The Equestrian Connection
Every two weeks, wehorse team member Danielle Crowell speaks with trainers, industry experts, and horse people from around the world about horses and the equine industry. The podcast focuses on horse-first practices and helping equestrians learn, improve, and do better by their horses. Episodes explore training, care, and broader industry topics through conversations with diverse voices from the equestrian world.
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#111 Preparing for Your Horse’s Nutritional Needs during Winter with Connie Flores
Connie Flores is an Independent Equine Nutrition Consultant and the owner of 17 Hand Equine Nutrition.
She lives in Denver, Colorado and consults in-person across the front range of Colorado and has virtual clients all over the country. Connie specializes in hard keepers, horses with digestive issues, competition horses, and metabolic equines. Using a no-nonsense, scientific-based approach, she lo
#110 What It Takes to Get to the Top with German National Dressage Coach, Monica Theodorescu
During her competitive career, Monica Theodorescu won three Olympic gold medals and claimed World and European Championship titles with the German team. She has served as the national dressage coach since 2012. For her, it is a dream job: although she sometimes misses competing herself, she finds it incredibly rewarding to work with the country's top riders and to guide young horses as they make t
#109 The Secrets to Success with Olympian Jessica von Bredow-Werndl
Shortly before wehorse trainer Jessica von Bredow-Werndl won the World Cup Freestyle in Germany with a sensational score of 89.64% back in 2020, she appeared as a guest on the wehorse podcast with wehorse CEO Christian Kroeber. In this classic and translated episode, the personable dressage rider from Germany discusses the secret to her success, her journey to the top level of the sport, and the t
#108 Indigenous Horsemanship with Ellie Pukehika
Ellie Pukehika is an accomplished horse trainer based in Rotorua, New Zealand. She brings together her knowledge from the English disciplines of Show Jumping and Dressage, as well as Horsemanship, to merge the art of working with the horse and understanding the psychology of how they think and learn. Ellie has been a clinician at the 2018 Equidays, 2020 Equifest, and 2022 Equifest.
These days, El
What "contact" means and how to solve common problems with Dr. Britta Schöffmann
The concept of "contact" is something that stays with many riders throughout almost their entire riding lives. Unfortunately, beginners are often taught it inadequately—after all, just because the horse’s head is down doesn’t mean there is correct contact. And even once you’ve mastered it, a different horse might present new challenges by leaning on the bit, curling behind the vertical, or hollowi
#106 The Courage to Start Again with Maddie Houser
Maddie Houser is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist with her now retired Dutch Warmblood mare, Leah, and since 2021 has been focused on helping shed light on the versatility of the Quarter Horse and their place in the dressage ring. Maddie’s instagram account, The Blonde & The Bay, showcases her training progressions, the ups and downs of horse and farm ownership, equestrian fashion, and more.
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#105 Updating your version of success with Anna Buffini
Anna Buffini is a professional dressage rider with accomplishments such as being a 2x World Cup finalist, 4x Senior Nations Cup Team member, 2016 U25 National Champion, and the 2014 US Young Rider Champion.
Anna is such an inspiration to many riders and a role model for equestrians of all ages.
This is our second podcast interview together and in this episode, we’re catching up to see what she’s
#104 Biotensegrative Training with Veronika von Rohrscheidt
Veronika von Rohrscheid is the creator of biotensegrative training. Her goal is to teach the horse health-promoting movement patterns and thus help it develop a competent body.
In conversation with Sonja Kriegel, Veronika clarifies that she does not want to create a new riding or training method. She wants to convey an understanding of the horse's body and its movement patterns, so that every hor
Understanding the Secrets of the Horse with Shelby Dennis
From the Arabian horse circuit to hunter/jumper to dressage and exercising race horses, Shelby’s practical experience with different kinds of horses has made her a well rounded horse person. On top of her practical experience, Shelby has also taken several Equine Science based courses through Guelph to work towards her Certificate of Equine Science, choosing to emphasize her studies and education
#102 Laminitis, Insulin Resistance, & EMS with Susan Tenney
Susan Tenney is the founder of Elemental Acupressure, where she has trained animal professionals in Five Element Acupressure and EnergyWork™ for over three decades.
