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Why You Can’t Seem to Break Your Bad Riding Habits!
Why You Can't Seem to Break Your Bad Riding Habits! In today's episode we deep dive into the BIG reason why your bad riding habits never seem to break. It's science! Apply here to train with ...
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We’re Back! The NEW & Improved Equestrian Adventuresses *2023 Update*
We're Back! The NEW & Improved Equestrian Adventuresses 2023 Update In today's podcast episode, we re-introduce ourselves! A lot of changes are in the works and we are excited to announce the...
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Equestrians – Out on the Trail
Things to take on a trail ride
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Finding the Perfect Horseback Holiday
The best way to discover a country is on horseback! But how to find the perfect horseback holiday, the perfect outfitter and the perfect adventure? In today's podcast episode we talk about how to f...
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Equestrian Adventures – 2023 Trends
riding holiday ideas for 2023
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Everyday Adventures with Horses
Horse adventures don't always need to be epic but also commonplace and short. It really is the spirit that counts. Rather than always dream about your future long ride, maybe go for a small adventu...
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Celebrate – Over 300 episodes
300 episodes and counting
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Preparing for Your Summer Adventure
Have you planned any horsey adventure this summer? With your horse or without? Then this is the time to start your preparation. Get your gear ready, work on your fitness and prepare your horse. Tod...
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Ireland- The Emerald Isle Of Horse Destinations
riding in ireland
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Horse Destination Morocco
Another amazing horse destination in North Africa has been on Ute's bucket list for decades. Finally she was able to go there, driving through the central and southern part of Morocco and riding th...
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Start Riding – Your Not too Old!
Becoming a riding after 50
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Heart Horses
heart horse
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Riding Alone – Tips for Adventuresses
Riding alone
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Ground Driving Your Horse
Ground driving is a useful training technique for trail horses and a wonderful way of exercising horses beyond walking with them. It teaches horses the essentials of becoming a good and safe riding...
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Pony Power at the Tevis Cup
In our last podcast episode, Ute talked with Claire Eckard, author of the book Race Against Time about the journey of Kyla and her tiny Hackney pony Flash to the Tevis Cup. Today both Kayla and her...
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EQA Book Club Pony Power
If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is ...
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Equestrian Adventures -Adventuresses Style
planning an horse adventure
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PSSM in Horses
PSSM or polysaccharide storage myopathy is a muscle disease in horses which has become more and more common among different horse breeds im recent years. As there is no cure, we need to manage feed...
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Costa Rica – A Where to Next Episode
Horseback Riding in Costa Rica
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Horses in Northern Mythology
Horses play an important role in almost all cultures around the world, ancient as well as modern. In mythology they are usually depicted as powerful animals, associated with the gods or the spirit ...
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A Year In Review – Adventuresses Style
reviewing the last years podcasts
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How much Weight can my Horse carry?
Horses are powerful animals but there is a limit to how much weight they can carry on their backs. Despite extensive studies, this is still a heated debate and different arguments are put forth. Fa...
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Merry Christmas – Adventuresses
christmas episode
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Enjoying Winter Rides
The third part of our mini Winter Riding series! Today Heather and Ute talk about how to keep yourself and your horse fit for riding in the cold season. Heather is based in Canada and is well acqua...
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Right Clothing for Winter Riding Adventures
The second part of our mini Winter Riding series! Today Heather and Ute talk about what to wear when heading outside in the cold season. Heather is based in Canada and is well acquainted with freez...
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Winter Riding Adventures
winter riding adventures
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Tack Shop – Touring
Taking a walk through the tack shop
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Karabagh – The Golden Horse of Azerbaijan
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a rare breed of horses both in its homeland as well as in the world: The Karabagh Horse from the tiny region of Berg...
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Riding in Paradise
Riding destination inspired by Movies
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Studying to Adventure with Horses
Riding horses all over the world and getting paid to do it is a dream many of us have. Hebe Webber from Australia has achieved it and worked as a horse guide in different countries. Today she share...
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Horse Facts – Did You know!
cool horse facts
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Integrating a New Horse into a Herd
One of the biggest tensions of horse owners is usually when they move stables with their horses or buy a new horse and need to integrate him into their herd. This process can take weeks or even mon...
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Horse Colors – The Science Behind It
different horse colors
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TREC – Orienteering for Riders
TREC is a little known equestrian discipline which is all about orienteering and testing your skill as a trail rider. In today's podcast episode I am talking with Kirsty Adams who is an expert, com...
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Rodeo – The Best of Them All
top rodeos in the world
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Horse Destination Austria
Austria is a small country in the heart of Europe associated with high mountains, cow bells and Apple Strudel. Despite its size, it is a super destination for travellers and horse riders with an am...
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Fall Riding
Horse back riding in the fall
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Working with Horses Around the World
Who has not dreamed about working with horses around the world? Cantering an Arabian horse through the desert or guiding a trail ride through the African bush? Sanne has done it all and writes a bl...
