The Horse Cure

The Cana Foundation works to protect and restore natural land habitats, including wild horses, as well as to encourage and excite the horse culture in native communities.

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Teresa Batey Jerome shares the story of how adopting one Thoroughbred from New Vocations led to adopting another, then another, and the impact those horses have had on her and her daughter's lives.

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Johnny Boy's Journey

New Vocations

Sam Clifton

Jackie gives excellent information on how massage and bodywork are great additions to your horse's basic care.

Epona Equine Bodywork

Kesmarc Kentucky

Midway University

Equinology

Equissage

Dr. Carleigh Fedorka shares her experiences with horse people who work with nutrition research, after care efforts, breeding programs, and training, all designed to give their Thoroughbreds the best lives they can give.

A Yankee In Paris: Stories of Horses in the Bluegrass Facebook

A Yankee In Paris

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation

Mt. Brilliant Farm

Maker's Mark Secretariat Center

ReRun Thoroughbred Aftercare

McCauley Bros

Horse Country

Renee Casavant shares her goals with Won By One, a network of harness racing enthusiasts and horse people. Renee loves harness racing, the people, and the horses, and wants to share it with the world! Renee, through Won By One, brings off the track Standardbreds to people who are looking for great horses ready for the next step in their lives.

Renee Casavant

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ROC The Standardbred

Dr. Kenton Morgan shares current best practices for vaccinating and deworming your horses, and why building a relationship with your veterinarian is imperative to keeping your horses healthy.

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Mischa Koster talks about her adoption of Code, her off the track Thoroughbred mare. Mischa and Code have a wonderful story showing that sometimes things don't go like you think, but that the relationship you build on your journey is an awesome gift.

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CoolStance Copra

Today we hear from Alyssa Hedges of of ROC The Standardbred. Alyssa's goal with ROC is to bring the Standardbred breed into the limelight. Alyssa and her team not only share with people what the Standardbred can do, but also have a great network to help people find a horse for them.

ROC The Standardbred

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WNY Equifest

Christine Hajek, founder of Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue tells of her love for all horses and her specific passion for draft breeds. Christine shares why the rescue and adoption of horses, as well as educating horse people and non horse people alike is where she is directing her energy.

Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue

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Angie Gaines of Golden Curls Ranch shares about her passion for the Bashkir Curly breed. We talk mustangs, genetics, adoption, breed history, and the power horses have in helping people from all walks of life.

Golden Curls Ranch website

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Bashkir Curly Registry website

Bashkir Curly Registry Facebook

Books recommended by Angie Gains:

Nevada's Mystery Horse by Carol Erickson

The WALTIS and Other Early Settlers of Eureka and Lander County, Nevada by Dale E. Woolley

Pamela Flanagan shares her stories of rescue, and the impact her little herd of formerly unwanted horses and ponies has had on her and her friends.

Getting back in the game, Melanie Maasdam chose to adopt from New Vocations Racehorse Adoption. Here’s a peek into the first 6 months of her relationship with Rush N Supreme.

Amy Hoffman-Allmond talks about her adoption story with Boss Man, her Off-the-Track pacer with a big personality turned eventer and all around new best guy.

Michelle Roberts shares a quick look into why she is considering adopting a retired racehorse for her next trail buddy, and why she feels it’s so important to surround herself with a horsey tribe.

Kim Barone of Raven Ridge Farm shares what makes her and her husband and partner Andy, a force to be reckoned with in the Hunter Jumper world. Kim talks about how her love for her sport started and why she loves sharing it with others.

Raven Ridge Farm

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United States Hunter Jumper Association

United States Equestrian Team

United States Equestrian Federation

Virginia Lauridsen of Harmony Icelandics shares how these hearty little Icelandic horses have stolen her heart and why they are such a great horse for all ages and stages of horse people!

Harmony Icelandics

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United States Icelandic Horse Congress

The Icelandic Horse Studbook

International Federation of Icelandic Horse Association

Bill Shearer shares about Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm went from an idea to a reality. Bill and his wife Marcia, as well as an incredible team give love, understanding, grace, and guidance to both humans and horses at Whispering Grace. Freedom Farm now extends their reach to veterans as well!

Whispering Grace Horses and Freedom Farm

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Copper Horse Crusade

Weaver Leather

Richard Winters

Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch

Kelly from Lighthoof Equine Mud Management shares how she can help people take control of their property's wet spots and make them into a useful, dry, healthy space. Kelly also talks about her other passions: the Norwegian Fjord, Working Equitation, and Paddock Paradise.

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Lighthoof

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Paddock Paradise

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Christie Kappert shares about The Right Horse Initiative, a collective of equine industry professionals, welfare professionals, and advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition.

Bill Richey of National Mounted Police Services, Inc. shares some fun and facts about what make a great police horse and officer. Bill has over 30 years experience in the Mounted Police, and talks about how he helps train people become better horse men and women. He talks about the clinics he teaches as well, which sound like a lot of fun! And that's what this podcast is-FUN!

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President Jason Weaver shares with us what makes Weaver Leather a cut above. We get some leather care tips from the pro, what's new at Weaver, and why Weaver Leather has been at the top of the game for such a long time. Jason gives leadership advice too, and talks about what an awesome community of people can do when they're pulling for the same goal.

