Best Equine Welfare Podcasts (2024)

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0959: Camilla Whishaw 2 LC - "Ten Important Facts About Good Gastro-Intestinal Health in Horses" (Listeners' Choice) 43:03

2h ago43:03

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"Ten Important Facts About Good Gastro-Intestinal Health in Horses" (Listeners' Choice) Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/CamillaWhishaw2LC Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Camilla Whishaw 2

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Prestige Performance Horses at The Horse Business Podcast 47:34

2h ago47:34

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In this episode of The Horse Business Podcast, we sit down with Melanie Montagano, the owner of Prestige Performance Horses (PPH USA). Mel shares her journey of building PPH USA into an elite dressage training business that clients are excited to be a part of. She discusses her approach to training, the importance of patience and consistency, and h…

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Episode 293 From Goat Stories To Rope Handling And The T'ai Chi Wall 52:52

5h ago52:52

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This is Part 2 of a Two Part Conversation. Last week we followed up on our previous conversation with Michaela Hempen on horse welfare. Dominique shared some useful resources and I shared a goat story.The goat story leads to a discussion of when and how to step in should you encounter rough handling. It’s never a comfortable situation, or an easy d…

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Ep. 51 Carl Bledsoe, Owner of Just Gait, Gaited Horse Clinician and Animal Welfare Advocate 2:29:21

9h ago2:29:21

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Send us a Text Message. If you have any questions about gaited horses, soring, what gaited horses are all about, why they gait, what the difference gaits are, etc. this one will be right up your alley. Carl and his wife Tammy own Just Gait and travel around teaching a better way to handle gaited horses. Carl was awarded the 2022 Humane Horseman of …

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Episode 292 Assessing Your Horse's Physical Comfort And A Goat Story 1:10:29

5h ago1:10:29

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For this conversation Dominique and I both wanted to follow up on our previous conversation with Michaela Hempen. We were talking about horse welfare. Dominique shared some useful resources that you can use to assess your horse’s physical welfare. These included Anja Beran’s Train Your Eye DVD, the horse grimace scale, and the equine discomfort eth…

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Episode 54: Leveling Up: Riding and Career Advice with Ashley Adams 46:28

5h ago46:28

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In this episode of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast, we're thrilled to welcome professional USEA and 5* level event rider Ashley Adams. Ashley started riding at a young age and was a United States Pony Club member. She fell in love with the eventing world after taking a clinic and soon after purchased her first off-the-track Thoroughbred. Through w…

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0958: Linda Drattell - My horse was like a second husband 15:55

10d ago15:55

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My horse was like a second husband Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/LindaDrattell Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Linda Drattell

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Ep. 50 Patrick King Horsemanship and Dressage 3:47:35

3d ago3:47:35

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Send us a Text Message. Patrick King is our first guest to come back and be on the podcast for a second time. He's a Classical Dressage clinician and trainer who also has a background in the more foundational type of horsemanship taught by one of his early mentors, Ray Hunt. Patrick and I talk horses, but a big chunck of this episode goes into the …

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38. Two Unforgettable Wild Stallions 15:39

1h ago15:39

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The stories of the Pryor Mountain and McCullough Peaks herds are more than just tales of survival; they are narratives of resilience, adaptation, and the deep interconnections between wildlife and their environments. This week, I delve into the lives of two remarkable stallions from these herds, Shaman and Tecumseh, drawing on firsthand experiences…

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Episode 291 Michaela Hempen Pt 2 Horse Welfare - The Role We Play 36:40

5h ago36:40

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This conversation was prompted by an event that occurred just before the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the top dressage riders had to withdraw because of a video that showed her whipping a horse during a training session.The video came out just as Dominique and I were planning our next podcast recording. Dominique said her social media…

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Horsepower with Heart Ep.10: Recalibrating Dressage 35:44

2h ago35:44

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Welcome to the Inscape Quest Podcast, where insightful conversations redefine perspectives. Join your host, Trudi Howley, as she engages with psychologist, dressage writer, and trainer Jane Karol in an exploration of recalibrating the sport of dressage. In this episode, we delve into the global impact of a video featuring British dressage rider Cha…

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Ep. 49 Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out, International Equine Anatomy Expert 2:16:05

7d ago2:16:05

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Send us a Text Message. I was privileged to present alongside Gillian Higgins at The Masterson Method International Gathering, in Gillian's home of the United Kingdom, this past April of '24. Her talk was passionate, funny, and well thought out. Her demonstration with horses in the arena was also insightful and the painting of the musculoskeletal s…

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Episode 290 Michaela Hempen Pt 1 Horse Welfare And Olympic Sparks 1:00:12

12d ago1:00:12

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This conversation was prompted by an event that occurred just before the opening of the 2024 Paris Olympics. One of the top dressage riders had to withdraw because of a video that showed her whipping a horse during a training session.The video came out just as Dominique and I were planning our next podcast recording. Dominique said her social media…

