Emily Elek of Stonewall Ponies chats with me about how she keeps track of the weight on her hunter ponies and horses, and how she sees excess weight affecting performance. We also talk about challenging the notion of "fat is healthy," and ways to feed for fitness without obesity.

You can read more at:

https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2025/03/09/size-matters-what-does-your-horse-or-pony-weigh/

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Today we talk with Kate Kostenbader about her winter Wellington experience! Dr. Hilary Clayton discusses the new measurement of nose bands with us. Listen in…

GUESTS AND LINKS DRESSAGE EPISODE 765:

• Co-Hosts: Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Megan McIssac|Instagram|Facebook
• Guest: Dr. Hilary Clayton
• Guest: Kate Kostenbader
• Book Club: Build a Better Athlete by Leslie Webb
• Dressage Radio Show: Website|Facebook
• Please visit our sponsors, who make all this possible: Kentucky Performance Products, Chewy and Equine Discounts

Time Stamps:

06:35 – Training Tip

12:32 – Dr. Hilary Clayton

40:44 – Kate Kostenbader

In this National Reining Horse Association episode, listen in to hear In this National Reining Horse Association episode, listen in to hear from two top NRHA Professionals of 2024. Listen in....

Episode 3646 Links:

• Hosts of the NRHA Monthly Episode: Christy Landwehr and Sara Honegger of the NRHA
• Title Sponsor: National Reining Horse Association
• Guest: Jason Vanlandingham
• Guest: Nico Sicuro

In this episode of Daily Vet Life, Dr. Jennifer Selvig explains how she has rehabbed her event horse Chief through lamenesses, colic surgery, and more, plus everything he has taught her along the way.

Daily Vet Life is brought to you by Dechra.

Daily Vet Life Podcast Host, Guest(s), and Links for Episode 59:

• Host: Alexandra Beckstett, Editorial Director of EquiManagement | Visit MyNewHorse.com
• Guest: Dr. Jennifer Selvig
• Podcast Website: Daily Vet Life
• Brought to You By: Dechra Veterinary Products

The roping world knew Ketch Kelton was an animal, but walking into the Lazy E and winning the Cinch Timed Event Championship in his rookie appearance at just 19 made some jaws really drop—except, perhaps, anyone who knew Kelton and how absolutely cowboy this guy really is.

In the last year, Kelton has won the JR Patriot, the NTR Finals, the High School Finals Rodeo, the South Point Super Qualifier and placed at the Bob Feist Invitational, and he won the Cinch Timed Event Championship with ease. But for all Kelton's talents, telling us long stories in interviews really still isn't his jam. Luckily, we had Casey Allen chatting with his mom, too, so this interview is both Ketch and Tammy Kelton, talking about what this win means to the whole family.

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Devin Conley from “Devin Out West” is back to talk about her new book, Words of the West. Researcher Louise Evans, based in Nottingham Trent University’s School of Animal, Rural and Environmental Sciences in UK, shares the results of her study that shows horses are more intelligent than previously thought. Plus, some weird news, listen in….

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3645 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm and Glenn the Geek
• Guest: Devin Conley on her new book, Words of the West. Order today!
• Guest: Louise Evans on her study on horse intelligence
• Link: Advertise with HRN
• Link: @ellequii from Instagram
• Title Sponsor: State Line Tack
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Daily Dose Equine, Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

03:24 - Daily Whinnies

06:55 - Devin Conley

23:52 - Louise Evans

41:30 - Weird News

We are thrilled to speak with Lisa Snyder, an esteemed figure recently inducted into the AERC Hall of Fame. Gunner Frank, the owner of Trinity, a horse also inducted in the Hall of Fame, shares his journey and the remarkable attributes that contribute to Trinity's success. Plus, in the Endurance tip Karen shares the things she carries on a ride in her packs. Listen in...

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3644 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Glenn the Geek and Karen Chaton
• Guest: Lisa Schneider
• Guest: Gunnar Frank
• Guest: Kristen at The Distance Depot
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: The Distance Depot, Chewy, Sentinal Feeds and Listeners Like You

Time Stamps:

09:00 - Saddle Pack Essentials

15:50 - Kristen on Stirrups

22:00 - Lisa Schneider

40:00 - Gunnar Frank

31:30 - Erin Aloan Grogan

On today's show, we're chatting with Dr. Maureen Kelleher of Ohio State University about keratomas, since she recently got to operate on our very own Shorty! We chat with New Vocations' Bridget Heasley about stereotypic behaviors in the Standardbred, and meet a new adoptable horse of the week. Stay tuned...

• Hosts: Joy Hills and Kristen Kovatch Bentley of The Horseback Writer
• Image Credit: Retired Racehorse Radio
• Title Sponsor: Kentucky Performance Products
• Media Partners: The Thoroughbred Makeover and New Vocations Racehorse Adoption
• Guest: Dr. Maureen Kelleher
• New Feature: Track to Triumph
• New Vocations Segment: Bridget Heasley
• Adoptable Horse

Additional Support Provided by: Cashel Company, Retired Racehorse Project, My New Horse, and Listeners like You!