The Red Mare Project

Join us for an intimate conversation about the hardest part of horse ownership: saying goodbye. Hear the story of Kahlan's Wren and his last beautiful day. We will be discussing logistics of this painful truth and remembering Wren in all his unicorn glory.

Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I

Hoof Care Practicioner

Wild Hoof Equine LLC

www.wildhoofequine.com

Kahlan Ettere

Holistic Nutritionist

Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC

Check out our website:

www.theredmareproject.com

Follow along on Facebook!

Kahlan and Taylor host their first guest! Sally Colbert is a life long equestrian and dear friend of Taylor. Sally was nice enough to come on the show and share the story of her own Red Mare, Ophelia. This poor girl has been through it, but Sally stuck with her. From radial nerve damage from a kick, EPM, a fractured elbow, and a very impressive ovarian cyst. Sally tells her story, how symptoms of all presented, and management. Today, Ophelia is sound and happy.

Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I

Hoof Care Practicioner

Wild Hoof Equine LLC

www.wildhoofequine.com

Kahlan Ettere

Holistic Nutritionist

Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC

Check out our website:

www.theredmareproject.com

Follow along on Facebook!

Myofibrillar Myopathy (MFM) is a muscle disease that disrupts the normal structure of muscle fibers. These abnormalities result in exercise intolerance, mystery/rotating soundness issues, poor performance, weakness, etc. In this episode, Taylor shares her mare's long journey to diagnostics. Turns out, her back was never the issue - it was MFM all along. Listen in to learn more about the presentation, diagnostic process, and management of MFM.

Dr. Valberg is the pioneer of equine myopathy research. More information on MFM and her muscle lab available on the Kentucky Equine Research website (www.ker.com)

Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I

Hoof Care Practicioner

Wild Hoof Equine LLC

www.wildhoofequine.com

Kahlan Ettere

Holistic Nutritionist

Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC

Check out our website:

www.theredmareproject.com

Follow along on Facebook!

Kahlan, RMP's very own, share's the story of her gelding's battle with navicular syndrome. Taylor and Kahlan discuss navicular disease versus navicular syndrome, diagnostics, and different approaches to rehab.

Resources:

Alicia Harlov, The Humble Hoof

Jean Luc Cornille, The Science of Motion

Jec Ballou, Equine Fitness and Performance

Equiband

Eagle Pro-6

Hay testing: equi-analytical.com

Grazing muzzles: flexible filly, greenguard, whatever they will keep on

Boots: scoot boots, cavallos, cloud boots, whatever is comfortable for your horse

Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I

Hoof Care Practicioner

Wild Hoof Equine LLC

www.wildhoofequine.com

Kahlan Ettere

Holistic Nutritionist

Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC

Check out our website: www.theredmareproject.com

Follow along on Facebook!

Kissing Spine can be a tough diagnosis. In this episode, Taylor share's her homebred mare's journey through the behaviors leading up to the diagnosis, the diagnostic process, and management. Taylor and Kahlan discuss management and life post-surgery, and most importantly, what could've been done different.

Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I

Hoof Care Practicioner

Wild Hoof Equine LLC

www.wildhoofequine.com

Kahlan Ettere

Holistic Nutritionist

Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC

Check out our website: www.theredmareproject.com

Follow along on Facebook!

Welcome, to The Red Mare Project! Kahlan and Taylor introduce themselves, share a bit about their background and practices, and discuss the show. Enjoy!

Your hosts:

Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I

Hoof Care Practicioner (North Georgia)

Wild Hoof Equine LLC

www.wildhoofequine.com

Kahlan Ettere

Holistic Nutritionist (Houston, TX)

Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC

Check out our website: www.theredmareproject.com

Follow along on Facebook!