Have you planned any horsey adventure this summer? With your horse or without? Then this is the time to start your preparation. Get your gear ready, work on your fitness and prepare your horse. Today we talk about our summer adventures and which steps we are taking to get going. If you have not plannedContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 302: Preparing for Your Summer Adventure”
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Horse Podcast Ep 241: Travel Tips for Your Next Horse Riding Holiday
Holidays are the best time of the year and you want to make sure that you enjoy every single minute of them! As the world is slowly opening up, we are back looking for amazing horse riding opportunities around the world. Today Heather and Ute talk about some important points to consider while choosing andContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 241: Travel Tips for Your Next Horse Riding Holiday”
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 222: Riding & Filming in Sicily
And we are continuing with our mini series about Sicily, a prime horse riding and tourist destination. Today I am talking with Christina Heß from the blog Herzenspferd who recently rode and filmed a travel documentary in Sicily. 18 days she rode through different regions of the island and documented her rides, the landscape, theContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 222: Riding & Filming in Sicily”
Horse Podcast Ep 213: Christmas ideas – For Every Adventuresses
Christmas ideas, that every equestrian will want this year! That is what the topic of today’s show is all about. From stocking stuffers dream gifts, wants vs needs gifts, we cover them all, and maybe even throw in a candle that smells like accidental dismount. What’s on your Christmas idea list? do you circle itemsContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 213: Christmas ideas – For Every Adventuresses”
Horse Podcast Ep 211: Self Care – Equestrians Taking Care
Self-care is defined as the practice of taking action to preserve or improve one’s own health. Sometimes equestrians forget about themselves and worry about their horse, lol. That being said today’s podcast is all about how we as adventuresses can learn more about self-care. Heather shares some ideas on how you can embrace self-care, throughContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 211: Self Care – Equestrians Taking Care”
Horse Podcast Ep 210: Travelling during the Corona Pandemic
In today’s podcast episode I am talking with two Equestrian Adventuresses their recent travelling experiences and how Corona has affected them personally. We talk about how their mode of travelling and choice of destination has or has not been changed, what precautions they have taken and what they personally can advise other travellers.
Horse Podcast Ep 209: Portugal – Adventuresses in Destination
Portugal, another bucket list trip to mark off the list. Heather is recently back from an amazing riding holiday in Portugal. Join Heather as she chats with Kari who both have just returned from a great gallop around Portugal. Hear stories of Lusitano stallions, riding in the dark, and even wardrobe malfunction. On today’s podcast,Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 209: Portugal – Adventuresses in Destination”
Horse Podcast Ep 206: Mounted Games – Not Just for Kids
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”
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”