Have Horse Will Travel

Apollo and his buddy Maverick have moved to a new pasture! They take host Meredith and special guest Dad on a tour of their new digs.Want to see the video instead? Head over to my YouTube channel HEREOther Ways to Follow Our Adventure:Blog Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Support This Podcast:Books Store Patreon Sponsor inquires welcome!Support the show

Apollo has met thousands of horses across the country. Sometimes he makes a new best friend, and sometimes things don't go so great. Meredith talks about herd dynamics and how to introduce horses safely, and shares the story of Apollo's great escape.. Watch on YouTube Here Follow Our Adventure:Blog Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Support This Podcast:Books Store Patreon Support the show

Hollywood loves a horse (and so do I, obvs). Is there anything more majestic than a horse running across the big screen? But in film after film, there are so many things that annoy any horseperson watching. Here are a few of my pet peeves (get it? because horses are ... nevermind). Plus, a scene from trail riding with Apollo, meet friend of the show Rex, and an update on Meredith and Apollo's plans to continue their cross-country journey. Watch the YouTube version here &n...

It's our first simultaneous YouTube-version of the podcast! In this episode I introduce all of Apollo's horse friends, and share some tips for new horse owners. Want to see the video instead? Head over to my YouTube channel HEREOther Ways to Follow Our Adventure:Blog Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube Support This Podcast:Books Store Patreon Sponsor inquires welcome!Support the show

Well, that was a strange year, wasn’t it? Things got a little crazy in my life, as they probably did for you too… but the good news is, it’s 2021 and the podcast is BACK! Woohoo! This episode is a not-so-brief update on what Apollo and I (well, mostly just I) have been doing for the last few months while not recording. Apologies for the sound quality. Hang in there, it gets better about halfway through the episode. Follow Our Adventure:Blog Facebook Instagram Tw...

We’re back! Did you miss us? After an unscheduled break (because, 2020) your favorite horse travel podcast returns with another exciting interview… this time with Cathleen from “A Strange Request,” who has a lot of funny and interesting stories to share from her horseback journeys through England and Ireland. About our Guest: Cathleen LeonardI travel on horseback. It became a dream from the moment I first sat on a horse. In 2017 I rode 1000 miles from Scotland to Cornwall alone wit...

Keeping Apollo healthy is my number one priority. Careful considering is necessary for everything he eats, everywhere he sleeps, every step he takes. Of course, accidents still happen – sometimes they are unpreventable – and this, too, requires a unique strategy when you’re traveling the backroads of America by horse! What do I love as much as horses? Reading about horses! It’s a rare day that doesn’t include time with my nose in a book. Let’s talk about a few of my recent (a...

Over 8000 miles of walking is enough to get any horse in shape! Of course, there is more to getting a horse in shape to do this kind of adventure, and keeping him that way for so many days (and years) and miles. In this episode, I’ll share with you Apollo’s fitness routine for getting ready and staying ready to accomplish this adventure.Plus, we’ll hear from Karen of Equine Unlimited talks about her horseback journey through the Scottish isles with her rescue mare Connie. What to Listen For:0...

Feeding a horse is simple, right? They eat grass.Well, yes. But also, no. There are many, many things to know about horse nutrition, and especially when you’re feeding an adventure horse. Rule #1: Don’t forget to pack some apples.Listen weekly as Meredith and Apollo share about their multi-year 48-state journey (The Centauride), talk with interesting guests, and discuss the realities of domestic abuse. What to Listen For:00:25 Introduction to the episode01:25 Hors...

Happy belated birthday, Apollo!Let’s celebrate Apollo’s safe return home, and his birthday too! He turned 12 in April. Do you know what age that would be in human years? In this “Apollosode” (get it? Apollo + episode!), we’ll talk about this and other interesting horse birthday stuff.Listen weekly as Meredith and Apollo share about their multi-year 48-state journey (The Centauride), talk with interesting guests, and discuss the realities of domestic abuse. What to Listen For:...

It’s not easy finding the perfect adventure horse to be your travel partner! Season two is all about Apollo, and to kick it off, let’s talk about what qualities a good adventure horse requires. Speaking of things that aren’t easy, stick around for the second half of the episode, when guest Angela Accomando talks about her journey to change the laws of New York state to make them better for domestic violence victims! She’s already succeeded to get one terrible law changed, and will ...

The big question of the moment – and, honestly, at any point in the ride – is where have we been and where are we going? (Yes, I know that’s two questions). With the uncertainties of travel restrictions and safety during this COVID-19 epidemic, that question is more relevant than ever. Plus, special guest Lisa of Willow Domestic Violence Center joins us for a very informative conversation about domestic violence, including useful advice on talking with teens, helping victims, and f...

Apollo and I encounter dangerous, rude, and hostile drivers every single day. Whether we’re riding though a city or in the country, on a busy highway or a quiet dirt road, bad drivers are everywhere. The five types of worst drivers are people who honk, people who yell, people who are impatient, people who drive too fast, and people who drive too close. Here are stories of the very worst of each of these five types of bad drivers that we have dealt with during the last 8,200 ...

Whether you are 1 or 100 years old, if you’re young at heart, this episode is for you! Guest Francine of Pixie Dust Fan joins us to talk about Disney horses, from Major in Cinderella to the real-life horses at the Disney parks that you can meet (and ride!). Then stick around for story time, when Meredith reads “Apollo’s Alphabet.”Listen weekly as Meredith and Apollo share about their multi-year 48-state journey (The Centauride), talk with interesting guests, and discuss the realities of...

Confession time: I travel to eat. Sure, I have plenty of other good reasons for this ride, too. Food tourism, though, is a daily pursuit when I’m on the road with Apollo. In this episode, I share some of my favorite foods and food experiences from our travels, what Apollo likes for treats, and some surprising regional delights. Plus, Emily Davis, author of Damsel No More, talks about her inspiring story of healing from trauma with the help of horses. Listen...