Canada Horse Podcast

Ins and outs of sending a horse for training with Dan Northrup

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nikki and Nadine have a great chat with friend and trainer, Dan Northrup, of Northrup Quarter Horses. Nikki and Nadine wanted to bring you a well rounded conversation about selecting a trainer, sending your horse to a trainer and what ideal communication looks like throughout the process and knew that Dan's diverse experience as both a client and trainer would be a great fit! Dan shares his experience as a client and also some great tips if you are looking to send a horse to a trainer sometime in the future.

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Repeat performance of the best kind

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Informed Equestrian) — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 03:00:00 +0000

We have a unique episode for you today where we reshare a great conversation about tack & equipment we had the privilege of facilitating on Clubhouse with Matt Mills! Matt Mills is a professional reining trainer in rider who aligns perfectly with the values of Informed Equestrian through our desire to share knowledge and create a supportive and inclusive community where there are no stupid questions! Matt is consistently ranked on the NRHA Top Twenty Professionals Riders list and has NRHA lifetime earnings of over $1,000,000.00. He is regularly a finalist at major NRHA events and has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Reserve Champion as well as multiple titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC). He has also earned several large futurity and derby titles including RMRHA Summer Slide, High Roller Reining Classic, SWRHA Futurity and NRHA Cowtown Classic. In addition to his youth, skill and natural riding ability, he is well known for his professionalism, showmanship, and charismatic personality.

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Considering the Mental Health of your Equine Vet

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Dr Chris White, Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 2 Mar 2023 05:11:11 +0000

In today's episode Nikki and Nadine speak with Dr. Chris White about the sensitive, but extremely important, topic of veterinarian mental and emotional health and how you as a client can help ease the stress on a system in crisis. Dr White speaks candidly about the struggles professionals in the veterinarian field face and the toll it takes on their mental and emotional health. He shares the story of Not One More Vet and highlights ways in which we can be better clients for our vets to help prevent the loss of more professionals due to suicide or leaving the profession for something less taxing.

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High Performance for Equestrians with Annika McGivern

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Annika McGivern, Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 16 Feb 2023 04:28:46 +0000

Our guest today is Sport and Exercise Psychology Coach, Annika McGivern. Annika is an Equine Canada Competition Coach with a BA in Psychology and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She works with people to help them reach their goals and gets them training and competing with confidence, her work focuses on optimizing the ability to use your mind as a resource.

Ethics in the Horse Industry

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 2 Feb 2023 04:00:00 +0000

*TRIGGER WARNING* Contains Sensitive and Mature content.

In this episode Nikki and Nadine dive into a very large and important conversation around ethics in the horse industry from teaching to training after coming across a blog post that resorts to shaming and shocking its readers. The hosts discuss a variety of topics regarding ethics in the equestrian world, but above all hope to spread the message of kindness for both humans and horses.

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The Right Support for Your Show Success with Lindsay Hayes Cofell

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Lindsay Hays Cofell, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki get the advice from Lindsay Hayes Cofell of finding the right supports to set yourself up for the most success possible in the show pen.

Interview with Josh Nichol: Everything is connected

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Josh Nichol, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 5 Jan 2023 03:45:54 +0000

This episode is filled with passion and energy as Nikki and Nadine discuss relational horsemanship with Josh Nichol. The interview may just be there best episode yet, jam packed with tips all while encouraging people to understand that they can follow a relational path with their horses and still do hard things.

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A Valuable Conversation

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Lindsay Hays Cofell, Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:52:57 +0000

On this episode we discuss how getting honest with ourselves can expose our need to assess our values and if our words and actions are lining up with them. We work to make the conversation as tangible as possible so you leave the conversation feeling inspired to do the work for both you and your horses. We end the episode with a special announcement AND a special guest, so make sure you listen all the way to the end!

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Asking tough questions

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 8 Dec 2022 04:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of season 3 here on Canada Horse Podcast! On this episode we discuss changes that we have made to the show to better align us with our mission and values. We dug deep before beginning this new season to make sure we were doing this podcast, among pretty much everything else in our lives, for the right reasons. We asked tough questions and were brave enough to listen to the answers. On today’s episode we reveal some changes and some revelations that will impact the podcast and our lives as equestrians. We are not shying away from tough conversations this season and are starting this season out being up front and honest!

