Horses of Courses

October 1st, 2026 Horses of Courses Episode 33 Season 3 Recorded on the road in New England (sorry for the road noise!) • Why haul horses across the USA? does it make sense? • What's out there in autumn that can be dangerous for your horse? • Donation needs: The tractor fund 🚜 • The Hot Take: What horses should we actually accept? • Owners without an ethical plan for less than ideal circumstances...

Special Episode September 5, 2026 Horses of Courses Episode 32b Season 3 Recorded at Elkins Creek Horsecamp Episode Overview: Suzanna and I chat with Teri Hall, long time Heart of Phoenix adopter and volunteer, and life long horsewoman. We talk about being willing to receive advice that shifts old practices and decisions, and we hear about how Teri ultimately adopted our famous Margarita (and more...

September 5, 2026 Horses of Courses Episode 32 Season 3 Recorded at Elkins Creek Horsecamp Episode Overview: ATFO Recap, Looking forward to Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek, Farrier Schedules and The Amish • Elkins Creek Ride for Rescue • Scoops and Flakes: How are you measuring what you're feeding? • How it Should Work: Shiloh's Story • The Hot Take: Should You Intervene when a Horse is having a S...

August 23, 2026 Horses of Courses Episode 31 Season 3 Recorded at Mulligan Farm for Heart of Phoenix Episode Overview: ATFO Recap, Looking forward to Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek, Farrier Schedules and The Amish • APPALACHIAN TRAINER FACE OFF short recap • Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek: Coming up Labor Day Weekend. • Farrier Schedules: What if your whole herd can’t stay in the same 10 week sc...

July 31, 2026Horses of Courses Episode 30 Season 3 Remotely recorded Episode Overview: Pine Creek Recap, Rescue Drama & Rider Weight🏕️ Episode Recap: Pine Creek Meetup Pine Creek Horse Camp meetup and review ATFO: Appalachian Trainer Face-Off updates and preparation details. Adding Oil to your horses diet: Weight gain, types of oil, omerga balance, inflammation. Purchasing Robin: The backstory...

Season 3, Episode 29 | Release Date: June 28, 2026 | Recorded at: The Huntington Mall In this episode, we recap our recent presentation at the American Horse Council exposing the rise of "Mass Bailing." Then, we chat about how essential Vitamin E is for your horse’s nervous system. We share the moving rescue story of Fiyero, drop a hot take on measuring actual training progress, and announce our n...

Season 3 Episode #28 May 26, 2026 Recorded at Mulligan Farms In this episode: The tenth Appalachian Trainer Face Off is underway. Care thoughts: Possums on the farm Donation needs: Summer time giving Rescue Story: Saffron Hot Take: We almost forgot, but actually, horses DO need other horses Main Topic: Rescue, if done right, isn't making anyone rich. Period. Insight on what rescue really costs. #p...

Season 3 Episode #27 March 28, 2026 for April Recorded in Canmer, Ky In this episode: How accurate is dental aging in horses? Donation needs: Equine Affaire and ATFO Rescue Story: Moon Hot Take: Euthanasia is a cop out? Main Topic: The importance of Freeze Branding, and is it humane? You bet it is!

Season 3 Episode #27 March 12, 2026 Recorded in Canmer KY In this episode: All kinds of hay Donation needs: ATFO pick up sponsors Rescue Story: Henderson (and us sorting out a patella and a stifle 😂) Hot Take: Feeding grain to foundered horses, please don't Main Topic: Have a plan for the worst case scenario when you cannot care for your horse, anymore

Season 3 Episode #26 February 28, 2026 Recorded on the road to Morgantown, WV In this episode: Helping a head shy horse Donation needs: Equine Affaire Rescue Story: Cici and Suzie Q Hot Take: You don't have to be rude when you inquire about a horse Main Topic: Kicking the Can down the Road, that's what I call it. Please don't re-home your disadvantaged horse

Season 3 Episode #25 January 11, 2026 Recorded in Huntington, WV In this episode: Dealing with fluctuating temperatures and horses Donation needs: Quest Plus Rescue Story: Guinevere, a broker scam that lead to her death Hot Take: Why is Letting Horses live outside controversial? Main Topic: Make sure to pick the right professionals for the sake of your horse

Season 2 Episode #24 December 31, 2025 Recorded in Canmer, Ky In this episode: Dealing with Frozen Water in your barn Donation needs: Year end stats Rescue Story: The Christmas "Kill Pen" Babies The Hot 🔥 Take: Letting Horses Die a Natural Causes Main Topic: What are paths horses take to land into a rescue situation, and what kinds of horses end up in rescue.

