Today our podcast travels to Indonesia, to the tiny group of the Gili Islands. Indonesia has a few native pony breeds which is unusual for a tropical island nation. Horses have always played an important economic as well as religious role in Indonesia and especially so on the Gili Islands, where all motorised vehicles areContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 144: Saving the Ponies of the Gili Islands”
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Horse Podcast Ep 143: Bosnian Mountain Horse – Pony of the Balkans
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we turn our attention towards South-Eastern Europe which is home to a little known horse breed, the Bosnian Mountain Horse. These small horses are sure-footed, tough and can carry heavy loads up and down their rugged home of the Dinaric Alps. Today there isContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 143: Bosnian Mountain Horse – Pony of the Balkans”
Horse Podcast Ep 142: Horse Riding Holidays – How to Pick?
All it takes is one friend to suggest a horse riding holiday and you are hooked. But how do you pick the destination? How long to go for? Which friends to invite? Those are the questions and hopefully answers we provide in today’s episode. Heather chats with Kari a fellow adventuress about these topics. TheseContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 142: Horse Riding Holidays – How to Pick?”
Horse Podcast Ep 141: Travel Insurance – What To Do If You Get Hurt
Travel insurance, your best friend when traveling internationally. Today’s episode is all about what to do if you get hurt while traveling. Krystal, Ute, and Heather discuss the importance of travel insurance in a unique episode that they recorded partially live. They share experiences of themselves getting hurt, as well as the clients that wereContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 141: Travel Insurance – What To Do If You Get Hurt”
Horse Podcast Ep 140: Horse Equipment – Fly and Rain Sheets
Can you ever really have too much horse equipment or tack? In today’s episode, Heather discusses some pros and cons of both fly and rain sheets. The first question you need to ask when looking at horse equipment is, does my horse really need this? Well of course they do they’re our pets, lol. HorseContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 140: Horse Equipment – Fly and Rain Sheets”
Horse Podcast Ep 137: Bucket Lists – Making Dreams a Reality
Bucket lists – Making dreams a reality. What exactly is a bucket list? Simply put it is a collection of goals, dreams, and aspirations that you would like to accomplish within your lifetime. How big is your bucket list? Every time you cross a bucket list item off do you add two more? Today’s podcastContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 137: Bucket Lists – Making Dreams a Reality”
Horse Podcast Ep 134: Laminitis – An Equestrian Worst Nightmare
Laminitis your worst nightmare, the F word no equestrian ever wants to hear Founder! Today’s episode takes us into the world of Laminitis, Heather speaks with a large animal internal medicine specialist, Julia Montgomery from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine. Julia has an extensive background in Equine research and education as an associate professorContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 134: Laminitis – An Equestrian Worst Nightmare”
Horse Podcast Ep 133: Mounted Shooting – Not just for Cowboys!
Mounting shooting the fastest growing and most exciting equestrian sport in the world! Today’s episode takes us inside the world of Cowboy and Cowgirl mounted shooting. Heather speaks with Dora, a local Saskatchewan equestrian adventuress and active member of the Saskatchewan Mounted shooting Club. We will learn all the rules, patterns, the guns they use,Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 133: Mounted Shooting – Not just for Cowboys!”
Horse Podcast Ep 131: Mother’s Day – Celebrating our Matriarch!
Mother’s day, the day we celebrate those amazing women with who we have had many adventures. In today’s episode, we get a chance to meet the Matriarch of our podcast team. Heather chats with her mom as well and Krystal’s mom and Ute share a special interview with her mom. They share a few horseyContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 131: Mother’s Day – Celebrating our Matriarch!”
Horse Podcast Ep 128: California – Hollywood Hills, Beaches, and National Parks
California, home to movie stars, beautiful beaches, miles of trail riding in the mountains, and did I mention: 700,000 horses. Have you ever wanted to ride a horse under the Hollywood sign, or look at the ocean while riding in the Redwood Forest? Then California is a destination you must visit! Today’s episode takes usContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 128: California – Hollywood Hills, Beaches, and National Parks”