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Ask An Expert: Horse Care and Riding Advice

Ride iQ
Equestrian Sports
Horse Health
Horse Training
Emotional Regulation
Equine Veterinarian
Horse Care Mistakes
Equine Insurance
Eventing
Horse Care
Equine Ulcers
Goal Setting
Thoroughbreds
Rider Fitness
Dressage
Grooming Techniques
Riding Lessons
Supplements For Horses
Arena Footing
Mortality Coverage
Veterinary Care

Ask An Expert is your go-to for practical, real-world advice from top equestrian pros. Whether you’re curious about improving your riding, training a green horse, or mastering horse care, our expert guests are here to help. Hosted by Ride iQ, these conversations are relatable, insightful, and packed with tips you can use right away. Want more? Ride iQ members get access to over 100 exclusive episo... more

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Are you making the right choices for your horse’s digestive health, or is their internal ecosystem suffering in silence? In this episode of Ask an Expert, Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, Senior Director of Equine Technical Innovation for Purina Animal Nutritio... more

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Understanding and protecting your horse’s respiratory health is key to their comfort, performance, and long-term well-being. In this episode of Ask an Expert, equine respiratory specialist Dr. Laurent Couëtil breaks down the most common issues affect... more

Protecting yourself every ride starts with the right gear and knowing what works (and why) matters. In this episode of Ask an Expert, Ride EquiSafe founder, Catherine Winter, discusses helmets, body protectors, air vests, and safety stirrups, drawing... more

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Recent Guests

Mary Beth Gordon
Senior Director of Equine Technical Innovation
Purina Animal Nutrition
Episode: Trust Your Gut: How the Equine Microbiome Impacts Health and Performance
Karen Rohlf
Founder of Dressage Naturally, internationally recognized clinician
Dressage Naturally
Episode: The Secret to a Happy Equine Athlete (That Most Riders Miss)
Laurent Couëtil
Professor of large animal medicine, directs Equine Sports Medicine Center at Purdue University
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Episode: Every Breath Counts: Understanding the Equine Respiratory System
Catherine Winter
Founder of Ride Equisafe, educator on rider safety equipment
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Episode: Rider Safety Equipment 101: Understanding Safety Standards and Finding the Right Gear & Fit
Ashley Johnson
Five-star event rider, Level IV ICP-certified instructor, Harvard psychology graduate, performance psychology coach
Totem Hill Farm, Ocala, Florida
Episode: Performance Psychology: Managing Nerves and Pressure in the Arena
Dr. Benjamin Sykes
internationally recognized leader in equine gastric health and clinical research
BW Sykes Consultancy / Southern Cross University
Episode: A Vet’s Guide to Managing Ulcer-Prone Horses
Lauren Sprieser
Grand Prix dressage rider and Ride IQ coach
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Episode: Ride Smarter, Score Higher: Tips for Achieving a Personal Best in Dressage
Dr. Phil van Harreveld
Equine veterinarian and Merck Animal Health professional
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Episode: EPM Explained: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Cindy Butler
President of the Western Dressage Association of America; trainer and clinician
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Episode: A Beginner’s Guide to Western Dressage: How It Works, How It’s Judged, and How to Start

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John Holling
Coach at Ride IQ; Host of Ask An Expert; podcast host

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • The perfect show!

    Every week I look forward to the notification that there’s a new Ask An Expert episode! Heck, I could listen to this show every DAY! I just sit back, relax, and learn so much on so many different topics. Thank you for bringing us so much great information and helping us be better horse people. “When you know better, you do better” and this show images that possible. I recommend it to everyone!

    Apple Podcasts
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    SuzanneRIdes
    United Statesa year ago

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Trust Your Gut: How the Equine Microbiome Impacts Health and Performance
Q: What practical steps can owners take to support their horse's microbiome?
Use the TestRide approach to evaluate supplements, ensure forage matches the horse's physiology and workload, avoid over-supplementing, and consider a microbiome testing kit to tailor a diet and probiotic strategy. Consistency in hay quality, gradual changes, and veterinary guidance are key.
Trust Your Gut: How the Equine Microbiome Impacts Health and Performance
Q: How does stress, travel, and medications affect the microbiome?
Stressful events like trailer trips and intense training can quickly alter gut physiology and microbiome balance, and antibiotics or NSAIDs can disrupt it as well. Proper management—keeping forage quality, minimizing unnecessary stress, and providing targeted microbiome support—helps maintain balance and improves recovery.
Rider Safety Equipment 101: Understanding Safety Standards and Finding the Right Gear & Fit
Q: Could you explain what the Virginia Tech helmet study is doing and what outcomes you expect to see?
The study aims to standardize helmet testing and provide a clear, consumer-facing rating system, initially focusing on concussion risk and eventually expanding to include various helmet types and brands for apples-to-apples comparisons.
Performance Psychology: Managing Nerves and Pressure in the Arena
Q: What's your favorite part of being a sports psychology coach?
Seeing a rider process and apply mental tools in a moment of challenge, and then watching them progress as they realize they can compartmentalize outside stress and still perform well with their horse.
EPM Explained: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention
Q: How reliable are titers in diagnosing EPM, and what improves accuracy?
Titers indicate exposure and antibodies, but are not definitive for disease on their own. A negative titer greatly lowers the likelihood of EPM. Adding a spinal tap increases diagnostic accuracy to about 95% because the spinal fluid titer can be much higher than in blood when the infection is present.

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A practical, expert-driven show delivering real-world horse care, veterinary insights, and riding performance tips. Episodes frequently center on performance psychology, medical care, equine nutrition and genetics, arena design, and sport-specific training for riders across disciplines. Notable strengths include a consistently high-caliber guest mix (veterinarians, coaches, researchers) and a coaching-forward format that blends actionable techniques with behind-the-scenes stories, making it useful for riders, trainers, and owners seeking tangible takeaways. The format often weaves in sponsor messages, demonstrations, and field-tested routines that listeners can apply in practice or in the arena.

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2. Karen Rohlf
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