This episode is a bit shorter as it has been recorded on my phone while I'm driving in my car.. .that's how crazy busy life is at the moment! (I hope you can relate..) This episode talks about the reason why horses might buck us off.. I have a theory - what do you think?

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023 Life With Horses - Why did my horse just buck me off?

A slightly different episode focusing on the possible side effects of owning horses! The Facebook video mentioned is an amazing show of loyalty and care a horse can show to its rider... amazing to watch! URLs mentioned in this episode: 1) What does rat poison do to your pet? http://www.veterinarypartner.com/Content.plx?P=A&S=0&C=0&A=1765 2) The video posted by team Z7 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1375714009401653/videos/1389957867977267/

022 - Life With Horses - keeping your animals safe

In this episode we look back at the ELF event in Sydney from 13-15 November. I also talk about the plan to get riding fit and what I discovered about arena maintenance. The URLs mentioned are: Building Cavaletti: http://www.texashorsemansdirectory.com/thdcav.html Evention TV build your own cavaletti: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LIJ1UQ2xU6k 6 training videos for showjumpers: https://www.facebook.com/notes/johnson-equestrian-services/five-videos-of-simple-training-tips-used-at-johnsonequestrian/1116101641735486

021 Life With Horses - Building Cavaletti for dressage training

In this episode it becomes clear why flatwork and dressage training is so important for showjumping.... Some great tips on checking your personal health and fitness before riding and why riding in the rain is a great idea!. The URLs mentioned in this episode are: My showjumping instructor: Trish Braithwaite - http://www.trishbraithwaite.com.au/ The video with the ninja dismount: https://www.facebook.com/dindanerania/videos/532669840222874/ Tickets to the Equine Lifestyle Festival in Sydney: http://www.equinelifestylefestival.com.au/tickets.html Use discount code: hstoexh

020 - Life With Horses - how to dismount with style and preparation for your summer riding lessons

Today is a short one as it's just too hot to do anything with horses... So we're focusing on our dressage seat - by doing Yoga! Follow along with this 16 minute yoga flow for dressage riders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svHNtuidfwY

019 Life With Horses - Hot weather management for horses and Yoga for Dressage riders

This episode is all about learning - learning how to build self carriage in your dressage horse, learning how much hay to feed your horse and learning how to compete in dressage through learning the rules. The videos and articles mentioned in this episode are: Evention TV - Engaging the hind end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J16P_gWMXzs Dressage Australia: Updated Dressage Rules http://www.equestrian.org.au/sites/default/files/EquestrianAustralia_National_Dressage_Rules_1st_Jan_2016_MARKED_version.pdf Silvia Rizzo wearing the shiny mirror helmet: http://www.eurodressage.com/equestrian/2015/08/01/silvia-rizzo-ambassador-helmet-wearing-2015-international-helmet-awareness-day

018 Life With Horses - new dressage rules for Australia

This episode looks back at last week's Pilates for horse riders lesson... and talks about why we need to listen to our horses - adjust our training schedule to their personality as well as the need for professional horse riding coaching/instruction. The News items are: Ingrid Bayley from QLD winning para-equestrian of the year in Kentucky and the video of Tristan Tucker / Brett Kidding Grand Prix test with commentary... LOL... https://www.facebook.com/trtmethod/videos/441043972753891/

017 Life With Horses - Pilates for showjumpers and the need for coaches

What is it like to move from Australia to Canada? How does your life with horses change? In this episode Ivanka talks to Jane Beaumont who did just that.. she moved her family from Queensland to Vancouver Canada. In this interview she talks about the lessons learnt and what her life with horses looks like in Canada. Jane also gives some great insights in the importance of choosing the right coach for your child!

016 Life With Horses - the Canada edition; riding, competing and caring for your horse

Have some horsey fun with "Life with Horses", a podcast that is published every Tuesday and Thursday. Discover the joys and jobs that need to be done when you share your life with horses. Your podcast host Ivanka lets you in on her life with her horse Ruby and the pony Bella. The podcast follows the seasons, special needs, horse training, dressage riding, feeding horses, competitions, clinics and events. Every episode features news found on YouTube and the internet to do with horses. Websites mentioned in the podcast are listed in the show-notes so you can read the articles and check the videos for your weekly dose of horsey fun!

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