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Join Becca Salamone for a special message of thanks for YOUR support of the past few years and hear what horse stories were covered in 2015, where you can hear them, and what's coming up on Southern Horse Talk in 2016.  Happy New Year! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Shannon Schraufnagel about Horse Trails and Camping Across America and their ride updates. Shannon and Becca also share some holiday spirit by sharing Christmas pics sent in by HTCAA members.   Listen on Tuesday, December 22, at 8:00 am CST, then watch on the Southern Horse Talk YouTube channel.  (And yes, they do have on a Santa Hat (Becca) and antlers (Shannon)!! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio http://htcaa.org Thanks to Spurr's Big Fix for sponsoring giveaways for Alabama Horse Talk Radio!  

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Jennifer Landers, owner and founder of The Velvet Rider, an equestrian lifestyle blog.  Jennifer shares how she was inspired to start her company, as well as how she has grown the business over the past few years and what makes The Velvet Rider blog so successful. Also on the show, Mary Miller Jordan shares her thoughts on family and the holidays on another episode of Mary Miller Jordan's Mustang Mentors. Be sure to also watch the interviews on the Southern Horse Talk YouTube channel. http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio http://www.velvetrider.com/ http://iamherd.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW7u5IEBDpTuemCeDW2m_lQ (Southern Horse Talk YouTube)

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with 17-year old Sydney Englund about her online business called HorseCrazyGirls.com.  Sydney started the business at the young age of nine, with her mother, as a way to bring together resources for horse crazy girls everywhere!  Her mother also wanted Sydney to have first hand experience in starting and running her own business. Also, June Brewer of Georgia Horse Events talks about December Horse Happenings in Georgia.  And on a new episode of Vet Call with Dr E, Dr. Easterwood talks about dental floating and shares his advice for horse owners. Be sure to join the conversation over on the Southern Horse Talk Facebook GROUP, as well as like the Page to stay up-to-date on horse happenings across the South.  And feel free to share your horse story, pics, and videos! http://alabamahorsetalk.com http://www.easterwoodequine.com/ http://www.horsecrazygirls.com/ http://www.gahorseevents.com/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernHorseTalk/

Alabama Horse Talk/Southern Horse Talk talks with a couple of Horse Trails and Camping Across America members about their trail experiences in the South.  Karen Kennedy and Sharon Caruso are sisters who live in Mays Landing, New Jersey.  They both travel with their horses (and/or rent horses when they get to their destination) to trail ride across the country. Our conversation was about their ride at Big South Fork in Tennessee as well as other rides around the South and out in South Dakota, as well.  They share their impressions and "Thoughts of the South" and what they found interesting about Southerners.  It's a hoot; you don't want to miss this one!  Listen to Alabama Horse Talk Radio on Tuesday at 8:00 am CST then stay tuned to SEE their interview on Southern Horse Talk's YouTube channel on Wednesday! Also, get an HTCAA Update with Shannon Schraufnagel about the upcoming 2016 HTCAA Events and what's happening for the holidays! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio http://htcaa.org Thanks to our sponsor, Spurr's Big Fix!  

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Randy Bearden of Shel-Clair Farms in Vincent, Alabama, about his horse and ag lifestyle, his family, and his new segment on Southern Horse Talk called Thoughts From the Tractor Seat.  Randy began publishing his "thoughts" on social media a couple of years ago and recently has agreed to share his writings through Southern Horse Talk. Stay tuned to also hear an interview with Anne Faucette of North Carolina, a member of Horse Trails and Camping Across America, talk about her experiences with HTCAA and the organized rides in Tennessee and in South Dakota from last year. Thanks to our sponsor of Horse Happenings, Spurr's Big Fix! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio https://www.facebook.com/groups/southernhorsetalk https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorseTrailsAcrossAmerica/ http://shelclairfarms.com/  