Originally certified in shiatsu and acupressure at the Shiatsu Institute of San Francisco, Susan built her equine practice in Northern California before expanding into an international career that blends Classical East Asian Medicine
#101 Equine-Assisted Learning with Kelly Wendorf
Kelly Wendorf is the founder & CEO of EQUUS, an executive and personal coach, published author, spiritual mentor, and socially responsible entrepreneur.
Her early experiences were vitally and deeply shaped by the natural and ancient world around her where she learned a way of listening to forces within people, nature and moments. Throughout her life she has lived and worked around the world, stud
#100 Simplifying Horse Brain Science with Dr. Steve Peters
Dr. Steve Peters is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist and internationally recognized equine neuroscientist. With more than three decades of experience in brain research and clinical practice, he brings together human and equine neuroscience to support thoughtful, science-informed horsemanship.
For more than a decade, Dr. Peters has presented neuroscience concepts to equestrian audience
#99 Becoming an Objective Observer of Your Horse with Shannon Beahen
Shannon Beahen specializes in teaching her own consent-based approach to natural dressage and liberty, equine care and co-living, as well as the creation of species-appropriate habitats that promote dynamic movement and autonomous equine lifestyles.
She is passionate about exploring and articulating the ethics of embodied horse-human relationships. And her hope is that, through teaching a deeper
#98 Utilising Scientific Research & Critical Thinking as Equestrians with Elisa Walfish
Elisa Walfish (also known as the Data-Driven Equestrian) is a biologist by training, host of the EquiScience Podcast, and a certified Equine Manual Therapy practitioner through Equineology (EEWB), specializing in Functional postural rehabilitation, Myofascial and nervous system relaxation and Equine sports massage.
Elisa’s approach combines a scientific understanding of the body with targeted man
#97 Show jumping legend Franke Sloothaak: His life, his horses, his successes
Franke Sloothaak is a true legend of show jumping: During his active career, he became World Champion and Olympic gold medalist, winning numerous major prizes. He trained and competed in top-level competition with more horses than almost anyone else. Today, he works behind the scenes, coaching students all over the world.
In conversation with Christian Kroeber, he looks back on his career, recoun
#96 Recognizing Trauma’s Impact on the Body with Michelle Bannink
Michelle Bannink is an equine behaviour and trauma specialist, operating internationally with horses and humans facing complex behavioural and emotional challenges, who are looking for ways to bring balance and joy back into their lives.
In her work, Michelle became known for helping horses who were labeled as "difficult" or "dangerous" return to regulation, connection and trust.
She helps horses
#95 How to Make Money Online as an Equestrian Professional with Baylee Summer
Baylee Summer helps ethical horse trainers to create, launch, and sell online offers in just 4 months in her business mentorship program, “Ethical Trainer Alchemy, and she has helped dozens of trainers get their businesses off the ground and generate actual profit (instead of barely breaking even).
Baylee has made it her mission to help them get booked out & well paid, so they can sustainably do
#94 Understanding Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome with Dr. Ben Skyes
Dr. Ben Sykes is a world leading expert on Equine Gastric Ulcer Syndrome and is actively changing the way we think, talk about, treat, prevent, and manage gastric ulcers in our horses. He has pioneered research on gastric ulcers with a focus on Equine Glandular Gastric Disease and is a well-recognised speaker at numerous conferences around the world on subjects relating to equine health and Equine
#93 Equine Taping Made Simple with Rebecca Haddock
Rebecca Haddock is a trailblazer in equine taping, with over 30 years of hands-on experience in the horse industry. She is the Owner and President of EquiTecs Equine Technologies Institue, a Certified EEKT and EEBT practitioner, and the author of Stick With Success – Equine Functional Taping Made Simple.
Rebecca is known for blending science-based expertise with ranch-tested wisdom and humor, mak
#92 Expert Perspectives on the FEI Blood Rule with Dr. Michael Köhler & Joachim Geilfus
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) has changed the so-called Blood Rule in show jumping – sparking debate throughout the equestrian world. This rule concerns how to handle situations in competitions where blood is detected on a participating horse before, during, or after a test.
From the date the new regulation comes into force on January 1, 2026, horses will still be able to particip
#91 Becoming More Supple, Calm, & Confident – In and Out of the Saddle with Sabrina Hidiroglou
Sabrina Hidiroglou is a Grand Prix Dressage rider and yoga teacher, helping equestrians get supple, calm, and confident - in and out of the saddle.
