Dear Horse World15 Juli 2025

No Stupid Questions with Max Corcoran: Horse Care Tips and Truths from Olympic Groom and Eventing Insider (Sponsored by - YETI and Connaway & Associates)

High-performance horse care with no filter, no judgment, and zero dumb questions.

Let's be honest: you've Googled "do calming supplements actually work?" an hour before your class while your horse dances in the cross ties. You've wondered if your "lazy" gelding is actually just cooked, and you've definitely had a moment mid-warm-up where your horse's energy turned full-on feral.

This week, Noëlle sits down with Max Corcoran — Olympic groom, eventing insider, and your new barn bestie — to get real about what it actually takes to care for high-performance horses without losing your mind (or your budget).

We're talking:

✨ When to start joint support (and what's worth your $$$)

✨ Managing hot horses without just sedating the soul out of them

✨ Pre-show routines, post-ride recovery, and how to spot burnout before it hits

✨ Small barn strategies that work when you're the whole team

Whether you're juggling riding with a 9–5 or just want to do right by your horse under pressure, this episode is packed with unfiltered advice, behind-the-scenes stories, and practical tips from someone who's lived it.

You'll walk away with:

✔️ Confidence to make horse-first decisions — even in high-stakes moments

✔️ Clarity on what matters (and what's just noise) in performance care

✔️ A few Max-isms you'll probably start repeating at the barn Real talk, real care, and absolutely no stupid questions.

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