How many cool horse facts do you know? Do you know how many breeds there are? Or how do you measure a horse, what exactly is a hand? These are just a few cool horse facts you will learn about in today’s EQA #279. Did you know that a race horses birthday is determined byContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 279: Horse Facts – Did You Know!”
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Horse Podcast Ep 278: Integrating a New Horse in the Herd
One of the biggest tensions of horse owners is usually when they move stables with their horses or buy a new horse and need to integrate him into their herd. This process can take weeks or even months and can include injuries and worries for the stable and horse owners. In today’s podcast episode IContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 278: Integrating a New Horse in the Herd”
Horse Podcast Ep 277: Horse Colors – The Science Behind It
Do you know how many different horse colors there are? In today’s EQA # 277 we dive into the A’s, B’s, and C’s of horse colors. The genetics behind horse colors come in two primary equine color pigments. These two horse colors are essentially red and black, however, each pigment can be modified by otherContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 277: Horse Colors – The Science Behind It”
Horse Podcast Ep 276: TREC – Orienteering for Riders
TREC is a little known equestrian discipline which is all about orienteering and testing your skill as a trail rider. In today’s podcast episode I am talking with Kirsty Adams who is an expert, competing internationally on the British team and who tells us all about TREC and why she loves it.
Horse Podcast Ep 275: Rodeo – The Best of Them All
How many rodeos have you been to? Have you attended any of the big eight in the world? Did you know that rodeo is the official state sport in Wyoming, South Dakota, and Texas? The province of Alberta is also looking to pass legislation that will make Rodeo their official sport. In today’s EQA #Continue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 275: Rodeo – The Best of Them All”
Horse Podcast Ep 274: Horse Destination Austria
Austria is a small country in the heart of Europe associated with high mountains, cow bells and Apple Strudel. Despite its size, it is a super destination for travellers and horse riders with an amazing variety of landscapes, several indigenous horse breeds and an glorious culture and history. Ride through the fascinating Alpine landscape ofContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 274: Horse Destination Austria”
Horse Podcast Ep 273: Fall Riding
Don’t you just love the sound of the leaves during the fall riding season? The trees are turning beautiful autumn shades, with oranges, reds, and yellow leaves. I enjoy fall riding as the temperatures are a little cooler and it feels like the last escape before winter. Fall riding also brings the wrap-up of lotsContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 273: Fall Riding”
Horse Podcast Ep 272: Working with Horses Around the World
Who has not dreamed about working with horses around the world? Cantering an Arabian horse through the desert or guiding a trail ride through the African bush? Sanne has done it all and writes a blog about her experiences. Today she talks with Ute about how to find jobs and opportunities to ride and workContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 272: Working with Horses Around the World”
Horse Podcast Ep 271: Breaking In New Boots!
Have you wondered the best way to break in new boots? There are 3 main factors that go into stretching and softening the leather, gentle pressure, heat, and moisture. all vital to breaking in some new boots. The heat of summer can sometimes speed up this process. Most importantly starting with the correct size isContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 271: Breaking In New Boots!”
Horse Podcast Ep 270: Pony Hiking for Refugees
Sue Manning had a very special adventure. This summer she hiked the Cairngorms with her pony Kirsty as pack horse, covering 200 miles in about a month. And not only did she have fun travelling this way, she also did it for a good cause, collecting money for the Red Cross Campaign “Miles for RefugeesContinue reading “Horse Podcast Ep 270: Pony Hiking for Refugees”