Sabrina’s love for horses began early, and by age 8, she was taking regular dressage lessons, drawn to the precision and partnership of the sport. In 2008, Zinté F came into her life—a fiery young KWPN stallion who became her partner through every pha
#90 Embracing Curiosity vs. Fear with Dr. Pernilla Nathan
Pernilla Nathan is a Sports Performance Consultant using neuropsychology and heart science to help equestrian clients get results quickly and effectively.
Pernilla obtained her Master's in Clinical Psychology with an emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy in 2006 and continued to receive her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2010. Her expertise were in the ar
#89 Balanced Bodies, Balanced Minds with Bérénice Roussel
Bérénice Roussel is a professional rider, holding a Diplôme d'État de la Jeunesse, de l'Éducation Populaire et du Sport, a specialized state-recognized diploma in France for becoming an expert equestrian coach or trainer, offered at the IFCE's training center at the Cadre Noir in Saumur. The training focuses on developing high-level coaching skills, including training design, athlete development,
#88 The Impact of the Rider’s Posture and Biomechanics with Katherine Lowry
Katherine Lowry is a Biomechanics Clinician and Founder of EQUILibrium Biomechanics.
After suffering two traumatic spinal injuries and struggling with stress and anxiety around continuing to lose control of her body, Katherine Lowry decided to take back her power in her life and heal her body from the inside out. Now, she uses the same powerful techniques to help others find inner balance and thr
#87 Fascia, Ribcage Restrictions, and more with Sara Aventino
Sara is a certified professional in Equine Myo-manipulative Functional Therapy (EMFT), and the only person in Italy certified in Level 1 Neuro Fascial Conditioning™ and Rib Entrapment Syndrome Therapy™.
She is also certified as an EQ Practitioner in emotional intelligence and self-awareness, and is studying to become an NLP Practitioner. Sara’s desire to combine self-awareness techniques with wor
#86 Ethical Breeding Practices with Audrie Anthony of Bocoy Reproductive Center
Audrie Anthony’s passion for horses and competition began at only eight years old in her hometown of Miami, FL. Audrie discovered her drive to work with dangerous horses early on as she saw a lack of compassion and understanding for these horses. Even before her 20th birthday, Audrie had taken dozens of free or unrideable horses into the competition ring. She competed these horses in the Little Wo
#85 Infusing Humour into Empathy for Horses with Sarah-Katrin Bourdeaux
Sarah-Katrin Bourdeaux lives near Munich, Germany. After completing a degree in art history and archeology, she first worked in event management before moving into freelance marketing. The idea for her first book, “Do Puddles Eat Ponies,” came after years of writing a blog about her two horses and their experiences with day-to-day training, dressage, and horse shows. Blending humor, creativity, an
#84 Mastering what it means to be “horse-first” with Alizée Froment
This is a replay of our classic episode, originally recorded and aired in early 2023.
Alizée Froment is a former international Grand Prix rider turned show performer, now known for her artistic and beautiful performances, bitless riding, and horse-first philosophy.
Alizée has six courses with us on the wehorse platform, with everything ranging from bitless riding to liberty training to flying le
#83 Getting to Know Craniosacral Therapy with Elisse Miki
Elisse Miki is the founder of Equilibria Therapeutics, a multi-disciplinary therapist, educator, and one of the leading voices in the field of equine craniosacral therapy.
Elisse holds a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, is a Registered Massage Therapist, and has advanced training in osteopathic manual therapy, with over 20 years of experience working with both human and equine bodies. Through
#82 The Importance of Girth Fit with Tapestry Equine founder, Linda Hauck
Linda Hauck has been passionate about Eventing and Thoroughbreds since she started riding at the age of 14. Linda was a member of the Jr. Ontario 3-Day Event Team, achieved “A” Level in Pony club, and was sponsored as a top junior to train in Virginia with Olympian Torrance Watkins. By 1990, she was competing in Eventing at the Advanced level, and in 1991 she obtained her Thoroughbred Trainers rac
#81 Riding Big with John Haime
John Haime is one of the leading Performance Coaches in high level sports and works regularly for some of the world's top show jumpers and eventers (as well as everyday, young riders in all disciplines).He is also the author of the popular best-selling book, “Ride Big” – a guide to confidence in equestrian sport embraced by equestrians at all levels.
