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Since our horses are often a reflection of the environment we create for them, this podcast shares ideas, strategies, and innovative products that help us create the best home we can. Whether the barn is your sanctuary or your business, you will learn a lot from our conversations with experts about about best practices in horsekeeping (and the life that goes with it)!

Hosted by veteran podcaster, Helena (Bee) Harris.

Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business Stall & Stable Full Board

    • Kids & Family
    • 4.6 • 74 Ratings

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Since our horses are often a reflection of the environment we create for them, this podcast shares ideas, strategies, and innovative products that help us create the best home we can. Whether the barn is your sanctuary or your business, you will learn a lot from our conversations with experts about about best practices in horsekeeping (and the life that goes with it)!

Hosted by veteran podcaster, Helena (Bee) Harris.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    EP 143: A Barn Building Checklist

    EP 143: A Barn Building Checklist

    Building a barn from scratch requires a specific list of things to consider. It goes well beyond how many stalls, what kind of doors, and whether or not you want on-demand hot water. In this episode, Helena welcomes Hollyn Mangione, an Aiken horse neighbor and the woman from whom Helena and Buck purchased their new farm.
    Hollyn has many years of experience keeping horses and building private barns. She recently built a shedrow barn in the equestrian community called Bridle Creek, and joins the show today to discuss what kinds of things influenced many of the decisions she made along the way. If you are planning a new barn or thinking about modifying your existing one, this is an episode you’ll enjoy… so  LISTEN IN!
    This episode is made possible in part by American Stalls, makers of fine quality stable components and accessories.

    • 39 min
    EP 142: Triple Crown Nutrition Spotlight - Listener Q & A

    EP 142: Triple Crown Nutrition Spotlight - Listener Q & A

    We are back with another Triple Crown Nutrition episode. Today we answer three listener questions about equine nutrition: 1) What's the most exciting research happening in equine nutrition right now, 2) How can owners best manage feed times and exercise in sport horses, and 3) Once a horse is in good weight (or overweight), how do we manage the change in feed to accomodate their new weight. 

    This episode is brought to you by AMERICAN STALLS, makers of premium quality stable components and accessories. 

    • 28 min
    EP 124 - FULL BOARD: Designing a Horse Farm for Efficiency

    EP 124 - FULL BOARD: Designing a Horse Farm for Efficiency

    How can we set up our private farms to operate more efficiently? Saving time is such an important consideration when it comes to running a horse farm. In this subscriber-only episode, Helena offers a detailed explanation of a horse farm layout that provides the kind of convenience needed for a busy lifestyle, the physical space needed for healthy horsekeeping, and the features that support the emotional wellbeing of both horses and humans.

    The Stall and Stable Inspired Farm Design is one of principle, not necessarily a blueprint. But the design can be incorporated into just about any property with the help of some professionals. Whether you are starting from scratch or doing so major remodeling, this is an episode that will help you understand how all the parts of a horse farm work together. Listen in!

    EP 141: The Biomechanics of Riding, with Wendy Murdoch

    EP 141: The Biomechanics of Riding, with Wendy Murdoch

    Wendy Murdoch joins Helena in this episode to talk about the biomechanics of the horse and rider partnership, her scientific background, the Feldenkrais Method that she employs to help riders find their best balance, and much more. Listen in!

    This episode is brought to you by: AMERICAN STALLS, makers of premium stall components and barn accessories. 

    • 43 min
    EP 140: Horse Business Bookkeeping

    EP 140: Horse Business Bookkeeping

    If you're running a boarding or training business and struggling to stay afloat, you need to listen to this episode. 
    If you're a professional competitor, you need to listen to this episode.
    If you're an equine chiropractor, hoofcare provider, veterinarian, or hauler, you need to listen to this episode. 
    If you are NOT a business person but you are in the equine industry, this episode will inspire you to make a change and get the kind of help that can turn a tough job into a much, much easier one. Horse people have a unique skillset that does not typically include business planning or crunching numbers, that's why a bookkeeper who understands your profession can lead to the way to your salvation. For real! Listen in...

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

    • 28 min
    EP 139: Horse Brains and Bellies

    EP 139: Horse Brains and Bellies

    We have a powerhouse episode this week, featuring our monthly Triple Crown Nutrition Spotlight, where we answer questions submitted by listeners about how to best feed their horses. Plus, an exclusive audio excerpt from the life-changing book, HORSE BRAIN, HUMAN BRAIN-The Neuroscience of Horsemanship, by Janet Jones, PhD. 
    Yes, listeners, feeding your horse can be fun! And, if you have ever asked yourself, "Why does my horse do that?", you will be so relieved to know that science has some very helpful answers for you... so listen in! 

    This episode is possible with the support of AMERICAN STALLS, makers of premium quality stall accessories and components. 

    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.6 out of 5
74 Ratings

74 Ratings

2ArabEventing ,

Buck Hosting

Although I love every episode, I really enjoyed this one with Buck hosting! He has a lovely voice to listen to. You should have him co-host more often!

ElizMarks ,

Awesome Podcast for the Horse Owner

Not only is Helena great to listen to but this is a very informative show, especially for the backyard horse owner.

HappyHorseOwner ,

Horse owners should listen!

This podcast is educational and fun. I highly recommend all horse owners check it out. You will learn all sorts of cool new things.

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