In The Barn

The supplement industry is booming. New magical pellets are being rolled out every day, all claiming that they hold the answer and solution to whatever ailment your horse may have. Joint supplements are widely used by a majority of horse owners, which begs the question of what is in these various joint supplements? What is their active ingredients, where do they source these ingredients from, do t...

Marilyn Little...problem rider or just unlucky? From bloody mouths to court cases, we cover it all and then some. Follow along with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inthebarn.pod/ If you have any questions, comments or concerns let us know inthebarnpod@gmail.com Resources https://eventingconnect.today/2016/10/19/eventers-who-live-in-glass-barns-should-not-throw-stones-at-marilyn-little/ h...

Want your horse to have healthy hooves? Don't worry there's a supplement for that. Do you think your horses hormone level are out of whack? Well, there are supplements for that. Is your horses hind gut health out of whack? Creaky joints? Any and every problem your horse may have or that you are trying to prevent, the supplement industry has your back...or does it? How many of these supplements can...

The bandwagon is loading and we've all jumped on, loaded-up with our Theraguns and Equi-tape ready to hit the road. The only question left is whether these products are just another trend, or are they sticking around as valid therapies with promising research? As it turns out the research behind Equi-tape shows that what is applicable to humans is not the same for horses, and hand-held massagers h...

Anyone and everyone has come face to face with saddle fit issues at some point in their life with horses. There are many different factors to consider with saddles, one of those being is if a treeless saddle would be better? Lucky for you, we took a look at what is happening when you put a treeless saddle on your horse, what is different than a traditional saddle, and where does bareback fall into...

Horses are dangerous, but we have gear in place to lessen the risk. This week we take a look at the research behind helmets and air vests. Which are the best on the market, who has done the most studies and testing, and if they provide the level of protection we believe they do...or have we been lulled into a false sense of security. Unfortunately, both helmet and cross country vest research took...

We've talked about the impacts a bit has on the horses respiratory system, we've looked exclusively into Dr. Cooks research, now it's time for us to address PAIN. Today we looked into the research behind the pain and damage caused by both bitted and bitless options. Is one really better than the other? Follow along with us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/inthebarn.pod/ If you have any quest...

Dr. Robert Cook is a well known name surrounding anything bitless. We have read many different studies, articles, and journals that reference Dr. Cook's research, as well as heard plenty of testimonials in favor of his bridle. We didn't think it would be right to proceed any further into the bit vs. bitless debate without addressing and discussing Dr. Cook's work. For part 2 of the bit debate we l...

Do you know which bridle came before Dr. Cook's famous bitless bridle? Funny thing is that the "original" bitless bridle he produced was taken from someone else and at one time was known as the Spirit bridle. We explore the court cases surrounding the bitless bridles as well as find out what happened to the original designer Edward Allen Buck. Follow along with us on Instagram https://www.instagra...

Who has a longer attention span, a horse or a gold fish? In this weeks episode we take a peek at what science says about the 3 second rule we all learned growing up. Taking it a step farther we found out how long our horses can focus for a continuous time, the answer may surprise you! To top it off we start to explore some of the gray areas in regard to ethics ad research. Follow along with us on...

New Year...same 'ole us, just a new training philosophy. This week we wanted to share how our opinions and training methods have shifted this year. We have both experienced a change in our mentality and approach to working with our horses while dealing with different behaviors ranging from following targets, to dealing with biting and kicking. As well as give a little update about what we have bee...

We finally decided to add our voices to the masses who have discussed the infamous topic of bit vs. bitless. Rather than looking at the same argument over and over, we decided to remove pain from our discussion today and look at the physiological effects as well as the learning curve that occurs with the two different methods.  Follow along with us on instagram https://www.instagram.com/mudst...

Heartland, Flicka, Black beauty, and just about any other horse movie is going to sell little girls the dream of a"true bond" with theirs horse of choice. However the reality and scientific research don't tend to back up Hollywood movies. This week we looked into grooming and if it can help strengthen our bond with our horses. We take a look at several different studies that research horse to hors...

