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In Washington state, Nina Halvorsen is living her best life with her reining horses at home and a never-ending list of things to do around her farm. It’s what so many of us horse lovers live for! Riding and driving and training our horses is the payoff, but the work that goes into keeping our horses is almost as much fun. In this episode, Nina shares her story of setting up a 4-acre property in western Washington. We talk site planning, strategies for managing water, paddock footing, the pros and cons of different gravel, and more. Listen in and get to know another Stall and Stable friend!

This episode is brought to you by: Lucas Equine Equipment, makers of fine quality stall components and accessories. And, by Tangent Materials, smart fencing for safer farms.

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EP 58: Winter Drama at Hoo Hollow

February 5, 2021February 12, 2021

This episode is brought to you by: Lucas Equine Equipment, makers of fine quality stall components and accessories. And, by Tangent Materials, smart fencing for safer farms.

Well, well, well, it’s been an interesting three months of learning, coping, and evolving here at Hoo Hollow! From mental health and crazy horses, to shattered splint bones and a new truck, there’s a lot to cover. No matter how long you’ve been involved with horses, or how much you think you know, there is ALWAYS room for learning… and a slice or two of Humble Pie. Listen in!

(p.s. That’s Brody snoozing in our feature photo this week. He’s real good at taking advantage of a little winter sunshine.)

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Divided our field into two paddocks — Making room for three horses.

A Nor’easter didn’t help, that’s for sure.

Brody in his makeshift stall — The patient in the “recovery room”.

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EP 51: From Ohio to Charleston

October 28, 2020October 28, 2020

This episode is sponsored by: Lucas Equine Equipment

Stall and Stable listeners are the BEST listeners ever!

In getting know some of you over the last year, I am both overjoyed and humbled by the stories you share with me. Stories about your barns, your horses, your accomplishments, and your challenges. It’s really starting to feel like a family.

Today, Helena welcomes a listener from South Carolina who brought her horses home for the first time with the help of our podcast.

Wait. What?

Listen in!

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EP 49: Frustrations

September 30, 2020October 1, 2020

This episode is sponsored by: Lucas Equine Equipment and Airlite USA

When you finally get your horses home, there is no other feeling like it. Looking out your window and seeing your favorite creatures enjoying life under your care is one of THE most gratifying experiences for a horse lover.

But there’s a flip side. Happy Horsekeeping isn’t as easy as it sometimes seems. While we can design our barns, yards, and turnout to keep our horses safe, feed them the best hay and grains, and provide a low-stress environment for them, there are times when that’s still not enough. Listen in!

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Encysted Redworms in Horses
Upward Fixation of the Patella (Sioux’s stifle issue)
Changes in Hindgut Microbiota and Behavioral Indicators (article abstract)
Controlling Hindgut Acidosis (PDF)
Horse Personality Questionnaire (PDF)