Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a horse breed from South America: The Mangalarga Marchador, national horse breed of Brazil. A gaited horse, this breed is known for its versatility, smoothness and trainability. I am have invited two experts on the breed who can tell us allContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 227: Mangalarga Marchador – The Gaited Horse of Brazil”
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Horse Podcast Ep 115: Ask Your Vet – Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak
Another episode with Brazilian Horse Vet Adriana. Today we talk about the recent Equine Herpers Virus outbreak in Europe. While EHV outbreaks happen every year in different places, this one has been termed the most aggressive outbreaks in decades. Adriana explains all we need to know about the virus, how to treat it and howContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 115: Ask Your Vet – Equine Herpes Virus Outbreak”
Horse Podcast Ep 78: Ask Your Vet – Colic in Horses
Another episode with Brazilian Horse Vet Adriana. Today she talks about the nightmare of every horse owner: Colic. While the term just denotes the symptom of stomach ache in horses and can have different causes, it should never be taken lightly as it can quickly lead to the need of complicated surgery. So today weContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 78: Ask Your Vet – Colic in Horses”
Horse Podcast Ep 53: Ask Your Vet – Cloning Horses
Another episode with Adriana and Ute. Today they talk about the recent birth of a cloned Przewalski horse and how cloning of horses is done. Adriana who has done a lot of reproductive medicine in horses tells us the different steps involved, how difficult and expensive it is and we discuss the question whether itContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 53: Ask Your Vet – Cloning Horses”
Equine Industry: Interviews with Empowered Women
We interview empowered women working in the equine industry. We talk about their amazing accomplishments with horses in a male dominated country. We want to show women around the world the different types of jobs they can do with horses, because we need more women “holding the reins” and being in charge for a change!
Horse Podcast Ep 37: Ask your Vet
Today, Ute is talking to Adriana, a Horse Vet from Brazil who will be on the show regularly answering all Vet related questions and giving tips on the health and well-being of horses. In this intro episode she tells a little bit about her life as a horse vet in Brazil, her studies in Germany, herContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 37: Ask your Vet”
2023 Endurance Race on Criollo Horses in Brazil – Compete with Gauchos!
Imagine if you had the chance to race on horseback in the Naadam against the locals in Mongolia? The “Marcha de Resistência” is one of the LONGEST endurance competitions in the world. It takes place every year for competitors in Brazil and a few other South American nations. The event takes place over 15 daysContinue reading “2023 Endurance Race on Criollo Horses in Brazil – Compete with Gauchos!”
EQA Podcast Ep 8 Brazil
One adventuress shares her experience riding as a woman in the “Marcha de Resistência” – a 750 km endurance race on criollo horses. She shares facts and information about the race and the horses. Furthermore, you’ll hear some interesting stories about her adventures in Brazil, Switzerland and as an equine vet.
First Woman to Win the Marcha in Brazil – A 750km Race on Criollo Horses
We interviewed two Equestrian Adventuresses about the “Marcha da Resistência” on a Criollo Horse in Brazil. Here’s what they revealed about one of the longest distance horse endurance races in the world, 750 kilometers in all weather conditions over 15 days.
Galloping the Coconut Trail in Brazil
Equestrian Adventuress Hebe explores remote places for horse riding in Brazil. On Boipeba island she discovers a beach perfect for galloping. However there was a problem: her riding companions hadn’t been fully honest about their riding skills. This leads to slight chaos when combined with the right (or wrong?) horses. But in the end… well,Continue reading “Galloping the Coconut Trail in Brazil”