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Episode 53: From Hotwalker to Winning Trainer: Jade Cunningham’s Journey in the Thoroughbred Industry 48:16

6d ago48:16

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Racehorse trainer Jade Cunningham joins the Amplify Horse Racing podcast on this episode. Jade grew up around horses in Tennessee at her mom’s riding stable, and was introduced to the racehorse world through her mom and stepdad in Kentucky. She started as a hotwalker and then started galloping racehorses and absolutely fell in love with the Thoroug…

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Ep. 48 Lee McLean Canadian Horsewoman, Author, and Sidesaddle Aficianado 2:41:06

14d ago2:41:06

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Send us a Text Message. Ep. 48 Lee McLean, Canadian Horsewoman, Author, and Sidesaddle Aficionado is Live. I feel like the content we've been producing on the Adult Onset Horsemanship Podcast has been something to be proud of. That being said, I think this is a pretty special episode that sets a new bar. You really need to listen to this one. Lee h…

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0956: Karen Irwin LC - Retired Four Star Eventer Now Gets a Huge Buzz Out Of Coaching Riders (Listeners' Choice) 26:53

1M ago26:53

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Retired Four Star Eventer Now Gets a Huge Buzz Out Of Coaching Riders (Listeners' Choice) Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/KarenIrwinLC Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Karen Irwin

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Episode 289 Michaela Hempen And Anita Schnee Feldenkrais Work Pt 3: Visualization 45:10

1M ago45:10

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Episode 289 Michaela Hempen and Anita Schnee Feldenkrais Work Pt 3: The Role of Visualization in Riding Instruction For the past ten years Michaela has been studying with a Feldenkrais Practitioner, Nathalie Van Cauwenberghe. In the previous episodes Michaela described some of the riding challenges which the Feldenkrais work has helped her to solve…

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Ep. 47 Gwynn Turnbull 2:18:23

23d ago2:18:23

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Send us a Text Message. Gwynn Turnbull co-founded one of the most successful and cool events of our age, The Californios Ranch Roping & Stock Horse Contest. It ran for years and eventually she took lessons she'd learned in the film industry to produce, film, edit, and put out several very well liked videos, beginning with "Branding: Roping & Stock …

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37. Observing a Roundup 13:58

15d ago13:58

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If you’re interested in learning about what a wild horse roundup entails, listen in today. For the past three weeks, the Bureau of Land Management has been rounding up and removing wild horses from the North Lander Complex in Wyoming. This roundup started on July 1st and will likely wrap up in the next couple of days as they are close to their goal…

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Episode 52: Yearling Sales Prep Worldwide: Noé Tostivint's Expert Journey 44:56

1M ago44:56

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Noé Tostivint joins the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast to discuss yearling sales preparations. Originally from Eus, France, Noé has traveled the world and now resides in Lexington, Kentucky, where he is the yearling manager at the Don Alberto Corporation. He shares his journey from learning to ride horses in high school to working in England, Ireland…

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Episode 288 Michaela Hempen & Anita Schnee Pt 2 The Link Between Feldenkrais Work And Riding Well 49:27

21d ago49:27

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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Anita Schnee and Michaela Hempen. Michaela has been our guest on this podcast many times. She’s talked to us about the research project she did on cribbing, about single subject design, and more recently about how animal welfare is assessed.When it comes to horses Michaela and I share a love of beaut…

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Ep. 46 Richard Boatwright B1 Horsemanship 3:10:53

30d ago3:10:53

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Send us a Text Message. If you like episodes of two experienced trainers sharing war stories, lessons learned, strategies, what questions they ask themselves, what they see in the world of horses, and much more, this one's for you. Richard Boatwright hails from Florida originally, but he's cowboy'd on both coasts and in between. Richard ran the Cre…

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Episode 287 Michaela Hempen And Anita Schnee Pt 1 Feldenkrais Work And Riding 57:17

27d ago57:17

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Michaela Hempen has been a frequent guest on this podcast. She has talked about her cribbing research, single subject design, and more recently about how animal welfare is assessed. When it comes to horses Michaela and I share a love of beautiful movement, so she has also joined us when we talked with Anja Beran, the classical rider whose work insp…

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Equine Nutrition: Feeding for Optimal Health 41:36

29d ago41:36

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Join host Trudi Howley on this episode of Inscape Quest as she engages in an enlightening conversation with renowned equine veterinarian and writer, Dr. Nancy Loving. With a career spanning from her graduation from Colorado State University Veterinary School in 1985, Dr. Loving has continuously emphasized the importance of a team effort with client…

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0954: Camilla Whishaw 8 - Busting Feeding, Nutrition and Supplement Myths with Camilla Whishaw 52:53