John’s experience ranges from working with som
#80 From Rodeo Cowboy to Horsemanship Legend with Pat Parelli
Today, our host Christian Kroeber from Germany takes over and talks to Pat Parelli about his extraordinary journey in the horse world – from his beginnings as a rodeo cowboy, through reining with mules, to the development of his own training program in natural horsemanship.
Parelli pursues the goal of making people better horse people – with a deeper understanding of horse behavior and needs. His
#79 From Trauma to Triumph with Mozambique Horse Safari
Pat Retzlaff is the co-founder of Mozambique Horse Safari and the book “One Hundred and Four Horses”.
In this conversation, Pat shares how he and his family were forced to leave their farm in Zimbabwe during a time of political upheaval—and how they made the bold and brave decision to rescue and relocate over 100 horses across borders.
We talk about the challenges they faced, what it took to reb
#78 The Energetics of Money with Sync Equestrian founder Natalia Graf-Anders
Natalia Graf-Anders is the founder and CEO of Sync Equestrian, a U.S.-based equestrian apparel brand established in 2019. The company is known for designing performance wear that caters to diverse body types, aiming to make every rider feel confident and powerful.
In addition to her work with Sync Equestrian, Natalia leads Sync Academy, where she offers programs focused on transforming one's fina
#77 Unpacking the female fascination of horses with author Karin Winegar
If you are a woman who loves horses, if you love a woman who loves horses, if you are the parent of a girl, or the child of a woman who loves horses—this book is for you. Author Karin Winegar does the deepest dive yet into the nature of horse craziness, that incurable attraction and joy so many of us feel in the presence of horses.
Karin’s latest book, “Horse Lovers: Unpacking the Female Fascinat
#76 Blending bodywork and movement therapy with Yasmin Stuart
Yasmin Stuart is a renowned Equine Physiotherapist and Trauma Informed Horse Trainer based in the UK.
In 2016, Yasmin completed her Level 6 Diploma in Equine Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and has since gone on to study a variety of different bodywork and training methodologies which now underpin her practice. Over the course of her career, she has developed an extensive understanding of behavio
#75 The Importance of Wellness for Veterinary Professionals with Tara Glidden
Tara Glidden is a passionate advocate for veterinary professionals and their well-being. With 22 years of experience in the veterinary field, Tara has worked in various roles, from veterinary assistant to registered veterinary technician. Their journey led them to Zoetis, where they spent 8 years in the companion animal division as an industry specialist and strategic account manager, gaining a de
#74 Restoring the whole horse with osteopath Lorre Mueller
Lorre Mueller is a registered Equine Osteopath, graduating from the Vluggen Institute for Equine Osteopathy in September 2014.
Lorre has also been a certified Masterson Method® Practitioner since 2010. Lorre was an instructor, mentor, and coach for the Masterson organization for several years. She has also trained in myofascial release.
In this episode, we chat about osteopathy, TMJ and how imba
#73 Tuning Inwards with Mustang Maddy
Madison Shambaugh, also known as “Mustang Maddy,” from her work with wild horses, can be found roaming amongst her beloved horse herd in the ancestral lands of the people of Sun Mountain where she spends much of her time tending her herd of milk goats & sheep, making cheese, tanning hides, and engaging in land based craft and lifeways.
While the focus of her work has shifted in recent years, she
#72 Approaching hoofcare from a holistic perspective with Beccy Smith
Beccy Smith is the CEO and founder of Holistic Reflections CIC & Holistic Equine. She is an independent equine podiatrist and barefoot trimmer, equine body worker, consultant, therapist, wellness coach, equine facilitated learning practitioner, Reiki master, and healer.
Beccy has over 30 years of equine industry professional experience and is a highly proficient and respected holistic equine podi
#71 Making Dressage Accessible for Everyone with Amelia Newcomb
Amelia Newcomb is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold Medalist. She has trained and competed close to 50 horses in almost 500 competitions, and has trained several horses that she started as youngsters all the way up to the Grand Prix.
Her online platform, Amelia Newcomb Dressage helps to develop a trusting and confident relationship between horse and rider. Using elements from both natural horsemans
#70 A Holistic Approach to Soundness with Steffi Spielhaupter
Steffi Spielhaupter is an Equine Scientist and Holistic Horsewoman.
