Articles, Interviews and Resources - Equestrian Adventuresses™

Horse Podcast Ep 290: Horses in Northern Mythology

Horses play an important role in almost all cultures around the world, ancient as well as modern. In mythology they are usually depicted as powerful animals, associated with the gods or the spirit realm. Shamans often used them to travel to the otherworld and they serve as symbols of power, faith or the divine. In northern mythology horses have been associated with the gods and their names and deeds recorded in the Eddas. The most famous horse is of course Odin’s eight-legged Sleipnir, the best of the horses but there are many more.

Horse Podcast Ep 288: How much Weight can my Horse carry?

Horses are powerful animals but there is a limit to how much weight they can carry on their backs. Despite extensive studies, this is still a heated debate and different arguments are put forth. Fact is, horses were not meant to carry people on their backs so we need to prepare and train them for this task. Burdening them with excessive weight for a long time can lead to damage of their tendons, bones and joints. What is too much weight and how can we help our horses carry us? These are some of the topics discussed in today’s podcast episode.

Horse Podcast Ep 287: Merry Christmas – Adventuresses

Merry Christmas to all the adventuresses out there. Today we celebrate all the Christmas traditions and celebrations, from all over the world. From Santa Claus to St Nicolas and reindeer and dolphins we chat about it all. In today’s EQA # 287 Ute and Heather share some stories of what they do unique for their horses at Christmas time. So whether you say Merry Christmas, Frohe Weihnachten, Feliz Navidad, or Joyeux Noel, they both want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year and look forward to many more adventures together.

Horse Podcast Ep 286: Enjoying Winter Rides

The third part of our mini Winter Riding series! Today Heather and Ute talk about how to keep yourself and your horse fit for riding in the cold season. Heather is based in Canada and is well acquainted with freezing temperatures and plenty of snow and even Ute has experiences riding in wintery Europe where it can get cold, wet and dark. Together they share some super useful tips and talk about their favourite pieces of equipment for riding into the cold season.

Horse Podcast Ep 285: Right Clothing for Winter Riding Adventures

The second part of our mini Winter Riding series! Today Heather and Ute talk about what to wear when heading outside in the cold season. Heather is based in Canada and is well acquainted with freezing temperatures and plenty of snow and even Ute has experiences riding in wintery Europe where it can get cold, wet and dark. Together they share some super useful tips and talk about their favourite pieces of equipment for riding into the cold season.

Horse Podcast Ep 284: Winter Riding Adventures

Who is ready for a winter riding adventure? Are you an adventuress who likes to hit the trails in the winter, with or without a saddle? If so this is the podcast for you. Join Ute and Heather as there share some fantastic places to take on a winter ride. From Ice hotels to sleigh rides, they cover many different winter riding adventures. Move over fat tire bikes, horses are out on those trails now while the adventurers enjoy some winter riding adventures.

Horse Podcast Ep 283: Tack Shop – Touring

Who doesn’t love a tour of a tack shop? Things have changed over the years with Tack Shop, no longer just saddles and brushes. You can find just about everything from kitchen utensils to manure forks lol. Join Heather and fellow adventuresses, Kari to tour the local tack shop in today’s episode. They cover everything from winter blankets to home decor. Heather gives some great suggestions for stocking stuffers and Kari shares an inside scoop on travel items that can offer double duty. You won’t want to miss this.

Horse Podcast Ep 282: Karabagh – The Golden Horse of Azerbaijan

Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a rare breed of horses both in its homeland as well as in the world: The Karabagh Horse from the tiny region of Berg-Karabagh between Armenia and Azerbaijan. In the 1990s a few of these horses found their way to Germany and inspired Verena Scholian who unknowingly bought the Karabagh stallion Inturist. Out of interest she became an expert and founded the IG Karabagh, a breed association in Germany. Her goal is to help promote the breed and forward the cooperation of the few breeders and owners of Karabagh horses in Europe. I was lucky enough to interview her and hear her amazing story.

Horse Podcast Ep 281: Riding in Paradise!

Where do you get your inspiration for Riding in paradise? Every time I watch a movie or tv show with beautiful scenery I imagine that it would be like riding in paradise. In today’s podcast, EQA #281 join Heather as she shares where you can actually go riding in paradise. We learn about where certain movies and Tv shows are filmed so you to can go riding in paradise. From the beaches of Australia to the foothills of the rocky mountains you will find amazing places to go riding in paradise.

Horse Podcast Ep 280: Studying to Adventure with Horses

Riding horses all over the world and getting paid to do it is a dream many of us have. Hebe Webber from Australia has achieved it and worked as a horse guide in different countries. Today she shares her experiences with us and also gives some tipps how to find jobs with horses abroad.