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Grab your saddle and join hosts Ashley Winch and Cat Gunther as they explore the exciting world of competitive trail riding! In this episode of the Quarter Horse Podcast, Ashley and Cat are joined by Sarah J. Hayes, Executive Director of the North American Trail Ride Conference (NATRC), and competitive trail rider Mary Alice Braun.

Together, they break down everything you need to know about getting started in competitive trail riding—from what to expect when you pull into camp for the first time to how events are structured.

In this episode, you’ll hear abou...

From costume ideas to home-made treats, Alex and Jillian share tips for making the most of the fall season with your horse.

This is a special Ask TheHorse Live bonus episode, revisiting our conversation with Drs. Kelsey Hart and Kate Hepworth-Warren on the topic of managing asthma in horses.

Managing equine asthma starts with identifying and reducing triggers, such as hay dust or pasture allergens, through targeted changes to feeding and turnout.

This podcast is an excerpt of our Ask TheHorse Live Q&A, "Managing Asthma in Horses," brought to you by Kentucky Performance Products. Listen to the full recording here: https://thehorse.com/1146790/managing-asthma-in-horses/.

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Today we listen in to an excerpt from the Dressage Radio Show featuring co-hosts Reese & Megan on the topic of thing they wish they'd know when the first got started in the horse business.

HITM: Get ready for an action-packed episode as Jamie and Glenn catch up on all things equestrian! Jamie spills the details on her recent clinic and the latest pony shenanigans. Plus, don't miss an inspiring chat with Laura Wilson about the "One Ear Wonder"—her incredible rescue mustang who overcame the odds to capture hearts everywhere. We wrap it up with fascinating equestrian history and the latest news you need to know!

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A look at the results of a survey aiming to determine what effect this year’s challenges are having on equine veterinary practices and their clients.

Read the article here: https://equimanagement.com/industry/the-state-of-equine-practice-in-2026/

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Revisit: We go all the way back to 2011 when Realli BAd adz first started. Today we bring you the best RBA of 2011. How have they changed and have we gotten better at reading them, find out in today's show!

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4063 – Show Notes and Links:

Ten Things We Will Never Do With Horses

Natalie Keller Reinert and Heather Wallace kick off with storm prep, sleep deprivation, weather chaos, and horse life before turning the conversation into a playful but surprisingly practical list episode.

The main focus is on the horse-related things they refuse to do, from unsafe riding habits to poor welfare choices, with a mix of personal standards, trainer ethics, and a lot of honesty.

In this episode, Natalie and Heather each share five things they will never do with horses, and they explain the reasoning behind...

Jake Long knows what a Horse of the Year feels like, but after three-time winner Colonel, he wasn’t sure he would ever find another one of that caliber.

Then came 7-year-old Hezaluckysonofagun “Copper,” the horse that carried Long to his first world championship and is now the 2026 Nutrena Heel Horse of the Year.

On this episode of The Short Score, Long talks about Copper’s traits that make him a Horse-of-the-Year-type of horse, several of those reminding him of Colonel. But for Long, what makes Copper special goes beyond his ability in the arena. He’s a h...

Equine Affaire and Fantasia are coming next month! In this last episode before our event, we’re ramping up the excitement about Fantasia and chatting with two of our performers who are performing for their first time ever in Fantasia: Taylor Roeder of Congress reining freestyle fame and Elsie Woodland of The Epic Vaulters! Tune in and let’s get excited for Equine Affaire’s musical celebration of the horse.

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Learn why your horse might benefit from a slow hay feeder and how to choose the right one.

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Dr. Alisa Herbst, PhD talks to us about when we should slow down or retire our senior horses. She is a postdoctoral associate at Rutgers University who has researched topics such as muscle atrophy, aging and immune function in horses, and the health and management of senior horses.

My Senior Horse - Episode 55 Guests and Links:

Guests: Dr. Alisa Herbst, PhD, Postdoctoral Associate at Rutgers University

Link: My Senior Horse Podcast Episode 9: Senior Horse Study with Dr. Alisa Herbst

Connect with Host: Kimberly S. Brown of Editorial Director of My Senior...

As if hot flashes, brain fog, and shifting body dynamics weren't enough, menopause has decided to bring an unwelcome guest along for the ride: saddle sores.

In this episode, Sandy and Cara get real about the uncomfortable, unvarnished realities of riding through midlife. Between thinning skin, changing bodies, and riding more frequently than ever, the struggle in the saddle is very real. But don't worry—the gals aren't just complaining; they’re sharing their top battlefield remedies, from gel seat savers and padded underwear to pH-balanced cycling chamois cream and Desitin!

