Last weekend, I was in Bel Air, MD with The Maryland Mustang Mission and The Mustang Summit! What an amazing yet unexpected weekend it was. Learn more about both these organizations and Q&A on Titan a very sweet and young mustang gelding looking for his forever home. 

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In today’s episode, we welcomed Tamara from Sleepy Hollow Equine! She shared her background on equine bodywork, and we got to discover all of the benefits to bodywork and why we should pay attention to it!

Key Takeaways

• Know what is and  isn’t normal for your horse
• Use media to find a bodyworker near you
• Every horse is going to need a different bodywork schedule and type of modality 
• Use online resources to help you learn stretches at home 

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In today’s episode, we discussed how to get involved with horses. There are so many different ways you can include them in your life!

Key Takeaways

• You don’t need your own horse to be involved with them
• Do research on different equine events in your area
• Explore equine entrepreneurial pathways 
• Don’t be afraid to reach out and post in groups to try and find equine connections

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In this episode, we discussed how to build muscle in horses. This is something that can be tricky for horse owners. Try some of these techniques and be patient!

Key Takeaways

• Ground poles, longlining, stretching, and hill work are the key techniques 
• Check your horses diet to ensure all dietary needs are met
• Have an equine chiropractor adjust your horse before pushing to build muscle
• Do different yet frequent sessions mix things up but stay consistent for best results 

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In Today’s episode, we talked about ways to help prevent heat stress in horses and how to keep ourselves cool. 

Key Takeaways

• Horse and rider hydration is important; use electrolytes
• Keep the heat index and humidity in mind when deciding to ride
• Be cautious and aware when using fans for horses
• Know the signs of heat stress in horses 

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In Today’s episode, we continued our equine entrepreneurs series featuring HSF Equine Nutrition! We talked about all things equine nutrition, learn all about how to pay attention to your horses diet, personal challenges and how to overcome them in this industry, and how different horses have different needs!

Key Takeaways

• Each horse has individual dietary needs
• Watch out for equine metabolic issues 
• Learn how to read feed tags
• Pay attention to your horse's forage and learn the main types

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Thinking about starting your own horse business? Well in this episode, we covered a lot of important aspects on what is needed for start up. This is a guide for equine business owners to follow when they need help with the things involved in starting their business. 

Key Takeways

• Remain positive and professional even if others are trying to bring you down
• Choose authenticity and client relationships over just getting money 
• Invest in good branding and advertising 
• Create a business model and plan to help set your buisness up for sucess

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This week, we talked about how to pick a horse show series that will best suit you and your horse!

Key Takeaways

• There are a variety of horse shows everywhere
• You don't need to have the best of everything to show
• How to come up with criteria to look for in a show series 
• Anyone who wants to can show

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In today's episode, we welcomed a young up-and-coming female farrier and we talked about what a day in the life looks like, some common issues we see in horses hooves, and why a positive relationship with your farrier is important.

Key Takeaways

• Anyone can be a farrier but proper training and or further schooling is needed
• Farriers can create their own schedules and if they want become specialized in a certain type of work
• Make sure you find a reputable farrier and one that will be a good fit for you and your horse 
• It's important to be an educated handler to help ensure the safety of your farrier 

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This episode, we talked about first time horse owners and what they need to know! We went over what types of horses to consider, what supplies they need, and how to be a smart horse owner.

Key Takeaways

• A horses training is more important than their breed
• Boarding barn can have red and green flags, keep your eye out
• It's okay to ask questions 
• Build a good support system around you, and work closely with reputable equine professionals 

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