Horsehour Podcast

This week Amy discussed Equestrian Fears. What are your horse riding fears and how did you overcome them? Or have you overcome them? Amy is joined by two #HorseHour listeners who share their fears, why they're afraid and how they are trying to over come them. Katie calls from North Carolina and Ciara joins us from Ireland. Plus tips and advice on how to conquer your equestrian fears. 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.

Listen to the first Live #HorseHour Podcast! Every Monday between 8pm and 9pm BST we will 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. This week Amy discussed Weddings and Horses. Should she have a horse at her wedding? Did you have your horse at your wedding? Did you have a horse and carriage or did you ride your own horse? Have you been to a wedding that had a horse disaster! Join us for another #HorseHour Live Podcast next Monday at 8pm BST. 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 weekend saw Nic Roldan's Sunset Polo event, raising money for The Brooke Charity and Chestnut Tree House. William Fox-Pitt and Nic Roldan swapped saddles, learning each others discipline. Here's our chat with William straight after his polo session! Supported by @Jeep. Follow The Brooke on Twitter: @TheBrooke visit their website: www.thebrooke.org follow Chestnut Tree House: @chestnutsussex and their website: www.chestnut-tree-house.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.

Fay Schofield from The Brooke joins us to share her journey of visiting overseas Horses, Donkeys and Mules who need your help. She explains how The Brooke was founded and how you have helped raise over £23,600 in 10 days! Fay talks about The Brooke Ambassador Charlotte Dujardins trip abroad and they have recently announced a new ambassador, Showjumper Jessica Mendoza. All this and more on the #HorseHour Podcast. Follow The Brooke on Twitter: @TheBrooke visit their website: www.thebrooke.org 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.

Nic Roldan is an American polo player with an 8-goal handicap rating. Currently he is Captain of the American Polo Team and considered to be the leading American polo player. He is the youngest ever polo player to win the US Polo Open with the Escue Team at the age of 15 and he his holding his first Polo event in the UK on 20th June, The Inaugural Sunset Polo Party. Nic shares stories of his polo career, competing, training, supporting the Brooke Charity and other charities and hosting his first Charity Polo match in the UK. Follow Nic Roldan on Twitter: @NicRoldan visit his website to buy tickets: www.nicroldan.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 information.

Dr Sue Dyson, is a world-renowned expert in equine orthopaedics, with a particular interest in lameness and poor performance in sports horses. Sue's recent study proves that horses demonstrate pain through their facial expressions and it will help us to spot underlying pain and issues, she explains the study and her findings on the #HorseHour Podcast. Having trained horses and competed at Advanced level eventing and Grade A showjumping, Sue has a passionate interest in sports horses and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of performance problems in horses from all disciplines. She is highly skilled in the diagnosis of both subtle and complex lameness cases. She is also an expert in diagnostic imaging, including radiography, ultrasonography, scintigraphy and magnetic resonance imaging. Follow The Animal Health Trust on Twitter: @ahtofficial visit his website: www.aht.org.uk Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #HorseHour, Mondays 8pm GMT/3pm EST. Follow us @HorseHour @AmyStevenson1  S

William Whitaker is an international show jumper and member of Team GB. He is based in Huddersfield West Yorkshire, and is a scion of the famous Yorkshire Whitaker Show jumping Dynasty. William shares his journey of growing up and his first horse Mystic Starlight Express, winning the Puissance, competing at the Royal Windsor Horse Show, training and much more on the #HorseHour Podcast. Follow William Whitaker on Twitter: @Will_Whits89 visit his website: www.williamwhitaker.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.

Founder of HorseBoarding, Daniel Fowler-Prime, explains how he came up with the idea of a rider on a horse tows a board rider on a mountain board, from his trick riding and film days to HorseBoarding becoming a global equestrian sport. If you're interested in getting involved with HorseBoarding head to www.horseboardinguk.org Follow @HorseBoardingUK on Twitter, and head to their facebook page for videos, live streams and to stay up to date. More information on HorseBoarding can be found at 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.

Andie, Redwings Horse Sanctuary joins us to explain the day Redwings suffered a Strangles outbreak. Her quick thinking team led to quarantining horses, ensuring minimal risk to over 400 horses and ponies currently at Redwings. How did they deal with the situation, learn from their experience and find out how their story is helping prevent future outbreaks. All on the #HorseHour podcast. Follow Redwings Horse Sanctuary on Twitter: @RedwingsHS visit their website: www.redwings.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.

Alex Wood from B&W Equine Vets gives us the signs, symptoms and management of Sweet Itch and other equine allergies such as dust, pollen and food allergies. What should we look out for, how serious are some allergies, allergy management and testing for allergies. Alex explains all on the #HorseHour Podcast. Follow B&W Equine Vets on Twitter: @BWEquineVets visit their website: bwequinevets.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.

Jock, founder of Horseback UK, shares his story of why he set up the charity, his military background, the over 600 servicemen and women he and his team have helped to rebuild their lives through horsemanship. This is just the tip of the iceberg of the difference Horseback UK have made to injured veterans. HorseBack UK uses horsemanship to inspire recovery, regain self-esteem and provide a sense of purpose and community to the wounded, injured and sick of the military community Follow Horseback UK on Twitter: @HorseBackUK visit their website: www.horseback.org.uk Show your support and donate. 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.

