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.
Latest episodes
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33 min
Budget: The Real Cost of Buying and Owning a Horse
B is for Budget! In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC’s of Horses" Podcast, world champion horse trainer Christy Wood gives an honest look at what it really costs to own a hor…
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43 min
Chief Joseph Trail Ride 2026: Christy Wood and Stephanie Callahan Clark
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's "ABC's of Horses" podcast, World Champion horse trainer Christy Wood is joined by fellow rider Stephanie Callahan Clark for their annual look a…
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20 min
Understanding Horse Action & Agility
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, World Champion horse trainer Christy Wood kicks off Volume 2 with the letter A, exploring Action & Agilit…
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43 min
Getting to Know Horse Expert Christy Wood: An A–Z Journey Through the World of Horses
Celebrate a Big Blend Radio milestone! We have officially wrapped up Volume 1 of the ABCs of Horses digital podcast magazine, completing the entire alphabet from A to Z! To mark th…
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26 min
Understanding Horse Zoomies
It's a big milestone on the Big Blend Radio "ABCs of Horses" Podcast, producer Lisa D. Smith and world champion horse trainer Christy Wood have made it all the way to Z! And Z is f…
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22 min
The Art of Yielding in Horse Training
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood explores the essential concept of yielding in horse training and why it forms the foundation…
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33 min
Unlocking Horse Health: The Power of X-Rays and Modern Diagnostics
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood explores how modern diagnostic tools like X-rays and MRIs play a vital role in understanding…
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28 min
Water Training for Horses: Safety and Trail Riding Skills
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood dives into the fundamentals of water training for horses, sharing practical techniques that…
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34 min
Understanding Horses Vices from Cribbing to Weaving
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood discusses common horse vices such as cribbing, weaving, pawing, pacing, and chewing. These b…
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21 min
Understanding Mare Reproductive Health
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood explores mare reproductive health, focusing on the anatomy and care of the uterus and why it…
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35 min
Mastering How to Trailer Horses
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood tackles the essential topic of trailer breaking horses—a critical skill every horse owner sh…
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23 min
The Wisdom of Senior Horses
In this heartfelt episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood celebrates the wisdom, experience, and enduring spirit of senior horses. These gen…
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31 min
Horse Behavior: Rearing and Roping Explained
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood explores two foundational yet complex aspects of horse behavior and training: rearing and ro…
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36 min
Understanding the Quirky Nature of Horses
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood explores the fascinating quirks of horses—the playful, creative, and sometimes puzzling beha…
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22 min
The Chief Joseph Trail Ride 2025
In this episode of Big Blend Radio’s “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood takes us on the Chief Joseph Trail Ride—a remarkable 1,300-mile journey retracing the histor…
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19 min
The Essential Role of Pony Horses
In this episode of Big Blend Radio's “ABC's of Horses” equestrian podcast, Christy Wood shares the critical role of pony horses in training young horses and building rider-horse co…
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30 min
Over Fences & Olympic Dreams on the ABC's of Horses Podcast
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 dive…
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39 min
What is Your Horse Saying?
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 vocaliza…
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Understanding and Caring for Mares
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,…
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47 min
Lunging Your Horse
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, l…