With a Bachelor's and Master's in Equine Science, Steffi has dedicated her life to helping horses and their humans build deeper, more meaningful connections. Her goal is to support you on your individual journey of conscious horse-human connection and personal growth, training your eye for the subtle shifts in not only your horse
#69 How horse trainers can work less and make more profit with Baylee Summer
Baylee Summer is a marketing and business strategist expert, dedicated to helping the equestrian industry. She works with ethical horse trainers and helps them create, launch, and sell out online programs, so they can work less while making more profit and impact. Her goal is to help them create profitable businesses by leveraging social media.
In this episode, we discuss what horse trainers are
#68 The Importance of Saddle Fit for Horse AND Rider with Jochen Schleese
Jochen Schleese, the founder of the internationally recognized saddle company, Schleese.
Jochen is a former member of the German young rider’s 3-Day Event team, and qualified for the European Championships in 1984. Unfortunately, he had to retire his horse due to lameness, which abruptly ended his riding career. Years later, through research Jochen discovered his horse’s lameness was caused by da
#67 Classic with Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour: From Athlete to Icon
This is a replay of our classic episode, originally recorded and aired in late 2022. Christian Kroeber, wehorse CEO, traveled to Denmark to interview the dressage superstar in person.
Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour is a Danish dressage rider who is currently ranked 2nd and 3rd in the world, as of July 2022. Cathrine is an olympic athlete, having competed in 2016 at Rio and 2021 at Tokyo, and she won dou
#66 Start with The Love of The Horse with Noor Slaoui
Noor Slaoui is the first rider to represent Morocco in Olympic eventing as well as the first person from the Middle East and North Africa to compete in Olympic eventing.
She started riding when she was very young, riding mules through the mountains of Morocco with her family. As a teenager, Noor attended the École Nationale d'Equitation de Saumur in France. It was here that she developed her ridi
#65 Un-Natural Horsemanship with Chiara Poscente and Zak Maytum
Chiara Poscente is a Mindful Horsemanship Coach, Horse and Rider Biomechanics Trainer, and BTMM Rider Pillars Apprentice Instructor. Zak Maytum is a Mindful Horsemanship Coach, Equine Behavior Specialist, and Innovative Traditional Western Saddle Maker. Together they have founded Un-Natural Horsemanship.
Un-Natural Horsemanship is not a method, doctrine, or school. It is an Idea: Both horse and h
#64 Publishing in the Equestrian Industry with Martha Cook
Martha Cook is the managing director of Trafalgar Square Books, a publishing company serving the horse industry with beautifully illustrated, well-written books to supplement the growth and development of horse people. Martha runs the daily operations of Trafalgar Square Books, as well as handling contracts, print buying, rights, and promotion and marketing.
Trafalgar Square Books believes that,
#63 Horse Listening with Cheryl Eriksen
Cheryl Eriksen is an author, blogger, horse midwife, and eternal student of the horse-human connection.
While earning her MSW from Western Michigan University, Cheryl took a special interest in the effects of trauma on the developing brain, and she applied that learning, along with her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, into her memoir, Follow Me, Friend.
Additionally,
#62 Talking Horse Sport with Steven Wilde
Steven Wilde travels the world to talk about horse sport. He grew up in the sport of show jumping with his mother, an international rider, and began equestrian sports commentating in 2001. Steven has had great success organizing shows as well. With a long list of events on his resume, Steven has commentated at many shows including multiple Olympic Games, European Championships, World Championships
#61 The Art of Equine Alchemy with Amber Lydic
Over two decades ago, Amber started a successful business focused on helping performance horses with behavioral issues. However, she soon realized that a major part of the horses' problems stemmed from the humans, and at that time, no one was addressing how to support the human side of things. While Amber knew there was a disconnect, she wasn't sure what to do about it, so she continued to train h
#60 Giving OTTBs a new lease on life with Lauren Maas
Lauren Maas is the executive director of Canter California and Canter USA, non-profit organizations providing retiring Thoroughbred racehorses with opportunities for new careers by helping to place, rehabilitate, and retrain these amazing athletes.
It began leasing her first love, a 1985 OTTB gelding named Sunny, just before her eleventh birthday. Lauren’s love of thoroughbreds has continued and
#59 Working for your luck with international showjumper Richard Vogel
*Important to note: This podcast episode was originally recorded in June 2024 in German for the wehorse podcast. We used translation software to dub the episode for our English podcast, The Equestrian Connection. Please excuse any imperfections in the conversation as a result.
