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The Arabian Horse Connection

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The Arabian Horse Association presents, The Arabian Horse Connection. Our bi-weekly episodes will showcase the diversity of the Arabian horse community; from industry titans, backyard heroes, and amateur contenders to the latest trends, stories, and news AHA will cover it all.
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Registration Q&A with AHA Registrar Debbie Fuentes

The Arabian Horse ConnectionAug 25, 2020

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Art of the Cowgirl and Working Western with Elise Ulmer
Mar 01, 202229:33
Running a Successful Discovery Farm with Nedra Johnson

Running a Successful Discovery Farm with Nedra Johnson

Discovery Farm of the Year recipient Nedra Johnson of The Arabian Horse Riding Academy stops by to talk about all things Discovery Farms. 

Nedra discusses;

-Using a website and social media to convert clients

-The benefit of a group lesson program 

-How to utilize promotional materials within your Discovery Farm 

Learn more about the Discovery Farm Program here. Follow The Arabian Horse Riding Academy on Facebook, Instagram, and Tik Tok

Dec 14, 202126:56
Interview Series: Meet the Directors with Julie Hedden, Carrie Olson, and Nancy Rohde
Dec 13, 202133:58
Interview Series: Meet the Directors with Mary Smith and Laurie Ann Salmi
Oct 13, 202128:15
Get Ready for Horse Week!

Get Ready for Horse Week!

Join Alex Cox and Katie Clinebell for an inside look at Horse Week, brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. On this episode we discuss how to watch Horse Week content, the 'why' behind Horse Week, and a sneak peak from featured videos. 

The Equine Network is thrilled to present Horse Week brought to you by Boehringer Ingelheim. During the week-long, equine-centric digital festival, you’ll see profiles of incredible equine athletes, equine storytelling that celebrates the horse-human bond, and heartwarming tales of horse heroics. Riders will get valuable takeaways and advice from world-class trainers. Stream for free from any smart device, wherever you want October 3-9, 2021. 

Stay tuned for more and visit: www.horseweek.tv

Sep 21, 202117:52
Arabian Horses and Liberty with Patrick Sullivan
Aug 23, 202127:10
Get Ready for Youth and Mid Summer Nationals with Brenna Johnson
Jul 09, 202121:59
5 Tips to Grow Your Equine Business Using Social Media Strategy with Denise Alvarez

5 Tips to Grow Your Equine Business Using Social Media Strategy with Denise Alvarez

Social Media can be intimidating. With the constantly changing trends, app features, and various platforms it can be hard to know how to get started or increase your online presence. On today’s episode, Denise Alvarez of Stormlily Marketing takes us through 5 strategies to help you increase your online presence.

Denise covers:

  • How to choose a social media platform and find an audience
  • Engaging effectively with your audience
  • Reaching new people for your business, Discovery Farm, or club
  • Finding the time to post on social media
  • Plus, Denise includes a bonus tip that you don’t want to miss!

Follow Denise on all social channels:

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May 11, 202136:29
Getting Started in Distance Riding with Angie and Bridget of Talkin' Trot

Getting Started in Distance Riding with Angie and Bridget of Talkin' Trot

This week the hosts of the Talkin' Trot Podcast, Angie and Bridget stopped by to discuss Distance Riding. We chatted about getting started in Distance Events, finding a mentor, common Distance terminology, and why the Distance community is the best. Plus, Angie and Bridget provide the latest updates in the world of distance. 

If you want to learn more about Distance riding, be sure to tune into the Talkin' Trot Podcast! Listen to insider interviews from Distance enthusiasts, professionals, and the latest news. Find all episodes here.

You can find more resources regarding Distance events when you visit the AERC website. Find a mentor here. Find a ride in your area here

Follow Talkin' Trot on Facebook @talkintrot and on Instagram @talkin_trot

Follow the Arabian Horse Association on Facebook @ArabianHorseAssoc and on Instagram @arabianhorseassoc. Visit the AHA website for information on all things Arabian horses and to join our newsletter. 

Follow the Arabian Horse Connection on Facebook @ArabianHorseConnection for podcast and blog updates. 

