If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today’s episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is talking with Ruth Cox about her book Exodus, a classic traveler story about her incredible journey through Mongolia withContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 248: Traveling Mongolia by Horse Cart”
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Horse Podcast Ep 234: Caucasus – Riding on the Roof of Europe
Did you know that Europe’s highest mountain range is situated in the far East of the continent, where it borders Asia? Today we are travelling virtually to the Caucasus, a wild region of rugged and intense beauty, great for horse riding. I am talking with Eva Grossmann who has been travelling to different Asian countriesContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 234: Caucasus – Riding on the Roof of Europe”
Horse Podcast Ep 197: Living & Riding in Kyrgyzstan
Today we virtually visit a very special country in Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan. Situated at the crossroads of the Silk Road and squeezed between ancient empires, it boasts of a fascinating horse culture. Helene from France has made Kyrgyzstan her home and has lived there for more than 20 years, owning around 50 horses. She helpedContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 197: Living & Riding in Kyrgyzstan”
Horse Podcast Ep 127: Living & Riding in Mongolia
On today’s episode Ute talks with Julie Veloo, Equestrian Adventuress from Canada who made Mongolia her home more than ten years ago. Together with her husband, Julie runs the Veloo Foundation, operating two kindergartens for underprivileged children in Ulan Bator. Julie learned to ride at the age of fifty only after she came to MongoliaContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 127: Living & Riding in Mongolia”
Horse Riding Across Mongolia: Two New Extreme Mongolia Endurance Adventures in 2022
I’d like you to meet my heroes –Baagii and Saraa of Horse Trek Mongolia. Somehow, inexplicably, in 2022 I will be leading what looks to be the longest horse riding charity expedition in history across Mongolia with them. And, together with endurance legend, Heidi Telstad, I will be hosting a brand new extreme endurance adventure.Continue reading “Horse Riding Across Mongolia: Two New Extreme Mongolia Endurance Adventures in 2022”
An Unforgettable Horse Riding Trip in Mongolia
Eva Zu Bek is a professional traveler. She has built a social media following of over 1 million people strong by traveling to remote, unusual places and sharing the beauty of each of these places with the world. Her love of horses has guided some of these choices, including a solo horse riding trip inContinue reading “An Unforgettable Horse Riding Trip in Mongolia”
Horse Podcast Ep 71: Human Dentist Turned Equine Dentist – Meet Akruti Choksi of India
On today’s episode, Ute talks to a special guest: Akruti Choksi, India’s first equine dentist and horse communicator. A normal Indian girl, Akruti studied to become a dental surgeon, only to discover that she did not find fulfilment in her job. As an animal lover, she wanted to work with animals and thus decided toContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 71: Human Dentist Turned Equine Dentist – Meet Akruti Choksi of India”
Horse Podcast Ep 66: Camels, Snake Charmers & Dancing Horses – The Pushkar Fair of India
On today’s episode, Ute talks about the Pushkar Mela, a religious festival, a large horse, camel & cattle market and a traditional Indian get-together and fair. All the images your mind conjures up when you hear the word India, come to life once a year in November, when this large & colourful festival takes place.Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 66: Camels, Snake Charmers & Dancing Horses – The Pushkar Fair of India”
Leopards, Camels and the Marwari Horse: Riding in India with Horse India
We managed to track down a true equestrian adventuress. Caroline Moorey, from the UK, speaks to us about what it’s like to ride horses in India. Learn about the incredible charity that helps bring snaffle bits to the horses in need. And find out how you can travel on a horse riding holiday in India.Continue reading “Leopards, Camels and the Marwari Horse: Riding in India with Horse India”
Horse Podcast Ep 56: From Horse Owner to Entrepreneur – The Story of an Idea
On today’s episode Ute talks with Daniela Vadehra, endurance rider, horse breeder and entrepreneur. Daniela’s love for horses goes back to her childhood and when she received an Anglo-Arabian stallion as wedding gift, she decided to breed with him. Today she is a successful rider and breeder and lives with her family on a farmContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 56: From Horse Owner to Entrepreneur – The Story of an Idea”