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

4th September 2021 is Bitless Horse Day! And in honour of it, we decided to talk in today's episode all about how to ride bitless, the pros and cons of bitless riding and why it might not be suitable for everyone. If you have always wanted to try out how to ride bitless, listen to today's podcast in which we tell you about our personal experiences with riding bitless!

Show Notes: https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/09/03/horse-podcast-ep-179-riding-bitless-on-world-bitless-horse-day/

Riding in the backcountry of a national park, who could ask for anything better. This adventuress head into the backcountry with her husband for an adventure of a lifetime. Join Heather as she tells her story of riding in the backcountry of beautiful Banff national park, Canada's first national park. Hear all about the booking process, the amazing horses and guides, and let's not forget to mention the food and luxury accommodations. Riding in the backcountry is no easy task, but when you are on a trusty mountain horse you can travel to places most will never get to visit. Enjoy!

Full show notes

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/09/01/horse-podcast-ep-178-riding-the-backcountry---adventuresses-style/

In today's episode, I am talking with Jessica Black, Equestrian Adventuress and blogger who lived abroad for 16 years in different countries before returning to her native country, the USA. Abroad, she not only rode horses wherever she went, but went into horse racing, became a jockey and horse trainer in Spain and pursued her passion after moving to Latin America together with her husband. We talk about life as an expat, how horses help you, in finding friends and adjusting to different countries and societies and how it is like to return back to your home country after having lived abroad for almost two decades.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/30/horse-podcast-ep-177-living-and-racing-horses-as-an-expat/

Why do you ride bareback? Is it so you can really feel your horse move or do you do it because you are too lazy to put the saddle on? That is the question we are asking in the podcast. Bareback horse riding came first. Long before the invention of the saddle, man was riding his horses bareback. Truth be known, when it comes to horse and rider, a saddle is not a necessity, but merely a handy tool of convenience. Bareback horse riding is arguable, the fastest way to develop your skill as a rider. Many riders use their saddle and their reins as a crutch. Humans tend to be rather lazy creatures. We won't learn anything unless we have to, and that goes for balance as well. It's only natural for a rider to take advantage of the stirrups and the saddle horn that sits so conveniently at their disposal.

Full show notes

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/27/horse-podcast-ep-176-bareback-riding--convenience-or-lazy/

If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is talking with Sallianne Hines about her book Her Summer at Pemberley, a sequel to the Jane Austen novel Pride and Prejudice. In this book, Sallianne tells the story of Lizzie's sister Kitty Bennet who is an avid horse lover and rider. The reader get to follow her story and meet handsome Mr. Darcy again. The perfect book for all Jane Austen fans who love horses and romance.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/25/horse-podcast-ep-175-jane-austen-and-horses-discussing-fan-fiction/

Gymnastic on horseback, Equestrian Vaulting whatever you call it, is growing in popularity. Vaulting is an FEI disciple that has been spreading across the USA and Canada catching up with its European counterparts. Today's episode takes us through vaulting, from the very beginning to the master of the show. we learn about equipment, what horses are best suited, and some insiders tips. Join Heather as she chats with Trisha Dowling vaulting coach as we learn about the amazing adventures you can have in the world of vaulting.

Full show notes

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/23/horse-podcast-ep-174-gymnastics-on-horseback---vaulting-your-next-adventure/

Riding with your spouse, are you up for the challenge? Riding with your spouse can be a great time if everyone is on the same page, however that doesn't always work out. Today's episode talks all about the advantages and perhaps the disadvantages of riding with a spouse. Give and take is a common phrase in marriage and when it comes to riding it is great advice. If your partner is a beginner teaching them how to ride is a great way to spend time together. However, if they think they know more than you that can lead to arguments. In our latest podcast, we share our live episode where all three of us share stories of riding with our spouse.

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https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/20/horse-podcast-ep-173-riding-with-your-spouse---do-you-dare/

Today I am talking about my personal experience, learning how to carriage drive, fulfilling one of my long-standing equestrian dreams! I will tell you why I wanted to learn how to drive and how I went about to do it. And then of course I will let you know how it feels not to sit in the saddle and holding reins, but to sit in a buggy, holding lines. Exchanging my saddle for a harness was definitely a great experience but also a bit of an adventure into unknown territory.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/18/horse-podcast-ep-172-exchanging-my-saddle-for-a-harness/

In today's podcast episode I am talking basics. Every horse owner and rider know his or her tack, be it saddles, bridles, breastplates or martingales. Traditionally they all are made from leather but a couple of years ago, a new material made its appearance: Biothane. Its an artificial material but it has greatly changed the world of horse riding with more durable and colourful tack. Today we discuss the pros and cons of both leather and biothane and what you need to know before buying it.

Show Notes:

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/16/horse-podcast-ep-171-leather-vs-biothane/

The lone star state of Texas is where the adventuresses are headed today. Cowboys, cattle drives, and quarter horses are just a few things you will find when going to Texas. There are 100's of horse riding opportunities in Texas, with short trails to week-long cattle drives there is something for you. And don't forget the amazing food you are going to eat, BBQ is on every corner as well as influences from the Mexican neighbors to the south. Stay tuned for another great where-to next episode.

Full show notes

https://equestrianadventuresses.com/2021/08/13/horse-podcast-ep-170-texas---our-next-where-to-next-destination/