Welcome to Best Horse Practices. My name is Maddy Butcher and I produce this podcast.

Our show is a space for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and to discover skills, strategies, tools, ideas, and insights for better connecting with their horses, with all horses, and for getting work done.

We love to hear from listeners and contacting us is easy here.

We offer these shows for free. If you think it’s worthy of a small contribution, we sure would appreciate it.

This is our final episode of the show. Since the middle of the pandemic, when Jec Ballou reached out and asked if I’d like to collaborate, we have produced over 120 episodes. It’s been a fun journey, full of interesting presenters, a diverse array of specialists and generalists. Since Jec and I come from different horse places, which is to say, different disciplines and philosophies and approaches, the collaboration has been fruitful for producing short, open-minded segments of education and points of view.

Thank you, dear listeners, for supporting us and being in touch.

Thanks so much to our title sponsor, Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds, extremely handy and healthy bales of alfalfa, timothy, and grass blends. Lucerne has been a title sponsor since our inception and we are so grateful for their commitment to the show.

We also would like to thank Renegade Hoof Boots. The team at Renegade has been crafting hoof boots for years and has an excellent customer service reputation. Renegade is the official hoof boot of the Tevis Cup, the renowned 100-mile race in California. Learn more at here (renegadehoofboot.com)

Here are some of our favorite shows:

Coaches’ Corners

On the Fence

Daniel Dauphin

Therapy Horses, with Josh McElroy and Toby Cross

Author Molly Gloss

Author JB Zielke

You can join me and several podcast guests at the mini Best Horse Practices Summit in Santa Fe in New Mexico. That is happening October 31 through November 2 and includes Katrin Silva, Ben Longwell, Daniel Dauphin, Patrick King, and Jim Masterson. A heckuva lineup!

My new project, Awe, Nice! is live. Check it out!

Thanks to Redmond Equine for generously sponsoring our show. I’m finding two of my horses really, really love the Rock on a Rope this winter. They are going through it enthusiastically. Considering hanging one on the fence or in the stall. We think they’ll love it. Order a box at Redmond equine dot com.

That’s it. Our final episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening y’all.

We love to hear from listeners and contacting us is easy here.

We offer these shows for free. If you think it’s worthy of a small contribution, we sure would appreciate it.

This is Episode 8 of Season 5 and in it, Jec interviews Cody Harrison, a horseman specializing in classical dressage and based near Denver. Jec and Cody talk specifics on spurs. It’s a really interesting conversation and one I think you will enjoy.

Hey, before I get to sponsors, I want to remind you to register for the mini Best Horse Practices Summit, coming up in April in Santa Fe.

Visit here for info on the presenters and presentations. Act now and we’ll give you a 100 dollar credit at our trade show which has Patagonia WorkWear and Stanley drinkware. Pretty cool!

Thanks to our title sponsor, Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds, extremely handy and healthy bales of alfalfa, timothy, and grass blends. A great addition or substitute for your hay or grass and way better than grain. They also make products for your stalls and chickens. Check them out at lucerne farms com

We also would like to welcome Renegade Hoof Boots to the show. The team at Renegade has been crafting hoof boots for years and has an excellent customer service reputation. Renegade is the official hoof boot of the Tevis Cup, the renowned 100-mile race in California. You may find that Renegade boots are the perfect pairing with barefoot trimming and many miles.

Speaking of spurs...I think Western spurs can be deceiving. They look severe, but as Cody mentioned, when the rowel has many, many points, the feel of them is actually more gentle than one pointy English spur. Just try rolling them on your hand or leg. The difference is clear. I think I’d rather be a horse feeling a dull, many pointed rowel than a solitary ball or knob.

Thanks to Redmond Equine for generously sponsoring our show. I’m finding two of my horses really, really love the Rock on a Rope this winter. They are going through it enthusiastically. Considering hanging one on the fence or in the stall. We think they’ll love it. Order a box at Redmond equine dot com.

That’s it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening y’all.

This is Episode 7 of Season 5 and in it, I talk with Daniel Dauphin about bits and the upcoming Best Horse Practices Summit.

I met this Louisiana man several years ago when we were considering possible presenters for the Best Horse Practices Summit in Lexington, Kentucky. Since then, he’s come on the show several times to talk about a range of horse issues.

Learn about his bit course.

Visit his website and sign up for his newsletter.

Most recently, he’s stepped up to the Board of Directors for the Best Horse Practices Summit. He will also present at the mini Summit in Santa Fe in April with Katrin Silva, Jec Ballou, and Ben Longwell. All of the presentations will be collaborations – a rare thing in the horse industry nowadays! We’ll have panel discussions and even a special presentation on mental health.

Speaking of which!

Get yourself registered now before all the spaces fill up. There are just 70 spots available. For more information on presentations, schedule, venue, check out Best Horse Practices Summit for more info and to register.

Thanks to our title sponsor, Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds, extremely handy and healthy bales of alfalfa, timothy, and grass blends. A great addition or substitute for your hay or grass and way better than grain. They also make products for your stalls and chickens. Check them out at lucerne farms com

We also would like to welcome Renegade Hoof Boots to the show. The team at Renegade has been crafting hoof boots for years and has an excellent customer service reputation. Renegade is the official hoof boot of the Tevis Cup, the renowned 100-mile race in California. You may find that Renegade boots are the perfect pairing with barefoot trimming and many miles.

Thanks to Redmond Equine for generously sponsoring our show. I’m finding two of my horses really, really love the Rock on a Rope this winter. They are going through it enthusiastically. Considering hanging one on the fence or in the stall. We think they’ll love it. Order a box at Redmond equine dot com.

That’s it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening y’all.