Not Just A Pony Ride
Episodes
55. Paving the Competitive Road for Equestrians with Disabilities with Mandy Cleveland
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For 20 years, Stable Strides Farm has been helping hundreds of adults and children. SSF was created to give riders with special needs a place to beco...
54. Valuable Resources for Nonprofits with Anne Hindery, NAM
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Listen to hear Anne Hindery, CEO of the Nonprofit Association of the Midlands speak about resources for nonprofits. She shares a WEALTH of informat...
52. Preparing for the Canter with Shelby Schult, CTRI and Italia Rouse
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A much requested episode on preparing our participants for the canter! This episode is packed with perspective from Shelby Schult, CTRI and HETRA ...
51. All About Speech Therapy with Terri Hutchison, M.A.,CCC-SLP
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Terri Hutchison, M.A., CCC-SLP is here to tell us all about Speech Therapy utilizing hippotherapy as a treatment strategy! She has a private practi...
50. History and Transformative Moments in the EAS Industry with Dr. Octavia Brown
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that one of the first experiences of EAS was as a rehabilitation technique for Polio patients? Dr. Octavia Brown shares the rich histor...
49. Horse Powered Reading with Dr. Michele Pickel
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Michele Pickel, creator of the impactful program, Horse Powered Reading®. She give us insight to the program including how it works, why it’...
48. Live! From PATH Intl. Region 7 Conference
25 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The podcast is Live from PATH International Region 7 Conference in Sherrard, Illinois! We had so much fun learning, growing and networking last ...
47. Co-Facilitation: Mounted Mental Health
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Equine-Assisted Mental Health doesn’t have to be just ground sessions! HETRA utilizes an unique co-facilitation model where our mental health prov...
46. PART TWO: Communication and Autism with Dr. Darren Olsen PhD
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PART TWO: If you haven’t tuned into the first part of this episode, go back and find episode 45 first. If you’re back for part two you know ju...
45. PART ONE: Communication and Autism with Dr. Darren Olson, PhD
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
PART ONE: We know that those on the Autism Spectrum experience communication differently. Dr. Darren Olson, a clinical psychologist, is he...
44. Budgeting for Success with Edye Godden, CEO and Erin Bevington, COO
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A good budget really is a roadmap for success. Edye and Erin have been working together for the last 20+ years to perfect the process of budgeti...
43. Get a Degree in Therapeutic Horsemanship with Melissa Abbey of St. Andrews University
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know you can get a degree in Therapeutic Horsemanship? You can at St. Andrews University in North Carolina. In this epis...
42. Meet EAGALA!
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meet EAGALA, Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association! In this episode, Amy Blossom, CEO of EAGALA and Brenda Hunter, Member Support Dire...
41. Resistance to the Horse with Kelly B., LMHP and Kaiti, OT
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have all had a participant that we think would benefit tremendously from equine-assisted services, but isn’t quite sure about interactions with a...
40. Setting Weight Limits for HETRA Horses with Shelby Schult, Equine Operations Manager
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Setting Weight Limits and Evaluating Back Soreness Shelby Schult is the Equine Operations Manager at HETRA and with an education in Equine Studies and...
39. Vocational Training for Veterans: Lowering the Barrier into the Ranching Industry with Bear Hug Cattle Company
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Minden is the Founder of Bear Hug Cattle Company, based out of Manhattan, Montana. He came on the show to explain his amazing program to us ...
Episode 38: How can Community Foundations strengthen your organization? with John Levy
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What can community foundations do for you? How do you get involved with a good foundation? What are the ‘need to knows’ when it comes to req...
37. All Things Grants with Lucy Charvat, HETRA Grant Manager
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lucy Charvat, HETRA Grant Manager is here to help make the grant process less mysterious! Listen now to hear more on: Finding Grants Applying fo...
36. Helping to Heal with Equine Gestalt Coaching: Melisa Pierce of Touched by a Horse
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What the heck is Gestalt? Melisa Pearce, creator of the Equine Gestalt Coaching Method and founder of Touched By a Horse is here to explain it! ...
35. Networking, You Can Do It! with Kalynn Sortino, Development Manager
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Networking for your business can be a little bit scary... Kalynn is here to take all your stress away! Networking allows you to spread the word about ...
34. The Horses & Humans Research Foundation with Dr. Pebbles Turbeville
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know there is a foundation dedicated strictly to research within the Equine Assisted Services community? Well now you do! Meet the HHRF ...
Q&A: What are some good activities for an EAL Parkinson’s Disease group? with Kelly Baulisch
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Q&A: What are some good activities for an EAL Parkinson’s Disease group? with Kelly Baulisch On this short episode, we answer a question f...
33. Helping Children with Complex Trauma Needs with Rebecca Britt of Stable Moments
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 33: Helping Children with Complex Trauma Needs with Rebecca Britt of Stable Moments This episode features Rebecca Britt, creator of Stab...
