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Today our podcast travels to Indonesia, to the tiny group of the Gili Islands, situated North of Lombok and East of Bali. Indonesia has a few native pony breeds which is unusual for a tropical island nation. Horses have always played an important economic as well as religious role in Indonesia and especially so on the Gili Islands, as they have banned all motorised vehicles. So pony carts are the...

Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we turn our attention towards South-Eastern Europe which is home to a little known horse breed, the Bosnian Mountain Horse. These small horses are sure-footed, tough and can carry heavy loads up and down their rugged home of the Dinaric Alps. Today there is little use for horses, except in the remote villages, so the Bosnian Mounta...

All it takes is one friend to suggest a horse riding holiday and you are hooked. But how do you pick the destination? How long to go for? Which friends to invite? Those are the questions and hopefully answers we provide in today's episode. Heather chats with Kari a fellow adventuress about these topics. These gals have done a few horse riding holidays and have worked through the questions that do...

Travel insurance, your best friend when traveling internationally. Today's episode is all about what to do if you get hurt while traveling. Krystal, Ute, and Heather discuss the importance of travel insurance in a unique episode that they recorded partially live. They share experiences of themselves getting hurt, as well as the clients that were hurt on safari and how insurance saved the day. Trav...

Can you ever really have too much horse equipment or tack? In today's episode, Heather discusses some pros and cons of both fly and rain sheets.  The first question you need to ask when looking at horse equipment is, does my horse really need this? Well of course they do they're our pets, lol.  Horse equipment needs to have a purpose to justify the purchase so make sure it fits correctly and will...

Another destination episode, Ute talks about one of her favourite countries today: Ecuador. A horse rider's paradise, Ecuador is a small country with a great diversity both in countryside as well as in flora and fauna. Mountains, volcanos, Inca monuments, colonial cities, beaches and islands, all can be found in this small country in Northern South America. Join us today on the podcast to learn wh...

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, Heather and Ute talk about the new genre of Equestrian Fiction and how it has evolved from pony books, a genre we all know from our childhood. We talk about some of the books we read as children and some we hav...

What exactly is a bucket list? Simply put it is a collection of goals, dreams, and aspirations that you would like to accomplish within your lifetime.  How big is your bucket list? Every time you cross a bucket list item off do you add two more? Today's podcast asks those very questions. Ute and Heather share some of their bucket list accomplishments and they discuss a few travel destinations they...

Next to your helmet, a good Riding Bra is a must for every equestrian. In todays' episode, Heather reaches out to a local lingerie shop to find out all about how to keep the ladies secure and comfortable.  We learn about the different Riding bras in reference to styles, fit, when to replace and how to clean them. Heather also gives a review on a few brands as well as options for sizing.   Riding b...

On today's episode Ute talks with Sherry Bedard, horse and dog trainer from Canada about how you can successfully take your dog on trail rides. Many horse riders also have dogs and not all of them are well behaved around horses. Often horses and dogs do not go well together and either the dog ends up being afraid of horses or the horse might get upset every time it sees a dog. This does not have t...

Laminitis your worst nightmare, the F word no equestrian ever wants to hear Founder! Today's episode takes us into the world of Laminitis, Heather speaks with a large animal internal medicine specialist, Julia Montgomery from the Western College of Veterinary Medicine.  Julia has an extensive background in Equine research and education as an associate professor at the college. During the podcast,...

Mounting shooting the fastest growing and most exciting equestrian sport in the world! Today's episode takes us inside the world of Cowboy and cowgirl mounted shooting. Heather speaks with Dora a true equestrian adventuress and active member of the Saskatchewan Mounted shooting Club. We will learn all the rules, patterns, the guns they use, and how this community has grown all over the world. If y...

In today's episode, Heather and Ute are talking about how to best protect your horse's legs while being out on trail. We discuss different types of protective gear for trailering your horse and for riding out on trail. What you should know about different kinds of leg protection such as brushing boots, polo wraps, bell boots & co, why less is more sometimes and what you can do to keep your horses'...

