Equestrian Adventuresses Podcast | Your Global Passport to International Show Jumping Competitions

Today is the first episode of our new Horse Breeds Around the World Series. We start with a famous British Pony breed, the Fell Pony of North England. Its home is in Cumbria and it takes its name from the word fell which is another term for hill or highland. The Fell pony is a hardy breed, well suited for a life outside in the often harsh weather of the mountains of Cumbria. Ute talks with Libby R...

On today's episode Heather speaks with Leanne Peniuk, local equine photographer from Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. Leanne is the photographer and partnering collaborator on the book Rescue me.  This book began with an idea, many stories to share, the hard ones that not everyone want to hear. This book tells the stories of horses that have been seized or surrendered to the SPCA. Some coming f...

The search for my next Unicorn, that how i started my ad. Our very own podcasting adventuress is searching for her next Unicorn. In EQA podcast #92 Heather takes us on the journey to finding that perfect horse. Using social media and her friendship network she has open pandora's box to see what she can find.  She shares with us the high and lows of searching for your next equine best friend. While...

On today's episode, Ute speaks with Christiane Slawik, one of the most famous equestrian photographers of Germany. Christiane has travelled all over the world to photograph horses and she is one of the few who can live from her work. Her photos appear in many different horse books, magazines and calendars internationally. In 2019 she published her latest book "A World Full of Horses" describing he...

How high can you jump ? now add side saddle to that challenge! In todays episode Heather is speaking with Susan Oakes Guiness world record holder for jumping 6'8" (2.07m) side saddle. Yes you read that correct she cleared a 6'8" wall sitting side saddle. This wasn't an easy feat to accomplish. Susan spent many hours over 2 years in the saddle on multiple horses and trying over 40 different side sa...

On today's episode, Ute talks with Kathleen Schmitt, Equestrian Adventuress of the first hour. After finishing her education including horse riding training in England and Germany, Kathleen headed off to her personal adventure of a lifetime. She crossed the USA from coast to coast on the back of her Arabian part-bred Murphy accompanied by her dog Country Boy who went along as her protector. This r...

Today's episode is filled with information on Follow and Action Cameras. Ute and Heather take on the Techy side of riding again with a detailed review of action and follow cameras.  EQA podcast #88 is filled with information that you need to hear about. From cameras you mount on your helmet to robotic systems that will help you record your lessons, training sessions and your adventures along the t...

Today's episode is all about making your horse comfortable. Heather speaks with Linda Hauck owner and operator of Tapestry Equine Products about her inventions that are making a difference in the horse world.  Linda shares her journey on why and how she came up with such items as the Spursuader and the Tapestry Comfort Girth. Linda has had a very successful career of 40+ years working with horses...

The January episode of the EQA book club. If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favourite horsey book. Today Ute introduces the book " For the Love of Horses " by Kelly Wilson , a horse trainer, photographer and writer from New Zealand. The book is an autobiography and tells the story of the Wilson Sisters and...

On today's episode, Ute talks with Hera Mirza, an Indian horse woman who competes in Tent Pegging, an equestrian sports which originated on the Indian subcontinent and is one of the ten internationally recognised sports by the FEI. Tent pegging is a fast and exiting Cavalry sports in which the rider has to pick up a peg or a ring with lance or sword at full speed gallop. There are teams in differe...

On today's episode Ute talks with Gabriella Schmidt-Corsitto, dental hygienist and horse lover from Switzerland. In July 2021 she will organise the Great Mongolian Ride, a charity ride crossing Mongolia from West to East and covering more than 3000 km in 10 weeks. She tells us all about how she arrived in Mongolia with her husband and founded her NGO Misheel Kids Foundation to help disadvantaged M...

Imagine galloping down the trails on Rotten Row in Hyde Park, the most famous equestrian venue in England for 300 years. That is where we are taking you. Today's episode is all about London and Southern England.  Listen as we share stories of the amazing countryside and cityside location where you can rent a horse for an hour long hack or simple take a lesson  on some of the most beautiful horses...

