We could say that this is an inspirational story of how Kate Nipperess, former jockey, returned to riding after a track work fall left her a paraplegic. But Kate is more than this. She is a wealth of knowledge about horses, especially thoroughbreds and how understanding their racing experiences can help you transition them off the track.

You can follow Kate on instagram: @katenipperess

You can help support Kate on her quest to get to the para-olympics by adding to her Go Fund Me campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/f/please-help-me-fund-my-paralympic-campaign

In this episode, we delve into the world of float loading, training, and safe driving with horses on board. Float loading is something that should be easy and lets us get out and about and see the world with our horses, but often this isn’t the case. Kat and Shelley touch on the many different aspect of towing a float with horses and options to make things a little smoother.

In this engaging podcast episode featuring renowned farrier Daisy Bicking, delve into the captivating world of equine hoof care. Discover the pivotal role of hoof angles and their profound influence on your horse's well-being. Daisy Bicking's expertise shines as she unravels the mysteries behind the significance of hoof angles, sharing insights that every horse owner needs to know. With her wealth of experience, she provides valuable guidance on how maintaining proper hoof angles can transform your horse's overall health and performance.

After many years of nagging Kat & Shelley finally managed to get Dr Heidi McGrath on the podcast. Heidi is an incredible asset to the equine industry. She is a veterinarian with a passion for podiatry and lameness while understanding the importance of looking at the whole animal.

Lisa Agius-Gilibert from The Glorious Hoof provides hoof care services in the Hawkesbury region of New South Wales.

In this episode Kat and Lisa combine their expert insights into hooves and we talk a lot about laminitis and the connection between the gut and hoof health.

For more information about Lisa: www.theglorioushoof.com.au

We want you to meet someone pretty amazing - Linda Goldspink-Lord. Linda is the director of Poseidon Animal Health the manufacturers of well known equine gut support product Digestive EQ.

This episode will open your mind to the impact of stress on gut health and the cascade of detrimental effects this can create.

To find out more about Poseidon Animal Health: https://poseidonanimalhealth.com.au/

So you have bred a foal or maybe purchased a young horse that is not yet under saddle... what do you do now to ensure things don't go pearshaped?

In this episode Kat and Shelley take you on a captivating journey through Kat's experience with her weanling, Harley. They dive into the details, discussing the progress Kat has been making.

Kat and Shelley share insights into preparing horses for starting, shedding light on how to select the right person to start your horse or what to do if you’re contemplating the rewarding venture of taking on the task yourself. Finally they discuss what to do with your horse when you bring it home from being started.

Guess who’s back?! Back again! Join us for another fun and educational conversation with Kerry Thomas. We dive into his latest creation: a comprehensive glossary of terms which further defines herd dynamics and sensory soundness.

We also talk about his upcoming seminars across Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth in November which will cover the practical application of herd dynamics.

Jemima Key runs an equestrian business called "Sweet Iron Co" that became more successful as soon as she started doing everything considered wrong in terms of marketing.

This is not the only thing where Jemima has bucked the trend as she discovered the effectiveness and fun of clicker training.

This episode will have you both laughing and inspired!

A special episode with Bec Ham who is an equine nutritionist at Kentucky Equine Research. We delve into equine nutrition and managing fat ponies, exploring the importance of a balanced diet tailored to each horse's needs. She most correctly points out - what a horse eats can either help or hinder them. Discover practical strategies for weight management, considering exercise, grazing, and metabolic conditions. We go down the rabbit hole of overweight horses and Bec gives some insightful reasons why that "fat pony" is still "fat" even though it is ridden a lot and lives in a permanent diet paddock!