Latest News – The Horse
Tack and Habit Episode 17 – AETA Final Round including Toad Juice
The final five product show from AETA International. Glenn and Helena cover the gambit including helmets, beet pulp, saddles, brushes and Toad Juice. Listen in
Pasture Stress-Reducers
The past two months here in the Bluegrass have been seriously lacking in rain, and the characteristically lush, green horse country is now looking brown
2010 Radio Show Episode 108 – Team Announcements, More News, and Our Spotlight Riders
The final countdown begins as more teams are announced. Plus, we catch up with two more of our spotlight athletes as they prepare to leave
Consider Stall Space When Shipping Overseas
Horses shipped from overseas normally travel in jet stalls, specially made containers that house three adult horses or five foals. David Hasenauer, president and CEO of Jet Pets, Inc. in Los Angeles, a privately owned and operated quarantine facility under contract with USDA, offers this piece of advice before shipping a horse to the United States: “If you’re going to spe
Judge Denies Ohio Woman’s New Trial Bid
Former Ohio Arabian horse trainer Robin Vess, who was found guilty on multiple animal cruelty charges in April, has lost her bid for a retrial. Animal welfare authorities charged Vess with 42 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty in February after they discovered 37 animals living in filth without food or water on her Oak Harbor farm. One horse was found dead, another five were eut
AAEP Enters Global Spotlight During WEG
When elite equestrians compete for world titles this month, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will be working behind the scenes and before the cameras to ensure the health of equine athletes. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, held Sept. 25-Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky., is anticipated as the largest sporting event to take place in the United States thi
Plea Deal Offered in Florida Horse Poaching Case
Two Florida men accused of poaching two horses and butchering them for their meat will soon decide whether they will accept a plea deal in the case or go to trial for multiple felony charges. Miami-Dade County law enforcement authorities arrested Luis Miguel Cordero on Sept. 15, 2009, as he attempted to
Where To Eat During WEG
If your fall travel plans include a trip to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, chances are you’ve already got a hotel
Western Radio Episode 19 – Read All About It
Alan and Jymmy Kay delve into the logistics of producing the bi-monthly rodeo magazine “The Rodeo News” with it’s editor Siri Stevens. Also joining us
Managing Mount Manure
If you care for horses on your own place then at some time you probably have wondered what to do with that huge mound of
Horse Tip Daily 286 – Jessica Jahiel, Ph.D. on Show Issues
Dr. Jahiel is a regular co-host on the Jumping Radio Show, part of the Horse Radio Network (HRN). Listen in as she answers a question
Horse Tip Daily 285 – Shawna Karrasch on Baby Steps
Shawna Karrasch of On Target Training has been a favorite of Glenn the Geek’s for over 10 years. Shawna shares with us tips that she
Jumping Radio Show Episode 27 – WEG
Bernie Traurig joins me to explain the unique format of the World Equestrian Games and what it involves to be selected to represent the US.
Stable Scoop Episode 107 – Small Talk about Ponies and Minis
Ponies and minis are the topic of the day! Helena and Glenn are joined by three guests who raise and show Shetland Ponies and Miniature
The Build Up for WEG
Dr. Pearse Lyons, Alltech president and founder. The buzz is all around in Lexington as equine and human athletes arrive for training at local farms,
Saddle Tree Types and Pressure Distribution
Modern saddles provide new options for tree type, with the goal of sparing a horse pain from localized saddle pressure. But new Swiss research suggests that, at least when a horse trots, tree type makes little difference in pressure distribution along the horse’s back.