Did Vicki Wilson cheat by using a Liquid Titanium hood during the Road To The Horse Competition? We take a look at different calming aides out on the market and what research is behind them to support their claims. We even discovered that POMMS horse earplugs were not invented to block sound, what they were really created for is very surprising...especially if the research says they work. The ulti...

Many of us have heard that a horse with a relaxed jaw will have some foam around their mouths. Many of us have determined a good ride because our horses were producing foam. Products have been developed to create this effect if you cannot achieve it on your own. Kelsey and Robin answer the question of what does it actually mean when your horse is foaming. They dug into research articles, different...

Let's talk adjustable saddles! We realized that a lot of adjustable saddles seem to be purchased and advertised to fit a variety of horses. They are sold under the idea of being the last saddle you'll ever need to buy, because it can fit every horse! This week we decided to delve into the scientific research behind the designs. We discuss statements the designers themselves have made, the patents...

Whether it was a fluffy little Shetland that left you in the dirt every day, a little Welsh that bolted every chance she got, or a fiery Morgan who was convinced he knew best, we all had our first ponies. Kelsey and Robin dig up stories all about their first ponies, as well as give much needed advice for finding the "perfect first pony". Whether you're wondering how to search for ads, what to do w...

Between Back on Track appearing in just about every barn, to wacky magnetic blankets, and Rambo's new ionic blankets, how are you supposed to know what works? Don't worry, Kelsey and Robin did their own researching and discovered interesting information about all these products. They discuss what these products should be doing, what the research says...if there is ANY research, ranking the product...

Between Back on Track appearing in just about every barn, to wacky magnetic blankets, and Rambo's new ionic blanket, how are you supposed to know what works? Don't worry, Kelsey and Robin did their own researching and discovered interesting information about all these products. They discuss what these products should be doing, what the research says...if there is ANY research, ranking the products...

Buckle up we're in for a good one! With Halloween right around the corner, we are feeling the spooky vibes and so are our horses. Or are they? In today's episode we address the stigma surrounding this time of year that include poor supplement advertisements, is your horse actually more spooky, and our best methods for desensitizing our horses!  Leave us a review and subscribe to hear more and...

We have all seen the luxury barn tours, and drooled over those beautiful arenas and pastures. The problem is, all us average horse owners do not have those set-ups. Instead we are fighting mud, fixing fences, and trying to wrangle loose ponies! This week we dive into our own horse properties covering all the imperfections between weird tack-rooms and questionable arenas. Reach out to us with topic...

Have you ever felt guilty for not riding often enough? Or felt as though you were wasting your horse by not going out to the barn everyday and riding? In today's episode we address this question with doing what is right for your horse. We take it a step further in addressing the different types of exercise for your horse, whether it's mental, physical, or both mental and physical. On top of this w...

Raise your hand if you've ever been told "more leg", "sit up", "eyes up", "WAIT!". We have all been there, and sometimes we have no idea what our instructor is asking of us. Join Kelsey and Robin this week as they break down common trainer sayings, what they mean, how to fix it, and exercises to work on that make sure you aren't hearing the same thing over and over again! Reach out to us with topi...

Let's talk longing! Why do you longe your horse in the first place and why it's not a good idea to longe a hot horse. We also discuss why or why not to use equipment! Being the sisters we are, we have opposing opinions on whether or not to use "gear". So let's talk about it in today's episode. Reach out to us with topics or questions: https://www.instagram.com/mudstuds_skullcaps/ mudstudsskullcaps...

With the changing of the stars and the creation of an entirely new level, we felt a bit lost and confused. What is a 1* now? What was CIC and where did that go? What is the modified level? Where does it come into play? We break down all these questions and explain the answers to questions that were confusing us. We break down the levels. We explain the changes that are happening, and we talk about...