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Helena and Glenn chat with Katrina Bignasca of the Global Champions Show Jumping Tour, one of the most prestigious showjumping tours in the world.  They also take a look at the hospitality packages just announced by the Alltech FEI 2010 World Equestrian Games.  Listen in… Stable Scoop Episode 32 – Show Notes and Links: Only a few days left to register to win the March Stable Scoop Giveaway .  We w...

A fun week with the nice people at Valley Vet talking about new horsey products for 2009.  Ten cool new products for you to buy and hide from your spouse.  Listen in… Stable Scoop Episode 31 – Show Notes and Links: Register to win the March Stable Scoop Giveaway .  We will have three winners this month of a DRI-DUCK of an embroidered equine 100% cotton twill hat.  A choice of styles and colors for...

Three Extreme Horse Women join us for a fascinating look at what it is like to have an extreme job in addition their riding.  With us today we have eventer and race car driver Liz Halliday, California Highway Patrol Officer and endurance rider Kassandra DiMaggio and Apache Helicopter Pilot Colonel Lorelei Wilson Coplen.  Don’t miss this episode, listen in… Stable Scoop Episode 30 – Show Notes and...

It is all about Mustangs this week as we take a look at one of the coolest events in America, the Extreme Mustang Makeover.  We speak to Patti Colbert, Executive Director of the Mustang Heritage Foundation, about the state of the Mustang in America and how the Extreme Mustang Makeover is helping.  Jim Thomas, two time participant in the Makeover, tells us what it is like to work with these magnifi...

Typical “Horse Wives” that we are…there actually wasn’t a lot of chatter about our husbands in this episode. Can you guess what we did talk about? Stable Scoop Episode 28 – Show Notes and Links: Thanks to the women who participated in this Desperate Horse Wives episode. They are: Helena B .  Host, horse wife and mom, fox hunter and webmaster to many horse related websites as part of The Barn Works...

Warning:   This episode consists of four horse husbands sitting around talking about their horse addicted wives.  If you are a horse woman, be warned.  If you are a horse husband, grab an adult beverage, sit back and enjoy.  Listen in… Stable Scoop Episode 27 – Show Notes and Links: Thank you to all the horse husbands who risked divorce by being on this show.  Here is the line up: Glenn the Geek,...

It’s our annual Valentine episode and believe us this is one you don’t want to miss.  We had a blast speaking to a number of guests including the founder of Equestrian Singles and the man himself, Uncle Jimmy of Uncle Jimmy’s Hanging Balls.  Listen in… Stable Scoop Episode 26 – Show Notes and Links: Make sure to check out Angelea Walkup’s award winning webcast called HorsegirlTV.com.  Don’t miss a...

We have an eclectic week for you with everything from Creepy Headless Donkeys to Glenn’s carriage driving calliopes.  The highlight of this episode is an interview with Arden Tilghman, Barn Manager for Arabian Nights Dinner Theater.  Listen in… Stable Scoop Episode 25 – Show Notes and Links: It’s our 25th Show – Woohooooo! Wierd Horse News of the Week Segment.  We have two videos for you in our wi...

We take a look at the popular horse community of Aiken, South Carolina. Multiple guests help us understand why Aiken has become so popular with all the horse disciplines.  We learn about the history of Aiken with Pam Gleason of The Aiken Horse.  International eventer Craig Thompson tells us why he makes Aiken home and talks about what’s coming up for him in the next couple of years.   We round out...

Glenn the Geek came down with a dreaded cold this week and lost his voice.  Kinda tough to do a show with no voice, so instead, we offer our listeners the chance to checkout Horse Radio’s newest podcast – Episode 2 of the Eventing Radio Show .  Have a listen…we think you will enjoy hearing about America’s only CCI****! Helena and Glenn the Geek will be back again next week with Episode 24 of Stabl...

Heather Blitz speaks about training and her “Mind your Riding Tour” in America. She offers her perspective on how training has progressed and where it needs to go from here. Also, we are joined by the new co-host of the Eventing Radio Show, Chris Stafford. Plus, if you have a horse business you are going to want to meet Direct Marketing guru Matt Bailey of SiteLogic marketing. Listen in… Stable Sc...

We speak with our pick for 2008 Equine Journalist of the Year, Nancy Jaffer.  Nancy is one of the most fascinating people in the horse world today!  Then we chat with the founder of EquestrianLife.com, our pick for the 2008 Equestrian Website of the Year .  Stable Scoop Episode 21 – Show Notes and Links: Don’t forget to register to win a 2010 World Equestrian Games poster at the 2010 Radio Show ....

