Behind the Breeding

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Podcast by Stallion App

Behind the Breeding

A podcast for horse breeders hosted by Stallion App. Behind the Breeding shares real stories from real breeders. Want to share a breeding story? Contact us at tabs@stallion-app.com StallionApp is horse breeding management software for mare owners, stallion owners and breeding farms. StallionApp is a breeding management and social platform built specifically for horse breeders. It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place. Have a story to tell? Get in touch! https://forms.gle/QwXGYNq4ZoB2RWnj9
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13 November 2026

Breed Focus: The Irish Draught

In this podcast, Tabitha Farrar talks to Sharon Mannion from Windgap Stud in Ireland about the Irish Draught horse.

Sharon Mannion is based at Windgap Stud, in Doon, Co. Offaly having grown up on the family farm. There were always Irish Draught (ID) horses present, evolving to become the main enterprise today, now standing five ID stallions and a further twenty resident broodmares and followers

This podcast is brought to you by StallionApp - horse breeding management software.

For small breeders, StallionApp is free to us. Simply go to www.stallion-app.com to create a free breeder account.

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30 October 2026

Dr Roger Souza on Stallion Semen Extenders

In this podcast, Tabitha Farrar talks to Dr Roger Souza from RS Equine and BotuPharma USA about stallion semen extenders.

This is a detailed discussion about the importance of testing stallion semen in different extenders to determine which extender works best for the individual horse.

Dr Souza outlines the difference between the milk-based and casein-based extenders that BotuPhama offer, and also explains why some stallions do better in an extender with cholesterol while others may not. Additionally, Dr Souza explains what pentoxifylline can do for stallions with slow swimming or not activated sperm.

We specifically talk about:

BotuSemen: A skim milk-powder-based extender for safe sperm transport, standard cooling (at 5°C), and centrifugation protocols for most stallions.

BotuSemen Gold: Formulated with an exclusive combination of casein and cholesterol to interact with calcium ions, prevent premature capacitation, and reduce lipid loss from the sperm plasma membrane in sensitive stallions.

BotuSemen Special: Tailored for "bad cooler" stallions or those susceptible to cold damage; enriched with cholesterol and essential lipids to protect plasma membrane stability during cooling and freezing.

BotuSemen KZ : Cholesterol-free, casein-based equine semen extender designed for the fresh insemination, cooling, and pre-freezing centrifugation of stallion sperm. It stabilizes sperm cell membranes without traditional skim-milk allergens and features an extended two-year shelf life in powder form.

BotuTurbo: Contains pentoxifylline to boost cellular ATP (energy) and improve the motility and vigor of slow-moving sperm samples

Link to BotuPharma Semen Extenders: https://botupharmausa.com/reproduction/?jsf=woocommerce-archive&tax=species:equine;product_cat:semen-extender

Link to Extender Test Kit: https://botupharmausa.com/extender-test-kit/

This podcast is sponsored by StallionApp horse breeding management software. StallionApp has extensive full suite functionality for mare owners and stallion owners.

Go to www.stallion-app.com to register for an account. Accounts with fewer than 3 mares are free. Use the discount code APPLAUNCH to get 50% off stallion subscriptions or for accounts with more than 3 mares.

If you have a story to tell related to horse breeding and would like to be on this podcast, email tabs@stallion-app.com.

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07 October 2026

The Fell Pony - With Jenifer Morrissey

Tabitha Farrar talks to Fell Pony breeder Jenifer Morrissey about her observations and insights having bred Fell ponies for over 20 years.

Jenifer's Website: www.fellponiescolorado.com

Books available at:

https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B01AS8R2GI?ref_=pe_1724030_132998070

https://fpsna.org/Sys/Store/Products/402739

Facebook: Willowtrail Fell Ponies

This podcast is sponsored by StallionApp horse breeding management software. StallionApp has extensive full suite functionality for mare owners and stallion owners.

