ECHO Equestrian Media
Hosted by equine veterinarian and bioethicist Dr. Barb Crabbe and professional rider Katie Mack—a mother–daughter duo exploring the stories, questions, and values that shape the modern equestrian world.
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mentors, the masters and metalwork (opens the original)
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This week, we’re talking mentorship, the importance of vet-farrier relationships, and the Spruce Meadows Masters.
horse welfare & the internet (opens the original)
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We’re back from our summer break and catching up on a little bit of everything. We talk about the SI joint and horse and rider asymmetry, the emaciated pony at the Hamptons Classic, and the conversation around horse welfare and social media. We also get into reporting concerns, teaching riders more about horse management, and what happens to compassion when you work with animals for a living.
you asked, we answered (opens the original)
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This week, we’re answering your questions, covering everything from favorite breeches and riding fitness to horse tricks and common skin issues. We also talk about growing up riding together, what it was like having a veterinarian for a mom, and how our relationship has changed as we’ve gotten older.
faultless & the future of horse sport (opens the original)
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This week, we’re talking "Faultless", the new docuseries following elite show jumpers around the world. We chat about the things we loved and give our thoughts on some of the editing choices. Plus, we talk grooms, horse welfare, finding the right barn, online criticism, and the challenge of moving up the levels without asking too much of your horse.
heart horses and hard goodbyes (opens the original)
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Raw and unedited, an honest vulnerable conversation <3 This week, we're talking about heart horses, and what makes one horse different from all the rest. We get into why some horses come into your life at exactly the right time, why those partnerships are so rare, and why saying goodbye is one of the hardest parts of loving them. We also share the story of Elle, the horse that shaped so much of Katie's riding career, and talk through the very recent loss of her, the grief that comes with it, and
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