On today's episode, Ute talks with Stevie Delahunt, an Equestrian Adventuress from the USA. Stevie has participated in the Mongol Derby, the Gaucho Derby, the Tevis Cup, the Wildcoast Race in South Africa and plenty of other extreme horse trails and races around the world. She uses this experience to teach other riders in boot camps, the skills they need, to participate in endurance races and extr...

On today's episode, Ute talks with Paloma Latierra, a Horse Riding Guide from Spain, about her life and work. Paloma, who originally studied to become a forest engineer, decided to change track as a young woman and to dedicate her life to horses. She has worked in her field for many years, leading rides in different countries. She tells us what she loves about her profession and why she has never...

Namaste, Todays podcast is taking us to the charms of India. Heather speaks with Caroline Moorey from Horse India, where they discuss her passion for the Marwari horse and the beautiful Rajasthan area of India. Listen as Caroline describes her love affair with horses and how it began. She shares with us her riding safari business and how she is leading the promotion of the Bit donation scheme in I...

It's a new year year filled with promises of new adventures. Welcome to Season 3 of the Equestrian Adventuresses podcast, today we are remembering some highlights of last year and sharing some new features for 2021. Join Ute and Heather as they discuss plans for a new series on Tack and equipment, Ultimate bucket list trips, Breeds of the world and a reflections on their journey into 2021. Please...

Another episode with Brazilian Horse Vet Adriana. Today she talks about the nightmare of every horse owner: Colic. While the term just denotes the symptom of stomach ache in horses and can have different causes, it should never be taken lightly as it can quickly lead to the need of complicated surgery. So today we discuss about what every one of us can do when your horse has a colic and what we ca...

Today's episode features another great segment in our Where to Next? destination series that we are showcasing. We are travelling South Africa and Lesotho, prime destinations for horse lovers.  Hear all about when is the best time to go, the different riding options and the best places to visit and how to travel safely. We share some of our experiences of going on a horse safari in the African bus...

Happy Holidays from the EQA podcast team!, Today has Ute, Krystal and Heather sharing some of their Christmas memories, treats they like to have and what they are hoping santa will bring them this year. Enjoy hearing about what ornaments they like and where they like to collect them from and where they have spent Christmas in the past.  We want to wish everyone a very merry Christmas and a safe an...

In today's episode Heather speaks with Solveig (Sue) Tandberg from Norway. The smartest horsewomen she has met! This Fellow Adventuress has had a life long career with horses.  If she wasn't riding for the greater good with disabled athletes, she was racing horses across the world.  Solveig shares with us amazing stories of how a health challenges forced her to make changes  in her life and how ho...

On today's episode, Ute talks to Daniela Schlingloff, a German horse trainer who moved to the Camargue a couple of years ago to live and work there. Daniela tells us about her journey with horses and how her mare Alisha forced her to get a better and quicker horse women, setting her on her path to become a successful horse trainer. After spending some time in Canada learning Natural Horsemanship a...

Today's episode takes us to the enchanted land of Mongolia, where Heather speaks with Sabine Schmidt owner and operator of Stone Horse Expeditions & Travel.  Horse riding vacations in Mongolia, stunning scenery, superb horse care and environmental awareness. They discuss some of the the expeditions you can take on horseback in this amazingly beautiful country like the Gobi Desert Tour or the Gorkh...

On today's episode, Ute speaks with Christiane Slawik, one of the most famous equestrian photographers of Germany. Christiane has travelled all over the world to photograph horses and she is one of the few who can live from her work. Her photos appear in many different horse books, magazines and calendars internationally. In 2019 she published her latest book "A World Full of Horses" describing he...

On today's episode, Ute talks to a special guest: Akruti Choksi, India's first equine dentist and horse communicator. A normal Indian girl, Akruti studied to become a dental surgeon only to discover that she did not find fulfilment in her job. As an animal lover, she wanted to work with animals and thus decided to go to New Zealand to train as an Equine Dental Technician, an unusual career choice...

Todays episode brings you an interview with an all around cowgirl! Heather speaks with Lee Mclean owner and operator of Keystone Equine in High River, Alberta, Canada. If there is something you can do with a horse she has tried it. From 4H leader, to side saddle racer, to blog and book author Lee has done it. Please have a listen to this show as we talk all things horses and horse woman. Please co...