Riding in Oregon

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Riding in Oregon
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From rainforest to high desert, Oregon has it all! In this episode, guide book author Kim McCarrel joins us to delve into what makes the Pacific Northwest special. Also, Jess tells her story of traveling through Oregon this summer. Kim is an avid trail rider who has been mapping and writing about trails in the… Continue reading Riding in Oregon

Alaskan Adventure

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Alaskan Adventure
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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to ride in Alaska? Well, my guests, Frank and Claudia Sihler can answer that! With a plethora of public land available there’s no shortage of places to ride and camp. However, only certain areas are actually developed for recreation. Riding in Alaska is great for those… Continue reading Alaskan Adventure

No Hoof, No Horse

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No Hoof, No Horse
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Good hoof health is essential for all horses not just those in high performance events. Today’s episode will take some of the mystery out of hooves and hopefully inspire you to learn more and perhaps take up the rasp yourself. My guest, Paige Poss is the owner and creator of Iron Free Hoof and co-creator… Continue reading No Hoof, No Horse

Riding and Packing with Robert Eversole

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Riding and Packing with Robert Eversole
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Robert Eversole is the creator of Trailmeister, an online guide to trails and horse camps around North America. He created www.trailmeister.com over a decade ago after dealing with the frustration of scouting trailheads when no information was available. With over 3,700 trails listed, the site continues to grow. Users contribute trail information, GPS tracks, and… Continue reading Riding and Packing with Robert Eversole

International Travel: Riding in Ireland

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International Travel: Riding in Ireland
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There’s not much travel going on at the moment with the Covid-19 pandemic but that doesn’t mean we can’t dream! Today’s guest, Krystal Kelly tells me about her recent trip to Ireland where she and her husband spent two months riding and camping as they made their way across the island. She has produced five… Continue reading International Travel: Riding in Ireland

A Very Unlikely Trail Horse

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A Very Unlikely Trail Horse
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I’ve always loved an underdog story so I was immediately intrigued when I learned of a miniature horse competing in endurance. Kricket and her owner, Jen have accomplished amazing things out on trail and have some very entertaining stories to share. I had a great time interviewing Jen for this episode of the podcast. I’m… Continue reading A Very Unlikely Trail Horse

Stewardship and Preservation

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Stewardship and Preservation
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On this episode of the podcast, Jess speaks with Holley Groshek, Executive Director of Equine Land Conservation Resource a non-profit dedicated to preserving lands for equestrian use. The US is losing 6,000 acres of open land every day, according to the United States Department of Agriculture. Large open spaces and contiguous tracts of land are… Continue reading Stewardship and Preservation

Ten Essential Skills for Trail Horses

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Ten Essential Skills for Trail Horses
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Everyone wants a great horse; athletic, obedient, and game for anything, but it takes a lot of training to get there. It’s not easy to build the perfect horse and it certainly doesn’t happen overnight. It takes time, something that’s usually in short supply. Now that we are all quarantined and sheltering in place, this… Continue reading Ten Essential Skills for Trail Horses