Season 2 Episode #23 November 14th, 2025 Recorded on the road in Missouri In this episode: Trailer Loading Trips you've not thought about Donation needs: Our Yearly Gala, plus Christmas cards Rescue Story: Jake Fiddy What will we call this now? When traders pretend to be rescues Main Topic: Applications and Adoptions make a beautiful pairing

Episode #22 October 18, 2025 Recorded at Elkins Creek Horse Camp In this episode: Safety with heated buckets and trough heaters Donation needs: Corporate Matching Rescue story time: Mingo County's Devil Anse Hatfield Ding-a-ling of the month: What didn't you trim his feet before bringing him to the rescue Main topic: The herd mate choices your horse makes tells you a lot about them.

Episode #21 September 18, 2025 Recorded on the road in Pennsylvania In this episode: Is your horse really a gelding? Donation needs: Clinic funding Rescue story time: Sovereign's journey Ding-a-ling of the month: Asking for advice you won't take Main topic: Don't be Angry when your horse notices You don't ride like your Trainer

Episode #20 August 31, 2025 Recorded in Huntington, WV and Canmer, KY In this episode: Feeds in Fall Donation needs: Long term sponsors Rescue story time: Mingo County and Soleil Ding-a-ling of the month: Maybe Someone Should Euthanize You Main topic: Let Go of Guilt, Let go of Ego: Rehoming a horse that isn't a good fit can be okay

Season 2 Episode #19 July 24, 2025 Recorded in Huntington, WV In this episode: Tom Thumb bits, just throw them away Donation needs: ATFO sponsorships Rescue story time: the Appalachian Brumby, Tabasco Ding-a-ling of the month: That's not your horse Main topic: Feed each horse as an individual Suzanna Johnson and Tinia Creamer of Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, one of the world's leading horse advo...

Season 2 Episode #18 July 2nd for June 2025 Recorded in Lexington, KY at Hagyard Equine Hospital In this episode: Magnesium deficiency in horses Donation needs: Hagyard Medical Bills and Tractor Repair Rescue story time: Davinci, who is one horse actually saved at a low end auction in KY in 2018 Ding a Ling Moment: HOP doesn't understand refeeding starting horses Main topic: Create a broad network...

Season 2 Episode #17 June 1, 2025 for May Recorded in Hagerstown , MD on the road In this episode: The Red Salt Blocks: Throw them away Donation needs: ATFO sponsorships and the Trailer Wheel saga Rescue story time: The huge Arabian Hampshire County seizure Ding-a-ling of the month: It's a real Ding-a-ling this time, Gritts and Dasher Main topic: Advocate for your horse, and when you refuse, don't...

Season 2 Episode #16 April 21st, 2025 Recorded in Canmer, KY on the road In this episode: The Equinosis Machine Donation needs: ATFO sponsorships Rescue story time: Claire Ding-a-ling of the month: The Saga of exploited foals Main topic: Horses will Kill You: Hear stories of random ways you can get injured handling horses, even if you think they will never hurt you. Suzanna Johnson and Tinia Cream...

Season 2 Episode #15 March 17, 2024 Recorded in Louisville, Ky at the airport In this episode: The Madigan Procedure in Newborn Foals Donation needs: Quest Plus Rescue story time: The Boone County Feral Round Up Ding-a-ling of the month: Don't call my horse fat Main topic: Don't be so quick to blame a horse's attitude on his nature because you can't be sure a horse isn't in pain. While you should...

The Harm in Being a Veterinarian : What Role Do You Play? Season 2 Episode #14 February 26, 2024 Recorded at Hagyard in Lexington, Ky In this episode: Equine Eye Issues Donation needs: The Fence Fund Rescue story time: The LaRue County, Ky Case Ding-a-ling of the month: but wait, there isn't just one, there were en masse Main topic: Learn more on how you can be fair to your veterinarian and about...

Episode #13 January 16, 2024 Recorded in Canmer, Ky In this episode: Learn about joint injections Donation needs: Chopped alfalfa Rescue story time: Scarlett Ding-a-ling of the month: Donkeys on unlimited pasture Main topic: Applications, when they work and why they sometimes won't Special portion: Tinia and Suzanna share some personal Tragedies and how Horses help us fill in the gaps left in the...

Episode #12 December 2, 2024 Recorded in Canmer, Ky In this episode: Equine Affaire in April Learn about botulism risks Listen as we chat about Ororo heated vests Hear about our horse of the month: Dawn Ding-a-ling of the month: Arthritis isn't a big deal Main topic: The truth about the horses from Kill Pens

Episode #11 November 22, 2024 Recorded in Barboursville, WV In this episode: Hear about how you cab help with Giving Tuesday Learn about what can cause colic Listen as we chat about ADM33 ration balancer Hear about our horse of the month: Kawasaki Ding-a-ling of the month: Adoption v/ auction Main topic: Suzanna talks about a particular situation where horses needed euthanasia but their owner was...