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The Equestrian Image: Fitness & Nutrition

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 11 Aug 2022 03:00:00 +0000

This is our final episode in Nikki and Nadine's Equestrian Image series and they're discussing the topic of Fitness & Nutrition with multiple guests!

Be sure to tune into the full episode to hear from Nardine of The Strong Rider, a strength & conditioning coach who helps equestrians, Desiree Sieben, a registered massage therapist who specializes in working with equestrian athletes and a very special guest, Nadine's husband, Dr Mark Smith, a medical doctor who has a very special interest in nutrition!

This well rounded conversation will hopefully leave equestrians feeling inspired to take care of themselves like the true athletes they are!

The Equestrian Image: Fashion!

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 28 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nikki and Nadine do a deep dive into equestrian fashion based on their listener feedback and personal experience. They touch on essential equestrian items and don't shy away from the real talk of why certain items do or don't work as an equestrian. This episode will leave you with lots to look into to ensure that your equestrian fashion is meeting your needs!

Didn't See That Coming

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 14 Jul 2022 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nikki and Nadine share some very exciting news that pushes their fashion episode ahead but is SO worth it. They also give one last shout out for input into what is working best for their listeners when it comes to their equestrian clothing’s functionality. Stay tuned for photos and reveals of some handsome new dudes on their Instagram page!

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The Equestrian Image: Body Image Part 2

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 30 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nikki and Nadine continue their conversation in the two part episode discussing Body Image in the equestrian world. In Part 2 Holly Chow and Lynn McLean share with Nikki and Nadine their personal struggles with body image as an equestrian, along with some great listener experiences as well. To round out the episode Nikki and Nadine welcome another special guest, Tameka, to the show who brings an incredible energy and wraps up the first portion of The Equestrian Image Series beautifully!

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The Equestrian Image: Body Image Part 1

Thu, 16 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nikki and Nadine are joined by a few special guests in the two part episode discussing Body Image in the equestrian world. In Part 1 they have the pleasure of speaking with friends and fellow maritime equestrians, Holly Chow and Lynn McLean. The four ladies have an honest and candid conversation about what their experience of what impacts body image as an equestrian and the importance of bringing awareness to the diversity of bodies in the equestrian sport that all deserve to be represented and respected. Stay tuned for Part two where the ladies share some person struggles with body image, as well as another special guest who brings an incredible energy to the show and wraps up the first portion of The Equestrian Image Series beautifully!

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A Call for Help

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 2 Jun 2022 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nikki and Nadine share an exciting new series that they are working on for the podcast and ask for your help! The series is called “The Equestrian Image” and will be broken into three episodes:

First episode is discussing Body Image in the Equestrian world, the judgements, negative impacts, sigmas and experiences.
The 2nd episode is all about Equestrian Fashion! What English and Western attire do riders of ALL body types ride in and find suits their style and needs the most?
The 3rd and final episode of the series is on Equestrian Nutrition & Fitness where we talk about how to work toward optimal health & mobility as an equestrian versus an optimal weight! Different methods of body work

Ways that you can contribute to the conversation are:

Send us a audio msg, type it out and send via Instagram, etc of your personal experiences, both positive and negative.
Share with Nikki & Nadine brands and styles that you have found suit your equestrian needs and body type.
Share positive social media accounts to follow as an equestrian

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Reining, Ranch Riding and horsemanship-Oh My!

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 19 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki were excited to talk about the clinics they took with Franco Bertaloni and Alex Ross.Take a listen to hear some of their biggest struggles and take aways, along with some fun details of each clinic!

