger. At first, he seems like any other gambler passing through town, but it's not long before his true intentions start to surface. Marshal Matt Dillon first encounters Webb at the Texas T…
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In this tension-filled episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself playing a dangerous waiting game when he receives a telegram from Wild Bill Hickok. The message warns Dillon that two notorious killers, Teeters and Gridler, are headed to Dodge City. But Hickok has an unusual request—he asks Dillon not to arrest the men, but to keep them…
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In this thrilling episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon returns from a brief trip up north only to encounter a young boy named Yorky Kelly, who brings news of his father’s kidnapping. When Yorky leads the Marshal to a desolate part of the prairie, they discover the elder Kelly barely clinging to life, almost starved to death after being left for…
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In this tense and atmospheric episode of Gunsmoke, Harry Pope, a recent widower from Boston, is convinced that his isolated prairie farm is being surrounded by hostile Indians at night. Terrified by the noises he hears in the darkness, Harry shoots what he believes is an intruder—only to discover that he's killed a cowboy, not an Indian. The situat…
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In this captivating episode of Gunsmoke, trouble rolls into Dodge with the arrival of Dolly Varden—a woman whose mere presence at the gambling tables seems to spell disaster. While Dolly doesn't gamble herself, anyone fortunate enough to have her by their side finds luck at the Faro tables, leading to fierce competition among the men of Dodge. Thin…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Colton Ramstrom joins Dr. Alberto Rullan to discuss lameness issues in horses, focusing on some of the most challenging conditions and the importance of teamwork in addressing them. Dr. Ramstrom shares insights into his favorite lameness issues to treat and emphasizes the collaborative effort …
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In this suspenseful episode of Gunsmoke, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself the target of a vengeful killer who strikes down an innocent man by mistake. When Shaw, a man with no known enemies, is shot in the back on Front Street, Marshal Dillon is determined to uncover the truth behind the attack. Shaw's only clue is a fleeting mention of "Stone" fr…
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In this intense episode of "Gunsmoke," the stakes are life and death for Nat Sibberts, a man known for his wild ways with women but now ready to settle down. As he prepares to marry Polly, he finds himself caught in a deadly dilemma: someone has sworn to kill him if he goes through with the wedding—and someone else has vowed to kill him if he doesn…
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In this gripping episode of "Gunsmoke," tensions rise as a retired colonel, accustomed to commanding respect, finds himself at odds with the rough-and-tumble cowboys of Dodge City. Colonel Beck, recently arrived in town with his son Brian after driving a herd up from the Big Bend country, faces trouble from the men he's just paid off. The colonel’s…
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In this tense episode of "Gunsmoke," Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester face a moral dilemma as they find an Indian squaw near death on the open prairie. The harsh weather has left her exposed to the elements, and it quickly becomes clear that her condition is dire. As they rush to get her the medical attention she desperately needs, Marshal Dillon be…
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In this tension-filled episode of "Gunsmoke," Marshal Matt Dillon faces a volatile situation when rancher Lee Dorgan stumbles into the Dodge City jailhouse, drunk and desperate. Fearing that his anger will lead to murder, Dorgan begs Dillon to take his gun and lock him up before he acts on his rage. The target of his fury? His foreman, Jim Slater, …
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In this gripping episode of "Gunsmoke," John Asper, a man who swore off killing after his last deadly encounter in the spring of 1869, finds himself driven to break his vow when a dishonest lawyer named Rabb cheats him out of his ranch. Asper, unable to read, had been deceived into signing away his property to his sons under the false assurance tha…
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In this captivating episode of "Gunsmoke," Marshal Matt Dillon faces an unusual and ingenious plot to rob a bank in Dodge City. The town is no stranger to trouble, but the cunning nature of this scheme stands out as one of the most fascinating and original he’s encountered. Typically, the rough-and-tumble action in Dodge takes place under the cover…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Colton Ramstrom joins us again to discuss a common yet complex issue in older horses: Equine Cushing’s, also known as Pituitary Pars Intermedia Dysfunction (PPID). Dr. Alberto Rullan and Dr. Colton Ramstrom discuss this condition as it often challenges horse owners and veterinarians alike due …
