Mounted games for those of us that are still kids at heart. Mounted games are a branch of equestrian sport in which fast games are played by people of all ages on ponies up to the height of 15 hands (60 inches or 152 cm). Participating in the Mounted Games requires a high degree ofContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 206: Mounted Games – Not Just for Kids”
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Horse Podcast Ep 205: Fjord Horses – Small But Mighty
Small but mighty, the Fjord horse is one of the world’s oldest and purest breeds. Dated back to the Viking era the Fjord horses have been selectively bred for at least 2000 years. The fjord horses are strongly built. measuring between 13-14 hands, and fall into the 900 -1200 pound range. These mild-tempered horses areContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 205: Fjord Horses – Small But Mighty”
Horse Podcast Ep 203: Wild Horses – Canadian Edition
Have you ever wondered where the wild horses actually came from? Today’s podcast takes us on a journey into the mysterious world of wild horses. In today’s episode, we look at the Canadian brand and the areas they live in. This will start a series where we look at Wild horses from all around theContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 203: Wild Horses – Canadian Edition”
Horse Podcast Ep 201: Riding Boots – Essential Gear
What kind of riding boots do you wear? If you are an English rider are there a pair of tall boots in your closet? perhaps a short pair of paddock boots. Now a western rider probably has a couple of pairs, one for riding and one for going to town. Do you prefer the classicContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 201: Riding Boots – Essential Gear”
Horse Podcast Ep 196: Adventuresses-Catching Up
Hello Adventuresses, Heather and Ute took over the podcast to share with you a catch-up episode on all the fun things they have going on. Being an adventuress has many hats! For example, Ute has been acting as a midwife these past few weeks, while her mares have been in foaling season. A new littleContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 196: Adventuresses-Catching Up”
Horse Podcast Ep 195: Tipping – Do you know the Etiquette?
Tipping, how much, how often, should you… Today’s podcast is all about tipping and the etiquette around it. This has to be the number one question that always comes up in discussion involving horse adventures. Anytime you receive a service tipping comes into play, whether it is your hairdresser, the guy that fills your car,Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 195: Tipping – Do you know the Etiquette?”
Horse Podcast Ep 194: Fall Hunts – the Original Fox Hunting Tradition
The Fall Hunts or Fox-Hunts, a tradition dating back almost 500 years. The British were the originals to start the tradition of Fox hunting of riding horseback while hounds chased down the foxes who were killing the livestock. Now in current times, the annual Fox Hunts have changed from actually hunting a fox to moreContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 194: Fall Hunts – the Original Fox Hunting Tradition”
Horse Podcast Ep 191: Horse Vision – Through the Horses Eyes
Horse Vision, the myths debunked. Horses have the largest eye of any land mammal, but that doesn’t mean they have the best eyesight. Today’s podcast EQA # 191 takes us on a journey into how horse vision really works. How they can almost see 360 degrees and how a slight turn of their head theyContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 191: Horse Vision – Through the Horses Eyes”
Horse Podcast Ep 188: Volunteering – Tips to Getting in Free!
Volunteering – Tips on Getting in Free! Have you ever wondered how to volunteer at those large horse events? Or what about working abroad at a horse facility? Today’s EQA podcast is sharing insider secrets on just that. Probably the most important thing to remember is no volunteering job is too small if it getsContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 188: Volunteering – Tips to Getting in Free!”
Horse Podcast Ep 186: Adventuresses – on the Move
Do you know what you would do if you had to move your family and horses to a new farm? Today’s episode Adventuresses on the move share that exact story. Stay tuned as EQA 186 takes us through the highs and lows of moving to a new farm! Heather is chatting with fellow Adventuress KariContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 186: Adventuresses – on the Move”