The Horsemanship Helper

In today's episode, we did a deep dive into learning about the Mustangs. America's feral horse breed that roams out west. We talked about characteristics of mustangs, what to know before you get one, and what all they can do!

Key Takeaways

• Do your own research before you get one
• Mustangs can be very versatile
• The US Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Managment takes care of the wild horses and burros
• Make sure you are able to dedicate time and commitment to training a mustang before getting one 

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In today’s episode, we discussed several red flags to look out for in the equestrian community. Keep these in mind when touring a barn or finding a new trainer. Also check out previous episodes for more insight such as First time Horse Owners: What to Know, What Qualifies Someone to Be A Trainer, and How to Get Involved With Horses

Key Takeaways

• It's okay to outgrow a trainer's program
• How to find a barn that suits you and your horse
• What questions to ask when touring facilities
• Do research ahead of time to find reviews and media pages of trainers and facilities 

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In today’s episode, I hosted the founders of Wild Strides a nonprofit mustang organization! We covered what their mission was along with their backgrounds and why they chose to be an advocate for the Mustang. 

Key Takeaways

• Learn about the adoption process and how to obtain a mustang 
• Find out more information on what a Herd Management area is and how it can affect your mustang's characteristics 
• Each horse is an individual and unique 
• Mustangs are very versatile; discover what training them can really be like 

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Go give Wild Strides a follow on Instagram, Facebook, and Tik Tok @Wild Strides 

In today’s episode, we welcomed Ariel Boesener from Ariel Boesener Performance Horses! She shared her background on connection-based training, and we got to learn more about dressage, a competitive mindset, and how to incorporate and apply different skills to both ourselves and our horses. 

Key Takeaways

• Dressage is the foundation to many other disciplines 
• Our mind and body have to be in alignment as well as our horse
• Every experience, horse, and trainer will teach you something 
• Advocate for your horse and learn where issues are stemming from 

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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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