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A Podcast for Every Equestrian

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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E10: King's (heel first) landing: King's story

October 12, 2025
Join your hosts, Taylor and Kahlan for another candid conversation, this time featuring Sara Hathaway of 4 Hooves Hoofcare and The Stables at Yellow Creek. Sara is a full-time Hoofcare Provider , boarding and rehab facility owner, boot fitter AND fabulous friend. She’s also generous enough to host a variety of educational clinics for owners and professionals. Join the girls for a chat all about Sara‘s journey into navicular rehab of her own horse, King, and how that fueled her passion for professional rehabilitation and management. For a more in-depth look at what “navicular “is and how we rehab it, travel back to earlier episode “Heel Pain Heartache: Lokis story”. Make sure to check out links for Sara’s services down below. Oh, and don’t forget your snacks 😉 Sara's practice: https://4hooveshoofcare.com/ Sara's farm and rehab: https://www.thestablesatyellowcreek.com/ Cheers! Taylor CL Schouten, MS, APF-I Hoofcare Practitioner Wild Hoof Equine LLC www.wildhoofequine.com Kahlan Ettere Holistic Equine Nutritionist 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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E9: How Stella got her groove back (from MFM): Stella's story

September 17, 2025
A must-listen episode on equine muscle disorders. Discover how Stella got her groove back after an MFM diagnosis through proper care and dedication. Stream now!

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