Horsehour Podcast

What are Wobblers & Neck Arthritis? Imogen Johns from B&W Equine Vets explains the disease, the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment. About Imogen Johns: Imogen graduated from the University of Sydney in 1997, and then spent three years in private equine practice in Australia. She completed a residency in Large Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania between 2001 and 2003, and remained there as a Lecturer until 2007. She worked for the Royal Veterinary College as a Lecturer in Equine Medicine, an RCVS Specialist in Equine Medicine (Int Med) and a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Where she divided her time between clinical activities as a medicine clinician in the Equine Referral Hospital, teaching of undergraduate students, and research activities Follow B&W Equine Vets on Twitter: @BWEquineVet Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for pr

Ivy Freeman-Attwood began riding aged 10 and competed at her first BE90 at just 12 years old. Now she's competing alongside olympic riders at 2* events with the aim of reaching 3* next year. Ivy is mentored by Izzy Taylor who recently won the final leg of the Event Rider Masters. Ivy shares her journey of buying a little Pony Club Pony to becoming a leading competitor in the world of eventing. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. Follow Ivy on Twitter: @IFreemanAttwood Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ollie Crowe, European Specialist in Equine Surgery at BW Equine Vets explains the Signs, Symptoms and Treatment of Kissing Spine. What is Kissing Spine, can it be cured, how do horses get it, what are the signs, possible preventions, how can Kissing Spine be treated, plus Ollie talks about his time working at Badminton this year, along with some riding tips to help keep your horses back strong and supple. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. About Ollie Crowe: BVSc CertES(Orth) DipECVS MRCVS European Specialist in Equine surgery B&W Equine Group Director Follow B&W Equine Vets on Twitter: @BWEquineVet Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on #HorseHour Live we discuss Teacher Hopping. What is your view on using several coaches, do you think you should have lots of lessons with different instructors or do you think one instructor for consistency is better. Are you a coach that believes in working with other instructors to give an overall benefit for your students, or do you lose confidence in your coaching abilities if your students use other coaches and go to other clinics. All your thoughts and opinions on #HorseHour Live. Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emma Edwards is a 4* eventer. She has ridden around Badminton and Burghley and is a rider, producer and coach. Emma shares her difficult journey of how she made it to Badminton. She had little funds to pay for her career, she had to do what she could to make it to the 4* level and she is proof that with enough dedication, you can make it! All on the #HorseHour Podcast. Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Terry and her blind horse Dream are stranded in the #HoustonFloods in Texas. Stuck on the second floor surrounded by water, with no way out for her and Dream and no one available to help her. #HorseHour reached out to Terry to support her and find her help. Through our wonderful #HorseHour community, Katie lives 5 hours away but has worked tirelessly to gather a team, Terry now has help on its way! Hear the latest update from Terry on the #HorseHour Podcast. Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlotte Sinclair from B&W Equine Vets explains the vetting procedures in the UK. Whats the difference between the 2 stage and the 5 stage, what signs are the vets looking for, what should we take from the vetting as owners, how can it help us making our purchase decision, plus extra advice on selecting the best vet for a vetting and how to obtain the horses veterinary history. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. About Charlotte Sinclair: BVSc PhD CertEP CertES(Orth) FHEA MRCVS. Charlotte is an FEI Official Veterinarian for Eventing and she provides veterinary cover at national and international Horse Trials. Follow B&W Equine Vets on Twitter: @BWEquineVet Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week on #HorseHour Live we discuss when is too young to train horses. Many horses are started and raced at 2-2.5 years old. Some horses are entering 4 year old jumping classes, many trainers say starting horses young helps their development, others say it causes injury and damage as the young horses muscles and bones have not fully developed. What do you think? Have your say on Twitter #HorseHour as we discuss the different opinions. Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Stef Eardley is a Grand Prix Dressage Rider, Para Coach and Judge, recently Stef competed for Great Britain in her first International competition and she shares her experiences leading up to being selected, plus her advise on what judges look for. Follow Stef on Twitter: @StefEardley Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Charlie Unwin is a Performance Psychologist, working Olympic teams and athletes from 5 different sports, including Equestrian. Charlie helps us to understand the effects of the mind and teaches us to separate thoughts from feeling and doing. Really fascinating to talk to, Charlie shares his wealth of knowledge to help us improve our riding from they way we are thinking! All on the #HorseHour Podcast. In 2015 Charlie contributed towards 7 European Gold Medals with the athletes and teams he was working with. He also works with businesses. Charlie has designed and delivered programmes for a number of global companies including Coca-Cola, Sainsbury’s, Virgin, RBS, Argos, EDF, Barclaycard and Linklaters and was the Top Speaker of 2014 at Henley Business School. Follow Charlie on Twitter: @CharlieUnwin His website is: www.performancelegacy.com Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out

Dr David Ramey has generated a study on Forelimb Flexion tests and whether they are any use in the Vetting of a horse when you are considering a purchase. Read the study on horsehour.co.uk and listen to Dr David explain why he started the study and what his findings are and what can we take away from his research. Plus he gives advice for horse owners who are looking at purchasing a horse, plus we hear the common diseases the USA is suffering from right now and how it differs from UK diseases, yet we all suffer from the same equestrian condition.... horse worry! In addition to being a full-time practitioner, Dr. Ramey is also an internationally recognised researcher, author, lecturer, and blogger. He has written 13 books, 5 book chapters, and has had over 70 papers published in professional journals. He has lectured on various topics in universities, expos, and conventions around the United States, as well as Canada, Australia, and the UK. He has presented at the annual American Association of Equine Prac