Richard Vogel is a German rider who started riding horses at the age of four, following in the footsteps of his family wh
#58 How Equestrians are Prequalified for Activism with EquUSCAN
The purpose of EquUSCAN is to engage equestrians (specifically in the US and Canada, though everyone is welcome) in social justice work and global activism. EquUSCAN is a resource hub, highlighting and amplifying important humanitarian causes around the world and providing actionable avenues through which you can get involved and contribute to making a difference, help those who need it most, and
#57 Speaking Up About Horse Welfare with Rebekka Klubien, the Journalist Who Exposed Helgstrand Dressage
Rebekka Klubien graduated from Roskilde University in 2021 and started working at the public broadcast tv station TV2 in 2022. Currently, she holds the position as a TV producer in the investigative journalism department.
In 2023, Rebekka went undercover as a groom to see firsthand the daily operations at the Danish base of Helgstrand Dressage, which also has locations in Germany and Florida. Ins
#56 Understanding Your Horse’s Dietary Needs with Connie Flores
Connie Flores is a certified Equine Nutrition Advisor and the owner of 17 Hand Equine Nutrition.
Her goal is to help horse owners understand the purpose behind every ingredient in their horse’s diet and to help develop a personalized feed program specific to the horse as a unique individual. Connie works independently of any feed company and provides unbiased feedback and recommendations, as wel
#55 Horse-centric Thinking vs. Human-centric Thinking with Mary Ann Simonds
Mary Ann Simonds has worked as a researcher, educator, coach and consultant for over 40 years in the fields of human and animal behavior, communication, consciousness and ethology. Lecturing and consulting nationally and internationally primarily on horse-human interactions, her work blends the application of science with intuition integrating cultural issues and finding solutions for the well-bei
#54 Understanding Bodywork Modalities with Miah O’Cain
Miah O’Cain is an equine sports massage therapist and the owner of Highland 3:5 Equine Services. She has a vast knowledge of additional supportive techniques and modalities - many of which we’ll discuss today. This includes redlight therapies, Tuning Forks, Bemer, and cryotherapy.
Her ultimate goal is to find the root cause of pain and dysfunction and then fix the problem at the core, not mask it
#53 Following Your Heart with MD Equestrians founder Marloes Blok
MD Equestrians is a company that designs and sells bitless bridles and accessories, as well as their new bareback pads. With products available in sizes from miniature to extra-large, the mission is to make this way of working with horses accessible for everyone.
The founder, Marloes Blok, is a young entrepreneur who had the idea of starting this company after going on her own bitless journey whe
#52 Learning to listen to your intuition with Kerri Lake
Kerri’s early awareness included a natural ability to communicate with animals and all of life in subtle realms of consciousness, through energy and presence. With wisdom, guidance and communication from many teachers (human and non-human), she assists to help you recognize your capacity to experience connection and communication through presence, through the heart.
Without dependence on a modali
#51 Empowering Horse Owners with Jenn Savage
Jenn Savage is an equine bodyworker and educator with the mission to help educate and empower horse owners who want what’s best for their horses above all else.
She believes in the importance of giving back as much as we can to our equine athletes, especially when we ask big jobs of them. So, she’s on a mission to empower others with knowledge and resources to help prehab their horse while traini
#50 Improving Communication for Horse Trainers with Paul Court
Paul Court is a renowned horse trainer and gained fame for his notable achievements in the racing world. He made history as one of the youngest trainers to win the esteemed New Zealand Cup, guiding Terror To Love to victory for three consecutive years—an accomplishment matched by only two other horses and not seen since 1960.
With 32 wins and earnings of $2.5 million, Paul's exceptional training
#49 Balanced Bodies, Balanced Nervous Systems with Wendy Murdoch
Wendy’s desire to understand the function of both horse and human, her curiosity, and her love of teaching have led her to be able to help both the horse and the rider.
She combines her creative talents with her scientific training to break down larger concepts of horseback riding as well as horse health into simple, easy-to-understand, bite-sized “chunks” for students of all ages, abilities, and
#48 Chasing Your Dreams with Gabriela Reutter
Gabriela, aka Gaby, Reutter is the reigning #1 female Chilean show jumper. Her career is decorated with accolades, including more recently the team Bronze Medal at the 2022 South American Games in Paraguay, as well as victories in FEI classes, Nations Cup events, and European tours.