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Western Saddle Shopping & Fit with Lindsay from HayesCofell Performance Horses

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, Lindsay Hays Cofell) — Thu, 5 May 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Nikki and Nadine speak with Lindsay Hays Cofell of Hays-Cofell Performance Horses to get some answers and information for you about buying a western saddle and making sure it fits you and your horse properly! This topic is one topic they have been planning to cover for quite some time, but Nadine's recent saddle search put it to the top of their list. After Nadine worked directly with Lindsay to purchase her new Bob's Custom Saddle, she knew exactly who to speak to on the subject.

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Vegas Trip Recap and Long Haul Lessons

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 03:00:00 +0000

Nikki and Nadine sit down and discuss their impression of the Along for the Ride Symposium and Nikki shares some long hauling lessons!

Collaboration over competition with Reiner Stop

Fri, 8 Apr 2022 00:42:36 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki have the joy of speaking with Sheley Brien and Chelsea Sutton, the two driven, hard working women behind Reiner Stop - An interactive, live sports commentary platform for the reining industry…and SO much more. This conversation is jam packed! If you are interested in business in the horse industry b beyond training, this is a must listen!

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Breaking down Equine Nutrition with Scott Cieslar of Mad Barn

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we dig deeper into equine nutrition with Scott Cieslar, the founder of Mad Barn.

In this chat we ask for clarity in a number of areas regarding equine nutrition that we know will help our listeners make better and more informed choices for their horses. We get specific about dietary needs for horses who are hard keepers, versus easy keepers and how to decide what is best for your horse and your situation.

If you are a current customer of Mad Barn or would like to try their products, be sure to use code: INFORMEDEQUESTRIAN to receive a 5% discount when you shop on their website.

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Expectations placed on Horses & Trainers with Jim Greendyk PART TWO

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, Jim Greendyk) — Thu, 10 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki continue the conversation they started last episode with Jim Greendyk, a Canadian Reining trainer in British Columbia, about what success in and out of the arena looks like for horses and trainers. Jim discusses his program and opportunities, as well as the touchy subject of expectations placed on not only horses, but trainers as well. This episode was one for the books!

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Expectations placed on Horses & Trainers with Jim Greendyk PART 1

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, Jim Greendyk) — Thu, 24 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki dive into an important converstation with Jim Greendyk, a Canadian Reining trainer in British Columbia, about what success in and out of the arena looks like for horses and trainers. Jim discusses his program and opportunities, as well as the touchy subject of expectations placed on not only horses, but trainers as well. This episode was too good to end, so stay tuned next episode of the continuation of the conversation in part two.

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Vegas Trip: What to expect, ask & more

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 10 Feb 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki go over the curriculum for the Along for the Ride Symposium they are attending at the end of February, what questions they hope to ask, what they hope to take away from the event and an opportunity for listeners! This episode will show you why these ladies are so excited to be going along for this ride and how they hope to help those of you watching from home get the most out of it too!

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All things Boarding Horses with Prime Equine

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, ADELLE STEWART) — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki speak with Adelle from Prime Equine about all things boarding horses. They cover an extensive list of dos and don’ts while bridging the gap through their conversation between horse boarders and barn owners. Adelle and Nadine do a wonderful job of pivoting mid episode when the lose Nikki to a power outage and carry on the show beautifully without her!

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Along for the Ride with Andrea Fappani

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, Andrea Fappani) — Thu, 13 Jan 2022 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode Nadine and Nikki are thrilled to speak with the NRHA ALL TIME leading rider, Andrea Fappani, after discussing their intentions for 2022. Andrea speaks about his Along for the Ride Event & Symposium that is being held Feb 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Take a listen to hear all about why every level horse owner is being invited to the Along for the Ride Symposium and if you decide to go, don’t forget to use the Hotel Discount Code: AQH0307 to book your room for the event!

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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/along-for-the-ride-with-andrea-fappani/id1476793942

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Year in Review & a BIG Announcement

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, Andrea Fappani) — Thu, 9 Dec 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we reveal our top 5 episodes of 2021 and some VERY BIG news that we have been dying to share with you! Check out the links below to access all the episodes we discuss in today's episode and to learn more about an incredible event that we encourage you to check out! We cannot believe that our podcast is almost a year old and we are grateful for all your support along the way! We will see you again in 2022!

