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The fall hunts, a tradition dating back almost 500 years. The British were the original group that started this tradition of riding horseback while hounds chased down the foxes who were killing the livestock.  Now in current times, the annual fall hunts have changed from actually hunting a fox to more of an opportunity for like-minded friends to get together with their horses for an afternoon of r...

Adventuring in a pandemic is what I'm calling it. This adventuress is heading out on an equestrian adventure in two weeks. Today's podcast is all about what you need to do pre-trip.  I discuss covid, insurance, PCR tests, packing, and even tipping.  Have you ordered any foreign currency? What about your cell phone do you have an out-of-the-country plan? Doing some research will save you a lot of t...

In today's episode, I am talking with Noelle Leston about an interesting topic: Horse colors and their genetics. Every horse owner and breeder should have a basic knowledge of genetics in order to understand how different traits, not only color, is passed from one horse to its offsprings. But it also makes a fascinating topic for conversations and it is not as complicated as you might think. Noell...

Horse Vision, the myths debunked.  Horses have the largest eye of any land mammal, but that doesn't mean they have the best eyesight. Today's podcast EQA # 191 takes us on a journey into how horse vision really works. How they can almost see 360 degrees and how a slight turn of their head they can see that blind spot. Be careful when you are going behind them as they have very good accuracy when i...

Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a Russian Horse Breed, the Budenny Horse. Bred as a Cavalry mount in the Southern Russian steppes near the Don River, the breed has found friends in many countries who value its versatility and athleticism. I talk with Karina Rapp the chair woman of the North American Budenny Horse Registry about the breed and how it...

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, which precautions are necessary and what are the travel trends of 2021/22. Heath...

Have you ever wondered how to volunteer at those large horse events?   Or what about working abroad at a horse facility? Today's EQA podcast is sharing insider secrets on just that.  Probably the most important thing to remember is no volunteering job is too small if it gets you in the door. Being the gate opening at the warm-up ring may seem like a small position however you will get to watch all...

If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is talking with Valerie Power about her first book October's Fire , a murder mystery taking place in a small community in California. Things heat up when a wildfire threatens the life of its inhabitants. If...

Do you know what you would do if you had to move your family and horses to a new farm? Today's episode  Adventuresses on the move share that exact story. Stay tuned as EQA 186 takes us through the highs and lows of moving to a new farm!  Heather is chatting with fellow Adventuress Kari who had to move.  Kari shares with us the process of having to find a new place in a short window of time, how to...

In today's episode, I am talking with Alice Perryman about her favourite equestrian sports: Competitive Trail Riding. It is a little bit like an endurance ride, but slower and it involves different obstacles you have to tackle during your ride under the watchful eye of a horsemanship judge. By the end of the day, it is all about having fun with your horse, helping each other and camping. Show Note...

Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about another Austro-Hungarian horse breed again, the Shagya Arabian whose modern home is in Hungary. Bred as a horse for the military in the 19th century, it was known as Arabian horse till after the Second World War, when the breed was named after one of its foundation sires. I am talking about this versatile breed with L...

Montana or better known as Big Sky Country is a destination you want to add to your horseback riding bucket list.  Montana the fourth largest state by land location is home to some of the best backcountry horseriding you will find. If you want to be a cowgirl for a day, a weekend, or even an entire week, there are working ranch holidays all over the state. Give your hand at roping, maybe even bran...

In today's episode, we travel to Scotland and talk about Scotland's very own Tevis Cup, the Cairngorm100 endurance ride. It takes place every two years against the stunning backdrop of the Cairngorm National Park which is one of the UK's last true wildernesses. My guest today is es and emerged Fionnghuala Paterson from Scotland who has competed in this ride not only once, but three times already....

I was so fortunate to meet our guest today a true Adventuresses!  She has had adventures with grizzly bears in the backcountry to riding all over the world with her partner. Whenever this adventuress is out she is always searching for her next horse riding adventure.  From leading a pack trip in the Rocky mountains to her favorite riding destination of Mongolia, Rachel has enjoyed the views from b...

Have you ever wondered what the difference was between horse drugs in the feed store to what your vet is prescribing? Today's podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of horse drugs. Heather is joined by Tricia Dowling DVM from the Western College of Veterinary medicine in Saskatoon Canada. Here they discuss everything from the legal to illegal drugs that horses are given for a variety of rea...

4th September 2021 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's podcast in which we tell you about our personal experiences with riding bitless! Show Notes: https://equestria...

Riding in the backcountry of a national park, who could ask for anything better. This adventuress head into the backcountry with her husband for an adventure of a lifetime. Join Heather as she tells her story of riding in the backcountry of beautiful Banff national park, Canada's first national park. Hear all about the booking process, the amazing horses and guides, and let's not forget to mention...

In today's episode, I am talking with Jessica Black, Equestrian Adventuress and blogger who lived abroad for 16 years in different countries before returning to her native country, the USA. Abroad, she not only rode horses wherever she went, but went into horse racing, became a jockey and horse trainer in Spain and pursued her passion after moving to Latin America together with her husband. We tal...

Why do you ride bareback?  Is it so you can really feel your horse move or do you do it because you are too lazy to put the saddle on? That is the question we are asking in the podcast. Bareback horse riding came first. Long before the invention of the saddle, man was riding his horses bareback. Truth be known, when it comes to horse and rider, a saddle is not a necessity, but merely a handy tool...

If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is talking with Sallianne Hines about her book Her Summer at Pemberley , a sequel to the Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice . In this book, Sallianne tells the story of Lizzie's sister Kitty Bennet who i...

Gymnastic on horseback, Equestrian Vaulting whatever you call it, is growing in popularity. Vaulting is an FEI disciple that has been spreading across the USA and Canada catching up with its European counterparts.  Today's episode takes us through vaulting, from the very beginning to the master of the show. we learn about equipment, what horses are best suited, and some insiders tips. Join Heather...

Riding with your spouse,  are you up for the challenge? Riding with your spouse can be a great time if everyone is on the same page, however that doesn't always work out.  Today's episode talks all about the advantages and perhaps the disadvantages of riding with a spouse. Give and take is a common phrase in marriage and when it comes to riding it is great advice. If your partner is a beginner tea...

Today I am talking about my personal experience, learning how to carriage drive, fulfilling one of my long-standing equestrian dreams! I will tell you why I wanted to learn how to drive and how I went about to do it. And then of course I will let you know how it feels not to sit in the saddle and holding reins, but to sit in a buggy, holding lines. Exchanging my saddle for a harness was definitely...

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 the world of horse riding with more durable and colourful tack. Today we disc...

The lone star state of Texas is where the adventuresses are headed today. Cowboys, cattle drives, and quarter horses are just a few things you will find when going to Texas. There are 100's of horse riding opportunities in Texas, with short trails to week-long cattle drives there is something for you. And don't forget the amazing food you are going to eat, BBQ is on every corner as well as influen...