In today’s podcast episode I am talking about my recent experiences as a horse breeder. We have always had some foals here and there, breeding our own safari horses. But never more than two or maximum three in the same year. This year we got five, so there is plenty of work. Night watches, midwifeContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 199: Tales from the Life of a Horse Breeder”
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Horse Podcast Ep 198: Tales from the Trail
In today’s podcast episode I am talking about the activity most of as have missed the most during the last months: Trail riding! Riding horses in foreign countries, through deserts, mountains or plains. Discovering new cultures and making new friends. Who has not missed all this? Together with my guest Susan Wirth, we are swappingContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 198: Tales from the Trail”
Horse Podcast Ep 189: World Tourism Day – Travelling after 1,5 Years of Corona
27th September is celebrated as World Tourism Day in order to commemorate the role tourism plays in the modern world. Covid-19 severely affected tourism around the world with countries closing their borders to a ban on all non-essential travel. Now after 1,5 years it time to look into matters. Where can we travel now, whichContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 189: World Tourism Day – Travelling after 1,5 Years of Corona”
Horse Podcast Ep 179: Riding Bitless on World Bitless Horse Day!
4th September is Bitless Horse Day! And in honour of it, we decided to talk in today’s episode all about how to ride bitless, the pros and cons of bitless riding and why it might not be suitable for everyone. If you have always wanted to try out how to ride bitless, listen to today’sContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 179: Riding Bitless on World Bitless Horse Day!”
Horse Podcast Ep 171: Leather vs Biothane
In today’s podcast episode I am talking basics. Every horse owner and rider know his or her tack, be it saddles, bridles, breastplates or martingales. Traditionally they all are made from leather but a couple of years ago, a new material made its appearance: Biothane. Its an artificial material but it has greatly changed theContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 171: Leather vs Biothane”
Horse Podcast Ep 162: Protect Your Horse from Mosquitoes & Flies
Every riders knows summer time is mosquito time and in order to enjoy our rides or for our horses to enjoy their freedom in the fields, they need some kind of protection. Today we discuss the best ways to manage the mosquito and fly plague, horse-on products and natural and chemical repellent and fly sprays.Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 162: Protect Your Horse from Mosquitoes & Flies”
Horse Podcast Ep 161: Taking Stock – One Year As Podcast Hosts
One year ago, in July 2020, Heather and Ute took over as podcast hosts of the Equestrian Adventuresses Podcast so it could grow into a regular podcast show with three episodes a week, bringing its audience not only stories and interviews from all around the world, but also tips on travelling, horse keeping, horse healthContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 161: Taking Stock – One Year As Podcast Hosts”
Horse Podcast Ep 155: Where to Next? Horse Destination Belgium!
Our destination today is a small country in Western Europe which is not usually one of the major horse riding destinations or even an obvious choice for people looking for their next holiday destination. And that is a pity as Belgium has it all, picturesque little towns, lovely countryside for long rides, towering castles andContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 155: Where to Next? Horse Destination Belgium!”
Horse Podcast Ep 151: Trail Riding Gadgets You Really Need!
In today’s podcast episode we talk about a couple of really useful electronic and non-electronic gadgets, every trail rider needs. From a helmet brim to battery packs we tell you which trail riding gadgets we like to take along on day or multiple day rides for safety and comfort. If you enjoy trail riding orContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 151: Trail Riding Gadgets You Really Need!”
Horse Podcast Ep 146: Where to Next? Horse Destination Scotland!
Today we are visiting Scotland, Land of Glens, Lochs and Castles! Scotland is horse country with four native horse and pony breeds and plenty of great trail riding countryside. Besides horse riding Scotland offers a lot of other activities, sightseeing and fun for the whole family. Visiting vibrant Edinburgh, driving through the rugged and beautifulContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 146: Where to Next? Horse Destination Scotland!”