Horses, Water, and the High Cost of Green Policies
Ingrid shares her plans to return to the show ring with her two-year-old intact male horse for the first time in 13 years, while warning that horse breeding is shrinking and show classes for intact males are getting smaller every year. Trent and Ingrid also compare the differences between American and Australian horse breeding terms and note that the Nebraska horse racing season at Fonner Park is kicking off right as Ingrid prepares for her show.
The conversation then turns serious as Ingrid breaks down a new investigation into the Murray-Darling Basin plan. She explains why many Australians are skeptical, saying past inquiries have led to big promises but little real change. From there, Trent and Ingrid tackle the rising push for renewable energy and green building rules, and how these policies are driving up costs for builders, landlords, and everyday families. Ingrid shares concerns about solar panel contamination, strict energy scores for homes, and the high price of electric vehicles—even turning down a council-provided Tesla over safety worries. They also touch on the growing pile of paperwork around horse events, including veterinary inspections, microchipping, and animal ID rules. It’s a powerful look at how policy decisions affect farming, housing, and freedom on both sides of the ocean.