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https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/interview-with-matt-hudson-words-of-horse-and-human-wisdom/id1551707228?i=1000507348382

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The Power of Yes in the Horse World

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 25 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we speak candidly about the power of yes to push us toward reaching our goals, the importance of recognizing our habits around saying no, and the progression of learning to say Yes to the right things with our horses and in life. The equestrian world is filled with opportunities to grow, but we can be help back by so many things. We challenge you to look deeper into your why’s and discover if you are holding yourself back.

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Putting the Horse First with Jim Anderson

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, Jim Anderson) — Thu, 11 Nov 2021 04:00:00 +0000

What a joy it was to sit down with Jim Anderson after spending a number of days learning from him with our two sweet geldings. Jim takes the time to explain his teaching and horsemanship philosophy, reminding us to always put the horse ahead of the goals and we spend a lot of time laughing and enjoying our time just talking horses together! This episode was much needed for both of us after our last episode with such a heavy topic. This episode felt light and fun, yet informative. We hope it is just what you needed as well!

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Discussing the sensitive topic of Equine Euthanasia with Dr Chris White

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith, Dr Chris White) — Thu, 28 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000

**Trigger Warning**

This episode discusses the sensitive subject of Equine Euthanasia and is recommended for mature listeners only.

In this episode we are joined by Dr Chris White to guide us through an important, yet difficult, conversation surrounding Equine Euthanasia. This was a challenging episode to record, however we believe it is a topic that deserves our attention and is part of helping horse owners make informed choices that are best for their horses and theirselves.

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Equestrian Girl Gratitude + Jim Anderson Clinic Anticipation

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 14 Oct 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we do a little reflecting in honor of Thanksgiving, which just passed here in Canada. Later in the episode we jump into clinic mode because in a couple weeks we are going into a big annual clinic that we look forward to each year with Jim Anderson which leads us into some reminders for our listeners going into clinic season! Listen to the end to hear how being horsey affects our holidays and how we celebrate!

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Ride Big with John Haime

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter, John Haime, \) — Wed, 29 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we’re talking to John Haime. John is a Performance Coach, Speaker, Philanthropist, President of New Edge Performance, and Author of multiple books, including his newest - Ride Big, which he wrote specifically for equestrians. We love diving into topics of rider confidence including Proactive and Reactive Confidence, what it means to ride big or ride small, and the importance of self-discovery on the ride to equestrian confidence!

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Challenges of Motherhood & Horses

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we’re talking about a topic that is very close to our hearts- the challenges of motherhood and owning horses. We are both moms of with young children, one each, and we know we are not alone when we say that being a horse lover and a mom at the same time can be HARD. We get real about our personal experiences around expectations versus reality, mom guilt, safety concerns, changes in how we feel in our bodies, confidence, and support systems. We hope that everyone who listens knows they are not alone when it comes to the struggles they face trying to do it all!

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Equine Breeding & Reproduction with Shaun Rathy

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Shaun Rathy, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 2 Sep 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we’re talking all things equine breeding & reproduction! We have Shaun Rathy with us, manager of Equine Reproduction at Bar None Ranches, located in Alberta, Canada. Shaun grew up riding on the national hunter/jumper circuit. She strives to stay on the cutting edge of current advances in research, attends seminars and consults with colleagues in the field throughout the world. Shaun is responsible for the health, training, and well being of the farm’s broodmares, foals, and stallions. In this episode we ask the questions some may never ask in fear of thinking they should have known. Our lack of breeding experience allows us to have this conversation making no assumptions of what our listeners know and leads to some great, and entertaining, conversation.

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Are you horse show ready?

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 19 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we’re talking about what it means to be show ready after Nikki just recently went to her first horse show in 2 years with her horse Ford. We talk about a lot in this episode, but specifically we dive into: Is your horse ready (Physically, mentally, emotionally)? Are you prepared? (Literally - do you have the time to plan, pack and physically get there), mentally, psychologically? Do you feel supported/have a team? Why are you entering a show, competition or race? What are your intentions (experience for you or your horse, to win, have fun)? What are your goals - are they SMART (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time bound)? When should you decide not to go or to scratch?