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Breaking In New Boots
Tios on breaking in new boots
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Pony Hiking for Refugees
Sue Manning had a very special adventure. This summer she hiked the Cairngorms with her pony Kirsty as pack horse. And not only did she have fun travelling this way, she also did it for a good caus...
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Mongol Derby – Who Will Finish
The inside details of the world's longesthorse race
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Crossing Germany on Horseback
What an epic adventure! Maren Brümmer crossed Germany from North to South, riding from the Baltic Sea for more than 1000 km all the way to the Alpes with her home-bred Trakehner mare Auri. In today...
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Normandy – A Taste of France
Horses and Riding in Normandy
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Taking Care of Your Horse’s Skin During Summer
Summer time is insect time and a lot of horses have problems with allergies, horse flies or midges. In today's episode Ute talks with Daniela Vadehra, endurance rider, horse breeder and nutritionis...
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Packing Tips
Packing tips for horse adventures
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Eco-friendly Horsekeeping
How can we keep horses in an eco-friendly way and reduce their and our ecological footprint? This is the question I want to talk about in today's podcast episode. Horse are big animals, they eat an...
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Summer Camps – For Adults
horse riding summer camps for adults
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Horse Destination Switzerland
Switzerland is one of the most famous holiday destinations in Europe and it is also a great country to discover on horseback. Famous for its cheese, chocolate and banks, Switzerland also has its ow...
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Wild Horses
Wild horse facts
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The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Celebrating 70 years
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New Zealand – Riding in Middle Earth
Ever since the screening of the Lord of the Rings movies by Peter Jackson, New Zealand's South Island is on the map of travellers from all over the world. Horses offer an amazing way to discover th...
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Trail Riding Portugal
Portugal is the dream for any horse rider, rolling hills and blue rivers, oak forest, rocks and tiny villages built from rough stones. Ute spent two weeks exploring continental Europe's westernmost...
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Horsemanship – Cowboy Dressage – Scandinavian Ponies
Riding clinics and ponies
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Wishing mom a great day
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Horse Country Ukraine
Horse Riding is a popular sport in the Ukraine, at least it was before the war. I had planned today's interview weeks before the Russian attack and I had wanted to talk about how it is like to own ...
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Saved by Horses
If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is ...
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Rescuing Horses in Mallorca
Mallorca is one of Europe's top holiday destinations. The island is situated in the Mediterranean Sea and offers lovely beaches, lots of sunshine and pristine waters. Horses are only the toping of ...
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Horse Sports and Competitions
the different types of horse sports
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DIY for Horses
Do you love being creative and work with your hands? Then get ready for some amazing DIY projects for your horse, barn or horsey friends. Make your own horse stuff, unique and personalised. It can ...
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Japan – Land of the Rising Sun
A tour of Japan
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How Old Is Your Horse?
Telling the age of a horse
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Traveling Mongolia by Horse Cart
If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is ...
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Bucket List – Adventures Await!
bucket list trips
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Ukraine: From Horse Tour Operator to Relief Worker
The Ukraine still tops the news and the war is on-going, soon to enter its fourth week. Millions of people are fleeing the bombings and they bring their animals too if they can. Horses sometimes ca...
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Exercise – Getting Riding Fit
exercise tips
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Tips for Your Next Horse Riding Holiday
Holidays are the best time of the year and you want to make sure that you enjoy every single minute of them! As the world is slowly opening up, we are back looking for amazing horse riding opportun...
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Horse Trailer Safety – What You Need to know if Disaster Strikes!
horse trailer safety
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Saddles – Which Kind Do You Have?
western and english saddle
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Saddle Pads for Trail Riders
Saddle pads for trail riders make sure that the ride is comfortable for you and your horse. They don't make an ill-fitting saddle any better, but they can help in reducing friction between the sadd...
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Unique Horse Colors – Pt 2
Beautiful horse colors
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Preparing a Ride in the Mountains
Riding in the Alpes is a dream of most long distance riders and I am talking today with an Equestrian Adventuress who has done two rides there with friends and is currently planning her first very ...
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Horse Coat Colors – Rare and Unique
Different horse coat colors
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Big and Tall Horses
tallest and biggest horse in history
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EQA Book Club – Treasure Hunt on Horseback
If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is ...
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Extinct Horse Breeds
Breeds you never knew existed
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Caucasus – Riding on the Roof of Europe
Did you know that Europe's highest mountain range is situated in the far East of the continent, where it borders Asia? Today we are travelling virtually to the Caucasus, a wild region of rugged and...
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Getting Your Child in the Saddle
The dream of every Equestrian Adventuress who has children, is to one day trail ride or go on longer horse treks with their son or daughter. But many are not sure about how to introduce their kids ...
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Unusual Horse Breeds
unusual and unique horse breeds
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Yoga & Horses
Many people have discovered Yoga as an excellent means to stay fit, improve balance, stretchability and suppleness but also to connect the body with the mind and gain mental stability or even expan...