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Rose Cushing of Cushing Media Productions about the many components of her business including Carolina Hoofbeats Magazine and TV, Modern Horseman Magazine and TV, as well as the magazine she purchased and produces called Southeast Equine Magazine.  Rose also talks about her service offerings through Cushing Media Productions for marketing and promoting your business. Also this week we have a new segment of Mary Miller Jordan's Mustang Mentors on Southern Horse Talk. We'll also have three new segments of Horse Happenings:   1) Horse Happenings in Oklahoma with Ashley McKenzie 2) Horse Happenings in Georgia with June Brewer 3) Horse Happenings Around the Southeast with Rose Cushing http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio http://iamherd.org/ http://www.cushingmediaproductions.com/ http://www.oklahomahorseshows.com/ http://www.gahorseevents.com/ Thanks to our sponsor, Spurr's Big Fix!    http://www.spurrsbigfix.com/

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Amber Owens of Cameron Oaks farm on location in Wilsonville, Alabama, for the filming of the first pilot episode of the Kids of Cameron Oaks with Amber Owens series.  Amber shares her background as well as her role at the farm, which caters to children in the Hunter Jumper world. Also on the show is up and coming country music artist Mark Kelley of Mark Kelley Music who joins Becca for the second episode of SoHT Unplugged.  Mark sings two of his favorite songs, Sundown to September and Speed Limit 40, while talking about his music career and the path he's taken in life to get to where he is now.  As well, he shares his plans for the future.  Don't miss it! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio http://www.cameronoaks.com/ https://www.reverbnation.com/markkelley

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Dick Pritchett about his involvement with the Alabama Dutch Oven Society.  He shares his horse story and his love of Dutch Oven cooking, trail riding out West, and his historic farm near Ohatchee, Alabama, called Quail Run Farm. Also on the show, Shannon Schraufnagel of Horse Trails and Camping Across America, gives an update on upcoming events in 2016. http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio http://htcaa.org/ http://dickpritchett.com

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Dena Raggio of the Appaloosa Horse Club about the organization and their World Show taking place this week in Fort Worth, Texas, October 23-31, 2015.  Dena shares her experience over the years with the Club and with Appaloosas and gives details on all the World Show happenings. Pat Cleveland also joins me to provide an update since her last interview on Alabama Horse Talk.  This Dothan, Alabama, resident shares what The Balanced Horse Project is, along with her upcoming tour to Canada and back.  She also discusses a couple of horses she has helped who are entering an Extreme Cowboy competition this weekend. Thanks to Spurr's Big Fix for sponsoring our giveaways! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio https://www.appaloosa.com/ https://www.facebook.com/thebalancedhorse http://www.spurrsbigfix.com/

Join Becca Salamone for Mustang Mentors on Southern Horse Talk as she talks with Mary Miller Jordan about her new non-profit, I AM HERD, and its inaugural event on October 31 in Lumberton, NC.  Mary shares her inspiration for the organization, as well as its mission and goals, that of encouraging others to "hear their own heart." http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio http://iamherd.com/  

Join us for the first segment of Southern Horse Talk Unplugged, as Jessica Lynn of Southern Belle Equestrian interviews country singer-songwriter Jessie Lynn about her horse story and her blossoming country music career. Jessie sings a snippet of her newest single, Boots N Bling It's a Cowgirl Thing, acapella, as well as relates the story behind the song.  She also tells of her experience in the Nash Next competition.  For more information on Jessie Lynn, check out her website and social media channels. http://jessielynn.net/ http://www.southernbelleequestrian.com/ http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio https://www.facebook.com/groups/SouthernHorseTalk/  

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Christy Fleming about TROT (Therapeutic Riding of Tuscaloosa) and their two upcoming fundraiser events.  Christy shares the service offerings provided by TROT to the West Alabama community, a bit about the animals at their facility, and the upcoming October 10th TROT the Trails Benefit Trail Ride at Tannehill's Forever Wild Trail, as well as the Halloween Bash Horse Show on October 31st at Hueytown Saddle Club Arena. Stay tuned to hear Shannon Schraufnagel of Horse Trails and Camping Across America talk about HTCAA's upcoming Halloween Costume Contest event on Facebook, where folks are encouraged to dress up their horses, take pics, and then post them back on HTCAA for a chance to win prizes. Thanks to Spurr's Big Fix for providing giveaways! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio https://www.trotusa.org/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorseTrailsAcrossAmerica/