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In this gripping episode of "Gunsmoke," a buffalo hunter named Gatliff arrives in Dodge City with a chilling story and a dying man in tow. Gatliff's skinner, Billy, is brought into town with his face horribly disfigured, having been pushed into a pan of hot lead. Despite Doc’s best efforts, Billy doesn't survive, and Gatliff seems disturbingly indi…
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In this intense episode of "Gunsmoke," the arrival of a beautiful and mysterious girl named Tacetta sets off a chain of violent events in Dodge City. Tacetta, new to town and shy, catches the eye of three men—Dorgan, Watson, and Horne—leading to a rising tension that quickly spirals out of control. Dorgan, possessive and unwilling to let anyone els…
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In this gripping episode of "Gunsmoke," two soldiers find themselves on the wrong side of the law after a night in Dodge City takes a turn for the worse. Spear, a disciplined soldier, has been frantically searching for his friend and fellow soldier, Gallagher, who he finally discovers drunk in a local bar. What starts as a tense reunion quickly esc…
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In this intriguing episode of "Gunsmoke," Marshal Matt Dillon apprehends two notorious killers, Gorse and Orlo, and brings them back to Dodge City. While their guilt seems clear, three witnesses unexpectedly come forward to prove their innocence—but their motives are far from ordinary. Gorse and Orlo, down on their luck and desperate for money, had…
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In this tense episode of "Gunsmoke," Marshal Matt Dillon faces a formidable challenge when Frank Bissell and his gang brazenly return to Dodge, defying Dillon's previous warning to never set foot in town again. As the day progresses, Dillon gives the outlaws until sundown to leave, setting the stage for an inevitable and dramatic showdown. The epis…
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In this gripping episode of "Gunsmoke," Marshal Matt Dillon faces off against a ruthless band of Jayhawkers who have been terrorizing a cattle drive from Texas. The Jayhawkers, notorious for their predatory raids, have pushed the cattlemen to their limits, and now, the Marshal must step in to restore order and bring justice to the plains. Originall…
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In the "Gunsmoke" episode "Quarter Horse," tension brews in Dodge City when a simple horse race escalates into a high-stakes showdown. Thatcher, a proud owner of a Missouri quarter horse, finds himself in a bitter rivalry with Butler, a local rancher who mocks his horse's capabilities. The rivalry intensifies when Thatcher challenges Butler to a ra…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Colton Ramstrom joins Dr. Alberto Rullan as they tackle the challenging world of diagnosing and treating equine neurological problems. This is a significant and frequently encountered issue in equine veterinary practice. They discuss how to identify these problems when a horse may initially pr…
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In this intense episode of "Gunsmoke," titled "Pussy Cats," the town of Dodge City becomes the stage for a deadly game of reputation as gunfighter Ken Creed sets his sights on Marshal Matt Dillon. Creed, known for his quick draw and ruthless efficiency, is determined to kill Matt to elevate his status as the fastest gun in the West. Creed’s path of…
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In this intriguing episode of "Gunsmoke," titled "Cyclone," Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself drawn into a web of suspicion and mystery surrounding the sudden sale and subsequent disappearance of the owners of the Cyclone Ranch. The program even includes a special message of praise from the Governor of Kansas, underscoring the significance of this …
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In "Arsolom," an intense episode of "Gunsmoke" that aired on March 7, 1953, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself caught between upholding the law and maintaining peace in a town torn apart by conflicting interests. Billy Mallor, his father, and their Texas gang ride into Dodge City and quickly turn the town upside down, shooting up the streets and cau…
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In "Trojan War," a thrilling episode of "Gunsmoke" aired on February 28, 1953, the notorious Pueblo Gang descends upon Dodge City, leaving a trail of violence and chaos in their wake. The Pueblo Gang is known for their ruthless efficiency, and when they arrive in Dodge City, it doesn't take long for trouble to follow. Soon after their arrival, the …
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In "Meshougah," an unforgettable episode of "Gunsmoke" that aired on February 21, 1953, Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester find themselves in a town gripped by fear and silence, where danger lurks in every shadow. It was a clear morning when Matt Dillon and Chester left Dodge City, the crisp air urging their horses to move faster. Their destination wa…
