Searching for some last minutes gift for the rider in your life? Or maybe your looking to for something useful to use that holiday cash on? Alex and Maureen share some gift ideas for equestrians.-Items mentioned in the episodeThe Bale HandleKeep It Clean Cargo LinerMy Pet PonchoKollet Hardeman - ArtistLittle Paint LeatherAlex's Horsemanship ClinicRecommended Books-Join us on our FB, IG, or TikTok and tell us what you think - @TheHighHorsePodcastFind Alex on IG and TikTok - @sc00byd1zzl3 & @indigenousequineFind Maureen on IG, FB, & TikTok - @foxtrotequineShop the latest merch, find all our episodes, and suggest a topic at our website www.thehighhorsepod.com.

It's the holiday season and every little girl has a pony on their Christmas list. Alex and Maureen discuss the the rough life ponies live, how it may contribute to those naughty pony stereotypes, and what the pros and cons of starting kids on ponies are.Join us on our FB, IG, or TikTok and tell us what you think - @TheHighHorsePodcastFind Alex on IG and TikTok - @sc00byd1zzl3 & @indigenousequineFind Maureen on IG, FB, & TikTok - @foxtrotequineShop the latest merch, find all our episodes, and suggest a topic at our website www.thehighhorsepod.com.

Alex & Maureen host Staci Barns and talk about her experiences with participating in the Extreme Mustang Makeover, how the mustang community differs from others, and how mustangs have impacted our equestrian experiences.Join us on our FB, IG, or TikTok and tell us what you think - @TheHighHorsePodcastFind Alex on IG and TikTok - @sc00byd1zzl3 & @indigenousequineFind Maureen on IG, FB, & TikTok - @foxtrotequineShop the latest merch, find all our episodes, and suggest a topic at our website www.thehighhorsepod.com.

Today Alex & Maureen are talking about the growing TikTok trend of putting down others for what they can and can't afford, aka classism.Join us on our FB, IG, or TikTok and tell us what you think - @TheHighHorsePodcastFind Alex on IG and TikTok - @sc00byd1zzl3 & @indigenousequineFind Maureen on IG, FB, & TikTok - @foxtrotequineShop the latest merch, find all our episodes, and suggest a topic at our website www.thehighhorsepod.com.

Alex and Maureen are sitting down and talking about +R training with Brooke Jordan (@ranch_rumors).-Find Brooke on TikTok and Instagram - @ranch_rumorsFind Alex on TikTok and Instagram - @sc00byd1zl3 & @indigenousequineFind Maureen on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook - @foxtrotequineFollow the Podcast on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook - @thehighhorsepodcast-Make an episode topic suggestion, shop our merch, and reach out to the hosts at the pod's website https://thehighhorsepod.com.-Check out the great IG post from Alex about Love Languages and your horse - https://www.instagram.com/p/CT2WjgiPIEm/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link-Check out the books recommended in this episode!Reaching the Animal Mind by Karen PryorDon't Shoot the Dog by Karen PryorFrom Leading to Liberty by Jutta Wiemers

Alex and Maureen had to bump the planned episode back a few days to tackle the current HorseTok drama. This bonus episode is both a conversation in doing better for our horses and community and an opportunity for Alex to address and respond to the accusations and assumptions made on her.

Let's talk about brining up kids in the world of horses. Alex and Maureen discuss their approach to raising the next generation of horsewomen and men, what they have observed in the competitive field, and how their horses have changed their parenting.Alex is on TikTok and IG: @sc00byd1zzl3Maureen is on TikTok, IG, and FB: @foxtrotequineCheck out our website and suggest a topic www.thehighhorsepod.com.

Today Alex and Maureen talk all things mental health in relation to the equestrian community, including sharing some of their own mental health struggles and what their horses have done for them.If you or someone you know needs to talk, reach out to the National Alliance on Mental Illness 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).Alex - TikTok & IG - @sc00byd1zzl3Maureen - TikTok, IG, & FB - @foxtrotequineAlso check out our new website and make episode suggestions at www.thehighhorsepod.com.

After a busy couple of weeks for Maureen, they are back! Alex and Maureen chat with Eli (aka Rooster), a one time punchy cowboy who decided to step away from the "cowboy way" of horsemanship and try something a little different.Eli - TikTok: @roosterhorseAlex - TikTok & IG: @sc00byd1zzl3Maureen - TikTok, IG, & FB: @foxtrotequine

Surprise! You didn't think Alex and Maureen would miss out on chatting about the Olympic Pentathlon chaos did you?If you would like sign one of the many petitions calling for a change to the modern pentathlon you can sign HERE.If you would like to watch the exact issue that we refer to click HERE. At the time of the release of this episode, footage from this event on Olympic affiliated websites was not available to view the entire ride.Check out The High Horse Podcast on Facebook.Follow the hosts on their social media!Alex - @sc00byd1zzl3 on TikTok and IGMaureen - @foxtrotequine on TikTok, IG, and Facebook