Gaby’s career is a true testament to her spirit and unwavering dedication. From leading performances at Spruce Mead
#47 Improving Your Seat & Aids with Dave Thind
Dave Thind is the founder of the Dave Thind Method, otherwise known as DTM, which is the breakthrough combination of Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® and the German classical training system. DTM helps you improve your seat, feel what your horse is communicating and improve the effectiveness and clarity of your aids.
Originally from Canada but now living in the US and spending summers in G
#46 The Healing Power of Breath with Holly Barnett
Holly Barnett is a professional Breathwork Facilitator with a background in Applied Neuroscience, and the founder of her method, Intero Breath.
You may recognize Holly from episode #31 where we chatted about saddle fit. Holly has been a saddle fitter and equine bodyworker for two decades but was beginning to notice a shift in herself and a shift in the way she worked with horses.
Holly used her k
#45 Change in our Horses starts with Change in Us with Ian Benson
Ian Benson’s focus is the relationship between horse and human. He believes that all change comes from us as humans. This means: “We need to be the change we want to see in our horse”.
The method of Humanship is about the whole relationship between you and your horse, all the parts of each of our characters coming together to create the relationship as it is now. Humanship includes a comprehensiv
#44 The Emotional & Spiritual Connection to Posture & Performance with Dr. Tracy Rainwaters
Dr. Tracy Rainwaters holds a very long list of education and credentials, including but not limited to a Doctor of Chiropractic and Animal Chiropractic certification, Neo-Shamanic Breathwork Practitioner certification, and so much more.
Her mission is to bring harmony between horses and their humans. She utilizes a whole-being approach to healing by looking at an issue from the perspective of the
#43 Tuning Into the Wisdom of the Horse-Human Connection with Cheryl Eriksen
Cheryl Eriksen is an author, blogger, horse midwife, and eternal student of the horse-human connection.
While earning her MSW from Western Michigan University, Cheryl took a special interest in the effects of trauma on the developing brain, and she applied that learning, along with her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, into her memoir, Follow Me, Friend.
Additionally,
#42 Moving Forward After a Challenging Year with Maddie Houser
Maddie Houser is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist with her now retired Dutch Warmblood mare, Leah, and since 2021 has been focused on helping shed light on the versatility of the Quarter Horse and their place in the dressage ring. Maddie’s Instagram account, The Blonde & The Bay, showcases her training progressions, the ups and downs of horse and farm ownership, equestrian fashion, and more.
In
#41 Being a Safe Space for Horses with Buck Brannaman
For over 30 years, Buck Brannaman has been working with horses and their owners and today is one of the world’s leading practitioners of handling horses based on classical concepts from the California vaquero tradition; which includes working with the horse's nature, as well as using an understanding of how horses think and communicate to train the horse to accept humans and work confidently and r
#40 The Power of the Horse-Human Connection with Jess Roberts
Jess Roberts is the owner and trainer of Harmonized Horsemanship, an approach to horse training designed to be fulfilling and rewarding for both horse and human. Jess combines a variety of different training techniques and approaches to create a deeper connection that results in a willing and happy equine partner.
Jess has studied directly with some of the world’s renowned liberty trainers, and h
#39 Navigating Transitions with Alexa Linton
Alexa Linton is the founder of the Whole Horse Apprenticeship, a culmination of almost 20 years of learning about all things equine wellness. She is also the creator and host of the Whole Horse Podcast, and she has written a variety of articles for Horse Journals.
Alexa also specializes in supporting with transitions, including death and dying, but also herd, human and barn changes, and physical
#38 Developing Feel with Lockie Phillips
Lockie Phillips is the founder of Emotional Horsemanship, a training method that recruits 3 fundamental lenses; Science, Empathy & Feel.
Originally starting his career as a professional dancer, Lockie has since transitioned into an international clinician, trainer, and coach. He focuses on both the horse and the human in a groundbreaking approach that allows for a safe learning environment for al
#37 Overcoming fears and limiting beliefs with Sarah Louise Lilley
Sarah Louise Lilley is a clinical EFT Practitioner and EFTU Mentor who specializes in helping equestrians overcome their fears and find confidence after traumatic falls.
EFT is an evidence-based, trauma-, and polyvagal-informed stress reduction technique which combines modern western psychology and the ancient eastern art of accupressure.
And, it’s an easy tool anyone can use to emotionally regu
#36 The Importance of Marketing in the Equestrian Industry with founder and CEO of Entrigue Consulting, Kelly Artz
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