The Mongol Derby, often dubbed as the "longest and toughest horse race in the world," spans over a thousand kilometers of rugged terrain, tracing the ancient postal routes of Genghis Khan's empire. With wild landscapes, unpredictable weather, a

Nina's Back! Creating Change With a Unique Approach

Feb 29th, 2024 51m 1s

This is Nina Ekholm Fry, back for her 3rd Friends On Horses podcast. She's been on the pod multiple times because, well, she's that good. Check out Nina's very cool resume: Nina Ekholm Fry, MSSc., CCTP Director of Equine Programs - Institute fo

Having Adventures with Callie King & Andrea

Dec 27th, 2023 52m 2s

Looking for horse-spiration, wanting to expand who you are as an equestrian? Join Callie King and Andrea Wady on the Friends on Horses Podcast's first episode of the new year. These well known educators and trainers are ready to share a little

Freedom Based Horse Training - Elsa Sinclair

Feb 8th, 2021 53m 30s

In this podcast we discuss how Freedom Based Training Works, answer listener questions, and hear about Elsa's most recent training adventure. Elsa Sinclair wanted to know if she could train a wild horse without props, gadgets or restraints. Wou

Nutrition For Horses - Jana Hunter

Feb 1st, 2021 1h

Horse Nutrition questions answered! Jana Hunter is a Horse Nutritionist and Trimmer. Jana talks about how supplements can improve your horses health when balanced properly and where we are missing the mark. She explains how hay analysis works,

Equine-Partnered Life/Career Coaching - Kate's Story

Jan 2nd, 2021 52m 15s

Kate Neligan started out as an Atheist who later went on to achieve a Masters in Spiritual Psychology. She then received a Certification in Equine Experiential Education. In her new career she integrated animal communication into her clients he

Hoof Geeks on Barefoot Trimming

Dec 16th, 2020 1h 33m

This episode dives into the ins and outs of hoof health. Whether or not you are into barefoot trimming doesn't matter. You will leave this episode understanding your horses feet better. The Hoof Geeks are contagiously passionate, which makes th

Hunting With Horses - Shelby Sword

Nov 15th, 2020 1h 2m

Shelby Sword, of White Swan Lake Outfitters, walks us through what it's like running a horse lead hunting operation. Learn what it takes to train horses for these types of expeditions and listen to stories about working with inexperienced rider

Equine Insulin Resistance & Cushings Disease - Jaini Clougher & Kathleen Gustafson

Aug 2nd, 2020 1h 6m

Learn about equine cushings and insulin resistance in this Friends on Horses episode. The girls chat with Kathleen Gustafson and Jaini Clougher, experienced educators, about the development of these conditions, DDTE protocol (diagnosis, diet, t

The Secret Episode - Natural Balance Equine Dentistry

Jul 3rd, 2020 1h 8m

In this super secret episode of Friends on Horses you will notice our voices are distorted. We chose to do this to protect this weeks guest. They are a Natural Balance Equine Dentist, this form of dentistry is only legal in certain provinces in

Human-Horse Interactions in Trauma Treatment with Nina Ekholm Fry!

Jun 10th, 2020 1h 10m

We have brought Nina back for her second episode! Nina Ekholm Fry works with therapeutic human-horse interactions and equine behavior and welfare as Director of Equine Programs at University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection. Sh

Callie King From CRK Training

Jun 2nd, 2020 50m 55s

You may be familiar with Callie King from her successful YouTube channel CRKTraining or her blog https://www.crktrainingblog.com/ Using these platforms Callie shares riding tips, horse care advice, exercises for riders, and that's just the tip

Sports Psychology Consulting with Annika McGivern

May 20th, 2020 1h 22m

In this episode we get to talk to Annika McGivern, a Sports and Exercise Psychology consultant, about taking steps towards gaining more control over thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Annika has her Masters of science in exercise psychology and

Horse Dentistry with Maude Gagnon

May 13th, 2020 1h 30m

Veterinarian Maude Gagnon answers our questions, and yours, about equine dentistry. We learn what teeth can tell you about your horses age and health. Maude covers how a dentist looks at the equine mouth, what you can do to prevent problems, un

Clinics for a Cause and Other Stuff with Jess Clawson

May 5th, 2020 1h 18m

Jess Clawson is a founding member of the Online Riders Collective and its offspring Clinics for a Cause. This fantastic platform allows individuals to virtually access top trainers. Right now, Clinics for a Cause proceeds go to wards the Equest

Exploring Emotional Trauma in Horses - With Nina Ekholm Fry

Apr 29th, 2020 1h 21m

In this podcast we will be exploring the possibility for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in horses. We will also be asking how one might recognize trauma and prevent it. Nina Ekholm Fry is Director of Equine Programs at the Institute for Human-A

Liberty Training & Costa Rica Adventures with Andrea Wady

Apr 21st, 2020 1h 2m

Today we get to talk liberty training and adventures with Andrea Wady of Pure Liberty. Andrea is a well known, talented equine liberty trainer. Originally from the UK and now residing in Costa Rica, Andrea teaches Liberty from her home and all

Horse Mechanics & Behaviour with Emma Kjelson

Apr 14th, 2020 1h

Today Mira interviews her co-host Emma Kjelson. Emma, certified equine body worker and IAABC Behaviour Consultant, talks the basics of biomechanics and behaviour modification. Biomechanics is the science of the living body and all that goes int

Horse Health & Color with Geneticist Rebecca Bellone

Apr 8th, 2020 1h 2m

We were privileged to talk genetics with horse woman, Equine Geneticist, and the director of the UC Davis Veterinary genetics Laboratory, Rebecca Bellone. Rebecca breaks down how horse color is determined, what you can gain by getting your hors

Learning With Horses & Leah Hope

Mar 31st, 2020 1h 20m

We spoke to Leah Hope, program director of Little Oasis Equine Assisted Learning. With the aid of her horse and human team, Leah works with adults and youth to develop life skills and social skills. This gem of a podcast has great takeaways tha

Bull Riding, Yoga, and Myofascial Release with Randy Hambling

Mar 24th, 2020 57m 3s

Randy Hambling generously shares his story about how he went from bull rider to Yogi and then equine body worker. Randy has suffered serious injuries and shares that Yoga and meditation have been an important part of his recovery. He now uses m

Rescuing and Re-Homing Horses with Cambie Gulick

Feb 10th, 2020 1h

This episode is sure to pull on heart strings. Cambie Gulick from Born Free Equine spends her time rescuing and re-homing feral horses, most of them still babies. In addition to the "wildies" Cambie takes on horses that have been surrendered to

Everything Skijoring with Sam Mitchell

Feb 6th, 2020 48m 19s

"sizzling action and molten cheese" is one way that Skijor Canada describes their events. After chatting with Sam Mitchell, event organizer and skijoring badass, the girls are ready to grab a horse, grab some skis, and go! Sam does a great job

Karen Rohlf - Habits For Excellent Horsemanship

Jan 30th, 2020 56m 6s

Karen Rohlf Joins us in this very special episode of Friends on Horses. We discuss her journey from horse kid to professional trainer, competitor, and founder of Dressage Naturally. We also get to learn about the 9 Habits For Excellent Horseman

Photography & Cutting Horses with Krystina Lynn

Jan 18th, 2020 40m 21s

In the latest Friends on Horses episode we interviewed equine photographer and cutting talent Krystina Lynn. Krystina finished 7th in Alberta, 7th in Canada and ranks 48th in the world in cutting. This year she was hired as the official photogr