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Creating a Safe & Efficient Horse Property with Dwayne Job of System Equine

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Dwayne Job, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 5 Aug 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Today we’re going to be talking about how to make our barns and properties the most efficient and safe they can be! This topic is one that I’ve personally been excited to cover since we first started and I think we’ve found the perfect person to interview about it. We have Dwayne Job - the president of System Equine with us and he has A LOT of experience with all things barn and property set up!

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Making the decision to sell OR keep a horse

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we’re taking on another topic that equestrians tend to have a lot of feelings around and is so important to discuss to help dispel some of the judgement that gets placed on horse people who make decisions that others may disagree with without having the full story. We are talking about making the decision to sell OR keep a horse. With this topic being fresh in our minds after Nikki and her husband sold a horse recently that was a great fit in their family, we knew it was perfect timing for this chat!

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Equine Nutrition with Scott from Mad Barn

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Scott Cieslar, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 8 Jul 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we dive into the ins and outs of equine nutrition with Scott Cieslar, the founder of Mad Barn.

In this chat with Scott we speak candidly about our horses’ nutritional needs and how to meet them. Scott dispels some common myths, answers some frequently asked questions and encourages our listeners to think about the basics before buying supplements to try to fix problems.

Make sure you listen closely to this episode to hear who one our Mad Barn giveaway and the latest winner of our Trafalgar Square Books giveaway! Follow the link https://www.horseandriderbooks.com to check out all the fantastic books they have available!

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Speaking Out Against Judgement in the Equine Industry

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a Very Special episode of Canada Horse Podcast. In this episode we are switching things up for a very important reason. We are joined by 3 other women who all feel so strongly about the topic we’re discussing today that they made themselves available within very short notice so that we could all come together for a round table-like discussion - ALL with the intention of being part of a positive shift in the equestrian world.

On today’s episode we have the original Fancy Lady Cowgirl, Courtenay DeHoff - she is a tv host, speaker and host of the Cowgirl Problems podcast. Also joining us is Deidra Fox - Deidra is a photographer, farm girl, barrel racer, and she’s making all kinds of positive waves right now on Tiktok, Youtube and Instagram! Last, but not least, we have Renada Crawshaw, the owner and creative mind behind Pale Horse Ranch and an outspoken advocate of rock and roll cowgirls everywhere!

Be sure to tune into this conversation to hear us dive deep into how to change the conversation and mindsets in the equestrian world to make it more positive and welcoming.

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Building a team for our horses with Dr. Jordan Koivu & Aaron Steeves

Thu, 10 Jun 2021 03:00:00 +0000

We are excited for this unique episode because it showcases two incredible assets to our equestrian industry here on the East Coast and because we believe it is a conversation that will be informative for all horse owners.

In this episode we are speaking with Dr. Jordan Koivu and Aaron Steeves. Dr Koivu works as a equine veterinarian with Sunny Coast Vets and Aaron is one of the maritimes most well respected and educated farriers.

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Leather Care 101 with Christian Lowe

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Christian Lowe, Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 27 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we’re breaking away from our regular schedule to bring you a great conversation that was supposed to be 10 mins and turned into 40 and could not be happier that it did! Today we are speaking with our newest sponsor here on Canada Horse Podcast, Christian Lowe Leather Care. In this chat with Christian we speak about the ins and outs of leather care, how his business and products came to be, and how to use them in our tack cleaning routine. Stay with us until the end to here stories of tack malfunctions that reminded us the true importance of checking and caring for our tack properly.

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Interview with The Horse Trainers

Thu, 13 May 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we’re talking with The Horse Trainers --- Jason & Bronwyn Irwin from Ontario, Canada. Jason & Brownyn are a husband and wife team who teach clinics, train horses and who are the stars of their own new tv show “The Horse Trainers” on RFD-TV and Cowboy Channel Canada! Welcome guys and thanks for joining us.

We LOVED this conversation. It felt like we have known Jason and Bronwyn for years while chatting about all things clinics! I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed having the conversation.

Make sure you listen closely to this episode to hear the latest winner of our Trafalgar Square Books giveaway! Follow the link https://www.horseandriderbooks.com to check out all the fantastic books they have available!

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Curbing overwhelm & guilt as a busy equestrian

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we speak about different ways we have managed to curb overwhelm and guilt while managing life as dedicated horse owners. We share about the differences in our personalities and how these lend to our strengths and challenges when it comes to creating and balancing our schedules. Nikki shares her suggestions on how to create a healthy mindset to eliminate shoulding all over yourself, and Nadine offers practical suggestions that will prevent us from procrastinating and allow us to be efficient in our daily lives. In today’s You Tell Me Yours I’ll Tell You Mine segment, we reminisce on times in our past that we missed out on because of our commitment to horses.

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Interview with Betsy MacFarlane: Helmet Culture, Concussion Awareness, & Real Talk Between Riders

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Betsy MacFarlane, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we have a honest and open conversation about helmet use in the equestrian world and its many disciplines, discuss the whys behind when we choose not to wear a helmet, and have an informed conversation with Betsy MacFarlane about concussion awareness. Betsy is a Barrel Racing competitor, trainer and coach - in her professional life she serves her community as a Paramedic. Having experienced multiple head injuries she has become passionate about concussion awareness and helmet safety. The conversation takes place on Clubhouse where we have the opportunity to open the conversation up to other equestrians and professionals on the topic. Some real gold nuggets are dropped in this episode!

Whether you choose to wear a helmet or not, this conversation is for you. We open an honest conversation that is founded in offering information for everyone to make choices that align best with their own values and needs. This conversation does not shame or blame riders. It is intended to open an important dialogue between riders.

Tune in until the end to hear the winner of our Trafalgar Square Books giveaway.

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Equestrian Spring Changes & Challenges

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 1 Apr 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we talk about all the changes and challenges that occur for us as horse owners with the change of the season. We share our routine changes for ourselves and our horses, some fun insights into our schedules in the future, and stay tuned for the end of the episode where a miscommunication between Nikki & Nadine turns into a really good laugh!

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Interview with Ashley Tomaszewski: Endurdance Education

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nadine Smith, Ashley Tomaszewski, Nikki Porter) — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000

In this episode we have the joy of speaking with Canadian Endurance Trainer and Coach Ashley Tomaszewski. We thoroughly enjoyed learning about the sport of Endurance and took the opportunity to ask about different races, conditioning, and training. We learned and laughed A LOT during this conversation and hope you enjoy listening just as much as we enjoyed recording it! You do NOT have to be an endurance rider to enjoy this episode, in fact, it is designed to expose endurance to the Canadian horse owners who are not versed in the world of endurance and all it is about and has to offer!

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BONUS EPISODE: Talking Tack & Equipment with Matt Mills

Thu, 11 Mar 2021 16:00:00 +0000

We have an extra special episode for you today where we share a great conversation about tack & equipment we had the privilege of facilitating on Clubhouse with Matt Mills! Matt is a professional reining trainer in rider who aligns perfectly with the values of Informed Equestrian through our desire to share knowledge and create a supportive and inclusive community where there are no stupid questions! Matt is consistently ranked on the NRHA Top Twenty Professionals Riders list and has NRHA lifetime earnings of over $1,000,000.00. He is regularly a finalist at major NRHA events and has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Reserve Champion as well as multiple titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC). He has also earned several large futurity and derby titles including RMRHA Summer Slide, High Roller Reining Classic, SWRHA Futurity and NRHA Cowtown Classic. In addition to his youth, skill and natural riding ability, he is well known for his professionalism, showmanship, and charismatic personality.

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Benefits of Cross-Discipline Education

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 4 Mar 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we take a deep dive into the benefits of Cross-Discipline Education for both horses and humans! Nadine and I share personal experience, stories, and perspectives on the subject to help our listeners make an informed choice of what form of cross discipline education may be right for them and their horse(s) if they choose to explore it more. The three types of cross-discipline education we discuss the benefits of are: Cross training for horses, rider switching to a new discipline, and purposefully learning from professionals from other disciplines to apply the knowledge to the work within their own discipline.

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Interview with Sherri Greenough: Horse Insurance- The MUST knows

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Sherri Greenough, Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Thu, 18 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we are talking about a topic that involves every horse owner - Equine insurance and we have the privilege of speaking to Sherri Greenough from Huestis Insurance to explain a few things about insuring our horses and belongings as well as protecting ourselves with liability coverage. This is a MUST listen to conversation if you own a horse, plan to breed, show, take/give lessons, or attend clinics! This episode is jam packed full of information that we all need to hear, but some may avoid asking about or don’t even think to!

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Canada Horse Podcast: The Who, What, & Why

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss our vision and goals for the podcast, who we are and why we are here for you! We share that we want to present information in such a way that it will help clarify things for you and put you in a position to feel confident making INFORMED decisions and also to know where to look and who to ask to find more answers! We fill you in on the format of the show and what to expect, as well as stay tuned for the end of the episode where we announce of our FIRST winner of our Canada Horse Podcast Contest. The person drawn wins the Equestrian Meditation Series donated by our very own Nikki Porter of Nikki Porter Coaching!

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Why Horses and what's to come!

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we discuss what we do and why we do it! We share with you what a day in the life of what our hosts looks like and we look deeper into why we own horses, do the work, spend the money, and worry the worries! We take the time to share the topics we plan to speak about here on CHP and introduce a GREAT new giveaway! Speaking of giveaways, we end the episode by drawing for our final winner of the CHP Contest! This winner is taking home a beautiful new cooler generously donated by White Rock Performance Gear!

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Interview with Dr Danielle Thibault: Equine worms, anti inflammatories, teeth & more

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Nadine’s personal vet, Dr Danielle Thibault. We dive into some great topics that are critical for the overall wellness of our horses! Danielle is open and honest about her experience as a vet and offers some wonderful insight into best practices for speaking with our vets about our animals, especially when we know them personally. We finish off the episode discussing the importance of having a vet who is open and allows you to feel seen and heard as a horse owner, as well as our draw for our SECOND winner from the Canada Horse Podcast Contest. This winner receives a fantastic First Aid Kit kindly donated by Sunny Coast Equine Veterinary, Nikki’s personal vet care providers! We are blessed to have such wonderful vets working with us for the best care of our horses here on the East Coast of Canada!

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2020 Hindsight and beyond horses

podcast@informedequestrian.com (Nikki Porter, Nadine Smith) — Mon, 1 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we recap 2020 and we take the time to do a partial audit of 2020 to ensure we have a clear vision heading into the rest of 2021 intentionally creating our reality for ourselves and our horses! We discuss what we hope the new year will have in store and how we can set ourselves up for success no matter what happens, horse shows or no horse shows! We share our answers to our favorite segment: You tell me yours, I’ll tell you mine and read a fan share as well. We finish off the episode by drawing for our THIRD winner of the Canada Horse Podcast Contest. This individual is the lucky winner of a finished Reiner bit designed by Jim Anderson of Higher Horsemanship!

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www.informedequestrian.com (for full set of audit questions)
https://higherhorsemanship.com
https://www.pothiermotors.com
https://cqha.ca
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Interview with Matt Hudson: Words of horse (and human) wisdom

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 04:00:00 +0000

In this episode we have the privilege of speaking with Matt Hudson, a professional Reining trainer in Ontario. Matt tells us his story of how he went from a young man who started in rural New Brunswick barrel racing and cattle penning with his family to training in Italy, riding for Canada, and becoming a professional trainer and rider. His story is inspiring and his advice is authentic. We dig a little deeper and discuss what it takes to chase our dreams of riding successfully at either a non-pro or professional level in the sport of reining. We enjoy sharing our stories of our most memorable horse show experiences, with a FANTASTIC fan share! We finish off the episode with the draw for our FOURTH prize for the CHP Contest. This individual is the lucky winner of a finished Reiner bit designed by Jim Anderson of Higher Horsemanship!

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