No Bucks Given

No Bucks Given

Hosted by: Maija Liisa Luttinger

From breaking down myths by unpacking the actual science behind them, or debating both sides of controversial social issues, No Bucks Given is the equestrian destination where we get to the hard truths around what...

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The Back Health REVOLUTION w/ Saddlefitting US & Dr. Kate Workman

Unpopular opinon: riding your horse is not always the answer to improving their physical well being. In fact, prioritizing your horse's muscular health and fitness is MORE important than your riding goals when it...
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What I Wasted $1000's on as an equestrian...

This week I'm spilling my own tea on the BIGGEST mistakes I've made in the horse world (which ultimately cost me thousands of dollars) so you don't fall into the same patterns I did!! In my first solo episode of NO...
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Equine Nutrition for Dummies w/ Feed Room Chemist Dr. Jyme

DID YOU KNOW that nutritional deficiencies can impact a horse's physical performance and behavior? (As an added bonus, results of deficiencies in the diet can often be misconstrued as training issues...) If you want...
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Making It Work: Training Non-Purpose Bred Horses w/ The Blonde and The Bay

This week on No Bucks Given, we have special guest Maddie Houser from The Blonde and The Bay on to talk about her unique journey with her quarter horses in dressage. Tune in to hear Maddie share her story of...
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Sleazy Saddle Sales (and how to avoid them) w/ Saddle Fitting US's Amanda Anderson

Buying a well-fitting saddle for your horse and yourself is already hard enough but if you factor in not-so-ethical sellers, it becomes even tougher. Amanda and I are back this week to discuss slimy saddle sales...
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Is Saddle Fit An Equine Welfare Issue? w/ Saddle Fitting US's Amanda Anderson

We're back to discuss the question: Is saddle fit an equine welfare issue? This week, we're joined by special guest Amanda Anderson of Saddle Fitting US. Amanda is a saddle fitter who is well known for advocating for...
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Does Rider Weight Affect Horse Welfare? w/ Haybales x Barbells' Jamie Graham

Rider fitness might impact your horse's overall welfare more than you might realize... This week, we have special guest Jamie Graham of Haybales x Barbells to talk about rider fitness and why it's so good for the...
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Breaking Down "Social License to Operate" w/ Andrew Philbrick

This week, we sit down with Andrew Philbrick to talk about "social license to operate" in the horse world. What does this practically mean in the wake of recent scandals for the future of equine sports?  Before we...
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"No Hoof, No Horse" // Equine Biomechanics Breakdown w/ Dr. Hilary Clayton

You’ve probably heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but let’s breakdown the science behind the biomechanics of equine locomotion of the legs and the feet with one of the top leaders in equine biomechanics, Dr Hilary...
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A Conversation on Equine Welfare w/ Michael Kilmke & Melissa Gallagher

Today we sit down with our friend with Melissa Gallagher and Michael Kilmke to talk about equine welfare in competitive equestrian sports. We dig deep into how we should define welfare in the first place and what...
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Building A Bodyworking Business: First Year Roadmap

This week, Maija and fellow equine massage therapist, Brittany Gray of Grayscale Equine sit back down to discuss what their first year building their respective bodyworking businesses looked like and how you can do it...
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Mythbusting with Maija: Massage Guns + Horses

As an equine massage therapist, a question I am asked ALOT is if massage guns and their use on horses is safe or beneficial. The answer is a bit more complicated than you'd think! This week we dive into the science of...
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