In our last podcast episode, Ute talked with Claire Eckard, author of the book Race Against Time about the journey of Kyla and her tiny Hackney pony Flash to the Tevis Cup. Today both Kayla and her mom join us to talk about their experience and how Flash became the smallest pony to ever successfullyContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 295: Pony Power at the Tevis Cup”
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Horse Podcast Ep 294: EQA Book Club Pony Power
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 Claire Eckhard about her recently published book Race Against Time, a book about a girl, a ponyContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 294: EQA Book Club Pony Power”
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 GermanyContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 282: Karabagh – The Golden Horse of Azerbaijan”
Horse Podcast Ep 227: Mangalarga Marchador – The Gaited Horse of Brazil
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”
Horse Podcast Ep 204: Endurance Riding in Australia
Today I am talking with Anna Erickson about Endurance riding in Australia. Anna has recently participated in the prestigious Tom Quilty Gold Cup, a 100 miles endurance race and the unofficial national endurance championship of the country. She tells us all about her experience and why this historic race is special. We also talk aboutContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 204: Endurance Riding in Australia”
Horse Podcast Ep 190: Budenny Horses – The Last Gold of Russia
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a Russian Horse Breed, the Budenny Horse. Bred as a Cavalry mount in the Southern Russian steppes near the Don River, the breed has found friends in many countries who value its versatility and athleticism. I talk with Karina Rapp theContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 190: Budenny Horses – The Last Gold of Russia”
Horse Podcast Ep 184: Shagya Arabians – Talented Allrounders from Hungary
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about another Austro-Hungarian horse breed again, the Shagya Arabian whose modern home is in Hungary. Bred as a horse for the military in the 19th century, it was known as Arabian horse till after the Second World War, when the breed wasContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 184: Shagya Arabians – Talented Allrounders from Hungary”
Horse Podcast Ep 107: The Arabian Horse, Oldest Breed In The World
Today’s episode is all about the oldest horse breed in the world: the Arabian Horse. The first breed to be domesticated and the foundation breed in most modern horse breeds. The primary purpose of breeding the Arabians was to train them to be war horses which were capable of long travels and and quick attacks onContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 107: The Arabian Horse, Oldest Breed In The World”
Horse Podcast Ep 105: Stirrups – The Biggest Invention After the Saddle & the Chariot
One of the most underrated equestrian equipment, is possibly the stirrup. We don’t think about them until or unless we have a problem with our legs, our balance or riding for a long period of time. Today the variety of types of stirrups including high-tech ones, is mind-boggling. You can get them in different shapes,Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 105: Stirrups – The Biggest Invention After the Saddle & the Chariot”
Horse Podcast Ep 104: An Unlikely Endurance Horse – Competing her Tennessee Walker in the Tevis Cup
In today’s episode, Ute talks with Susan Garlinghouse, DVM and Endurance Rider. Susan is on the AERC (American Endurance Riders Conference) board and lives in Tevis Country. She has competed in Endurance competitions all her life. After riding Arabians and Arabian crosses, she fell in love with a big, portly Tennessee Walking Horse called JohnContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 104: An Unlikely Endurance Horse – Competing her Tennessee Walker in the Tevis Cup”