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EP 45: Compassion as the Antidote to Drama

Mira Word

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It’s summer in the western hemisphere. It’s hot. We ride early and retire to other business indoors, either in the air conditioning, or even better, at the beach with a good book. 

With most of the U.S. still feeling hobbled by the coronavirus, using the down time to expand our knowledge is a great way to turn a bad situation into a good one. In today’s episode, I’m revisiting a favorite book of mine; The Compassionate Equestrian, co-authored by Susan Gordon and Dr. Allen Schoen, DVM. The book describes 25 principles that compassionate equestrians use as a guide to create healthy and productive relationships with their horses.

As we circle back to the principles of compassion when we work with our horses, this episode’s conversation digs deeper into the concept of reducing drama with your horse (and your barnmates!) by checking in with yourself and your ego. Ooooh, listen in! 

For more information:

The Compassionate Equestrian

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Understanding the Ego

Helena and Siouxsie
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EP 44: A Thoroughbred in My Yard

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In another installment of “Siouxsie and the Solitary Witch”, Helena catches listeners up on the first year (and canter!) with her OTTB mare, Siouxsie.

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One of the hardest things to overcome when you work by yourself, and you’re a bit of an overachiever, is to stop second guessing yourself. And lemme tell ya, a Thoroughbred in your back yard will most certainly give you reason to second guess yourself!

In today’s episode, Helena talks about how one middle-aged mom and backyard horse owner is faring as she works on bringing along a green OTTB mare in the midst of a pandemic. From inside the mare’s stall, to the life that revolves around the little stable just outside the kitchen window. Listen in!

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Upward Fixation of the Patella Ligament (UFP)

Horse Training

Caitlin and Abriana
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EP 43: Young Black Equestrians Podcast

#BlackLivesMatter means the black community deserves to be heard, embraced, and celebrated, especially in the horse world. We are Equestrians first, whether we’re bay or gray shouldn’t matter, and yet it does. Still.

Stall and Stable is a podcast about happy horsekeeping, and we believe that starts with happy horse owners. In an effort to move the dial of racism down to zero, Helena welcomes to the conversation today, two lovely, smart women who know a thing or two about horses, podcasting, and grace. Abriana and Caitlin from the Young Black Equestrians podcast explain the origins of their show, what frustrates them as black horse people, and how white people can start advocating for their fellow horsemen and women of color. Listen in!

Photo courtesy of Young Black Equestrians.

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Saddle Up and Read

Young Black Equestrians Podcast

Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders’ & Exhibitors’ Association

Lori, hubby, and Saint
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EP 42: A New Friend in Florida

One of great things about podcasting is the opportunity to connect with other horse owners and sharing their stories and ideas for happy horsekeeping. We welcome one such listener today, Lori Rodriguez, from Tallahasse, Florida. Lori shares with us a bit about her life as a new backyard horse owner in the sunshine state, including how she handles the heat, the bugs, manure, maintenance, and more. Listen in!  

Lori's Barn in Tallahassee
Lori’s Tallahassee Backyard Barn!

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Ear Protection for Mowing

The Newer Manure Spreader

Zero Turn Mowers

Flax Bedding for Horses

Whinny Soxs

Simplifly Feed Through Fly Control

Spalding Fly Predators

Newer Manure Spreader
Saint, checking out Lori’s super cute Newer Spreader.
Two horses grazing
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EP 41: The Pros and Cons of Backyard Horsekeeping

Today’s episode was going to be about bailing twine. In light of the recent events in America, Helena instead talks about how having horses at home can teach us about silver linings. For every frustration, every complaint, every step backwards, there’s a blessing hidden just beyond it. 

“I will always maintain that horses are real mirrors for us as human beings. They reflect back to us the very energy we show to them; every time we greet them. Sometimes that reflection is joyous, sometimes it is painful. But with all things painful, there is a lesson to be learned. One of the lessons I have learned through the humility of horse ownership, is that for every mistake, failure, or frustration, there is an equally beautiful lesson to be learned — a silver lining that, if cherished, can become the full fabric of our horse experience.”

Listen in!

 

For more information

Metabolic Issues and Laminitis in Horses and Ponies

Nutritional Management of Metabolic Disorders in Horses

Building an Outdoor Riding Arena

Working with Separation Anxiety in Horses