This week is a replay of the Ben Masters interview with Jessica Lynn of Southern Belle Equestrian.  Ben talks about what is was like to film Unbranded the movie, his hopes, goals, and dreams, as well as the Mustangs themselves. After listening, if you have any questions for Ben, tune in to Periscope on Tuesday, September 29, at 8 p.m. CST for a LIVE Q&A, where you can ask Ben your question. Dr. Jud Easterwood also joins me for some advice on cribbing in horses and how to prevent it.  Don't miss Vet Call with Dr. E! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio

Listen to Alabama Horse Talk Radio on Wednesday, September 23, at 8:00 am Central to hear Jessica Lynn of Southern Belle Equestrian interview UNBRANDED the movie's main actor, Ben Masters, about his experience with horses and wild Mustangs and his epic journey with three cowboy friends and 16 Mustangs across 3,000 miles from Mexico to Canada.  Their adventure was filmed for the UNBRANDED documentary to bring awareness to the plight of America's Mustangs.  Southern Horse Talk brings you this video interview (audio here), as well as the Birmingham, Alabama UNBRANDED screening set for September 24th at 6:30 pm at Carmike Lee Branch 15. http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio unbrandedthefilm.com http://www.southernbelleequestrian.com/ ____________________________ The Red Barn's 8th Annual Bluegrass and Burgers is set for October 4th from 2-5 pm.  Don't miss all the free, family fun including good food, live music, and horse activities!    

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with The Balanced Horse Project founder, Pat Cleveland, about her research over the past 25 years and her training methods using biomechanic exercises to achieve straightness and a return to the symmetry of a horse's original conformation in order to produce a sustainable horse and offering cost effectiveness for their owners.  Listen to Pat's horse story on Tuesday, September 15, at 8:00 am CST on Alabama Horse Talk Radio. http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Shannon Schraufnagel, founder of Horse Trails and Camping Across America, and several of the HTCAA members as they talk about their love of trail riding and what is special about HTCAA to them. Some share their riding plans for the HTCAA 9/11 National Ride as well.  The National 9/11 Ride is planned for September 10-13, 2015, at locations all across America.  The rides are not planned nor organized at all.  It's simply folks getting out on trail to ride, while wearing red, white, and blue to show their patriotism, then taking pics to post back on the HTCAA facebook group. Do you plan to ride this coming 9/11 weekend? http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio https://www.facebook.com/events/516766845137809/

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Booger Brown of Samson, Alabama, about his horse life, the pilot of this potentially upcoming reality show on the Inspiration channel, his past reality show on Nat Geo called Dukes of Cattle, and this exciting event on the line between Alabama and Florida – Bulls on the Beach! Also hear Mary Miller Jordan's Mustang Mentors, a new segment on Alabama Horse Talk/Southern Horse Talk Radio, as well as an update from Shannon Schraufnagel of Horse Trails and Camping Across America about the upcoming 9/11 National Ride!  Don't miss this show! http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio https://www.facebook.com/groups/HorseTrailsAcrossAmerica/ http://www.marymillerjordan.com/ Photo of Booger Brown by Mary Katherine Morris Photography.

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with aspiring country music artist Jessie Lynn, a Prattville, Alabama, native who's competing in Nash Next to be the next big country music star.  Jessie, who is an avid horse rider, lover, and barrel racer has been heavily involved in the Alabama equine community for years.  Her new single, Boots and Bling It's a Cowgirl Thing, hit the market in July and her album is coming out soon.  Listen to Jessie's horse story on Alabama Horse Talk Radio Tuesday, August 25, at 8:00 am CST. http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio  

Join Becca Salamone as she talks with Andy Blevins of Andy Blevins Performance Horses about his journey with Mustang Ledoux as he has prepared for the Georgia Mustang Makeover taking place August 22.  Blevins shares his first experiences with horses in Spain and how he learned more and more about them when he moved to the United States, first becoming a farrier and now a trainer. Listen to Andy Blevins' horse story on Tuesday, August 18, at 8:00 am CST on Alabama Horse Talk Radio. http://alabamahorsetalk.com/radio