Miniature Horsemanship Stories: Recent Episodes
Kendra Gale
Join Kendra Gale of MiniatureHorsemanship.com as she introduces you to the people who love Miniature Horses. Hear their stories about the Miniature Horses in their lives, and how they first were introduced to the breed.
Sara Millard tells us about her Miniature Horse Taz and their inspirational story of overcoming challenges to set the World Speed Record in the Single Action Shooting Society Pioneer Cart division.
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Heather Bundschuh tells us about her early Miniature Horse days and her current horses and all the fun they have together!
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Josalyn Nemes tells us all about her inspirational relationship with her special horse, Super Finnigan!
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Sallie Wickens joins us to talk about The National Drive, cowboy mounted shooting from a hyperbike, and thinking outside the box for driving fun with a Miniature Horse!
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Claire Perilli tells us how her horse, Vin, became the 2019 Online Horse Agility World Champion, the first Miniature Horse ever to win the title!
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Sarah Ball tells us all about her experience filming that adorable Telus commercial with very special Miniature Horse William!
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Teresa Barnes joins us all the way from England to tell us how she brings joy to people of all ages by sharing her three Miniature Horses through her business, Walk My Little Horse.
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Suzi Romine shares how she accidentally bought a Miniature Horse and how that turned into driving multiples - pairs, tandems, four in hands and unicorns!
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Theresa Fleming joins us to share about their work using Miniature Horses to promote literacy - how cool is that! Through their non profit charity, Miniature Horses get kids excited about reading, and about the local Colorado history - and free books! We also chat about senior horses, and how they're still able to make a difference through these unique programs.
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Have you seen the cute Telus commercial with the Miniature Horses? Doug Savage tells us how the Savagemoor Miniatures wound up on TV, and his long term involvement with the Miniature Horse Club of Ontario with all their excellent programs promoting and enjoying Miniature Horses!
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Peggy Braden joins us with the inspirational story of how she created Minis From Heaven, her miniature therapy horse organization, as well as sharing her involvement with the American Miniature Therapy Horse Association, and the Just Say Whoa to Bullying program. Peggy also makes potty bags for horses, with all the profits being donated to other therapy groups.
Michelle Vander Vlis tells us about her therapy work with her Miniature Horse Thunder in hospice care, driving on the beach and in parades with her daughter, and sneaking baby Lily into the house when her husband wasn't looking!
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Rhonda Stalder tells us how she bought her first pony, surprising her mom and dad at the age of 11, how much she enjoys her Miniature Horses today, a surprise baby, and her adventures turning a wild and scared baby mini mule into a sweet and solid citizen.
Anne Wood is legally blind, but shares how her vision loss doesn't stop her from enjoying her Miniature Horse Maggie to the fullest! Mountain trail competitions, driving bitless and blinderless, and lots of liberty fun play!
The officials of the WCMHC Wild Rose Miniature Horse Show join us to chat about how they first were introduced to Miniature Horses and how they became horse show officials. Thanks to Judge Kim Seipp, Judge James Rutledge and Steward Alene Rutledge for taking the time out of their busy weekend to chat!
Sarah Schaaf tells us all about growing up with Patrick the Miniature Horse, and how they came to attend some of the biggest horse events in the USA. And now, Patrick is a Breyer Horse too!
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Tami Harris joins us to talk about Kneehigh, her Miniature Horse who's gotten quite famous in person and online for his public appearances and huge repertoire of tricks. Tami's new facility, Horse Around Ranch, is going to be up and running very soon!
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Ashleigh Meadows joins us to tell us all about the Online Miniature Horse Show, and how easy it is to participate in a show without ever leaving your own farm - complete with placings, judges comments and even ribbons and prizes! And of course, we learn about all the fun things she's up to with her Miniature Horses!
Vanessa Bee, founder of The Horse Agility Club, joins us to tell us all about how she came up with the concept of Horse Agility, why it's so beneficial for our horses, and how you can join in!
Amy Blossom shares how clicker training led her to Miniature Horses, and tells us all about her adventures and accomplishments driving in the show ring and in combined driving events (with her clicker trained horses!), and about passing on a love of driving to the next generation.