Go to www.stallion-app.com to register for an account. Accounts with fewer than 3 mares are free. Use the discount code APPLAUNCH to get 50% off stallion subscriptions or for accounts with more than 3 mares.

If you have a story to tell related to horse breeding and would like to be on this podcast, email tabs@stallion-app.com.

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10 September 2026

Norweigian Fjords, Pasture Breeding, and Genomic Heterogeneity with Cherrie Nolden

Tabitha Farrar talks to Norwegian Fjord breeder Cherrie Nolden about The Fjord Horse, pasture breeding, other non-interventionist breeding management practices, and emerging technologies such as genomic heterogeneity as applied to horse breeding.

Wonder Acres Farm: https://www.wonderacresfarm.com/

Educational content: https://www.wonderacresfarm.com/fjord-educational-materials/

Won Der Fjords Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/won.derfjords.5/

Cherrie Nolden Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/cherrie.nolden/

This podcast is sponsored by StallionApp horse breeding management software. StallionApp has extensive full suite functionality for mare owners and stallion owners.

Go to www.stallion-app.com to register for an account. Accounts with fewer than 3 mares are free. Use the discount code APPLAUNCH to get 50% off stallion subscriptions or for accounts with more than 3 mares.

If you have a story to tell related to horse breeding and would like to be on this podcast, email tabs@stallion-app.com.

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04 September 2026

The Basics of Broodmare Nutrition with Ethelyn Chruchwell

In this podcast Tabs talks to small breeder Ethelyn Churchwell about the basics of broodmare nutrition. Topics discussed also include disciplines such as sorting, team penning, and ranch versatility.

Ethelyn's website: bossmareequine.com

https://www.diamondemarketing.com

Discount Codes

Bluebonnet Supplements — BLACKCAT for 5% off Redmond Equine — BOSSMARE for 15% off Silver Lining Herbs — BOSSMARE for 10% off.

This podcast was sponsored by StallionApp horse breeding management software. StallionApp has extensive full suite functionality for mare owners and stallion owners.

Go to www.stallion-app.com to register for an account. Accounts with fewer than 3 mares are free. Use the discount code APPLAUNCH to get 50% off stallion subscriptions or for accounts with more than 3 mares.

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28 August 2026

From Oocytes to Embryos with Kindra Rader

In this episode of Behind the Breeding Podcast by Stallion App, Tabs talks to Assisted Reproductive Technologies expert Kindra Rader about Vita Nova Reproduction Center. We learn about the process of harvesting oocytes from ovaries after the mare has died (postmortum), maturing them in the lab, and then (hopefully) fertilization.

Vita Nova Reproduction Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VitaNovaRepro

Vita Nova Website: https://www.vitanovarepro.com/

Link to Blackwells Consult: https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=NIOrDwAAQBAJ&oi=fnd&pg=PR15&dq=info:2pxaww6FuBkJ:scholar.google.com/&ots=CX3sbR2ZKV&sig=-Zt7KhlQEsYliho82zPDZ8kPGb8#v=onepage&q&f=false

Instagram post for the Genetics Preservation manual with TLC. https://www.instagram.com/p/DcEUm_xHDVG/?igsi=bTlqaDEzMDBncGZk

This podcast was brought to you by Stallion App.

StallionApp is horse breeding management software for mare owners, stallion owners and breeding farms.

It combines pedigree research, test matings, mare and stallion management, breeding contracts, and real-time communication into one connected system. Breeders can follow stallions, see ongoing updates, manage breeding relationships, request and track semen shipments, log breeding and foaling events, and respond quickly to last-minute opportunities through the Spare Dose List. Instead of scattered messages, spreadsheets, and social media posts, StallionApp keeps the entire breeding picture — horses, people, and decisions — in one place.

Podcast listeners can use the coupon code APPLAUNCH to get 50% discount on all subscriptions. Go to www.stallion-app.com and create an account. Input the coupon code before September 31 2026 to redeem.

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