Mother's day, the day we celebrate those amazing women with who we have had many adventures. In today's episode, we get a chance to meet the Matriarch of our podcast team. Heather chats with her mom as well and Krystal's mom and Ute share a special interview with her mom. They share a few horsey adventures that they have taken over the years, a ranch in Buenos Aires, The mountains of Bhutan, and t...

In today's episode I am talking about a valuable skill for trail riders: Ponying Horses. This basically means, leading a horse while riding another. It is a skillset which comes in handy while training young horses, leading a packhorse, riding with a young child or a beginner or bringing home the horse of an injured rider. In short, every rider should know how to pony a horse and every horse shoul...

Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a lesser-known American breed of horses which is iconic for the state of Missouri and which was breed to ride and settle the Ozark Mountains. The settlers wanted to have a comfortable, sure footed riding horse which could be also used to pull a wagon or plough a field. But the speciality of the breed really is their c...

California, home to movie stars, beautiful beaches, and miles of trail riding in the mountain. If viewing the ocean while riding in the Hollywood hills is on your bucket list, California is a destination you must visit. Today's episode takes us from the Hollywood sign to the wine country of Napa Valley, down to the beach, and through some of California national parks.  The different ride options c...

On today's episode Ute talks with Julie Veloo, Equestrian Adventuress from Canada who made Mongolia her home more than ten years ago. Together with her husband, Julie runs the Veloo Foundation, operating two kindergartens for underprivileged children in Ulan Bator. Julie learned to ride at the age of fifty only after she came to Mongolia in what she calls an 35 00 acres open arena on Mongolia hors...

When you hear Kentucky Derby, three things come to mind, Big hats, mint juleps, and maybe horse racing.  The "Run for the Roses"  aka the Kentucky Derby,  is known as the greatest two minutes in sports. Today's episode takes us behind the stalls on history, the jockeys, and three amazing racehorses. Attending the Kentucky Derby is on my bucket list, so let's hear all about tradition, how you quali...

It's that time of year again when we need to look at Equine vaccines.  Today's episode will help guide you through equine vaccines and help you plan the best protection for your horse. Horses can contract infectious diseases in two ways: from other horses, and from their environment. Even horses that live alone can contract infectious diseases from contaminated feed, water, or soil, or from infect...

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 the April episode of the EQA Book Club, Heather and Ute interview Krystal about the upcoming launch of Book Five of the EQA Book Series. She will give us an exclusive sneak-peak of the different stories but also talk about what is the technical pro...

Are you committing one of those trailer safety sins? Heather speaks with Mandy Abraham from Equi Health Canada about trailer safety. We learn what to look for in weight distribution, tying in the trailer, should you feed in the trailer, and most importantly backing up the rig. Horse trailers come in all shapes and sizes, making sure your truck is compatible should be your #1 priority.  We work our...

Saddlebags, what to pack? If you have been wondering what you need for a day's ride, you are at the right place. Today's episode is all about Saddlebags and what to pack in them. Saddlebags come in many styles, for both English and western style saddles.  The first style is a smaller one that attaches over the horn of a western saddle or attached to the small rings at the front of an English saddl...

Spring time is foal time and many of us have had the idea of breeding a foal from our mare at least once in a while, when we watch the little foals and fillies frolicking about. On today's episode Ute talks with Daniela Vadehra, endurance rider, horse breeder and nutritionist about exactly this topic, how to make our wish come true and breed our own future riding horse. From the assessment of the...

Spring time is foal time and many of us have had the idea of breeding a foal from our mare at least once in their life, when we watch the little foals and fillies frolicking about. On today's episode Ute talks with Daniela Vadehra, endurance rider, horse breeder and nutritionist about exactly this topic, how to make our wish come true and breed our own future riding horse. From the assessment of t...