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Monica Gardner tells us about how Miniature Horses first joined her family at the Gardner Hard Luck Horse Farm, and how much fun she's having with them, driving, training groundwork, and making plans for their first parade. Be sure to check out the links below and follow Monica's blog and social media, so you can see her colourful crew in action!
Angie Silvera joins us to talk about how she discovered her love of horses, and especially driving. Hiking, driving, trick training, and even helping out around the farm, Angie's having lots of fun with her Miniature Horses!
Mindy Schroder of The Essential Horse and Chimacum Tack joins us to tell about growing up with Shetland Ponies, how Miniature Horses came back into her life (twice!), her tiny track system, and having lots of fun racking up miles and driving her ponies!
Francesca Carsen joins us to tell us all about her Miniature Horse, Spanky, who went from a being very wild youngster to performing on David Letterman with his Jack Russell friend, Dally, and even starring in their own movie, The Adventures of Dally & Spanky!
This episode is a recording of a live webinar, Miniature Horse Care 101, covering feeding, hoof care, vaccinations, deworming, and, most importantly, When To Call The Vet.
Christine Tilleman of Ramblin Ranch joins us to talk about her "diamond in the rough" auction find turned champion breeding stallion, her volunteerism in her local club, and a special cameo interview with her 7 year old daughter, Leah!
Natalie and John Lobo of Cajonat Farm join us to talk about their Very Small Equine driving horses, Orion, Potter & Weasley. If you've been curious about combined driving, you definitely don't want to miss this episode! Natalie and John share stories of their driving adventures as well as some excellent advice for anyone thinking of jumping into the fun of combined driving.
Show Notes, Pictures & Videos: https://classroom.miniaturehorsemanship.com/21
Stacy Rolfe of R&R Ranch joins us to share how her barn became an "accidental rescue" for Miniature Horses and the special horses that have joined their family. She tells us about her outreach programs to share information about the care of Miniature Horses, including her very well received "Miniature Horses for Dummies" event.
Karen Griese from High Five Acres Miniature Horse Learning Center joins us to tell us all about her excellent educational program that allows horse lovers of all ages to learn about horses in the smaller, less intimidating package of the Miniature Horse.
Imagine getting your favourite TV horse as a surprise gift - that's exactly what happened for Taylor, when her family brought home Sugarfoot, the adorable Miniature Horse from Heartland!
Ashley Kline is the trainer of miniature horse Apple, star of the movie Apple Of My Eye alongside Burt Reynolds.
Tony Greaves of Little America Miniatures joins us to talk about the early days of Miniature Horses, the "Thursday Kids" and more!
Peter & Terry Holt of Hollyhock Meadow Miniatures join us to tell us about their amazing pet therapy program, and share some great Miniature Horse history too!
Alex Jackson joins us all the way from a very hot Australia to talk about her adventures in shooting arrows from a cart behind her Miniature Horse!
Positive reinforcement trainer Monty Gwynne joins us to talk about working with rescue horses, having fun with your training, bitless driving and more!
Charity Canty joins us to talk about her Miniature Horse adventures in the show ring, driving and horse agility.
Lori Wilson tells us about the amazing Mini Whinnies 4H club where 50 kids a year get the opportunity to learn about Miniature Horses!
Jeanette Hayhurst from California tells us how she went from Miniature Horse skeptic to driving a pair of Miniature Horses on on a 100 mile wagon trail through Death Valley.
Today I'm telling you a story from my Miniature Horse past, about four special black horses, with a little Christmas connection! Wishing you all the best of the season!
Chatting with Al Bulgawicz on his involvement with Miniature Horses through the American Miniature Horse Association as well as the American Driving Society, both as a competitor and as an organizer and volunteer.
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Joy Fender shares some great stories and advice from her Miniature Horse experiences - feeding, driving and more!
Talking with Alison Stonecypher, Operations Director of the American Miniature Horse Association about all the fun competitions, activities and resources the registry offers.
Dr. Crystal Lee joins us to talk about growing up with Miniature Horses, and how they influences her career path as an equine veterinarian and surgeon.
Jen Joines & The Mini Adventures of Kricket - endurance with a miniature horse!
Show notes: http://classroom.miniaturehorsemanship.com/3
In this inaugural episode, Kendra introduces herself and shares what to expect in future episodes.
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