Apr 13, 202141:57
Designing an Equine Property with Linda Royer of Farm+Ranch Equine Design

Designing an Equine Property with Linda Royer of Farm+Ranch Equine Design

Linda Royer, of Farm+Ranch Equine Design is an avid equestrian and has owned and bred Arabian horses since 1982. Linda started Farm+Ranch Equine Design in 1994 and has over 44 years of professional experience and over 25 years of experience designing equine specific properties. Linda talks about the equine property design experience, provides property design tips, and provides a list of the top items you need to think about when designing an equine property. 

Follow Linda on Facebook at @farmplusbarn and visit her website.

Follow the Arabian Horse Association on Instagram @arabianhorseassoc and Facebook @ArabianHorseAssoc. Visit the AHA website for information on all things Arabian horses and to join our newsletter.

Follow the Arabian Horse Connection on Facebook @ArabianHorseConnection for podcast and blog updates

Mar 09, 202145:33
Reaching Youth through Horses with Dr. Jane Haven of Taking the Reins

Reaching Youth through Horses with Dr. Jane Haven of Taking the Reins

Dr. Jane Haven is the Executive Director of Taking the Reins, a nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the confidence of girls through their equestrian and gardening program. Jane grew up in Western Colorado, finding herself attending Cal Poly Pomona because of her love of horses. Jane’s passions truly lie in horses and youth, as she is heavily involved in youth programming in AHA’s Region 2 as well as a member of the Local Level Committee at AHA. 

On this episode, Jane shares the details about the Taking the Reins and how it has benefited and will continue to benefit the Los Angeles community. We speak about the power of horses and how they teach us confidence and kindness. 

Learn more about Taking the Reins: https://takingthereins.org/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TakingtheReins

Donate to Taking the Reins: https://takingthereins.org/donate/

Feb 23, 202144:06
Trail and All Things Western with Michael Damianos
Feb 02, 202139:51
Catching Up with Trainer Duane Esser
Jan 13, 202138:44
Talking Tack with David Freedman
Dec 15, 202047:21
Catching Up with the Youth of the Year, Caroline Elik

Catching Up with the Youth of the Year, Caroline Elik

This week I was able to catch up with Caroline Elik, the recipient of the 2020 AHA Youth of the Year award. Caroline receives the Youth of the Year perpetual trophy as well as a $5,000 scholarship from the Arabian Horse Foundation.

Compassion, humility, and motivation are the foundation of Caroline’s approach to life. She is currently enrolled at University of Missouri – Columbia pursuing a degree in journalism. She is a member of the Women in Media club and believes that it is important for women to have the resources and networking opportunities to be able to pursue their passion for media-oriented careers. During High School she was actively involved with her school’s newspaper, and held numerous leadership roles in her local 4-H club. She served as the Region 11 youth vice director, and was elected as the AHYA Secretary in 2019. She believes that involvement at any level is important as it improves not only our own lives, but the lives or others through the work that we do when we are involved in something worthwhile.

Caroline’s efforts within the Arabian horse community has led her to strive to be a positive influence on AHYA and to be a role model for those who aspire to become further involved in the Arabian horse community.  She believes that “our youth are not just our future, but also our present – they are already active contributors to the growth and promotion of the Arabian breed”.

Caroline Elik is a leader among her peers, serving her breed and others with a selfless attitude and the heart of a champion.

Know someone that would be a great candidate for Youth of the Year? Click the link to nominate or apply.

https://www.arabianhorses.org/export/content.export/youth-forms/240021.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2771BFr663QqGN-Et1EIGoYumY_RhwXOkbMFLLut54UkarDopQKmWz3gU

Dec 08, 202020:29
Law and Order with Larry Shallcross and Van Jacobsen

Law and Order with Larry Shallcross and Van Jacobsen

Today I sit down and chat with Larry Shallcross, Chair of the Probable Cause Panel and Van Jacobsen, chair of the Ethical Practices and Review Board. We discuss what each panel does from receiving a complaint, all the way to the decision making process. Learn more about how the EPRB and Probably Cause Panel work together and how they help enforce the rules of the Arabian Horse Association.

