Taking the Reins
Advertising and selling horses are something most horse owners will have to do at some point. In this episode of TTR, Clay and Joel McQuagge of the University of Florida, discuss marketing strategies for horses going to sale. They also share insight into what has and hasn't worked for them in managing university sale programs. Even if you are not planning to sell your horse, this episode will give additional insight into what goes into selling horses in today's market of online and live auctions.
Closed captioning can be viewed on Taking the Reins-Mississippi State on YouTube.
From the outside looking in, the horse show way of life may seem like a dream job! What most people fail to see is the day-to-day grind of taking care of horses and all that goes along with them. Many trainers have aspirations of getting to the top, and then staying on top, but what is not openly discussed is the mental and physical stress that comes with the territory. In this episode, Clay has an open and straightforward conversation with professional horse trainer Rob Huddleston of 4F Performance Horses. They discuss the highs of the horse show world and the lows of the physical and mental stress placed on trainers and their families.
Can you still be involved with horses and the equine industry without owning a horse? Yes, you can! In this episode we discuss some of the responsibilities of owning a horse but also what opportunities may exist for those who don't have a horse. Be sure to listen as Clay and North Carolina State Extension Specialist, Alaina Cross, discuss some ideas you can explore to satisfy your "itch" for horses.
Horses provide numerous positive influences in our lives. In the first episode of "The Outside of a Horse," we discussed personal perspectives on the horse/human interaction. This follow-up episode focuses on the applicable research in the area of therapeutic benefits of the horse. If you have an interest in understanding more about the perspectives of horse therapy that benefit human lives, you will enjoy this episode of Taking the Reins.
Here are some further resources connected to this topic:
https://dogwoodwellnessgroup.com/
https://www.mafes.msstate.edu/discovers/article.php?id=184
https://www.dafvm.msstate.edu/sites/default/files/2020-06/Landmarksv16n1.pdf
It has been said, "there is something about the outside of a horse that is good for the inside of a man." In this episode we explore the idea that horses provide enthusiasts with stress relief, enjoyment, relaxation and other benefits. Clay sits down with Molly Friend, Katie Holtcamp, and Molly Nicodemus to discuss their personal perspectives, insight, and experiences that draw them to horses.
Taking the Reins is a new podcast for all equine enthusiasts! In this introductory episode, our host Clay Cavinder gives a rundown of what to expect from Taking the Reins.
Hosted by Mississippi State Extension specialist and professor Clay Cavinder, Taking the Reins is a podcast for all equine enthusiasts!