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Have some horsey fun with "Life with Horses", a podcast that is published every Tuesday and Thursday. Discover the joys and jobs that need to be done when you share your life with horses.
Your podcast host Ivanka lets you in on her life with her horse Ruby and the pony Bella. The podcast follows the seasons, special needs, horse training, dressage riding, feeding horses, competitions, clinics and events. Every episode features news found on YouTube and the internet to do with horses.
Websites mentioned in the podcast are listed in the show-notes so you can read the articles and check the videos for your weekly dose of horsey fun!
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023 Life With Horses - Why did my horse just buck me off?
This episode is a bit shorter as it has been recorded on my phone while I'm driving in my car.. .that's how crazy busy life is at the moment! (I hope you can relate..)
This episode talks about the reason why horses might buck us off.. I have a theory - what do you think? -
022 - Life With Horses - keeping your animals safe
A slightly different episode focusing on the possible side effects of owning horses!
The Facebook video mentioned is an amazing show of loyalty and care a horse can show to its rider... amazing to watch!
URLs mentioned in this episode:
1) What does rat poison do to your pet? http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1765
2) The video posted by team Z7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1375714009401653/videos/1389957867977267/ -
021 Life With Horses - Building Cavaletti for dressage training
In this episode we look back at the ELF event in Sydney from 13-15 November. I also talk about the plan to get riding fit and what I discovered about arena maintenance.
The URLs mentioned are:
Building Cavaletti:
http://www.texashorsemansdirectory.com/thdcav.html
Evention TV build your own cavaletti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJ1UQ2xU6k
6 training videos for showjumpers:
https://www.facebook.com/notes/johnson-equestrian-services/five-videos-of-simple-training-tips-used-at-johnsonequestrian/1116101641735486 -
020 - Life With Horses - how to dismount with style and preparation for your summer riding lessons
In this episode it becomes clear why flatwork and dressage training is so important for showjumping.... Some great tips on checking your personal health and fitness before riding and why riding in the rain is a great idea!.
The URLs mentioned in this episode are:
My showjumping instructor: Trish Braithwaite - http://www.trishbraithwaite.com.au/
The video with the ninja dismount: https://www.facebook.com/dindanerania/videos/532669840222874/
Tickets to the Equine Lifestyle Festival in Sydney:
http://www.equinelifestylefestival.com.au/tickets.html
Use discount code: hstoexh -
019 Life With Horses - Hot weather management for horses and Yoga for Dressage riders
Today is a short one as it's just too hot to do anything with horses... So we're focusing on our dressage seat - by doing Yoga!
Follow along with this 16 minute yoga flow for dressage riders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svHNtuidfwY -
018 Life With Horses - new dressage rules for Australia
This episode is all about learning - learning how to build self carriage in your dressage horse, learning how much hay to feed your horse and learning how to compete in dressage through learning the rules.
The videos and articles mentioned in this episode are:
Evention TV - Engaging the hind end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16P_gWMXzs
Dressage Australia: Updated Dressage Rules http://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/EquestrianAustralia_National_Dressage_Rules_1st_Jan_2016_MARKED_version.pdf
Silvia Rizzo wearing the shiny mirror helmet: http://www.eurodressage.com/equestrian/2015/08/01/silvia-rizzo-ambassador-helmet-wearing-2015-international-helmet-awareness-day