The Stable Management Podcast

In this episode we talk with Tim Worden, PhD, an equine sports performance consultant out of Toronto, Canada about how he helps riders and trainers prepare their elite equine athletes for competition and how you can apply these principles to horses of all levels. Worden describes how he develops a training plan, why it is important to have a structured training plan for your horse, and the im...

In this episode we talk with Alayne Blickle, creator and director of Horses for Clean Water, about safe and effective fly and insect control strategies for horse farms. Alayne discusses alternative methods to the traditional fly sprays and explains how farm owners can utilize birds, bats, and fly predator insects to control nuisance bug populations. GUESTS AND LINKS - EPISODE 5: Host: Hailey...

In this episode we talk with Madeline Boast, MSc, an independent equine nutritionist based in Ontario, Canada about how to create a balanced diet for your horse. Madeline explains the components of a good nutrition program, how to choose the right feed and forage for your horse, the role of pasture in their diet, and how to navigate the process of working with a nutritionist.  GUESTS AND...

In this episode we talk with Bella Nye, stable manager at Lord Fairfax Equestrian Center in White Post, Virginia about her favorite tips and tricks for making a horse's coat shine year-round. We'll discuss her everyday and competition grooming routine, how to prevent blanket rubs, and what you can do to help your horse grow a stronger mane and tail.  GUESTS AND LINKS...

In this episode we talk with Bob Coleman, PhD, PAS, associate professor and equine extension specialist from the University of Kentucky, about the most common barn management mistakes he sees when working in the field and how you can avoid making them. We'll dive into horse barn ventilation and air quality, turnout, pasture shelters, and Coleman's biggest barn management pet peeves.  GUESTS A...

In this episode we talk to Windurra USA's barn manager, Stephanie Simpson, about record keeping and barn organization. Simpson shares how she arranges FEI passports and health records for international eventing horses and her tactics for keeping the barn tidy during training days at home and show days. Learn how to optimize your record keeping and organize your barn for maximum efficiency.  G...