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Everyone deserves a special pony like “Shorty”
I got my first pony when I was 2. My first pony’s name was Shorty, named after my Uncle Shorty Parks. He was a 38-inch sorrel with the prettiest cream tail (his tail was 56 inches long and my mom always kept it up in a braid). Shorty was in his mid-20s by the time…
Read MoreAbout “Lady”
I am sending a picture of my pony “Lady” and I know you will agree with me that she is a dandy. We have lots of fun together and I ride her to Sunday School every Sunday. She is three years old and thirty-six inches tall and weighs about two hundred and seventy-five pounds, so you see…
Read MoreThe Scoop on Horse Poop: Today’s Management Versus Yesteryear’s Mess
This episode is crappy. It’s crappy because it’s all about manure. Horse manure. It smells perfect for Regina, Lynn, and Heather but not so much for others. The co-hosts each have their manure management system (Regina won’t stop singing the praises of her Millcreek Spreader). Yet, manure disposal can be a complicated topic for some…
Read MoreFatima – A Great Friend
In the spring of 1967, Linda (Streeter), aka Mom, took her stout red tobiano pony, Flicka, to the neighbors rose gray Arab stud. He had a name but it has been lost to history. In those days per Linda, Flicka and her new boyfriend were just put in the pasture together and hoped for the…
Read MorePalin, The Diva
Palin is the daughter of Shetland Pony royalty. Her mom and dad were well-known pony stars. Maybe that is why the breeders named her Buckeye WCF Classical Grace Kelly. Grace Kelly, the person, became a princess. Palin was born believing that she was a princess and took the role very seriously! Palin is as delicate,…
Read MoreTraci Bousman and Vested Sensation: A Championship Journey
In this episode, Regina sits down with Traci Bousman. Traci has been the year-end amateur champion with PtHA for the last few years with her special partner, Snoopy (AKA Vested Sensation). However, she had one big goal for 2023. Traci wanted to win the all-around title at the 2023 Pinto World Championship show. However, on…
Read MoreSpecial Release: Celebrating Three Years of Stories and Milestones on the Horse Industry Podcast
Summary Three years and six months ago, Lynn was referring to the podcast as “that blog thing that Gina wants to do.” Now, the team is celebrating their 3rd ANNIVERSARY! In this episode, Heather asks Regina and Lynn to reflect on how it all started. One thing is clear, the HIP team’s work derives from a strong appreciation…
Read MoreAre Clinics the Answer? Cultivating Thriving Equestrian Communities For All Disciplines
This week, Heather discusses her first-hand experience with hosting winter clinics at her farm. Based on her own desire to keep learning, she recognized a need in the industry and decided to fill it. The clinics that she’s hosted have provided DYI-ers access to local trainers that otherwise may not be available to them. Heather’s…
Read MoreColdSpring Nurse Mares: A Story of Empathy and Ethics with Bronwyn Watts
The foal you’ve been dreaming about and planning for has lost its mother. A foal can become an orphan for a number of reasons, but there is one certainty: an orphaned foal is fragile, and time is of the essence. In this episode, Lynn interviews Bronwyn Watts of ColdSpring Nurse Mares of Ocala, Florida. ColdSpring Nurse Mares…
Read MoreDash
The boys had been asking for a pony for a while but I just wasn’t sure if they were ready. A friend of mine sent me Dash’s photo and info and I knew right away that the boys needed him! He was already kid-safe and was a family pony so off I went to go…
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