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The Red Mare Project is a podcast dedicated to horsemanship, science, and community. Behavior is communication; whether it's pain, illness, or an educational misalignment. We aim to create a space where owners can share their diagnostic journeys, in hopes to help others in the diagnostic trenches.



Hosted by individuals deeply connected to the equine world, the podcast provides thoughtful insights and perspectives through interviews with experts and real-life stories. We encourage listeners to explore the nuances of horse behavior and care—reminding us that what we see as behavior may hold deeper significance.

Why are we called “The Red Mare Project”?

The red mare serves as a symbol for misunderstood horses who have been unfairly labeled as difficult, bossy, or unpleasant. This stereotype, often dismissively summed up with phrases like "that's just her personality", “your typical mare,” or "she's just a bitch," masks a deeper truth. Their supposedly difficult behavior typically stems from not being heard or understood. The red mare embodies this truth by demanding honest communication and active listening from those who work with her. When people fail to listen, understand, and fairly educate their equine partners, that's where the unjust labels begin.

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Join us at The Red Mare Project for your dose of equine enthusiasm every other Monday! Subscribe now for fresh podcasts once every two weeks, where hosts Taylor and Kahlan share captivating stories, expert insights, and converse with some of the greats. Let's do the barn together.

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E:15 Our Angel, Otis: Turning Impossible Decisions into Education for All

April 5, 2026
Join Taylor and Kahlan for a very special, intense, and raw conversation with Brittany West about her late gelding, Otis. Otis sustained a fracture on his front left navicular month at 18 months. After years of swimming upstream with countless interventions to rehabilitate him and keep him comfortable, Brittany made the impossible decision to let him cross over the rainbow bridge. Otis's purpose expanded beyond his 6 year lifespan; he is a teacher. Brittany generously and bravely donated him to Trinity Equine LLC, where osteopath Lorre Mueller, conducted a three day whole horse dissection. Taylor was very fortunate to attend this event, where Otis told his story. Trigger warning: This is the most intense and surreal episode the girls have done to date. Brittany West, bodyworker and natural horsemanship Project Pegasus Equine Services https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100075859421372 Lorre Mueller and Trinitiy Equine Services: https://trinityequineservices.com/ Email us with your interesting stories. Your horse may be able to help another. redmareproject@gmail.com Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I Hoofcare Practitioner Wild Hoof Equine LLC www.wildhoofequine.com Kahlan Ettere Equine management Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC Check out our website: www.theredmareproject.com Follow along on Facebook: The Red Mare Project Instagram: Wild_Hoof_Equine

E14: Harry’s diagnostic cocktail: Extra Lyme in the MFM Margarita

March 20, 2026
Join Taylor and Kahlan as they chat with their new friend, Vanessa Cote, about her darling morgan, Harry. Vanessa emailed us a robust list of diagnoses and afflictions that she has been strategically managing for Harry, ranging from kissing spine and MFM to chronic Lyme disease. Join us as we unpack Vanessa’s strategies on listening to Harry, keeping him comfortable and happy, and how the journey unfolded. Lyme resources and information: Dr. Martha Faraday: https://4oaksequine.com/ Dr. Joyce Harman: https://harmanyequine.com/ Email us with your interesting stories. Your horse may be able to help another. redmareproject@gmail.com Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I Hoofcare Practitioner Wild Hoof Equine LLC www.wildhoofequine.com Kahlan Ettere Holistic Equine Nutrition Wise Choice Equine Wellness LLC Check out our website: www.theredmareproject.com Follow along on Facebook: The Red Mare Project Instagram: Wild_Hoof_Equine

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