What makes a champion Dressage horse? What makes a champion show jumping or eventing horse? How about what makes a good therapeutic riding horse? Listen for these answers and more in this week's Mad About Horses Podcast.

Dr. Chris Mortensen starts off this podcast episode by delving into the incredible story of Lis Hartel, a Danish dressage rider who overcame polio to become a champion. He discusses Lis's significant contributions to equestrian sports and therapeutic riding.

The episode explores different horse breeds used in variousEnglish disciplines like dressage, show jumping, eventing, and the qualities that make a horse suitable for each discipline. Also, the importance of confirmation in horse performance and different horse breeds involved in racing and driving are discussed. The episode concludes with a look at therapeutic riding horses and their qualities, as well as how Lis Hartel's story continues to inspire the Paralympic equestrian sport and therapeutic riding.

00:00 Introduction and Background

00:46 The Inspiring Story of Lis Hartel

03:56 Lis Hartel's Legacy and Impact

06:00 Transition to Discussion on Horse Breeds

08:51 Exploring the Characteristics of Dressage Horses

11:36 The Role of Warm Bloods in Dressage

17:52 Understanding Horse Confirmation for Dressage

24:08 Introduction to Show Jumping

26:54 Understanding the Vision of Horses

27:33 Breeds for Show Jumping

28:19 Olympic Show Jumping Champions and Their Breeds

29:50 The Role of Confirmation in Show Jumping

32:19 The Challenges of Cross-Country Course for Eventing

33:24 Breeds for Eventing

34:07 Olympic Eventing Champions and Their Breeds

35:16 The Diversity of Breeds in Eventing

36:00 Introduction to Horse Racing

37:51 Endurance Racing and Horse Welfare

39:51 Breeds for Endurance Racing

41:30 The Sport of Horse Driving

44:39 Therapeutic Riding and Suitable Breeds

48:02 Closing Remarks and Encouragement for Engagement

Visit https://madbarn.com/mad-about-horses/ to learn more about the Mad About Horses podcast.

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