EP 121: The Right Way to Build a Riding Arena

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EP 121: The Right Way to Build a Riding Arena

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Jul 7, 2023

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Jul 7, 2023

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Since our horses are often a reflection of the environment we create for them, this podcast shares ideas, strategies, and innovative products that help us create the best home we can. Whether the barn is your sanctuary or your business, you will learn a lot from our conversations with experts about about best practices in horsekeeping (and the life that goes with it)! Hosted by veteran podcaster, Helena (Bee) Harris.

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EP 24B Contest Winner and Siouxsie Ulcer Update: The winner of our Trafalgar Square Books free book giveaway contest is announced in this episode, along with some personal updates that you may find interesting. The life of the backyard horse owner is as different for each of us as we are different... by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 14: From the Hayfield to Your Hayloft: A Peek Inside Hay Production by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 36: Tips for Saving Time at the Barn: It may seem odd, at a time like this, to talk about saving time, when we’re all locked in our homes with nothing but time. But it’s actually a great time to talk about time. While our everyday lives have slowed to a crawl, let’s take this... by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 29: Glenn and Helena Together Again: A Chat with Glenn the Geek by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 35: A Composting Solution for Horse Barns: Meghan Hamilton runs a quality dressage training facility in southern New England. Like all horse owners, managing the manure pile is something she calculates into the cost of doing business. Unlike others, however, Meghan's manure pile isn't in her... by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 22: Small Grass Turnout: Ten Tips to Help Preserve the Grass in Your Backyard Paddock by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 23: World Class Grooming with Emma Ford: A Conversation with Phillip Dutton's Head Groom by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 28: Certifying Your Barn with CHA: Why Accreditation Should be a Key Part of Your Barn Plan by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 38: Best Practices in Horsekeeping at Rutgers Equine Science Center: with Dr. Karyn Malinowski, Ph. D. by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 20: Equine Lameness for the Layman: A Conversation with Veterinary Lameness Specialist, Dr. Bob Grisel by Stall and Stable: Advice for Barn and Business
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EP 121: The Right Way to Build a Riding Arena

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