ABC’s of Horses with Christy Wood
From A to Z, this Big Blend Radio equestrian podcast features world champion horse trainer Christy Wood who discusses the world of horses and shares expert knowledge on horse care, riding, and showmanship. New episodes air every second Saturday at 4pm PST / 7pm EST.
Episodes
It’s all about over fences and the Olympics in this episode of Big Blend Radio's “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
In this engaging conversation, Christy dives into the fascinating world of equestrian sports, exploring the origins of ‘over fences’ from its roots in fox hunting to its modern role in show jumping and Olympic competition. They discuss the key differences between hunter and jumper classes, the fou...
From a whinny to a nicker, this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC’s of Horses” equestrian podcast with Christy Wood explores "horse noises," the fascinating world of horse vocalizations and what they mean.
Learn how to interpret different horse sounds, including variations in intensity and frequency. Is your horse expressing comfort, excitement, anxiety, or even attraction? Whether it's a call for food, a signal of distress, or pla...
It's all about Understanding and Caring for Mares on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Hear about attitude and disposition, emotions, performance, breeding and pregnancy, hormonal health, foaling and gestation, and so much more.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a ...
It's all about Lunging Your Horse on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Hear about what lunging is and why it is important, lunging positions, and the best gear and equipment for lunging.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associ...
It's all about Kicking and Communication on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Hear what makes horses kick, how to maneuver around a horse so you do not get kicked, and how to communicate whether on the ground or on horseback.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a car...
It's all about How to Become a Horse Show Judge on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Main Points of Discussion include: - Ring stewarding - Getting your foot in the door - References from show managers - Know the rule book for each association - Apply, get accepted, and go to a judge’s seminar - Getting carded
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting...
It's all about Instruction for Horses and Riders on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Instruction is especially important when looking at purchasing a new horse.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being...
It's all about Horse Hoof Care on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Hear about how to clean a hoof, supplements, about shoes and shoeing, protective boots, choosing a farrier, and more.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed asso...
It's all about Horse Gear and Tack on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Hear about the gear differences between English and Western, and tack for Show versus Pleasure. Plus, all about clean and functional leather (not nylon), bits, spurs, pads and more.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obsta...
It's all about The Chief Joseph Trail Ride on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with equestrian expert Christy Wood.
Christy Wood talks about her second 13-year circuit of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, a progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). A portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as c...
It's all about foals, fillies, and colts on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood. Topics of is discussion include breeding, foal prep, birth assistance, post-birth care.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with be...
It's all about how to read and understand your horse's energy and emotions on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood...
From Hay to Carrots, it's all about the Equine Diet on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stabl...
It's all about Horse Care, Colic, and Common Sense on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along with being an author and instructor, she is the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stable...
From training and setting boundaries to observing body language and building a relationship with your horse, this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with Christy Wood is all about HORSE BEHAVIOR.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations. Along ...
It's all about Appaloosa Horses on this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" equestrian podcast with equestrian expert Christy Wood.
Christy Wood is now on her second 13-year circuit of the Chief Joseph Trail Ride, a progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). A portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as po...
Welcome to the "ABC's of Horses," Big Blend Radio's new equestrian podcast with equestrian expert Christy Wood. New episodes drop every 2nd Saturday at 4pm PT / 7pm ET.
Christy Wood is a World Champion horse trainer, also exhibiting in jumping and trail, and her students are world champions who join her on the show team. She is a winner in extreme trail obstacle challenges, and is a carded horse show judge with 7 breed associatio...
This episode of Big Blend Radio features Christy Wood who talks about her recent experiences on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride. A progressive trail ride hosted by the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), a portion of the ride is completed each year, with the entire sequence taking thirteen years to complete. Its route traces, as closely as possible, the route Chief Joseph and the Nez Perce took while attempting to escape the US Cavalry in 187...
This episode of Big Blend Radio goes behind the scenes of the equestrian world with Christy Wood, a World Champion horse trainer, carded horse show judge with 7 breed associations, and author of “Your Best Horse Show: A Guide for Managers and Exhibitors” and “Ranger: The Little Horse with a Big Heart.” Christy is also the owner of Wood N Horse Training Stables in Three Rivers, California, where she offers riding instruction and tra...
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