No Bucks Given

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 matters the most in the equine industry: how to best advocate for our horses.

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Episodes

SPOOOKY HORSES: Halloween Bonus Episode!

SPOOKY HORSES! Need we say more? Trainer and Equine Emotion Specialist Melissa Gallagher is back on the pod and we're talking about how to work with spooky horses and better manage their anxiety, read when it might be more than just nerves and what to do about it! Happy Halloween Horse Girls! For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a follow @NoBucksGivenPodcast on Instagram. This episode was executive produced by Maija Liisa Luttinger and Allie Watson Bayne. S...

Oct 31, 2023•30 min

GADGETS WE DO NOT BUCK WITH!

Martingales, draw reins, tie downs - OH MY! In this week's SUPERSIZED episode, we have MELISSA GALLAGHER back on the pod to talk about the training devices that we simply WILL NOT BUCK WITH! But you know we love our caveats... tune in to hear how these gadgets can be used kindly in the right hands and cautiously in other cases and some that we should simply throw in the trash! For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a follow @NoBucksGivenPodcast on Instagram. ...

Oct 31, 2023•2 hr 2 min

WHY IGNORING SADDLE FIT is setting you AND your horse back physically & financially

DON'T LET POOR SADDLE FIT SET YOU BACK! We're back this week with a bodyworker's perspective on the importance of saddle fitting and how ignoring it can cause more harm than you might think. Meet Alisa Pitt, a former saddle fitter and bodyworker who speaks on common saddle fit issues and what you can do to help your horse through those issues at home before involving a professional. We also go through how saddle fit influences both the horse AND the rider as a unit how ignoring saddle fit is COS...

Oct 24, 2023•1 hr 11 min

The Power of PEMF: Recharging Your Horse's Body for Peak Performance

There is a reason Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy is on the rise as the secret go-to wellness modality for professional athletes around the world - both of the human and equine variety. This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into the world of PEMF as we unravel the actual science behind this cutting-edge therapy. We sat down with PULSE PEMF practitioner Jen Bottalico to unpack what makes PULSE special and more customizable to its clientele as we embark on a journey through the studies ...

Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 16 min

The Significance of Saddlefitting

NOT ALL SADDLES ~ or horse’s backs ~ are built equally. Though saddle fitting may seem simple in theory, the reality is that it is an art that consists of many crucial elements to evaluate, all of which directly impact your horse’s comfort, musculature and YOUR riding experience. This week on No Bucks Given, we sit down with Sydney Sallé, a certified saddlefitter for Stübben, to discuss the importance of saddlefitting including discussing various saddle types, wool vs foam, girth and pad fit,, B...

Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 3 min

Mythbusting with Maija: Wrapping, Liniment & Poultice - oh my!

STANDING WRAPS VS POLO WRAPS, LINIMENT VS POULTICE - Let's get to the bottom of what ACTUALLY is helpful for our horses! Do you want to know the reason you might want to avoid polo wraps? Terrified of bowing a tendon from applying a standing wrap incorrectly?? We've been there and are busting up the myths around when wrapping is worth it and when it's better to just leave it alone. This week Maija and her podcast producer (and newbie equestrian) Allie dig into the scientific benefits (and potent...

Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 9 min

The Science of Soundness in Elite Equine Athletes

THE SCIENCE BEHIND KEEPING HORSES SOUND well into their older age may NOT be what you think! This week, we sit down with Dr. Chuck Arensberg VMD who is an equine sports medicine specialist to talk about the science and strategy of keeping elite equine athletes sound through their careers at the highest levels of their respective sports and beyond. Dr. Chuck is passionate about maximizing, optimizing & maintaining the full sporting potential of our equine athletes. After 20 years in the equin...

Sep 26, 2023•1 hr

Equine Anatomy Expert: A Conversation w/ Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out

In this episode of NO BUCKS GIVEN, we sit down with Equine Anatomy Expert, Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out to talk about her storied career in equine anatomy and biomechanics, what she recommends for bodyworkers who are trying to break into the business and what it was like to present a painted horse to the Queen of England!! Learn more about Gillian here! You can find Gillian and Horses Inside Out on social media here on Facebook and Instagram . As mentioned in this episode, here is a link...

Sep 19, 2023•29 min

Classical vs Modern Dressage: The Pitfalls of Pursuing Perfection

ROLLKUR RECON, TRAINING TACTICS & EQUINE EMOTION SPECIALISTS! In this week's supersized episode, we are breaking down the biomechanics behind extreme hyperflexion (aka Rollkur) and speak to the damaging effects on horses' bodies in the context of modern dressage as well as all the training that goes into building a happy, healthy, and sound sport horse. PLUS why we literally owe our lives to horses. Featuring our guest, Melissa Gallagher, an equine emotion specialist, Grand Prix dressage rid...

Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 21 min

Welcome to No Bucks Given!

Welcome to No Bucks Given! The podcast where we have honest conversations about the horse industry, hosted by Maija Liisa Luttinger of Freely Forward Bodywork. Tune in weekly to hear Maija talk with industry professionals about the hard truths around what matters most, how to best advocate for our horses. New episodes coming SEPTEMBER 2023!! Stay tuned and subscribe here!

Aug 29, 2023•2 min

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