The saddle is an essential piece of equipment for all equestrians. They come in all shapes, sizes, designs, and even colors. They provide comfort while out riding, help maintain position and balance for both the horse and rider. The saddle was an invention that helped distribute the weight more evenly over the horse’s back makingContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 242: Saddles – Which Kind Do You Have?”
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Horse Podcast Ep 241: Saddle Pads for Trail Riders
Saddle pads for trail riders make sure that the ride is comfortable for you and your horse. They don’t make an ill-fitting saddle any better, but they can help in reducing friction between the saddle and the horse’s hair and absorb and distribute any pressure from the weight of saddle and rider. The choice ofContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 241: Saddle Pads for Trail Riders”
Horse Podcast Ep 240: Unique Horse Colors- Pt 2
How many unique horse colors do you think there are. In part 2 of Unique horse colors, Heather discusses color patterns, rare horse colors, and what genes cause horses to be completely white. We learn about pigment cells and how genetic mechanisms work. From the Chocolate flaxen color to the leopard spotting color we coverContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 240: Unique Horse Colors- Pt 2”
Horse Podcast Ep 239: Preparing a Ride in the Mountains
Riding in the Alpes is a dream of most long distance riders and I am talking today with an Equestrian Adventuress who has done two rides there with friends and is currently planning her first very own trail ride into the mountains. We chat about her previous experiences, lessons learnt and how she is goingContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 239: Preparing a Ride in the Mountains”
Horse Podcast Ep 238: Horse Coat Colors – Rare and Unique
We know that horse coat colors are broken down into 4-5 base colors, brown, black, grey, white, and sometimes chestnut. However, it is the DNA or genetics that really determines what color the hair /coat actually is. In today’s EQA # 238 we learn about some rare and unique horse coat colors. From the scienceContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 238: Horse Coat Colors – Rare and Unique”
Horse Podcast Ep 237: Big and Tall Horses
Big and Tall Horses from all over the world are the topic of today’s podcast. History has shown us that the big breeds of the past and of the present were created to not only help us in the fields but make some great riding companions. We look to Guinness’s book of records to findContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 237: Big and Tall Horses”
Horse Podcast Ep 235: Extinct Horse Breeds
Extinct Horse breeds from all over the world some are 2000 plus years old. Although there are many horse breeds in the world a few were not so lucky. Most of the world’s oldest breeds were eradicated by interbreeding, cross-breeding, and simply the loss of use due to machines. Some of these breeds were createdContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 235: Extinct Horse Breeds”
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 233: Getting Your Child in the Saddle
The dream of every Equestrian Adventuress who has children, is to one day trail ride or go on longer horse treks with their son or daughter. But many are not sure about how to introduce their kids to horses in the first place. When is the best time, what about riding lessons and how toContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 233: Getting Your Child in the Saddle”
Horse Podcast Ep 231: Yoga & Horses
Many people have discovered Yoga as an excellent means to stay fit, improve balance, stretchability and suppleness but also to connect the body with the mind and gain mental stability or even expand spirituality. Connecting Yoga with horses is just one step further. We all know that horses live in the present and are mindfulContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 231: Yoga & Horses”