Happy Holidays to all our listeners!  Just some fun holiday talk and we announce the winner of the Pink Overalls contest.  Stable Scoop Radio Show Episode 20 – Show Notes and Links: No show notes this week!  Just a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all our new friends.  Please ride and drive safely. Support the show Mentioned in this episode: HRN All Shows Feed Never miss an episode - subscrib...

A fascinating show speaking with the leaders in New Zealand Horse Sports.  Conversations with Olympian and world renowned show jumper Colin McIntosh and the CEO of Equestrian Sports New Zealand, Jim Ellis, provide an in-depth look at the current and future of horse sports in the Kiwi country.  Guiding us as co-host was Robin, founder of horsetalk.co.nz, the leading equestrian news site in New Zeal...

It is all about Pony Club this week as we speak with the Directors of the United States and Canadian Pony Clubs.  Plus, we are joined by a very sharp co-host in Jessie Barker who is a current member of the United States Pony Club.  Jessie keeps Helena and Glenn the Geek straight as we talk about the past and future of Pony Club.  Congrats to the Canadians on their 75th coming up in 2009.  Hmmmm… w...

Dr. Katie Garrett of Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital n Lexington, KY joins us to talk about the advances in Veternary medicine in 2008.  Plus, we have a conversation about Mary King’s loss and the new sport of Express Eventing.  Take a listen… Stable Scoop Episode 17 – Show Notes and Links: Jackie B. of RegardingHorses.com joined Glenn the Geek as co-host for today’s show.  Helena B. will be back...

Host Helena B. is in her glory this week as we take a look at Fox Hunting.  Several guests join us in our look at fox hunting in America and England.  Alistair Jackson, Director of the Masters of Foxhounds Association in Britain fills us in on the current state of hunting in England.  Cami from the Myopia Hunt in Hamilton, MA. joins us to share her experiences in the hunt field.  No hounds were in...

It’s the holidays and what do you get all those horse lovers on your list?  We can help you with that!  The fine folks at Rod’s Western Palace join us for our 1st Annual Western Gift Episode.  Sit back with your eggnog and listen in for some fantastic gift ideas and a little fun too!  Plus, Rod’s is giving away some of the gifts we discussed in the show – be sure to register to win here . Stable S...

The Holiday’s are here!  We know it’s hard to believe but we are here to save the day with our 1st Annual English Holiday Gift Guide Episode.  The great folks at Equestrian Collections were kind enough to join us with the hottest gifts for this Holiday season.  And not only that, they agreed to give a bunch of them away – you can register here .  Tune in and fill out that Holiday Gift list today!...

Everyone is a photographer at heart.  Listen in as we speak with the world’s leading horse photographers to find out their secrets.  Glenn the Geek and Helena B. learn the top 12 tricks to taking a better horse photo and we take a look at the best cameras for Holiday Gifts.  What a fun show this is! Stable Scoop Episode 13 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts:  Glenn the Geek and Helena B. Co-Host:  Cari...

How are these economic downturns affecting horse business owners and what can they do to get through?  Four guests that know a whole lot about horse businesses help us evaluate the options and what business owners need to do in these tough times.  A must listen for anyone in the horse business. Stable Scoop Episode 12 – Show Notes and Links: Hosts:   Glenn the Geek and Helena B . Co-Host:   Laurie...

Clone Royal Blue Boon Too Stable Scoop takes on cloning this week with two of the most knowledgeable guests on the subject.  We are joined by Blake Russell, VP of Business Development for ViaGen, “the” cloning company in the United States.  He joins us for an enlightening talk on how cloning is done, why it is is done and addresses the many negative feelings people have toward it.  Then we finish...

Gina Miles, Hinrich Romeike & Mary King What an exciting episode all about the sport of Eventing.  We start with an early morning chat with Olympic Silver Medalist Gina Miles.  We explore life since the Olympics, McKinlaigh’s life and what’s next.  The second half the show is devoted to the considerable safety changes in Eventing this year.  Joanie Morris of the United States Equestrian Federa...

This episode is all about Natural Horsemanship and how it has changed in recent years.  No matter where you fall on the subject you will find this an interesting discussion.  We have many guests today including the pioneer of Natural Horsemanship, veterinarian Dr. Robert Miller. Stable Scoop Radio Show Episode 9 – Show Notes and Links: Special Co-Host is Colleen from the Natural Horse Network at n...

Veterinarian news dominates this week’s show with cloning leading to a lively discussion.  Also, we go international with a discussion with the British instructor of the Freelance Instructors Diary. Stable Scoop Episode 8 – Show Notes and Links: Ohio State Veterinarian James Belknap, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS has been awarded the annual Equine Veterinary Journal Open Award for 2007 for his work as...