Be Your Best Horsemanship
Episodes
Simplifying the Training Process
09 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Horsemanship is not about the horse—it is about the rider. Building the one-on-one relationship between you and your horse takes time and patience. ...
Building Momentum
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes, you will run into training a horse where it seems like every day is a challenge. In those situations, you have to find a way to gain moment...
On the Road with Phil Haugen
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jump on the road with Phil Haugen as he shares some thoughts about horses, travel, and training while driving to his next clinic series. Listen closel...
Clinic Recap: Horsemanship & Barrel Racing with Ashley Schafer
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When you get together with someone else in the training business and listen to their philosophies, you come away with a refreshed or even a brand new ...
Building Mental Maturity as a Trainer
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the biggest mental challenges we run into as trainers is a lack of time. Most of us are faced with tremendously busy schedules, which makes it ...
Developing Feel, Timing & Balance with Your Horse
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We often underestimate how much our horses rely on our feel, timing, and balance. I’ve touched on this topic in previous episodes, but this week, I ...
Building Trust with an Insecure Horse
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I think we often underestimate how much our horses rely on our feel, timing, and balance. Horses are prey animals, meaning their anatomy is structured...
The Power of a First Impression
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I meet someone who has a big smile, I never forget that person’s name. Why? Because, that person made a good first impression. The reason we te...
Teaching the Release
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I worked with two small groups of trainers—barrel racers and team ropers—on some tune ups with their performance horses. Though they we...
Now, More Than Ever, is the Time to Be Your Best
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Indefinite. This word has really resonated with me lately. The word indefinite leaves a huge unknown at the end of every sentence, and I know it has r...
Clinic Recap with Carrie Arntson
31 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clinic Recap: Advanced Horsemanship Clinic in Sebeka, MN Dates: March 13-15, 2020 Featured Trainer: Carrie Arntson
Renewed Perspective During the Pandemic
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This period of time that we’re going through right now is tough. Life has caught us taking things for granted, going through the motions, and assumi...
How to Successfully Transition from Riding Colts to Finished Horses
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the toughest situations I have encountered as a trainer is switching back and forth from riding “finished horses” to riding colts. It is ea...
Get Out of Your Own Way
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When someone comes to my facility to pick up their horse after it has been training, I see a common fear: “will I screw it up?” While your horse i...
Advice for the Young Horse Trainer
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Horse training is an unpredictable business. There is no telling how many horses you will have in training in a given month. There is no guarantee or ...
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Clinic Experience
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Between high-performing genetics and the advancement of horsemanship knowledge, the horse industry has come a long way over the past five decades. Des...
How to Handle an Overreactive Horse
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you spend long enough in the horse training business, you will likely encounter some situations throughout your career that put you at risk. Any ti...
Overcoming Insecurity & Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As human beings, we all have our insecurities. In the horsemanship world, insecurities happen when we get in a streak of bad runs, when we have a bad ...
Changing Your Standards
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In our previous episodes, we have talked about activating the thinking side of your horse’s brain. But, today, we are going to talk about activating...
Good Enough Isn't Good Enough
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
“My horse is good enough.” I can’t tell you how many times I have heard this phrase over the years as a competitor, clinician, and trainer. When...
Advancing Your Horse's Performance
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I was younger, I came from a “horse” family, but not necessarily a “rodeo” family. So, when I began practicing roping events, I was alway...
The Power of Repetition
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Every time you repeat something, you are at the beginning stage of establishing a habit. This is true whether you are an advanced rider or just starti...
Activating the Thinking Side of Your Horse's Brain: Part II
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The way your horse acts is a direct reflection of you. Even if you are working with just one horse, you are a trainer. Every time you work with your h...
Activating the Thinking Side of Your Horse's Brain: Part I
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When you have a weak link in your foundation, there will come a time where progress becomes incredibly difficult. There will be a point in time when g...
Working Through Frustrations and Challenges
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All of us are on a horsemanship journey where we learn a lot about horses and a lot about life. I remember very vividly the day that my journey change...
How to Create Softness in Your Horse's Ribcage
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you attend one of my clinics, you’ll hear me talk a lot about keeping your horse soft in the face. While keeping your horse soft in the face is n...
How Your Attitude Impacts Your Horse's Performance
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Early on in my training career, I realized that the success of my day is heavily dependent upon my attitude. So, before I ever went outside to catch a...
Enjoying the Journey
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In life, challenging times are inevitable. This is especially true if you are in the horse training business. You are going to experiences challenges ...
Investing in Yourself
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you are listening or reading along with today’s episode, you’re already making an investment toward improving your knowledge and understanding....
Understanding The Animal You Are Training
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Training your horse's mind to think, and understand, the responses you are asking for, is the first thing you have to be able to do to train a top lev...
The Key to Success is Getting Started
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Horses have taught me as much, if not more, than I have taught them over the years. When you are working with horses, you start to learn a lot about y...
Being Your Best from Foundation to Finish
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
"Be Your Best" is hosted by professional horse trainer and clinician, Phil Haugen. Inspired by his “1% better everyday" training philosophy, Phil ex...