ABC’s of Horses with Christy Wood

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

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 ann

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 Actio

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!

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!

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

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 und

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 techni

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 chewin

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

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 hors

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.

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: rear

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 puz

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 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 ride

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, C

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 hors

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 d

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 im