In this second episode of our new Triple Crown Nutrition Series, Helena is joined by Dr. Clair Thunes, a Ph.D. and equine nutrition expert, to answer questions submitted by our listeners.
Deciding what to feed our horses can be daunting. Some horse owners rely on their trainers for guidance, others rely on the barn manager, or even random tidbits from the Internet. Thankfully, there are people and companies for whom equine nutrition is a speciality. In this episode we discuss feed bag labels and how to interpret them, which supplements are necessary in winter, why salt is important, and more. LISTEN IN!
This episode features an in-depth, personal conversation with Tik Maynard, an elite-level eventer, trainer, clinician, and author. Tik’s balanced and artful approach to horsemanship is changing the way trainers prepare sport horses for their work. His first book, “IN THE MIDDLE ARE THE HORSEMEN”, is a favorite among horse owners across the globe.
Tik’s new adventure is exciting. In this episode, he talks with Helena about competing in this year’s Road to the Horse colt-starting contest (a somewhat unusual goal for an eventer), what he expects to get out of the experience, his competitive career, his horses, the growth of Liberty training, and how all of it will fit into the pages of his next book. Listen in!
Deciding what to feed our horses can be daunting. Some horse owners rely on their trainers for guidance, others rely on the barn manager, or even random tidbits from the Internet. Thankfully, there are people and companies for whom equine nutrition is a speciality. In this first episode of our new Triple Crown Nutrition Series, I’m joined by Stacy Andersen, Nutrition Consultant at Triple Crown, to answer some key questions about how to figure out what’s best for our horses. It’s a Q&A session that can help make those feed decisions a lot easier for everyone, so listen in!
If it seems to you that Attention Deficit / Hyper Activity Disorder (ADHD) is everywhere these days, you’re not wrong. There are a variety of reasons as to why this particular neurodivergency is diagnosed with greater frequency than ever before. Most of those reasons have to do with advances in research and technology.
ADHD seems to function an awful lot like “Lizard Brain”, a term used by today’s guest– author, eventer, and former psychotherapist, Andrea Monsarrat Waldo. Andrea and Helena talk about the similarities between the brain of a horse and the brain of a human with ADHD. Why? Because the comparisons offer an opportunity for greater understanding (and hopefully appreciation) of your horse’s behavior, as well as your own. And the more we understand our horses, the more effective and compassionate trainers we can be. This is super cool stuff, so listen in!
ADHD in Detail (in Peer-Reviewed Reports in Medical Education Research, PRiMER)
The Paradox of Pleasure (how dopamine, which is significantly lower in people with ADHD, effects human behavior in the 21st century) + The Path to Enough (part 2 of the Hidden Brain Podcast Series on Dopamine). Digital devices and other addictive luxuries create a dopamine rollercoaster in neurotypical people that often presents like ADHD, which contributes to the sense that attention challenges are everywhere.
“Dopamine and noradrenaline play important roles in high-level executive functions in attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) by influencing the fronto-striato-cerebellar circuits [6]. ADHD is associated with reduced noradrenaline (norepinephrine) transporter availability in right attention networks [38]: noradrenaline (norepinephrine) reuptake inhibitors inhibit the uptake of primarily norepinephrine by presynaptic nerve terminals and increase its availability in the synaptic cleft by blocking the human norepinephrine transporter [17]. Dopamine influences the attention, concentration and motivation. “
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Understanding is the key to success and contentment with horses, no matter what you do with them. If you’re a backyarder who treasures the minutiae of horsekeeping, or a champion reiner, understanding the nature of all horses, as well as the unique temperament and experiences of the individual horse, makes a huge difference in how well a horse feels and performs in our care.
In this episode, Helena shares some insights from her first 30 days at Hoo Too with Brody, Clarabelle, and Siouxsie. Find out how the horses are settling in, who’s got ulcers, who’s learning to share, what equipment was purchased, and more.
There’s also an interesting discussion with horse behaviorist and author, Mary Ann Simonds, whose new book, A Horse By Nature: Managing Emotional and Mental Stress in Horses for Improved Welfare, offers insight to the everyday behaviors of domestic horses that can help us enjoy their company while ensuring that their welfare remains front and center. There’s some really good stuff in this episode, so listen in!
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