Horses of Courses

Suzanna Johnson and Tinia Creamer of Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue and the Appalachian Trainer Face Off, one of the world's leading horse advocacy organizations and programs, meet monthly to talk about horse care, adoptable horses, challenges in horse ownership, common training issues, products, funny experiences with online keyboard horse experts and more in an hour long monthly podcast. We are based in Appalachia (West Virginia) but travel across the USA helping horses and horse people. Submit topics or apply to be a guest at tinia@wvhorserescue.org

Horses of Courses is a education podcast hosted by Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, with 32 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue hosts Horses of Courses, a education show with 32 episodes published.

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  Episode #9

  Let's Allow the Horses be Horses

  Sep 6, 202640 minS3

  September 5, 2026 Horses of Courses Episode 32 Season 3 Recorded at Elkins Creek Horsecamp Episode Overview: ATFO Recap, Looking forward to Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek, Farrier Schedules and The Amish • Elkins Creek Ride for Rescue • Scoops and Flakes: How are you measuring what you're feeding? • How it Should Work: Shiloh's Story • The Hot Take: Should You Intervene when a Horse is having a Seizure? • Horses need other Horses and Movement: No, a goat and 2 hours a day isn't enough

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  Episode #31

  Our Truths About the Amish: It is probably not what you think

  Aug 24, 202625 minS3

  August 23, 2026 Horses of Courses Episode 31 Season 3 Recorded at Mulligan Farm for Heart of Phoenix Episode Overview: ATFO Recap, Looking forward to Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek, Farrier Schedules and The Amish • APPALACHIAN TRAINER FACE OFF short recap • Ride for Rescue at Elkins Creek: Coming up Labor Day Weekend. • Farrier Schedules: What if your whole herd can’t stay in the same 10 week schedule? • Saving Echo: The backstory of saving a filly when her dam was hit by a car in Kentucky 13 years ago • The Hot Take: Maybe it is the ATFO? • Our Anecdotal Truths About the Amish: It is probably not what you think

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  Are you too Big for your Horse?

  Jul 31, 202630 min

  July 31, 2026Horses of Courses Episode 30 Season 3 Remotely recorded Episode Overview: Pine Creek Recap, Rescue Drama & Rider Weight️ Episode Recap: Pine Creek Meetup Pine Creek Horse Camp meetup and review ATFO: Appalachian Trainer Face-Off updates and preparation details. Adding Oil to your horses diet: Weight gain, types of oil, omerga balance, inflammation. Purchasing Robin: The backstory of saving a little Quarter Horse mare with a destroyed leg for $150 The Hot Take: She was PITIFUL Are you too big for the horse you're riding - The 20% Rule: Standard guidelines for horse-to-rider weight ratios.How horse conformation, fitness, and rider balance affect capacity. How to tell if a horse is struggling under a load.

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  Episode #29

  Fat Horses aren't Happy Horses: The Truth About Equine Obesity

  Jun 29, 202633 minS3

  Season 3, Episode 29 | Release Date: June 28, 2026 | Recorded at: The Huntington Mall In this episode, we recap our recent presentation at the American Horse Council exposing the rise of "Mass Bailing." Then, we chat about how essential Vitamin E is for your horse’s nervous system. We share the moving rescue story of Fiyero, drop a hot take on measuring actual training progress, and announce our next in person meetup in Ohio! Finally, we tackle our main discussion: This is a tough-love reality check on equine obesity. Many owners mistake a heavy horse for a happy horse, but extra weight is often a death sentence for horses. Attending The American Horse Council to speak on Mass Bailing Scams Care thoughts: Vitamin E is so important to horses Upcoming Events: Pine Creek Camp in Hocking Hills Rescue Story: Fiyero Hot Take: Did the horse actually make progress? Main Topic: Stop allowing your horses to become obese. Fat isn't happy, it's too often a death sentence #HorseHealth #EquineObesity #HorsePodcast #EquineWellness #AmericanHorseCouncil #AppalachianTrainerFaceOff #HorseRescue #HorseTraining #EquineNutrition #HorseScams

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  Episode #28

  Rescue, if done right, isn't making anyone rich.

  May 26, 202639 minS3

  Season 3 Episode #28 May 26, 2026 Recorded at Mulligan Farms In this episode: The tenth Appalachian Trainer Face Off is underway. Care thoughts: Possums on the farm Donation needs: Summer time giving Rescue Story: Saffron Hot Take: We almost forgot, but actually, horses DO need other horses Main Topic: Rescue, if done right, isn't making anyone rich. Period. Insight on what rescue really costs. #podcast #horses #rescue #nonprofits

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