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Horse Destination Hawaii
Today's podcast episode takes us the island paradise of Hawaii. While it might not be the first destination you might think of, when you think of horse riding, it is definitely a favourite winter h...
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Horsey – Fun Facts Part 4
fun facts about horses
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Beautiful Horse Breeds
prettiest breeds of horses
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Mangalarga Marchador – The Gaited Horse from Brazil
Another episode of our Horse Breeds around the World Series. Today we talk about a horse breed from South America, the Mangalarga Marchador, the national horse breed of Brazil. A gaited horse, this...
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Horsey Fun Facts – Part 3
Horse facts
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Horse Nutrition – Feeding Hay
This is wrong as hay is the basis of horse nutrition and by feeding the right quality and type, we can make a big difference to the health and well-being of our horses. Daniela answers a lot of que...
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Wild Horses – Where To See In America
Best Place to see wild Horses
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Horsey Fun Facts – Pt 2
Fun fact Friday
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Riding & Filming in Sicily
And we are continuing with our mini series about Sicily, a prime horse riding and tourist destination. Today I am talking with Christina Heß from the blog Herzenspferd who recently rode and filmed ...
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Horse Destination Sicily
Sicily is Italy's southernmost province and it is a well known destination for horse riders and active travellers due to its incredibly diverse countryside, its cultural wealth and its natural beau...
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Fun Facts on Horses – Part 1
Interesting facts on Horses
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Barrel Racing – What You Need to Know
Everything about Barrel racing
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To Rug or Not to Rug?
Every cold season the same question pops up: To rug or not to rug? In many stables riders rug their horses because everyone does it, without ever questioning if their horse really requires a blanke...
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Italy – Your Next Riding Destination
Horse Riding in Italy
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Hoof Protection for Trail Horses
In today's episode Ute talks with Nina Sepp, bare-hoof trimmer and hoof technician from Germany. Nina tells us how to keep the hooves of our horses healthy and sound and what kind of alternatives a...
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Famous Horses – Do You Have One?
Famous horses in history
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Alpine Adventures – From Engadin to Lake Garda
Riding in the Alpes is a dream of most long distance riders and I am talking today with an Equestrian Adventuress who has done plenty of riding there and tells me about her most recent ride from th...
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Christmas ideas – For Every Adventuresses
christmas gift ideas
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Horse Nutrition – Oils & Oilseeds
In today's episode Ute talks with Daniela Vadehra, endurance rider, horse breeder and nutritionist about feeding our horses oil or oilseeds. Every winter plenty of horse owners start adding oil to ...
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Self Care – Equestrians Taking Care
looking after yourself
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Travelling during the Corona Pandemic
In today's podcast episode I am talking with two Equestrian Adventuresses their recent travelling experiences and how Corona has affected them personally. We talk about how their mode of travelling...
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Portugal – Adventuresses in Destination
Touring Portugal on Horse back
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Virtual Challenges – Covid Derby 2021
Today's topic is Virtual Challenges and Competitions, something which has mushroomed since the beginning of the Corona pandemic almost two years ago. Since a lot of real life events had to be postp...
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Working With Horses
Today I am talking with Sandra Schmid about doing farm work with horses. Ever since my carriage driving course this summer, I am hooked. I love the idea of ploughing with horses or bringing in timb...
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Mounted Games – Not Just for Kids
World mounted games info
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Fjord Horses -Small But Mighty
Everything you need to know about Fjord horses
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Endurance Riding in Australia
Today I am talking with Anna Erickson about Endurance riding in Australia. Anna has recently participated in the prestigious Tom Quilty Gold Cup, a 100 miles endurance race and the unofficial natio...
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Wild Horses – Canadian Edition
wild horses around the world
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The Making of a Trail Horse
People often say "It's just a trail horse!" which implies that a trail horse is a horse which can only walk straight and nothing else. It could not be further from the truth. A good trail horse is ...
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Riding Boots – Essential Gear
Different styles of Riding boots
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An Endurance Riding Tale for Young Adults & The Young at Heart
If you love books, this is the perfect place for you. Once a month, Heather, Ute, and sometimes Krystal, will talk about their favorite horsey book. In today's episode of the EQA Book Club, Ute is ...
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Tales from the Life of a Horse Breeder
In today's podcast episode I am talking about my recent experiences as a horse breeder. We have always had some foals here and there, breeding our own safari horses. But never more than two or maxi...
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Tales from the Trail
In today's podcast episode I am talking about the activity most of as have missed the most during the last months: Trail riding! Riding horses in foreign countries, through deserts, mountains or pl...
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Living & Riding in Kyrgyzstan
Today we virtually visit a very special country in Central Asia: Kyrgyzstan. Situated at the crossroads of the Silk Road and squeezed between ancient empires, it boasts of a fascinating horse cultu...
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Adventuresses-Catching Up
Host check in
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Tipping – Do you know the Etiquette?
Tipping while on horse tours
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Fall Hunts – the Original Fox Hunting Tradition
Fox hunting in 2021
Equestrian Adventuresses