Beyond the saddle-sore survival guid...

Debbie Roberts Loucks welcomes Waldo and Bia Franco following their horse training demonstration in Colombia, South America. This conversation celebrates the international reach of Monty Roberts’ work and the people carrying his legacy forward. Join us for an episode connecting horsemanship education with a shared commitment to understanding our horses.

Special Announcement: Monty Roberts has finished his second autobiography, What the Horses Said: Stories and Inspiration From The Man Who Listens to Horses, Thirty Years Later.

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On todays show we chat with Laura D’Angelo about equine law! There are so many important topics to discuss, and Laura is a wealth of knowledge. Next, we talk with Mary Hannanan about her wonderful TDF Century Ride with her equine partner and celebrate this special accomplishment. Finally, we chat with Jennifer Grant about the Trust the Training and the importance of believing in the process and trusting your horse. Tune in for another great episode filled with education, inspiration, and all things horses!

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In this episode, Thomas Divers, DVM, DACVIM, DACVECC, joined us to discuss acute and chronic kidney disease in horses, including the clinical presentations of these conditions and treatment and management options.

This episode of Disease Du Jour is brought to you by Equithrive.

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In this episode, Camie Heleski, PhD, of the University of Kentucky, in Lexington, explains how to create a low-stress environment for the horses in your barn. She describes how we can adjust daily practices to reduce horses' stress, using positive reinforcement training when handling horses, and why looking at situations from the horse's perspective can improve equine welfare.

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Dr. Brian Nielsen, researcher, internationally recognized equine exercise physiologist, university professor, and co-author of the National Research Council's "Nutrient Requirements of Horses” joins Ashlee and Jenna to talk about how equine nutrient requirements are determined using the 2007 NRC Nutrient Requirements of Horses. Explore macro- and micronutrients, ration evaluation, and how nutritionists use science to determine what individual horses need.

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Revisit: Equiteee’s Joseph Berto co-hosts as Leslie Wylie’s husband, Tommy Bateman, and Auditor Claire Kirsch’s husband, Alex Kirsch, join the roundtable to answer questions submitted by horse wives. Listen in…

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Todd Hezeau recounts the rain and lightning soaked Trace Trails ride in Athens, Texas, where flooding forced officials to call the event at 43 miles; despite the conditions, his mare earned the AHA Half Arabian Championship.

Julie Bittick discusses winning the AHA Distance Nationals’ 100-mile ride with Hondo JJ Noble Shiloh, who also earned Best Condition, and shares how efficient vet checks and lessons from the Gaucho Derby helped them succeed. Kristen from The Distance Depot shares rain-gear options for riders and horses, including waterproof coats, riding skirts, helmet brims, and rump rugs.

Plus, Karen's Endurance ti...

Helping equine practices find—and keep—associates in an unprecedentedly competitive employment market. Read the full article: https://equimanagement.com/business-development/hiring-and-retention-what-todays-veterinarian-looks-for-in-a-job-offer/

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In this episode, we talked with Nicki Wise, DVM, Ph.D., DACVIM (LAIM), about the distributive model in veterinary education.

In the past 10 years, most new veterinary programs have chosen to develop distributive clinical programs to provide the clinical educational component of a DVM degree. Almost all currently developing programs at new veterinary schools will have distributive clinical educational models.

Dr. Wise explained how distributive rotations differ from traditional externships. They typically involve formal agreements between the veterinary school and participating practices. Students ride with veterinarians at those practices and receive formal assessments.

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Revisit: Today we go back to an episode 90% of you never heard but are going to want to hear now. In this episode Jamie, Coach Jenn and Glenn answer questions about the non-horse part of their lives and the 10 rapid-fire questions from Inside the Actors Studio. You thought you knew everything about them? Apparently not. Listen in...

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This week’s Practical Horseman Podcast episode, sponsored by Tribute Equine Nutrition, is with show jumper Lillie Keenan. We spoke with Lillie in late September not long after she and longtime partner Fasther came in second in the $5 million CKPC International Grand Prix at the Spruce Meadows ‘Masters.’

To give you a little more background on Lillie, she started riding at age 6 and had a hugely successful junior career with numerous top results in the equitation, hunter, and jumper rings. Lillie shifted her focus to the jumper ring and has become a consistent performer for the U.S. Jum...

