barn management – STALL and STABLE

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Barns are the perfect proving grounds for efficient management and thoughtful design.

There are many different ways we can improve upon our daily chores – from setting up feed and turning horses out, to sweeping up after all of those picked hooves. This week, I’m sharing a few observations and tips that can keep your barn chores flowing and efficient. Plus, one more update on Siouxsie and the Solitary Witch. Listen in to find out how we fared on the return trip to Hoo Hollow!

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EP 65: Barn Tips for the Buddy Sour Horse

April 28, 2021April 29, 2021

This episode is brought to you by Lucas Equine Equipment

It’s springtime in America, and that means many of our horses are back to work in earnest. Some more than others, and for some horse owners, separating our horses from their friends in order to work, travel, or show, can mean managing emotions – theirs and ours. My guest today is Nick Rivera of the Horseman’s University. Nick is a trainer who helps horses gain understanding and confidence in a human environment. Nick and I talk about how we can manage our horse’s daily routines in order to help them learn to be more confident and independent. Listen in!

Nick and Jasper — *Nick Rivera and Jasper*

For more information:

The Horseman’s University

EP 62: Don Jessop on Helping Herdbound Horses

Chelsea Canedy Horsemanship & Performance

Black Horse Fencing — *Recycled HDPE Fencing by Tangent Materials*

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EP 52: A Happy Barn Starts with Good Leadership

November 12, 2020June 13, 2022

When you walk into a barn, can you sense the overall energy of the place? Are the horses happy? Is the barn clean and tidy. How are you greeted by the staff? All of these details are driven by one thing… the barn manager. Good energy in a barn starts with good leadership and works its way down to the tiniest of elements – and creatures.

My guest today is Chelsea Canedy of Canedy Horsemanship & Performance in Wales, Maine. Chelsea’s story will, in some ways, sound familiar to many of you, but what changed her trajectory as a horse professional and barn owner, is intriguing. In commercial boarding barns, keeping a diverse group of horses and riders happy can be challenging, but happiness starts within. Listen in!

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EP 38: Horsekeeping at Rutgers Equine Science Center

April 22, 2020June 13, 2022

Dr. Karyn Malinowski, an accomplished equine scientist, is the Founding Director of the Rutgers Equine Science Center at the New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station (NJAES). She joins Helena today to talk about current best practices in horsekeeping that are actually backed by scientific research. We cover things like managing the dietary requirements of the horses at Rutgers, turnout, herd dynamics, and so much more. Dr. Malinowski is such an enthusiastic leader in our industry — and a great story teller — so listen in!

Dr. Malinowski staff photo — *Dr. Karyn Malinowski, Ph. D.*

Rutgers / Ryders Lane Farm Research

Motivation for Hay

Gastrointestinal Health Update in Event Horses

Rutgers’ Lord Nelson

Dr. Malinowski and Lord Nelson — *Dr. Malinowski and the amazing Lord Nelson*

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EP 36: Tips for Saving Time at the Barn

March 25, 2020June 13, 2022

It may seem odd, at a time like this, to talk about saving time, when we’re all locked in our homes with nothing but time. But it’s actually a great time to talk about time. While our everyday lives have slowed to a crawl, let’s take this opportunity to get creative about the ways in which we can optimize our time at the barn so we can enjoy every minute there. In today’s solo episode, I share 25 tips that will save you time and energy. Listen in!

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