Equestrian Adventuresses Podcast | Your Global Passport to International Show Jumping Competitions

In today's podcast episode I am talking about my recent experiences as a horse breeder. We have always had some foals here and there, breeding our own safari horses. But never more than two or maximum three in the same year. This year we got five, so there is plenty of work. Night watches, midwife duties and kindergarten have been my daily life this summer. Now finally all foals are there and I am getting them used to being handled, haltered and groomed. Life is definitely going to be busy for the next couple of months! Join me today as I talk about birthing, the handling of young foals and the responsibilities of a horse breeder!

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/25/horse-podcast-ep-199-tales-from-the-life-of-a-horse-breeder/

In today's podcast episode I am talking about the activity most of as have missed the most during the last months: Trail riding! Riding horses in foreign countries, through deserts, mountains or plains. Discovering new cultures and making new friends. Who has not missed all this? Together with my guest Susan Wirth, we are swapping some of our favourite stories from riding in different places, be it Sicily, Morocco, India or Albania. Crazy stories, funny stories and treasured memories, today we bring you tales from the trail!

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/22/horse-podcast-ep-198-tales-from-the-trail/

Today we virtually visit a very special country in Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan. Situated at the crossroads of the Silk Road and squeezed between ancient empires, it boasts of a fascinating horse culture. Helene from France has made Kyrgyzstan her home and has lived there for more than 20 years, owning around 50 horses. She helped Ashley and her partner organise a 3-month ride across the country. Both women are joining me in today's podcast episode to talk about their experiences of living and riding in Kyrgyzstan.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/20/horse-podcast-ep-185-living-riding-in-kyrgyzstan/

Hello Adventuresses, Heather and Ute took over the podcast to share with you a catch-up episode on all the fun things they have going on. Being an adventuress has many hats! For example, Ute has been acting as a midwife these past few weeks, while her mares have been in foaling season. A new little colt arrived shortly after we recorded this episode. I have also kept busy with planning a riding adventure and opening a new travel agency. Check out EQA # 196 catching up with the adventuresses.

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https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/18/horse-podcast-ep-196-adventuresses-catching-up/

Tipping, how much, how often, should you... Today's podcast is all about tipping and the etiquette around it. This has to be the number one question that always comes up in discussion involving horse adventures. Anytime you receive a service tipping comes into play, whether it is your hairdresser, the guy that fills your car, or the amazing guide on your horse adventure. Doing some pre-trip research will allow you to know what that countries policy is, how much is considered appropriate, and how it varies from country to country.

Full Show Notes

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/15/horse-podcast-ep-195-tipping---do-you-know-the-etiquette/

The fall hunts, a tradition dating back almost 500 years. The British were the original group that started this tradition of riding horseback while hounds chased down the foxes who were killing the livestock. Now in current times, the annual fall hunts have changed from actually hunting a fox to more of an opportunity for like-minded friends to get together with their horses for an afternoon of riding. Many traditions still exist from the early days of what clothing attire is required, the style of riding, and the files of the field. Fall hunts are a great way to enjoy an afternoon of field cantering and cross country jumping before the winter snow takes over.

Full show notes https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/13/horse-podcast-ep-194-fall-hunts---the-original-fox-hunting-tradition/

Adventuring in a pandemic is what I'm calling it. This adventuress is heading out on an equestrian adventure in two weeks. Today's podcast is all about what you need to do pre-trip. I discuss covid, insurance, PCR tests, packing, and even tipping. Have you ordered any foreign currency? What about your cell phone do you have an out-of-the-country plan? Doing some research will save you a lot of time and money when it comes to traveling especially when we are still in a pandemic. This is one podcast you won't want to miss.

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In today's episode, I am talking with Noelle Leston about an interesting topic: Horse colors and their genetics.Every horse owner and breeder should have a basic knowledge of genetics in order to understand how different traits, not only color, is passed from one horse to its offsprings. But it also makes a fascinating topic for conversations and it is not as complicated as you might think. Noelle and me chat about horse we have bred, different colors and how they are passed on and why a basic knowledge of genetics is useful.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/06/horse-podcast-ep-192-understanding-horse-color-genetics/

Horse Vision, the myths debunked. Horses have the largest eye of any land mammal, but that doesn't mean they have the best eyesight. Today's podcast EQA # 191 takes us on a journey into how horse vision really works. How they can almost see 360 degrees and how a slight turn of their head they can see that blind spot. Be careful when you are going behind them as they have very good accuracy when it comes to kicking in the blind zone. We learn how Binocular and monocular vision works and how horses see in the dark.

Full show notes

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/04/horse-podcast-ep-191-horse-vision---through-the-horses-eyes

Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a Russian Horse Breed, the Budenny Horse. Bred as a Cavalry mount in the Southern Russian steppes near the Don River, the breed has found friends in many countries who value its versatility and athleticism. I talk with Karina Rapp the chair woman of the North American Budenny Horse Registry about the breed and how it has found its way from Russia to the USA.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/10/01/horse-podcast-ep-190-budenny-horses-the-last-gold-of-russia/