Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business Stall & Stable Full Board
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Since our horses are often a reflection of the environment we create for them, this podcast shares ideas, strategies, and innovative products that help us create the best home we can. Whether the barn is your sanctuary or your business, you will learn a lot from our conversations with experts about about best practices in horsekeeping (and the life that goes with it)!
Hosted by veteran podcaster, Helena (Bee) Harris.
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EP 124 - FULL BOARD: Designing a Horse Farm for Efficiency
How can we set up our private farms to operate more efficiently? Saving time is such an important consideration when it comes to running a horse farm. In this subscriber-only episode, Helena offers a detailed explanation of a horse farm layout that provides the kind of convenience needed for a busy lifestyle, the physical space needed for healthy horsekeeping, and the features that support the emotional wellbeing of both horses and humans.
The Stall and Stable Inspired Farm Design is one of principle, not necessarily a blueprint. But the design can be incorporated into just about any property with the help of some professionals. Whether you are starting from scratch or doing so major remodeling, this is an episode that will help you understand how all the parts of a horse farm work together. Listen in! -
EP 141: The Biomechanics of Riding, with Wendy Murdoch
Wendy Murdoch joins Helena in this episode to talk about the biomechanics of the horse and rider partnership, her scientific background, the Feldenkrais Method that she employs to help riders find their best balance, and much more. Listen in!
This episode is brought to you by: AMERICAN STALLS, makers of premium stall components and barn accessories. -
EP 140: Horse Business Bookkeeping
If you're running a boarding or training business and struggling to stay afloat, you need to listen to this episode.
If you're a professional competitor, you need to listen to this episode.
If you're an equine chiropractor, hoofcare provider, veterinarian, or hauler, you need to listen to this episode.
If you are NOT a business person but you are in the equine industry, this episode will inspire you to make a change and get the kind of help that can turn a tough job into a much, much easier one. Horse people have a unique skillset that does not typically include business planning or crunching numbers, that's why a bookkeeper who understands your profession can lead to the way to your salvation. For real! Listen in...
This episode is brought to you by AMERICAN STALLS, makers of fine quality stable components and accessories. -
EP 139: Horse Brains and Bellies
We have a powerhouse episode this week, featuring our monthly Triple Crown Nutrition Spotlight, where we answer questions submitted by listeners about how to best feed their horses. Plus, an exclusive audio excerpt from the life-changing book, HORSE BRAIN, HUMAN BRAIN-The Neuroscience of Horsemanship, by Janet Jones, PhD.
Yes, listeners, feeding your horse can be fun! And, if you have ever asked yourself, "Why does my horse do that?", you will be so relieved to know that science has some very helpful answers for you... so listen in!
This episode is possible with the support of AMERICAN STALLS, makers of premium quality stall accessories and components. -
EP 138: Voices of Aiken, Live
Brought to you by American Stalls.
This episode is very different than our usual fare. The audio features a conversation between three equestrian industry professionals, each offering a perspective from very different places within the industry. Emily Hamel is a 5* eventer, Samantha Baer is a trainer who specializes in developing and matchmaking horses for many different riders, and of course, yours truly who comes at things from the business, planning, and management side of barn life.
Sam’s questions are thought-provoking, sometimes uncomfortable, and often refreshing. Listen in!
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EP 137: Hoo Too and Horse Nutrition
In this episode, Helena shares some big news from Hoo Too in South Carolina, and we welcome back equine nutrition specialist from Triple Crown, Stacy Andersen, to answer listener questions about flax allergies, anti-inflammatory ingredients, healthy versus unhealthy manure, and much more. Do your horse a big favor today and listen in!
This episode is made possible with the support of our sponsor, American Stalls.