2M ago52:53

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Busting Feeding, Nutrition and Supplement Myths with Camilla Whishaw Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/CamillaWhishaw8 Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Camilla Whishaw

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Episode 286 Susan Friedmana & Rick Hester Pt 3 - Least Intrusive Principle 44:46

1M ago44:46

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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Dr Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. In this episode we begin with a question to Susan: Is the teaching standard known as Lima the same as the hierarchy of behavior change procedures that Susan has written about? Susan provides an historical perspective for the LIMA acronym, and for many of the other l…

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36. Protecting the Salt River Wild Horses: Interview with Simone Netherlands 38:29

1M ago38:29

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If you're interested in learning about the complexities of wild horse conservation, the ongoing battles against outdated practices, and the critical role of public support, listen in this week. I sat down with Simone Netherlands, the dedicated founder and president of the Salt River Wild Horse Management Group. Simone opens up about the challenges …

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0953: Brendan Bergin 2 LC - "Ten Ways To Develop Control of Speed Over Fences" (Listeners' Choice) 28:42

2M ago28:42

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"Ten Ways To Develop Control of Speed Over Fences" (Listeners' Choice) Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/BrendanBergin2LC Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Brendan Bergin

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Answering YOUR Questions About the Mentorship Program! 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

1:00:26

Become an Amplify Mentor or Mentee! In this special episode, originally aired live on June 20, 2024, we bring you an insightful Q & A session hosted by Amplify’s Annise Montplaisir and Mary-Courtney Combs, dedicated to answering all your questions about the Amplify Mentorship Program. Whether you're a potential mentor looking to share your expertis…

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Episode 285 Dr Susan Friedman And Rick Hester Pt 2 Building Bridges 58:42

2M ago58:42

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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Dr Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. Dr Friedman has been a frequent guest on this podcast. She is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. She is pioneer in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis in the handling of captive and companion animals. Her interest in deve…

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35. Revisiting AWHC Wyoming Lawsuit: Interview with Suzanne Roy 43:13

2M ago43:13

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Today’s episode serves as an update for the continuing litigation against the BLM. The BLM has plans to zero out herds in one area, reduce herd size in another area, and do a land grab spurred by the Rock Springs Grazing Association. To discuss this, I'm joined by the executive director of American Wild Horse Campaign, Suzanne Roy. Listen in this w…

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Episode 51: From the Mid-Atlantic to the Bluegrass, Sara Gordan Tells Her Own Story 1:00:26

2M ago1:00:26

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Since moving to Kentucky from Maryland a few years ago, Sara Gordon has become a prominent figure in the world of horse racing media. If you’ve ever scrolled the social media channels of the trade publication, the Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN), you’ve seen the fruits of Sara’s labor. She’s often awake before dawn to capture content at the track or …

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Episode 284 Dr Susan Friedman & Rick Hester Pt 1 Why Ethical Guidelines Matter 55:37

2M ago55:37

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This is Part 1 of a three part conversation with Dr. Susan Friedman and Rick Hester. Dr. Friedman has been a frequent guest on this podcast. Most of you I’m sure already know Susan. But just as a reminder, Susan is a professor emeritus in the Department of Psychology at Utah State University. She is a pioneer in the use of Applied Behavior Analysis…

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Preparing for surgery or medical procedure: A brief 5 minute guided imagery 6:29

2M ago6:29

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Welcome to Inscape Quest, where insightful conversations redefine perspectives. I'm Trudi Howley, and in this special micro session, we offer a brief guided imagery experience designed for the night before your procedure. Immerse yourself in soothing music and subtle suggestions that promote optimal blood flow, a clear surgical field, and rapid hea…

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0951: Maureen Rogers 2 - Equine Confirmation vs Equine Posture Myths Unveiled 32:59

3M ago32:59

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Equine Confirmation vs Equine Posture Myths Unveiled Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/MaureenRogers2 Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Maureen Rogers

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34. Wild Curly Horses 11:29

2M ago11:29

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Have you ever wondered what a Curly horse looks like? Where wild Curly horses live and roam? What makes Curly horses so special? If so, this episode is for you. I introduce you to a wild black stallion named Bubba who was my first introduction to Curly horses and tell you about these amazing animals. As you listen to this episode, I hope you will t…

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Raising the Bar for Equine Welfare with Amber Wells 1:03:07

3M ago1:03:07

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Amber Wells joins the Amplify podcast to discuss social license to operate as it relates to horses' emotional well-being, also known as their affective state. Amber's passion for horses began in her childhood when she participated in rodeo and 4-H, where her interest in both horses and extension education were sparked. Amber is currently pursuing a…

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Episode 283 Dr Claire St Peter And Abbie Cooper Pt 3 Why Do We Choose Aversive Procedures? 52:11

