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Our first episode. Yay! We discuss horse-life balance, what it is, and if it even matters. Plus some of the sacrifices and crazy things we do for our horses.

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Bodywork is becoming more and more popular in the horse world. It is great for performance horses and backyard ponies alike, and can help with mobility, athleticism, and pain management. Jordan is working to become certified in The Masterson Method, and shares her knowledge and experiences with this modality.

Hosted by Jordan Holbrook and Ruby Doss. Produced by Madeline Grass Doss. Music by Wild Iris.

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In this inflated economy, it can be difficult to find the right horse at the right price. Jordan, like many equestrians right now, is thinking about beginning her search for her first horse. Ruby talks about her experience and advice in looking for a horse, how to prioritize your wish list, where to look for a horse, and how to go through the purchasing process. If you are looking for a horse, this episode is for you!

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Horses only do things because it is what they believe we want them to do or because it is a survival instinct. However, all too often, we think of our horses as rebellious, manipulative, or devious. it is important to remember that the horse is never to blame. Listen to Jordan and Ruby’s stories about times horses acted out, and find out why.

While Jordan and our producer Maddy enjoy time staring at wall, our horses don't always feel the same. Did you know that horses only sleep 3.5 hours a day? Our domestic horses then spend 4-6 hours eating, and maybe an hour or two with us on a ride. That leaves 14 hours a day for.... vices, getting into trouble, destroying their fly mask, etc. Enrichment is the idea of building natural behaviors into your horse's life through habitat, cognition, sensory experiences, food, and toys to help keep them entertained and healthy.

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Have you ever felt burnout? Has your horse? In this episode Jordan and Ruby discuss how to recognize burnout in yourself and your horse and what to do about it when it comes up.

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If you are like Jordan and Ruby, you love horses more than anything. You're committed to the lifestyle, your horse's welfare, and always learning more. There are more and more of us out there all the time. But the industry still doesn't have much support for us. Most training programs are geared toward competition in a particular discipline, leaving those of us with less show ring aspirations without much support.

In this episode, we discuss what we can do to find that support, and what the industry can do develop it. Join us for our last conversation of season 1, but don't worry, season two will be out soon with even more interviews, thought provoking content, and laughs from the Whole Scoop team.

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