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Horse Podcast Ep 249: How Old Is Your Horse?

Do you know how to tell how old your horse is? For some horse owners, the registration or passport will show when your horse was born. Not all of us will have access to these documents. In today’s EQA  # 249 we discuss some ways to tell the age of a horse.  Starting with their teeth, the Galvayne’s groove is a great dental feature that appears around the age of 10. From there is move down the tooth until it is completely disappeared by age 30.  We also learn about average life spans and those breeds that have an extra-long life expectancy.

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Horse Podcast Ep 247: Bucket List – Adventures Await!

A bucket list is defined as a list of things to do before you die.  I prefer to look at them as a wish or goal list of things I want to accomplish.  A while back a survey was done in our Facebook group on adventuresses’ top bucket list destinations. They discuss everywhere from the south pacific all the way to the artic circle.  Whether you want to gallop on a beach, ride in the mountains, compete in a hunt to ride a specific breed we cover them all. Is riding during the cherry blossom festival in Japan on your list or how about riding in the land of Ice and fire in Iceland. In today’s EQA #247  join Heather as she reviews the results and shares some of her top bucket list destinations.

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Horse Podcast Ep 245: Exercise – Getting Riding Fit

What is your exercise level? Are you ready to hit the trails once the snow is all melted? Even though Horse riding is a full-body workout, you want to make sure that your muscles are ready for that full-body workout. Exercise or exercising your muscles will help you feel confident in the saddle and help with your strength, balance, and stamina. Core stability should be one of your top priorities when it comes to pre-riding exercises. In today’s EQA# 245 join Heather as she shares some great exercises that you can do from home using your own body weight and very little space.

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Horse Podcast Ep 243: Horse Trailer Safety – What You Need to know if Disaster Strikes!

When it comes to horse trailer safety do you know what to do if disaster strikes? Join Heather as she speaks with Mandy Abraham on this very important topic. They discuss a spring check-up list that ensures your rig is in good repair.  Tips on what to pack in your trailer safety kit, completing a circle check prior to departure, driving and stopping speeds, and what to do if you get a flat or are in an accident. Being prepared is the # 1 message in this EQA # 243 episode on Horse Trailer Safety.

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Equestrian Adventuresses Travel and Horse Podcast Ep 242 - Saddle Pads for Trail Riders
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Horse Podcast Ep 242: Saddles – Which Kind Do You Have?

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 making it more comfortable for both the horse and rider.  In EQA # 242 join Heather as she walks about 11 different styles and types of saddles. From English general-purpose or all-purpose to the roping and ranch western saddles she covers them all.

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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 cover them all. EQA #240  talks about the most desirable color the bay, to the most successful color of racehorse the chestnut.  We hope you enjoy this episode on unique horse colors.

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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 science of embryos fusing to bizarre DNA errors, we create some pretty amazing horse coat colors. Join Heather in this 2 part episode on some really extravagant horse coat colors. 

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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 find the tallest living horse as well as some monstrous horses from the past. So how big is big? 21 hands high? maybe 3300 lbs? This is just a sample of the biggest horse ever. With a name like Mammoth you better be big. Join Heather as she shares some of the biggest and tallest horse breeds in the world in EQA episode # 237. 

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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 created in the last 200 years and some date back well into the BC era. Join Heather on a history lesson on extinct horse breeds from around the world. 

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Horse Podcast Ep 229: Horsey- Fun Facts Part 4

Horsey fun facts, add these to your equestrian trivia nights. Did you know that horses can move their eyes separately and that they have the latest eye of all land mammals? Or how long does it take for a hoof to completely regrow? these are just a couple of the Horsey fun facts we cover today in Fun Fact Friday on the EQA #229 episode. So many great horsey facts out there to learn about. Tune in to hear about the longest horse race?  how large a horse’s heart is and many other fun horsey facts. 

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