This week Amy discusses going on holiday, leaving your horse and whats he like when you return? Do you need someone to ride him while you're away, do the seasons effect how long he can be left without being ridden and still be sane?! Plus WIN 2 VIP tickets to the British Showjumping Championships this week. Listen to #HorseHour Live! Every Monday between 8pm and 9pm BST we broadcast live on horsehour.co.uk. You can join in the conversation and call into the show. Just DM your number and opinion on Twitter and we'll call you straight back. Or fill in the form at horsehour.co.uk. Join us for another #HorseHour Live Podcast next Monday at 8pm BST and join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aly Vance, acclaimed Sports Journalist and presenter of CNN's Winning Post, joins Amy to talk about Horse Racing, Jockeys, Goodwood, her eventing career, what is Modern Pentathalon, plus her own huge race this Thursday at Goodwood, The Magnolia Cup! All on the #HorseHour Podcast Follow Aly on Twitter: @AlyVance1 Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Christina Henriksen (American International 3-Day Eventer) and her husband Jeff talk about Christina's eventing career, the psychology of the sport, what Jeff feels his role is in supporting an equestrian in fulfilling their professional dream, Christina discusses moving from America to the UK, being based o the same yard as Bettina Hoy, competing from BE100 up to 2* and much more on the #HorseHour Podcast. Follow Christina on Facebook and Instagram: @Christina_Henriksen Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daisy Jackson and her mum Debbie kindly invited Amy to their training facility where Daisy showed us how she trains her horses from youngsters right through to Prix St George! Amy had a chat with Debbie, Daisy's mum on bringing up an equestrian daughter and how she thinks horses can enhance a childs emotional health and overall wellbeing, along with teaching them responsibility and to build friendships. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. See videos of Daisy riding Tango on HorseHour.co.uk Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Daisy Jackson kindly invited Amy to her training facility where she showed us how she trains her horses from youngsters right through to Prix St George! Daisy trains all her horses herself, one is called Tango and she has partnered with him for the last 7 years. Daisy shares her story of being a child and her relationship with her first pony, to how she trains her horses and students. All on the #HorseHour Podcast. See videos of Daisy riding Tango on HorseHour.co.uk Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we want to say thank you to all unsung heroes of our industry. Amy shares stories of previous nominees of the National Equine Forum Sir Colin Spedding Award and how you can nominate someone very special who you think deserves the accolade. Plus we talk about you, our community! You've been competing and training and we share your stories. Listen to #HorseHour Live! Every Monday between 8pm and 9pm BST we broadcast live on horsehour.co.uk. You can join in the conversation and call into the show! Just DM your number and opinion on Twitter and we'll call you straight back. Join us for another #HorseHour Live Podcast next Monday at 8pm BST and join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alex Copeland, Director of Education at British Horse Society, joins us to explain the options you have available if you are looking for a career in the equestrian industry. BHS have launched their Equine Career Pathway which gives you qualifications in any field you choose, whether you're looking to be a groom, a rider, a coach or educator, there's something for everyone. Their first exam, Ride Safe Award, is great for all riders, parents and carers, to help keep riders safe on the roads. Just one of many recreational equestrian qualifications on offer. Follow the British Horse Society on Twitter: @BritishHorse or visit their website: www.bhs.org.uk Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The hardest decision for a horse owner to ever make is when is the right time to say goodbye. In some cases you may not have the chance to say goodbye, how do you deal with the loss of your best friend. It’s okay to talk about how you are feeling whether this happened yesterday or 10 years ago, it all effects each of us differently. So this week's #HorseHour Live is all about your stories. You have been sharing your feelings and your tweets have been humbling. We welcome Diane from the Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Service who gives advice on how to try and cope with the loss of your horse. And Alex Wheeler bravely shares how she coped with losing her best friend Blackie. Plus your stories shared on Twitter. Join us on Twitter to support others who are going through a similar situation. #HorseHour is all about supporting our equestrian community and through sharing our stories we may be able to help someone who is feeling alone and confused about how they are feeling after saying one last goodbye t

The hardest decision for a horse owner to ever make is when is the right time to say goodbye. In some cases you may not have the chance to say goodbye, how do you deal with the loss of your best friend. It’s okay to talk about how you are feeling whether this happened yesterday or 10 years ago, it all effects each of us differently. So this week we welcome Gemma Taylor from the Blue Cross who bravely shares her own personal story of losing her horse. We are opening the phone lines on #HorseHour Live so you can call in to talk about your own situation on Monday at 8pm BST, plus join us on Twitter to support others who are going through a similar situation. #HorseHour is all about supporting our equestrian community and through sharing our stories we may be able to help someone who is feeling alone and confused about how they are feeling after saying one last goodbye to their horse. If you would like help or just someone to talk to, the Blue Cross Pet Bereavement Support Team are available to help you. Just