Horses of Courses

Fat Horses aren't Happy Horses: The Truth About Equine Obesity

Season 3, Episode 29 | Release Date: June 28, 2026 | Recorded at: The Huntington Mall In this episode, we recap our recent presentation at the American Horse Council exposing the rise of "Mass Bailing." Then, we chat about how essential Vitamin E is for your horse’s nervous system. We share the moving rescue story of Fiyero, drop a hot take on measuring actual training progress, and announce our next in person meetup in Ohio! Finally, we tackle our main discussion: This is a tough-love reality check on equine obesity. Many owners mistake a heavy horse for a happy horse, but extra weight is often a death sentence for horses. * Attending The American Horse Council to speak on Mass Bailing Scams * Care thoughts: Vitamin E is so important to horses * Upcoming Events: Pine Creek Camp in Hocking Hills * Rescue Story: Fiyero * Hot Take: Did the horse actually make progress? * Main Topic: Stop allowing your horses to become obese. Fat isn't happy, it's too often a death sentence #HorseHealth #EquineObesity #HorsePodcast #EquineWellness #AmericanHorseCouncil #AppalachianTrainerFaceOff #HorseRescue #HorseTraining #EquineNutrition #HorseScams

Rescue, if done right, isn't making anyone rich.

Season 3 Episode #28 May 26, 2026 Recorded at Mulligan Farms In this episode: The tenth Appalachian Trainer Face Off is underway. Care thoughts: Possums on the farm Donation needs: Summer time giving Rescue Story: Saffron Hot Take: We almost forgot, but actually, horses DO need other horses Main Topic: Rescue, if done right, isn't making anyone rich. Period. Insight on what rescue really costs. #podcast #horses #rescue #nonprofits

Freeze branding Horses provides vital protection

Season 3 Episode #27 March 28, 2026 for April Recorded in Canmer, Ky In this episode: How accurate is dental aging in horses? Donation needs: Equine Affaire and ATFO Rescue Story: Moon Hot Take: Euthanasia is a cop out? Main Topic: The importance of Freeze Branding, and is it humane? You bet it is!

Be ready for the End, they depend on You

Season 3 Episode #27 March 12, 2026 Recorded in Canmer KY In this episode: All kinds of hay Donation needs: ATFO pick up sponsors Rescue Story: Henderson (and us sorting out a patella and a stifle 😂) Hot Take: Feeding grain to foundered horses, please don't Main Topic: Have a plan for the worst case scenario when you cannot care for your horse, anymore

Kicking the Can down the Road, that's what I call it.

Season 3 Episode #26 February 28, 2026 Recorded on the road to Morgantown, WV In this episode: Helping a head shy horse Donation needs: Equine Affaire Rescue Story: Cici and Suzie Q Hot Take: You don't have to be rude when you inquire about a horse Main Topic: Kicking the Can down the Road, that's what I call it. Please don't re-home your disadvantaged horse