She's Helped Horses in 26 Countries With Tape
The Woman Rewriting Equine Rehabilitation 30 Years, 26 Countries, & Rolls of Tape.
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Wild horse behaviour: what 20 years of research reveals about domestic horses.
When Bonny Mealand first started working with wild horses, everything she thought she knew fell apart. Anna Louise asked how that felt. Bonny paused. "It was devastating, actually." She'd grown up like most of us, believing horses existed for our purposes. To ride, to compete, to
Swapping hay? Horse nutritionist explains why it takes 7-10 days
But Claire’s advice was practical. She calls it the "Overlap Strategy." It means keeping just three or four bales of the old batch back, specifically to mix in when the new load arrives. It is a tiny logistical change that protects the gastric health we spend a fortune trying to fix.
The native ponies we are losing
I have always found heavy horses a bit intimidating. They are huge. And honestly, I wouldn't know where to start with handling one. I assumed that because we see them at county shows, these breeds were doing fine. A bit niche perhaps. It turns out I was wrong.
Give Them Choice. Why Track Systems Work.
I've always known track systems were about movement and forage and hoof health. I hadn't properly understood they were about giving horses back their choices.
Paramedic Advice for Horse Riders
This week’s episode is perhaps one of the most important safety conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Anna Louise is joined by Mike Elkins from the South Central Ambulance Service to discuss the reality of horse riding accidents and, crucially, how to prepare for them. Mike is
Horse euthanasia, grief, and the guilt nobody warns you about
This covers the practical and emotional realities of horse loss, including euthanasia. Challenging content, but essential preparation.
From Medieval Jousting to Modern Horsemanship
interview with Johnny Browne, Professional Horseman & Former Royal Armouries Rider Interpreter
Classical vs Modern Dressage - Finding the Lost Connection
Why the art of horsemanship is reclaiming its soul—and what it means for every rider
Keeping Cool. The Science Behind Equine Heat Management
Why traditional cooling methods fail when temperatures soar and what actually works when every minute counts.
What If Your Horse Is Hiding Trauma? The Truth Behind the Calm
Why "quiet, obedient" horses might actually be shut down and struggling
Discovering the true nature of horses through trust and choice
Observing Free Roaming Horses to Understand Their True Nature
human stories
The Race to Document America's Disappearing Wild Horses
Documenting wild horses across the American West
human stories
The Horse That Chose Me
Sometimes the most broken horse becomes your greatest teacher.
The Science Behind Your Horse's Comfort: Why Most of Us Are Getting Saddle Fitting Wrong
We've been placing saddles incorrectly for generations – and our horses are paying the price.
When Strangers Hold Your Horse's Life in Their Hands
The Stop Feeding Campaign That's Saving Lives
Finding Freedom Through the Lens
How Wild Horses Taught One Photographer to Heal
Why Horses Make Better Therapists Than Humans: Kate Nelligan's Curious Journey
What happens when a television executive trades corporate burnout for a grey Arabian mare with trust issues?
human stories
Why a successful lawyer gave up a six figure salary for ranch life
Amy Cullen's career change reveals uncomfortable truths about modern horse ownership. Then a wildfire tested everything she'd learned about what really matters.
horse welfare
What horses offer when you choose never to ride them
What horses truly offer when we meet them on the ground
The Forever Home Myth
Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough
horse nutrition
Your horse reaching for that 'poisonous' plant might know something you don't
Dr Cindy Engel will completely change how you think about your horse's natural instincts
When Science Meets Saddle: A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding Your Horse
"Horse Brain, Human Brain: The Neuroscience of Horsemanship" by Dr. Janet Jones
The Long Ride Home: The Continuing Story Of A Father's Quest To Heal His Son Rowan
When Healing Requires Another Journey