Nov 24, 202039:55
The Ins and Out of Convention with Nancy Harvey and Penny Wardlaw
Nov 10, 202044:42
What is CHA All About? With Christy Landwehr

What is CHA All About? With Christy Landwehr

We are joined today by Christy Landwehr, CEO of the Certified Horsemanship Association known as (CHA) https://cha.horse/. Christy Landwehr has been in the equine industry for over 35 years riding and teaching many disciplines and breeds. Christy is a Master Level Riding Instructor and Equine Facility Manager through the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) and has taught students in 4-H and Pony Club. She is Past President of the American Youth Horse Council and past board member for the Colorado Horse Council.  She founded, competed on and coached the University of Colorado at Boulder Intercollegiate Horse Show Association equestrian team.  Christy is an AQHA and APHA Professional Horseman and sits on the Colorado State University Equine Sciences Advisory Council and on the Interscholastic Equestrian Association Board.

Christy has her Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a minor in Speech and her Masters is in Journalism with a minor in Marketing. She was the Sponsorship/Youth Programs Manager for the Arabian Horse Association, a trainer for Skill Path Seminars, and the Development Director for The Urban Farm that works with at-risk youth in Denver. Currently, she is the Chief Executive Officer for CHA and a clinician and site accreditor for the organization. Christy has spoken at numerous equine events, breed and discipline conventions throughout her career.

Christy gives the inside scoop on CHA and how it can help Arabian Horse owners take their skills to the next level. Christy and I chat about all the various programs CHA offers including certifications from Equine Facility Management to English and Western Disciplines. Arabian Horse Connection listeners will also be receiving a special discount on CHA’s Virtual International Conference with code AHA to receive CHA’s member rate.

CHA International Conference Discount Code: AHA

CHA Website: https://cha.horse/

CHA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CHAinstructors

CHA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chainstructors/

CHA Twitter: https://twitter.com/chainstructors


Oct 13, 202038:01
All About Judging with Kathy Callahan-Smith

All About Judging with Kathy Callahan-Smith

Like so many of us, Kathy Callahan-Smith joined the equine community when she caught the horse bug at a young age. Kathy found that her passion with horses developed into judging when she competed and later coached the judging team at Cal Poly University. Kathy has developed a rich career in the equine industry as she holds judging cards with multiple associations and is a USEF C2 Steward. Kathy is currently the Director for Region 1 at AHA and attends as many horse shows as she can. Today we chat about judging, why it is important and why we need quality judges in the horse industry. As we know, there is always something new to learn. 

Judging Resources: https://www.arabianhorses.org/additional/judges-stewards/

Sep 29, 202036:24
Running a Successful Lesson Program with Lorie Henderson of Firelight Arabians

Running a Successful Lesson Program with Lorie Henderson of Firelight Arabians

This week I sat down to chat with Lorie Henderson of Firelight Arabians (http://firelightarabians.com/). Lorie not only runs a successful breeding and training farm (https://www.facebook.com/firelightarabians), but offers a unique lesson program and showing opportunities for youth and amateur riders. Lorie and her youth are very involved in the local community, sharing the Arabian breed with the public at Breyerfest and at local tack and feed stores. Lorie explains the how and why behind her successful lesson program, in addition to providing valuable insight into promoting the Arabian breed at the local level. 

Sep 15, 202053:33
Registration Q&A with AHA Registrar Debbie Fuentes
Aug 25, 202029:52
It's All in the DNA -Arabians and Genetics with Dr. Samantha Brooks

It's All in the DNA -Arabians and Genetics with Dr. Samantha Brooks

Today’s episode is brought to you by the Arabian Horse Foundation. The Arabian Horse Foundation seeks to promote youth, equine research, and educational programs through their scholarships and grant opportunities. Visit thearabianhorsefoundation.org to donate and learn more.

Today’s guest is an expert in the field of Equine Genetics and has collaborated on monumental studies involving Lavender Foal Syndrome(https://europepmc.org/article/med/20419149), Equine coat color(https://thehorse.com/138486/why-do-equine-genetic-disorders-and-coat-color-seem-related/), and Arabian Ancestry(https://www.feedstuffs.com/nutrition-health/genetics-study-questions-common-precepts-arabian-breed). Currently, she resides at the University of Florida, where she runs the Brooks Equine Genetics Lab. There is no doubt you won’t learn a thing or two about equine genetics after listening to this episode. 