2M ago52:11

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This is part 3 of our conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter from the University of West Virginia and one of her graduate students, Abbie Cooper.Abbie has been comparing behaviors that were trained with either positive or negative reinforcement when they are placed under conditions of extinction. What happens to behavior when training goes sideways …

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0950: Selina Iddon LC - Life Coach Specialising with Equestrians (Listeners' Choice) 29:50

3M ago29:50

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Life Coach Specialising with Equestrians (Listeners' Choice) Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/SelinaIddonLC Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Selina Iddon

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Episode 282 Dr Claire St Peter & Abbie Cooper Pt 2 When Training Goes Sideways 1:00:30

3M ago1:00:30

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This week we’re continuing our conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter and one of her phd candidate students Abbie Cooper.Last week Abbie looked at a study in which she compared positive and negative reinforcement - what happens to behavior when training goes sideways and the individual is no longer getting reinforced for actions that had been produc…

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33. The Online Corral 10:23

3M ago10:23

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The BLM’s online auction ended two weeks ago. My personal experience tells me that for both wild horses and their future human partners to benefit, you need to witness the horses in person. How they interact with other horses. How they move. What is their personality? This is very important. An online event simply cannot offer this. We need to make…

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Episode 50: Track to Arena: Riding Thoroughbreds with Aisling Carrol 1:07:12

3M ago1:07:12

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This week on the Amplify Podcast, we're joined by Aisling Carrol, a talented Thoroughbred rider and dedicated horsewoman. Aisling wears many hats in the equine industry, most of which involve being in the saddle or working closely with horses. Her roles include exercise rider, barn foreman, and 3-day event rider. Growing up, Aisling spent much of h…

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Horsepower with Heart Ep: 9: True Crime, Alydar & Animal Welfare 1:00:06

4M ago1:00:06

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In this compelling episode of Inscape Quest, host Trudi Howley and renowned attorney Fred M. Kray delve into animal law, and the ongoing fight for animal welfare - especially within the horse industry. Listen in as Kray passionately recounts his experiences on the frontline of animal justice and explore his award-winning true crime book, Broken. Th…

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Episode 281 Dr Claire St Peter And Abbie Cooper What Happens When Training Goes Sideways Pt 1 51:53

3M ago51:53

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This is part one of a three part conversation with Dr. Claire St Peter, the chair of the Department of Behavior Analysis at West Virginia University, and one of her graduate students, Abbie Cooper. Abbey is reporting on a study she has just completed for her Masters Thesis. In part 1 she is describing the study. Undergrads were presented with a com…

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0948: Belinda Bolsenbroek - Classical Equitation, the Art and Science of Horsemanship 37:38

4M ago37:38

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Classical Equitation, the Art and Science of Horsemanship Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/BelindaBolsenbroek Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and Belinda Bolsenbroek

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Episode 280 Clicker Expo Wrap Up Pt 2 Balance Matters 58:58

3M ago58:58

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I’m always delighted when I get to talk about balance and why it matters. At this year’s Expo I had both a presentation and a Balance matters lab. We talk about both of these in this week’s episode. We end with a discussion of equipment - what halters and leads do I favor and why.By Equiosity

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Episode 49: Meet the voices of the Amplify Horse Racing Podcast! 51:29

4M ago51:29

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On this episode, co-hosts Annise Montplaisir and Kaitlin Christopherson take the spotlight in a solo episode. Join them as they reintroduce themselves, three years after starting the podcast. Annise and Kaitlin share similar backgrounds, growing up in families without equine ties, far from Kentucky, and building their early foundation of horsemansh…

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32. A Tribute to Thor, Wild Stallion of McCullough Peaks 15:12

3M ago15:12

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I met Thor for the first time in 2011 when I saw him napping in the flowers on a summer's day with several families of wild horses, some of the wildest on the range. Immediately I thought that Thor was the most beautiful foal I had ever seen, with his blue eyes and distinctive faded Sabino Pinto markings. I would go on to follow Thor for the remain…

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0947: William Faerber LC - Art 2 Ride - Developing dressage horses through Classical Foundation Training (Listeners' Choice) 51:18

4M ago51:18

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Art 2 Ride - Developing dressage horses through Classical Foundation Training (Listeners' Choice) Contact Details for this Episode are available on www.HorseChats.com/WilliamFaerberLC Music - BenSound.com Interviewed by Glenys CoxBy Glenys Cox and William Faerber

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Horsepower with Heart Ep.8: Racing Hearts: Exploring Horse Racing 1:02:48

4M ago1:02:48

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Welcome to Inscape Quest, a compelling podcast where we provide an intriguing insight into the world of horse racing. Today we have two trailblazing women, retired jockey and sport analyzer for NBC Sports, Donna Barton Brothers, and former jockey, racing manager and consultant, Euki Binns. Both with experience and remarkable equestrian backgrounds,…

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