On today's show, we chat with Tanya and Kimber Houston of Trotty By Nature, an OTTB non-profit with a unique marketing approach. Then we meet an adoptable horse of the week and a new training tip with Bridget Heasley from New Vocations' Standardbred side. Stay tuned!

Two wonderful storytellers on the show today. Josh Sprague joins us to talk about the old days with his grandpa on wagon train rides across Kansas and Nebraska. Then Darley Newman returns with some good news for horse lovers and some fun riding stories. Plus, some Realli Bad Adz from the past. Listen in…

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Matt French talks about competing his barefoot mustang in Working Equitation.

Joy & Kristen from Retired Racehorse Radio podcast along with New Vocations’ Bridget Heasley talk about teaching a horse to cross water.

What does it really take to rebuild a heritage brand and keep it relevant for the next generation of horsemen and women? Adam Trenk, CEO of Genuine Billy Cook Saddles, joins us to share the behind-the-scenes story of rebuilding one of the Western industry's best-known saddle brands.

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In this episode, host Stephanie Ruff talks with Dr. Carey Williams, Equine Extension Specialist and Interim Director of the Equine Science Center at Rutgers University, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, where she focuses on equine nutrition, exercise physiology, and management practices that promote horse health and performance.

They have a great conversation about all things hay–why it’s important, what types there are, how to determine how much to feed, and more! Even in Viral Ideas, Real Horses they discuss if green hay is always a better choice. Tune in!

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Equine behavior experts share 4 common senior horse behavior changes you need to recognize.

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This is a special Ask TheHorse Live bonus episode, revisiting our conversation with Dr. Patty Graham-Thiers on the topic of body condition scoring and managing your horse’s weight.

The most accurate way to measure your horse’s weight is on a scale, but because that is not accessible to many horse owners, weight tapes or body condition scoring your horse might be the best way to assess his condition. In this excerpt from Ask TheHorse Live, Patty Graham-Thiers, PhD, of Emory and Henry University in Emory, Virginia, explains how to accurately measure your horse’s body condit...

Lisa fills in today with some squirrelly stories from the farm. Victoria from Enchanted Thoroughbreds Rescue & Sanctuary joins us with a terrific follow up story on her adoptable horses Gus and Dwight. Dr. Bryan McNabb, DVM out of Ohio gives us a lesson on Inflammation in horses and some history rounds out the day.

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For Colby Lovell and Ty Arnold, winning $100,000 at the 2026 Riata Championships was about more than the check.

Lovell and Arnold won the Pro Futurity in Guthrie with a 34.82 on five head aboard Royal Underdog and Sugar Boom Boom, respectively, giving Lovell his third Riata Championship. But both horses carried a little extra meaning into the Lazy E: Royal Underdog came through Lovell’s own breeding program, while Arnold’s Sugar Boom Boom was raised by his longtime friend Justin Henson.

On this episode of The Score, Lovell talks about watching his breeding program come full circ...

Tina from Jarvis Insurance shares practical guidance on equine liability, insurance coverage, and risk management for horse owners. Lynn Thomas of Horses for Mental Health introduces Horsetober and the #PassTheBraidChallenge, celebrating the powerful connection between horses and people.

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For soldiers deployed in the desert far from home, a small, mischievous donkey became an unexpected blessing—and, in his own small way, contributed to Operation Iraqi Freedom.

This episode is brought to you by Creative Science, whose EquiShield® line offers veterinarian-developed solutions to help manage common equine skin and coat challenges.

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It’s spooky season! In this episode, we share the most common, surprising, and weirdest things our horses tend to spook at.

Ashley and Glenn host the quarterly listener trivia challenge with Dr. Wendy joining in. Plus, some history, an update on Ashley’s Montana adventures and some equestrian First World Problems. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 4054– Show Notes and Links:

Don’t always believe your eyes—match imaging findings with clinical presentation.

Read the full article: https://equimanagement.com/research-medical/sports-medicine/decoding-back-pain-in-horses-what-imaging-findings-are-clinically-relevant/

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Each year, the top 25 tie-down ropers in the PRCA world standings vote to award the AQHA/PRCA Tie-Down Roping Horse of the Year bronze to one outstanding calf horse. On this episode of The Tie-Down Breakdown, we asked three of the best calf ropers in the world who they think deserves the title in 2026.

Riley Webb, whose Marked Up Cat, "Rudy," won the award in 2025, talks about what it means to own a Horse of the Year and to have two in the same barn. 2024 Horse of the Year owner Shad Mayfield shares his top five picks...