Horse Genetics Online Course: http://www.ufequinegenetics.org/online-courses.html 

Brooks Equine Genetics Lab Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BrooksEquineGenetics/

Link to Dr. Brooks' Published Articles: https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=8MBd_hQAAAAJ&hl=en


Aug 11, 202056:43
All Things AHYA with Harper Hamill and Caroline Elik
Jul 29, 202028:36
Achieving the Perfect Action Shot with Howie Schatzberg

Achieving the Perfect Action Shot with Howie Schatzberg

You may have seen this week’s guest in the middle of the show ring with a camera in his hands, ready to shoot the perfect shot. This week I learned all about show photography from Howie Schatzberg of Howard Schatzberg Photography (https://www.howardschatzbergphoto.com/). Howie is passionate about his career in Equine Photography and travels to over 25 shows a year. Howie is the official photographer for the Kentucky State Fair World’s Championship Horse Show, the Grand National and World Championship Morgan Horse Show, the UPHA/American Royal National Championship Horse Show, the US Nationals Arabian and Half Arabian Horse Show, Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, and the National Show Horse finals. We learn all about Howie’s origins as a photographer, discuss the unique features that make the Arabian breed so special to photograph, and relive some of Howie's favorite photography moments. Howie even gives some tips for capturing the perfect action shot. So sit back, learn, and listen  all about equine show photography. 

Jul 14, 202038:55
Arabian Reining with Crystal McNutt

Arabian Reining with Crystal McNutt

Today I sit down and chat with Crystal McNutt of McNutt performance horses (https://www.facebook.com/McNuttPerformanceHorses/). Crystal is inspiring, motivating, and just an awesome person to have in the equine community. She is an active competitor and member of NRHA (National Reining Horse Association), ARHA (Arabian Reining Horse Association), AHA (Arabian Horse Association), and AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association) and has earned multiple top tens and National titles throughout her career. In addition, she has been named Working Western Trainer of the Year 5x and in 2011 earned the title Horse Woman of the Year. Crystal was also an alternate at the World Equestrian Games in 2006 and is currently working on qualifying for the prestigious The Run For the Million competition. She owns and operates McNutt Performance Horses where she trains and coaches non-pro and youth riders for success in show ring. We chat about all things reining while Crystal provides valuable insights about competing and riding Arabians. 

Jun 30, 202043:23
Getting Local with Megan Gilker Thomas and Jessica Gilker
Jun 16, 202043:10
Owning and Operating an Arabian Breeding Farm with Lori and Peter Conway

Owning and Operating an Arabian Breeding Farm with Lori and Peter Conway

This I week I sit down and chat with the owners of Conway Arabians (https://www.conwayarabians.com/), Lori and Peter Conway. Lori and Peter have been breeding and training Arabian and Half Arabian horses since 1999 and have amassed multiple top ten and national championships from horses they have owned and bred. Breeding horses that exhibit quality over quantity sits at the cornerstone of Peter and Lori’s program. Not only are they exemplary industry professionals, they also embody a passion for Arabian horses that are bred to move you. Glean great industry knowledge as we discuss desirable breeding stock characteristics, navigating foal purchases with the use of social media, and the future of Arabian breeding. 

Jun 02, 202052:08
Distance Riding 101
May 18, 202053:25
All things Arabian Horses with AHA President Nancy Harvey and AHA Vice President Deborah Johnson

All things Arabian Horses with AHA President Nancy Harvey and AHA Vice President Deborah Johnson

This week we chat with Nancy Harvey, the current President of the Arabian Horse Association and Deborah Johnson, the current Vice President, as they give us the inside look at their unique beginnings in the horse industry. Join us and get the exclusive on their first experiences with the Arabian Horse and why they chose to stay with the Arabian Breed. Nancy and Deborah provide insight on how to become more involved in the horse industry while remaining relevant in an ever changing world. Sit back, listen, and learn with us from these industry leaders. Link to Virtual Clinics: https://www.arabianhorses.org/competition/virtual-clinics.html#

May 04, 202045:47
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Apr 23, 202000:33