PetLifeRadio.com - Horsing Around - Episode 36 Spirit of the Horse

Audrey welcomes trick rider, Suzanne De Laurentis to talk about the new sport of Equine Agility. Equine agility is for horse lovers that want to have an enriched experience with their companion horses in a venue that offers and appreciates Good Sportsmanship and Good Horsemanship! Agility generally appeals to horse lovers that don't want to compete in "rail" classes but do want to have fun with their horses. Agility offers folks a friendly and fun competitive sport that can be done with horses that may be too young for ridden competition or may not be suited to mounted competition for any number of reasons. Tune in to find out more! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Equine Agility - A Fun Course for your Horse with Audrey Pavia

Animal communicator Carole Devereux talks to Audrey about her book Spirit of the Horse: The New Myths of Equus, where creation myths and other mystical topics are covered from the equine point of view. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Spirit of the Horse with Audrey Pavia

Take a behind-the-scenes tour of Cavalia as Audrey talks to trick and Roman rider Fairland Ferguson about her amazing work in the show. "Cavalia" is often described as a "'Cirque du Soleil' with horses," though it's really a horse of a different color! More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Riding High in Cavalia with Audrey Pavia

Audrey talks to natural horsemanship clinician and trainer, animal communicator and Reiki Master Anna Twinney about the language of the horse, how horses communicate with us and each other. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Language of the Horse with Audrey Pavia

One of the most exciting competitive trail sports is Ride & Tie, where two humans and one horse team up to race through the countryside. This week, Audrey talks to Melanie Weir, vice president of the Ride and Tie Association about how to get started in this fun-filled sport. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Ride & Tie with Audrey Pavia

Nature designed horses to be grazers, constantly eating their way through life. Unfortunately, modern horsekeeping methods don't honor the way the horse was meant to eat, resulting in a variety of health and behavior problems. In this episode of Horsing Around, equine nutritionist Juliet M. Getty, Ph. D., author of "Feed Your Horse Like a Horse," explains why feeding hay free choice is not only better for your horse, but is more economic in the long run. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Right Way to Feed with Audrey Pavia

Thousands of people around the world have witnessed the magic of the equine spectacular, Cavalia. In this episode, Audrey talks to Cavalia founders Frederic Pignon and Magali Delgado about the incredible relationships they have with their amazing Lusitano stallions. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Soul of Cavalia with Audrey Pavia

Herd-bound behavior in horses can be a real challenge for riders. Horses that won't leave the barn or their buddies can make a rider's life miserable. This week, Audrey talks to trainer and clinician Julie Goodnight about herd-bound horses and how to deal with this issue.. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - The Herd-Bound Horse with Audrey Pavia

Riding and caring for horses can be challenging at times. Many equestrians are faced with not only demands on their time, but also on their psyche. In this episode, Audrey talks to equestrian life coach Anke Johnson about how to maintain balance in your life while making the most of your horsy addiction. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Balancing Your Equestrian Lifestyle with Audrey Pavia

Have you ever wondered what it might be like to host a horse show? In this episode, Christy Wood, horse show judge and author of "Your Best Horse Show" gives Audrey the scoop on what it's like to organize your own event. More details on this episode MP3 Podcast - Putting On A Horse Show with Audrey Pavia