Rob Leese has won the World Equestrian Games, he has worked on movies such as War Horse, Robin Hood and Game of Thrones, he has a unique horsemanship style and he shares everything on the #HorseHour Podcast. Starting with his early days growing up, to how his techniques have transformed the lives of horses and owners, sometimes the most complex problem can have the most simple explanation. Rob is fascinating to listen to, plus he shares some of his stories from working with the Devils Horsemen. Follow Rob Leese Horsemanship on Twitter: @RLhorsemanship1 visit his website: www.robleese.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 information.

Roly Owers, Chief Executive of World Horse Welfare shares the story of the charity, they have been saving horses for over 90 years. World Horse Welfare are an international horse charity that improves the lives of horses in the UK and around the world through education, campaigning and hands-on care. Follow World Horse Welfare on Twitter: @horsecharity visit their website: http://www.worldhorsewelfare.org 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.

Claire Shand, Director of Westgate Labs, explains the different worms and how we can prevent them. Why targeted worm egg counts are important, when to worm, when to treat and how to be pro-active against worms. Should we continue worming or should we be counting the eggs? Claire explains on the #HorseHour Podcast. Follow Westgate Labs on Twitter: @Westgatelabs visit their website: http://www.westgatelabs.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.

Sergeant Craig Richards talks about the training the Mounted Police Horses go through, what it takes to be a mounted officer, whilst being operational these horses also make up the the 'Activity Ride' which you can see at events, they jump through fire, ride bareback whilst holding saddles in the air, the Activity Ride Riders are the most elite in the police force and Sergeant Craig leads it all. Follow the Mounted Team on twitter: @MetTaskForce 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.

Tam Thompson is your every day rider and horse owner, just like us, but she made a decision to try as many new things with her horse as possible and blog about them! Tam's journey starts with beating confidence issues which led to her to try Side Saddle, then Gymkhana's and moving on to heading to 'Adult Camp'. Tam knows how to have fun with her horse and she shares her journeys 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.

Jo Suthers, Veterinary Surgeon at B&W Equine Vets explains what are the signs, symptoms and treatment of colic and how can we prevent our horse from suffering from colic. Should we walk our horse if they have colic, when do we know if it's colic, are some horses more prone to colic than others, is there anything we can do to stop our horses suffering from colic, and how long do we have when they colic before its really serious? All these questions answered plus more on the #HorseHour Podcast. Jo Suthers BVM&S MPhil CertES(soft tissue) DipECVS MRCVS, she obtained the RCVS Certificate in Equine Surgery (soft tissue) in 2011 and was awarded an MPhil for her research on survival after colic surgery and on risk factors for large colon torsion. Jo has worked as a treating vet at Aintree and Cheltenham racecourses, and Weston Park and Blenheim three-day events. Follow B&W Equine Vets on Twitter: @BWEquineVets visit their website: www.bwequinevets.co.uk Join in the conversation on Twitter just use #H

Dr Sue Dyson is speaker at the National Equine Forum and discussed the tack fit and the impact on the horse. NEF: 250 delegates congregate in a stunning room once a year, along with a panel of experts within the Equestrian Industry. They discuss various topics that effect all Equestrians. Topics such as the effects of Brexit on the industry, the impact the increased business rates will have on equestrian businesses, the Thoroughbred Health Network and the National Equine Database, to name a few. The NEF's President is HRH Princess Anne who will be joining the Forum, along with DEFRA Minister, Lord Gardiner. Follow us on Twitter @HorseHour to see live updates all day of the conversations taking place within the National Equine Forum. Get involved, tweet us your thoughts and opinions on the subjects discussed. Just use #HorseHour and #NEF17 to join in the conversation  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Lynn Petersen is speaking at the National Equine Forum about the new campaign created by the British Horse Society called Changing Lives Through Horses. A programme designed to help NEET young people (Not in Education, Employment or Training). Lynn explains the support offered to instructors who would like to take on the programme, how riding schools can get involved, and the overwhelming support the Changing Lives Through Horses offers young people. NEF: 250 delegates congregate in a stunning room once a year, along with a panel of experts within the Equestrian Industry. They discuss various topics that effect all Equestrians. Topics such as the effects of Brexit on the industry, the impact the increased business rates will have on equestrian businesses, the Thoroughbred Health Network and the National Equine Database, to name a few. The NEF's President is HRH Princess Anne who will be joining the Forum, along with DEFRA Minister, Lord Gardiner. Follow us on Twitter @HorseHour to see live updates all day

Professor Josh Slater is speaking at the National Equine Forum, explaining how to successfully deal with infectious diseases. Prof Josh Slater, Professor in Equine Clinical Studies, Royal Veterinary College. NEF: 250 delegates congregate in a stunning room once a year, along with a panel of experts within the Equestrian Industry. They discuss various topics that effect all Equestrians. Topics such as the effects of Brexit on the industry, the impact the increased business rates will have on equestrian businesses, the Thoroughbred Health Network and the National Equine Database, to name a few. The NEF's President is HRH Princess Anne who will be joining the Forum, along with DEFRA Minister, Lord Gardiner. Follow us on Twitter @HorseHour to see live updates all day of the conversations taking place within the National Equine Forum. Get involved, tweet us your thoughts and opinions on the subjects discussed. Just use #HorseHour and #NEF17 to join in the conversation  See acast.com/privacy for pri