Check out the most recent editions of All Things Equine:

All Things Equine 8-31-10

All Things Equine 8-24-10

Bobbie gave us an update on the training progress of her new mule Jill. And we heard about Jack the Donkey at the County Fair.

All Things Equine 8-17-10

Lady Loch is known in the equestrian world as an author, trainer, and instructor. She has gone before such dignitaries as Her Magesty the Queen, Prince Charles and Princess Dianna, and the President of Portugal regarding her equestrian work. The Royal Horse of Europe is one of her best known books. Lady Loch spoke to us about the Iberian Horse and her work in classical dressage.

All Things Equine 8-10-10

Bobbie talks with Melissa Johnson, the Superintendent of the Horse Department at the 118th Annual Itasca County fair.

All Things Equine 8-3-10

Beth Anne hosted with guest Millard Johnson of Central MN Pest Management in Deer River, MN, covering three states.  For more information call (218)328-5740.

All Things Equine 7-27-10

Bobbie talked with lead hitch driver for the world famous Budweiser Clydesdales, Manny Raber.  They will be appearing at the St. Louis County Fair July 28 - August 1, 2010. Stall viewing on Wednesday and parade viewing Thursday through Sunday.
 

If you’re interested in learning more about the Budweiser Clydesdales, including history and interesting facts, you can visit the Budweiser Clydesdale page on www.anheuser-busch.com.

All Things Equine 7-20-10

Natasha Loven works at Spirit Horse Center in Brainerd, MN. She helps with riding lessons, training the schooling horses and has worked with the Mounted Eagles Program in the past.

All Things Equine 7-13-10

Bobbie talked with Meredith Hodges about donkeys and mules.  Meredith is famous for her work; she is a trainer, breeder, author and the list goes on.  For more information on Meredith Hodges go to www.luckythreeranch.com.
 

All Things Equine 7-6-10

Beth Anne hosted with guest Andi Villebro of Wildwoods Trail Rides in Hill City. Wildwoods Trail Rides offers an opportunity for the entire family, horse enthusiast, or adventure seeker to experience the Minnesota North woods by riding horses or in horse-drawn wagons.  Their phone number is (218)360-0401 or check them out online at http://www.wildwoodstrailrides.com.

All Things Equine 6-29-10

Rocky Blom hosted with a group from the 4-H Horse Knowledge Bowl team.  The program was simulation of a Horse Knowledge Bowl; Rocky asked students a lot of horse-related questions.
 

All Things Equine 6-22-10

Bobbie talked with Greg Booth and Vickie Kettlewell, owners of Sunup Ranch near Brainerd, MN www.sunupranch.com. Greg and Vicky will be telling us about a ranch horse versatility competition and clinic coming up in Nevis on August 21-22.  For more information go to www.nvrhanorthernlights.com and click on clinic & competitions and then on Pine to Prairie Rendezvous.

All Things Equine 6-15-10
Bobbie talked about the Merry-Go-Round and we were joined by Veronica Vandenbout. She is the executive director of the Merry-Go-Round Museum in Sandusky, Ohio.  The website is www.merrygoroundmuseum.org. 

All Things Equine 6-8-10
Bobbie talked training tips for trail riders. 

All Things Equine 6-1-10
Bobbie talked with Harry Hutchins about the future of parks and trails and wondered if old people are the only ones who care.

All Things Equine 5-25-10
Bobbie talked with Irv Perker, President of the Minnesota Trail Riders Association (MTRA), about MTRA including information on the State Horse Pass.  For more information on the Minnesota Trail Riders Association go to  www.mntrailriders.com. 

All Things Equine 5-18-10
Bobbie talked with Carolyn Mastin from Big Falls, Minnesota.  She has a carriage business that she hires out to do weddings. She also does summer camp for kids.  Carolyn talked a little about both.

All Things Equine 5-11-10
Bobbie talked with Todd McIntyre about the Olympic sport of Modern Pentathlon.  This consists of five disciplines (Fencing, Swimming, Equestrian Jumping, Shooting and Running) competed in one day.  You can find out more information at www.greatprairiesports.com. 

All Things Equine 5-4-10
Bethann shares advice for perspective first-time horse owners.

All Things Equine 4-27-10
Rocky Blom was in with the H-4 horse group to talk about what they have been up to.

All Things Equine 4-20-10
Bobbie talked with Glen Eaton, Minnesota Horse Expo president and exhibit director.  Glen told us a little history about the horse expo and gave some highlights.  The Minnesota Horse Expo is April 23-25 at the Minnesota State Fairgrounds in St. Paul,  www.mnhorseexpo.org

All Things Equine 4-13-10
Bobbie talks with Aaron Wenger about the trainability, intelligence and personality of horses.  And ask YOU, what are some common phrases that come from the era when horses were the main source of power and transportation...

All Things Equine 4-6-10
Bethann talked with Disty Bilyeu about his experience bull riding.  From Grand Rapids, he's a member of Riders In-Cahoots.

All Things Equine 3-30-10
Bobbie talked with T.J. Clibborn about wild mustangs and the program he is in to train one.  T.J. Clibborn was born in New South Wales, Australia.  His background includes:  training, show jumping, rodeo, and horse racing.  He has worked in Australia, Japan, Europe and the United States.  You can visit his website at tjmustangpartnership.org

All Things Equine 3-16-10

All Things Equine 3-2-10
Bethann talks with Joan Schuly from Edina, MN and Lakeside when up north.

All Things Equine 2-23-10
Bobbie with Horse Tales.

All Things Equine 2-16-10
Bobbie talked with Ed Nelson from the North Star Draft Club about a celebration going on Saturday, Feb. 20, in Blackberry.

All Things Equine 2-9-10
Bobbie talked with Kathy Horn Shopa about the sleigh rallies she has attended over the years and about training a sleigh horse.  Kathy has spent a lifetime with horses as a trainer, a breeder, a competitor, a judge, a clinician and has owned an equine facility, K & K Stables in Grand Rapids, MN.  Kathy now lives in Proctor, with her husband Mike, 5 horses and two dogs. 

All Things Equine 2-2-10
Bethann talked with RIC member and Itasca Farm Service manager Dan Brown about forage evaluation; how to tell IF you need feed supplements for your horse, and if so what exactly.  Rather than wasting money on multi-supplements "just in case", testing can tell the REAL story inside your hay.

All Things Equine 1-26-10
Bobbie talked Horse Tales, featuring sleigh crashes. And Whiskey, the smartest horse in the U.S. Army.

All Things Equine 1-19-10
Bobbie and Bethann talked with Staci Grattan and Toni Wasilensky of the Spirit Horse Center in Brainerd, MN.  They  have a winter gala event on January 30th from 10AM - 5PM they told us about.  As well as other things going on at the Center.

All Things Equine 1-12-10
Bobbie talked with the Dahlberg family from Solon Springs, Wisconsin about how their family got into driving horses and what they are doing now.  We talked to Julie (who is the mother of the family), Luke (8 year old son) and Beth (6 year old daughter).

All Things Equine 1-5-10
Bethann talked with Heather Dahline of Grand Rapids about Arabian Horses.

All Things Equine 12-29-09
Bobbie talked with Shana Wright with Dancing Sky Ranch in Loman, Minnesota. Shana talked about the horse rescue work she has been doing.  For more information on Shana's work go to her website at www.dancingskyranch.com.  

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