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Bay mare anxiously looking off in the distance

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!

For more information:

Brain Training for Riders, by Andrea Monsarrat Waldo

ADHD Overview

Six Things You Didn’t Know About the ADHD Brain

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.

Stressless Riding

Dr. Steve Peters, Equine Neuroscience Specialist

Horse Brain, Human Brain, by Janet Jones, PhD

A Horse by Nature, by Mary Ann Simonds

Brain activation patterns in medicated versus medication-naïve adults with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder during fMRI tasks of motor inhibition and cognitive switching

“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. “

ADHD Elite Insta (for some chuckles)

Myth-busting: Do horses have a frontal lobe / PFC?

Business

Stall and Stable Announces Audiobook Production and Voiceover Services for the Equestrian Industry

December 22, 2023July 29, 2024

Aiken, SC – December 21, 2023 – Stall and Stable, a leading provider of equine consulting and communications services, is excited to announce the launch of its new audiobook production and voiceover services specifically tailored to the equestrian industry.

Recognizing the growing demand for engaging and informative audio content, Stall and Stable offers a comprehensive suite of services to authors, publishers, educators, and businesses. From audiobook narration and production, to voiceover and mastering services, the company’s experienced team ensures a high-quality, professional final product.

“We’re thrilled to expand our offerings to cater to the unique needs of the equestrian community,” says Helena Harris, founder of Stall and Stable. “Our knowledge of horses, coupled with our expertise in audio production, allows us to create quality audio content that educates, entertains, and inspires listeners.”

Stall and Stable’s audio services include:

Audiobook narration and production.
Script editing and development: Ensuring clarity, flow, and audience engagement in your equestrian story.
Professional voiceover service with experience in equestrian terminology and delivery for educational, professional, and business applications.

Audio editing and mastering: Polishing the final product for optimal quality and distribution.
Educational resources: Bringing instructional materials to life with clear and engaging voiceovers.

“Whether you’re an author sharing your equestrian journey or a trainer explaining advanced techniques, Stall and Stable can help you create audio content that resonates with your audience,” adds Harris.

To learn more about Stall and Stable’s audio production and voiceover services, visit https://stallandstable.com.

About Stall and Stable

Stall and Stable is a consulting and communications firm that specializes in solutions for better barn and business management. Whether horses are a passion or a profession, Stall and Stable offers an array of equestrian-friendly services that help make barn life even better.

CONTACT: Helena Harris
helena@stallandstable.com
(401) 281-9653

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EP 131: An Update from Hoo Too, and a New Book by Mary Ann Simonds

December 20, 2023December 20, 2023

This episode is brought to you by AMERICAN STALLS. Makers of fine quality stable components and accessories.

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!

For more information:

A Horse By Nature: Managing Emotional and Mental Stress in Horses for Improved Welfare

Mary Ann Simonds

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EP 130: The Journey from Rhode Island to South Carolina

November 29, 2023May 27, 2024

Wowie! We are finally here, in our southern home for the winter. Helena, Buck, Siouxsie, Brody, Clarabelle, Jack, Lola, and Cheeto. We drove 18 hours with a trailer full of hay and a truck full of cats to land safely at our farm in Aiken, South Carolina. It took a lot of planning to get here, and there are already so many interesting observations, so listen in!

For More Information:

How thermal mass works…

Thermal Gradient

Blue Star Memorial Highway (it’s actually in Maryland)

Visit Aiken

Winter Grazing Options (southeast)

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EP 129: Herbs and Tracks and Roundabouts at the Cornish Ranch Track Livery

November 8, 2023November 8, 2023

In this episode, brought to you by our friends at American Stalls, Helena chats with Hannah Ely, proprietor of the Cornish Ranch Track Livery in Cornwall, England.

The Cornish Ranch has an interesting track system that includes lots and lots of hay, water buckets that are full of delightful suprises, and an approach to horsekeeping that honors the horses’s freedom of choice, as well as their deep-seated nomadic tendencies. This is one conversation that may open your mind and inspire you to try something new for your herd. Listen in!