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The Roundup: A Deadly Reunion in Dodge City In "The Roundup," an intense episode of "Gunsmoke" that aired on February 13, 1953, Marshal Matt Dillon faces a tragic showdown during Dodge City's annual roundup, where old friends become unexpected enemies. The annual cattle roundup has brought a surge of rough-and-tumble men into Dodge City—buffalo hun…
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In "Cavalcade," a gripping episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on January 31, 1953, the past catches up with one of Dodge City's most beloved figures—Doc Adams, revealing a secret life that could change everything. It's New Year's Eve, 1899, and while the rest of the world prepares to welcome a new century, a dark cloud hovers over Dodge City. E…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, Dr. Colton Ramstrom joins Dr. Alberto Rullan as they delve into the complexities of diagnosing Equine Protozoal Myeloencephalitis (EPM) through a real-life case. They focus on navigating the intricate process of diagnosing this neurological disease, including the necessary steps, challenges, and c…
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In "The Old Lady," a poignant and gripping episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on January 24, 1953, Marshal Matt Dillon uncovers a dark secret that lies behind the crumbling facade of a once-proud homestead. Ellen Henry, a bitter widow living on the outskirts of Dodge City, has seen her life fall apart since the death of her husband, Ethan Henry…
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In "Paid Killer," a thrilling episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on January 17, 1953, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself in the crosshairs of a professional assassin, hired to eliminate him for a hefty sum of gold. Lawson Hales, a man with deep pockets and a grudge, offers a staggering $5000 in gold to anyone who can take down Marshal Dillon. Th…
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In "Word of Honor," a gripping episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on January 10, 1953, Doc Adams finds himself in a moral quandary that puts him at odds with Marshal Matt Dillon, as his oath of secrecy could protect dangerous killers. After disappearing for two days, Doc Adams returns to Dodge City, leaving Marshal Dillon and Chester anxious ab…
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In "Westbound," a thrilling episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on November 1, 1959, Marshal Matt Dillon and Chester find themselves in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as they attempt to bring a notorious murderer back to Dodge City. After arresting Jack Daggett in Abilene for murder, Matt and Chester set out on the long journey westbound to D…
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In "The Cabin," a tense and gripping episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on December 27, 1952, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself trapped in a life-or-death struggle against two ruthless killers during a brutal winter storm. While returning from Hayes City, Matt Dillon is caught in a fierce blizzard and is forced to seek refuge in a remote cabin.…
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In "Christmas Story," a heartwarming and poignant episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on December 20, 1952, Marshal Matt Dillon finds himself on an unexpected journey through the desolate winter prairie, where he encounters a mysterious stranger and shares a tale that embodies the spirit of Christmas. As Matt Dillon, US Marshal, makes his way ba…
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In "Post Martin," an emotional and tense episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on December 13, 1952, a sister's arrival in Dodge City leads to a heartbreaking discovery about her brother's fate. Catherine Blair, a beautiful and determined woman, arrives in Dodge City with one goal: to visit her brother, Martin. Unaware of the trouble he’s in, Cath…
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Welcome back to A Stride Above! In today’s episode, we’re diving into a deeply personal and challenging topic in equine health: laminitis. Stuart’s Story is one that highlights the struggles and triumphs of dealing with this devastating disease. Dr. Alberto Rullan discusses the intricacies of laminitis, including its impact, treatment options, and …
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In "Kitty," a heartfelt and provocative episode of "Gunsmoke" originally aired on November 29, 1952, Marshal Matt Dillon challenges the rigid social norms of Dodge City by asking Kitty to accompany him to a town dance—a decision that doesn’t sit well with the so-called "decent" folks. The episode begins with Matt visiting the saloon to see Kitty, a…
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