Welcome to Barn Banter, the official podcast of Horse Illustrated. In Barn Banter episode 48, hosts Susan Friedland and Horse Illustrated Editor In Chief Holly Caccamise chat with Amanda Anderson of Ssaddlefitting.us. Plus, tune in as they talk with sponsored guest Olissio Zoppe of Cirque Ma’Ceo.
To end the episode, Susan and Holly chat with Kaycie McCarthy of MSPCA at Nevins Farm about Pip, this month’s ASPCA Right Horse adoptable horse.
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Amanda Anderson of saddlefitting.us
Barn Banter episode 48 guest Amanda Anderson of Saddlefitting.us.
Amanda Anderson of saddlefitting.us is a German-trained saddle fitter with three years of apprenticeship to a German Master Saddler, over 4,800 hours of instruction, and 25 years of saddle fitting experience. Since 2001, Amanda has attended over 20 U.S., German, and U.K. based independent and brand-sponsored saddle fitting courses/schools. Her business, Saddlefitting.us, provides saddle fitting services as well as education.
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Sponsored Guest: Olissio Zoppe of Cirque Ma’Ceo
Photo by Stunning Steeds Photography
Cirque Ma’Ceo’s Creator and Director, Olissio Zoppe, hails from a rich Italian line of eighth and ninth generation bareback riders and equestrian performers, the Zoppes and the Zamperlas. He has been performing since the age of four. Olissio is one of the most well-rounded equestrian performers to grace the stage today. Throughout his varied experiences, he has mastered the arts of liberty, dressage, cossack riding, Roman riding, and the rare and dangerous art of bareback riding.
Cirque Ma’Ceo is an emotionally charging, up-close and personal, luxurious experience. The custom-designed Italian Big Top theater features brand-new, state of the art seating. The world of Ma’Ceo is proud to showcase mesmerizing acrobatic feats, aerial dancing, and exotic horses.
The current special tour guest is legendary Grand Liberté performer Sylvia Zerbini. For the tour schedule and to purchase tickets, visit here.
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Adoptable Horse of the Month, Pip
Photo courtesy MSPCA at Nevins Farm
Pip is an impressively handsome 21-year-old OTTB gelding looking for a new pasture. He currently shares a paddock with an older Irish Sport Horse gelding. They have lived together for some time and enjoy the company. MSPCA has not introduced Pip to other equines in their care but they don’t anticipate him having a hard time making new buddies in his new home!
Pip stands well for the farrier and vet. He was recently diagnosed with EOTRH and will require removal of the affected teeth. This is a procedure MSPCA has scheduled. His adopter should have a close relationship with their veterarian to continue his care. Though it sounds intense, horses tend to do very well with this procedure. The removal of the affected teeth will also remove his discomfort.
Pip came to MSPCA at Nevins Farm with a history of being ridden under saddle, though he has not done so in some time. They have not completed an under-saddle evaluation due to his body condition.
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