Weaver Leather

Ride the Brand

Weaver on Facebook

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Weaver on YouTube

Laura Rietveld of LR Eventing shares about following a dream in heading to Aiken, South Carolina to School and Show her Eventing horse Rupert while the Mid-West was stuck in a cold winter. We talk about loving our horses, eventing, and the riding scene in Aiken.

Bayard Fox, founder of Equitours, takes us on a trip around the world with some of his favorite Equitours trips. In this episode he shares all the things you want to know about equestrian vacations, from who you'll meet to what you'll eat! We head to Africa, France, Wyoming, and India.

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Shelley Paulson talks about how and why she became a photographer, and why horses make the perfect subjects for images! In this episode we learn how to use light and shade, and some other great tips for helping your pictures turn out better. Shelley also shares about her mentorship program, and her new book, Horses, Portraits and Stories.

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Horses, Portraits and Stories

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Jamie has a great passion for wild horses. In this episode she shares her own adoption stories for her two wild horses, Flax and Valor. She talks about the history of wild horses in the United States, as well as things that are happening in our current political processes that effect them. Jamie is a professional photographer, and has an excellent blog, and is working on a docu-series called Taking Back the West where she hopes to share the American Mustang from every angle.

This Mustang Life

Taking Back the West

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Jamie Baldanza Photography on Facebook

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The Cloud Foundation

Kurt tells us what it takes to move up in the world of Eventing. Kurt is a 4 star level competitor. He had a top ten 3DE finish atop DELUX Z at the 2017 Rolex. He tells us about the hard work and patience it takes to reach the top of the horse world. To learn more about Kurt, his coaching and his sale horses check out:

Kurt Martin Eventing

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Karen Briggs of Writing From the Right Side of the Stall joins the podcast to talk about Standardbreds. Karen's got many years of experience working with off the track horses, and today she shares about why Standardbreds are an excellent choice for whatever you might be looking to do. Standardbreds are hardworking, kind, willing, and generally known as people horses. If you love Standardbreds, enjoy! If you don't know much about the breed, listen on, and learn why we think they're awesome! You can get to know Karen better by checking out her website, listed below, as well as her Facebook page. Karen mentions a few places that she respects who can help you learn more about Standardbres, and those are listed below as well.

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Writing From the Right Side of the Stall

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Some places Karen mentions:

Standardbred Retirement Foundation

Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society

American Standardbred Adoption Program

Maritime Standardbred Pleasure Horse Association

New Vocations

Greener Pastures Standardbred Adoption Society

Starting Gaits Standardbred Transition Program

Standardbred Pleasure Horse Organization of Maine

Futures for Standardbreds

Bayard Fox, founder of Equitours, shares his passion for travel, and why he loves exploring beautiful places and cultures on horseback.

Equitours

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Equitours on Twitter

Bayard Fox Profile

Bitterroot Ranch

Cat Hill, co-author of World Class Grooming for Horses, shares what her experience has taught her about making the best choices for horses when things go sideways. Weather and health emergencies happen to us all, and Cat helps us have a plan.

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Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medecine's Ophthalmology Department assistant professor Dr. Lionel Sebbag and resident Dr. Braidee Foote, along with equestrian professional Camie Stockhausen share their experiences with Equine Recurrent Uveitis. From the initial notice of eye pain, the three discuss what ERU is, treatment options, and an overall hopefull future for horses diagnosed with the disease.

Camie Stockhausen's Field Day Page

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Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

ISU's Ophthalmology Page

Iowa State University Large Animal Hospital's Facebook Page

Hannah Gutenberger shares about the Diamond Land and Livestock and Ken McNabb Horsemanship partnership, and how they have become known for turning out excellent all around horses. Hannah gives a glimps into ranch life, and talks about the annual Diamond McNabb Ranch Horse Sale. She tells what it takes to produce the quality of horses that people have come to expect from Diamond McNabb.

Diamond-McNabb Ranch Horses

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Ken McNabb Horsemanship

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Justin Baghai, with Total Saddle Fit, tells us a little about himself, and how Total Saddle Fit came to be. He talks about the products Total Saddle Fit offers, and how they have helped horses and riders across all disciplines. More can be found here:

You can find Total Saddle Fit products on our Products Page too!

Theresa Burns, a Masterson Method certified practitioner, talks about how horses came into her life, The Masterson Method, and why she believes everyone should use it with their horses. The Masterson Method is a great way to bond with your horses and give them a time to relax with you. Much more can be found on social media and Youtube, as well as the links below.

Theresa mentioned a couple of products in our interview, which can be found on our Products Page.

Libby Hott talks about how Maffitt Lake Farms grew to include Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center, and why she loves her home and her work. Maffitt Lake Equestrian Center is host to many of the Midwest's finest Dressage, and Hunter-Jumper shows, and Libby tells us what it takes to keep it that way.

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Camie Stockhausen shares her experience at this year's Thoroughbred Makeover. From choosing her horse, to preparing for his future after the Makeover, Camie gives us a detailed look what it takes and why she loves it. To learn more about Camie check her out here:

Kelly Decious of 3D Livestock talks about her passion for animals, and for serving others, and how that brought her and her family to form the Livestock Family Support Organization. Here she shares about their time in Houston after Hurricane Harvey. You can find out more at:

Educational Director for New Vocations, Sarah Coleman, talks about what New Vocations is and does, and about how they find forever homes for their retired racehorses. You can find more on New Vocations at: