Episodes
Send us a textThis Episode I'm talking to Debora she is a Paddock Paradise designer from Brazil. I gain an insight on what goes into a high standard designed Paddock Paradise - Impressive!Her website is Débora Bz Brandão Design You can find her Paddock Paradise Instagram here and her general equestrian account here.Support the showFor people wanting to learn more and are just starting out on the Track journey: I have written a Track System Info booklet in form of a PDF. Use POD5 to receive th...
Published 10/23/24
Send us a textWelcome to my 20th episode ! I'm talking to Nadine and Nathan Marshall from Innate Equine again. Nadine is a Naturopath, and Nathan is an equine Podiotherapist and they are located at East Gippsland, Victoria (Australia).In this episode we are focusing on Laminitis rehab and how Innate equine approaches rehabilitation from a worst case scenario (penetration of the pedal bone). It is important to mention this absolutely requires professional expertise. But I want these exam...
Published 10/08/24
Send us a textWelcome to episode #19 🎉This episode is another amazing interview! Louise from Rebel horse care is a natural hoof care practitioner certified by AANHCP in 2008 (by Jamie Jackson) and has translated his book Paddock Paradise into Dainish. She was born in Denmark and is now living in Spain. Committed to sharing her knowledge, Louise advocates for gentle, holistic care and training that nurtures both the horse’s health and the human-horse bond. You can find her Website ...
Published 09/24/24
Send us a textIn this episode, I try to tackle a thought provoking question: *Have you ever considered how we prioritize human benefits over our horses'?* I talk about the common choices many horse owners make—often investing in facilities like arenas or stylish tack that enhance our enjoyment, while overlooking what truly benefits the horse, such as herd life and enriching living environments. It’s a monologue about shifting our priorities from human enjoyment to equine welfare. Please,...
Published 09/10/24
Send us a textWelcome to another exciting interview!Today, I'm chatting with Kelly from K.R.H Natural horse care. Kelly is a hoof care practitioner and has recently opened up a livery yard in the UK. It's a unique opportunity to gain insight into what it's like to start a brand new livery yard, along with plenty of general "Track Talk."We dive into everything from fencing and enrichment to the challenges, "mistakes," and future plans Kelly has. This episode offers a bit of everything, and I h...
Published 08/27/24
Send us a textAs horse owners, we have stewardship over larger amounts of land than the average person, which gives us the power to influence the environment directly.In this episode, we chat with Kristen from Ardani Farm about exactly that!- How to care for our land- Benefiting the ecosystem- Plants and herbs- And much more Track Talk 😉You can find Kristen and her farm here:www.ardanifarm.comher facebook her Instagram Enjoy listening Support the showFor people wanting to lear...
Published 08/14/24
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to episode #15. This interview is with Jo from Espri libre Equin.She moved her whole family from England to France to start her Track livery. Amongst many other subjects, in this episode we chat about:- Donkeys- Behind the scenes of a livery owner- The journeys Tracks can take us onEnjoy ☺️Support the Show.For people wanting to learn more and are just starting out on the Track journey: I have written a Track System Info booklet in form of a PDF. Use ...
Published 07/30/24
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I'm chatting with Nensi about HIT Active Stables. These are similar to Track systems and Paddock Paradise but have a key difference: Specific footing and automatic feeding machines and gates, which reduce human interference. Nensi shares her insights on the benefits of these setups, drawing from her experience and role as a representative for HIT. This is valuable information worth considering. If you are interested in the studies that have been conduct...
Published 07/16/24
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to another solo episode of Track Talk! Today, my monologue focuses on horse care during our mild winter on the Sunshine Coast, Australia. Each year, I observe things that people do for their horses out of love but which can actually be quite detrimental and achieve the opposite of their intentions. I'm glad to have this podcast as an outlet to share these thoughts, haha! If anybody listens or not.Please excuse the less-than-ideal audio quality due to d...
Published 07/02/24
Send us a Text Message.This weeks guest is Ivory Rose from Western Rose Equine.She is a HCP in the USA, Texas where she specializes in metabolic therapy with the use of non-invasive methods to create successful barefoot horses with a focus on: Diet/nutrition, movement and bodywork.We are chatting about how to use Track principals, without actually putting up fencing and creating a 'proper' Track system. It's a great one for people wanting to keep it really simple and don't want to spend any m...
Published 06/18/24
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to another exciting episode of my podcast! Today, I have an incredible guest joining me all the way from Belgium. Josepha Guillaume is the author of the book "Dressage in Hand" and a pioneer in bitless dressage and so much more (you'll have to listen). It's truly an honor to gain insights from such a professional dressage trainer and rider.In this episode, we explore a variety of fascinating topics. Josepha shares an inspiring story about integrating a horse, pr...
Published 06/11/24
Send us a Text Message.Wow here we are my 10th episode and it's a great one!I'm talking to Nadine and Nathan Marshall from Innate Equine. Nadine is a Naturopath, and Nathan is a Podiotherapist. Together, they built Happy Horse Australia and have since sold the business to focus on Innate Equine. Based in East Gippsland, VIC Their mission is to provide education to empower horse people through hoof trimming clinics, track workshops, and more. They offer Track consultations and conduct rehab wo...
Published 06/04/24
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to another interview with a fellow Trackie. Simone is from Germany too (just like me) but lives in New Zealand now. We are chatting away just like old friends and covering Hay - types, storage and Challenges Movement and Enrichment Poo and composting Tractive I hope you'll enjoy listening :-) Support the Show.For people wanting to learn more and are just starting out on the Track journey: I have written a Track System Info...
Published 05/28/24
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to a solo episode where I talk about a couple things that I've learned along the way. Amongst other Tips I cover:FencingHay Horse introductionsThe star picket covers I mentioned are from Gallagher click here to check them out. Support the Show.For people wanting to learn more and are just starting out on the Track journey: I have written a Track System Info booklet in form of a PDF. Use POD5 to receive the Booklet for half price on my website here...
Published 05/21/24
Send us a Text Message.Jemima is a woman of many interests in the horse world which is amazing to hear about. She trains Brumbies and retrains off the track thoroughbreds, she competes in Eventing and makes use of clicker training where suitable. She has a Track system on 20 of her 180 Acres in Victoria QLD and still utilizes her large paddocks for horses that can be on them safely where she still uses ''Track principals'' on.I loved talking to her and felt we have very similar views which is...
Published 05/15/24
Send us a Text Message.I am not sure if Cynthia Cooper needs introducing to our Aussies ! She is a renowned natural horsemanship trainer and educator and well-respected in the equestrian community for her holistic approach to horses. She is one of the first, if not THE first person to bring Track Systems to Australia and she now has a hybrid between Equi central and a Track in Tasmania. Her website is Natural Horse World where you can find her LightRider Bitless Bridle, find helpful articles ...
Published 05/07/24
Send us a Text Message.This episode I'm chatting with Emma from Mataranka (writing this I realize now I've pronounced it wrong) , Northern Territory, Australia. Her Track on about 6 acres and will soon have 6 horses on it. Emma is a barefoot trimmer who started her track journey in England and built her second track in Australia. If you want to get in contact with her, I can help you until her business page is up and running (which will be linked here) Please contact me on Hello@act...
Published 04/30/24
Send us a Text Message.Welcome to another solo episode! Excuse the Mare and Baby interruptions, you know mama (me) is trying to multitask- introducing a new herd member and entertaining a baby who woke up too early from her nap while trying to help horses.In this episode I cover Common assumptions and misconceptions about Track Systems which are:Space for your trackTracks are no good for skinny horses.Horse should be constantly moving on tracks. Tracks are hard to set up and to manage.Tr...
Published 04/26/24
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I interview my first guest Tia Erdman from Happy Hearts Horsemanship. We are talking about her experience with Track systems, from the challenges she had to the benefits she observed and everything in between.
Published 04/23/24
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I describe what I perceive are the main pillars of a Track System. Without each of those the Track can't provide full benefits. This will give you more of an insight of what a Track is and how it works. Still working on the audio, please excuse me while I'm learning, just a horse gal trying to spread awareness and information. ;-) Please visit my website www.Activehorseagistmentplus.com for more info and my Track Info Booklet.Thanks Toma
Published 04/18/24
Send us a Text Message.Excuse the Audio I'm still learning :)This is the episode to get the basic information on track systems!Links I've mentioned: My website for my Track Booklet is www.Activehorseagistmentplus.com Follow my page Active Horse Agistment plus on Facebook and InstaSchaeffer Bodyworks’ Introduction to Equine Track Systems courseThe humble hoof podcast interviews with Amy Dell and Bethan SummersHappy Tracking Paddock Paradise/Track system focused online ma...
Published 04/16/24