32. Chiropractic Care for the Therapy Horse with Dr. Cass Thielen
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how chiropractic care benefits horses? What all does it entail? How do they do it? Dr. Cass Thielen is here to answer all...
31. What Motivates A Consistent Volunteer?: A Volunteer Panel
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consistent, reliable volunteers make our jobs as instructors and therapists so much easier. It takes the stress off of scheduling, constantly asking...
30. Christy Landwehr, CEO: Why Should You Certify with the CHA?
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Christy Landwehr, CEO of the Certified Horsemanship Association shares everything the CHA can do for you, including the details about their certifica...
29. Kelly Baulisch, LMHP: What is Self-Regulation?
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
My child can’t focus, my child has no idea how they are feeling, my child doesn’t listen. Ever heard any of these comments from caregivers? Ke...
28. Julie Boilesen, CEO: How A Local Foundation Makes a Wide Impact
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Omaha Equestrian Foundation is a non-profit foundation in the Omaha area that has an HUGE impact. Julie shares how the OEF does that through...
27. Alison Curtis: A Horse Can Feel a Fly: Yoga for Equestrians
26 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Alison Curtis has a passion for helping horses feel happy and comfortable in their sport. How does she help horses feel this way? By helping the...
26. Frankie Lovato: Not Just a Wooden Horse
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frankie is the founder and owner of “Wooden Horse Corporation” who produces the exceptional training tool, “The Equicizer”. Frankie shar...
25. Katie Oakland: Center Start-Up
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do you turn the life-long dream of owning a therapeutic riding center into reality? Katie Oakland did just that a few years ago when she fou...
24. Why are they riding backwards? Therapy Positioning Explained with Lisa Harris
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Therapy positioning can include any position we place our clients in to achieve desired outcomes-- backward, prone, supine, quadruped and more! ...
23. PART TWO: Equine Assisted Learning with Debbie & Blair of Strides to Success
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23: PART TWO: Equine Assisted Learning: What’s the line between EAL and Therapy? Did you catch PART ONE of this series? This is ...
23. PART ONE: Equine Assisted Learning with Debbie and Blair from Strides to Success
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 23: PART ONE: Equine Assisted Learning: a Depth of Knowledge & Purposeful Intention Equine Assisted Learning is a wonderful way to b...
22. Roadmap for Success: Setting Goals & Planning for 2022 with Edye Godden, CEO
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s kick off the new year and season two of the podcast on the right foot! CEO of HETRA, Edye Godden, talks with us about planning for 2022....
Episode #21- Maintaining the Senior Horse with Shelby Schult, Equine Operations Manager and Kevin Roche, Owner of GlucoGlide
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A hybrid episode! First we hear from Shelby Schult, HETRA’s Equine Operation Manager on how we keep our senior horses “Happy, Healthy, Sane & ...
Episode #20 - Cultural & Community Healing with Horses with Jessica White Plume, Ph.D., MPH
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica White Plume is heading up a growing movement, horse culture-based wellness and therapy, focusing on the historic connections between horses an...
Tales from the Rail: Meet Londyn!
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Londyn! Her mom, Whitney, shares the joys of their 3 year long relationship with HETRA and all of the gains Londyn has made with communicat...
Tales from the Rail: Meet Alpine!
20 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Alpine! Her mom, Teri shares the incredible progress Alpine has made with HETRA on her rehabilitation journey. Alpine and her horse Leroy have an...
Episode #19 - Therapy Insights & The AHA with Lisa Harris, PT
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Calling all therapists! Lisa shares her insights on utilizing hippotherapy in her private physical therapy practice as well as offers some great tips ...
Tales from the Rail: Meet Emily!
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Emily! Her mom, Erin, shares their family’s story including how much HETRA has helped Emily on her journey to gaining confidence while working ...
Episode #18 - Reimagine Life with Ed Armstrong from QLI
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ed Armstrong is the Coordinator of Adaptive Sports and Recreation at QLI here in Omaha. Today we discuss the importance of recreation and alternative ...
Tales from the Rail: Meet Dash!
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Meet Dash! His mom Clare, shares the great progress Dash has made in the arena and how they see that progress help him at home. Dash guest stars...
Episode #17 - Importance of Research with Anastasia Kyvelidou, PhD
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s talk research! In this episode we are joined by Anastasia Kyvelidou, PhD, an Assistant Professor in the Physical Therapy Department at C...
Tales From the Rail: Meet Nikola!
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a special edition of the Not Just a Pony Ride Podcast, a short story series: Tales from the Rail. Meet Nikola! His mom, Alexie shares hi...
Episode #16 - Funding Your Mission with Edye Godden & Angie Connell
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Events, campaigns, grants, sponsorships, donors… there are so many ways to fund your mission! How do you choose what is best for you center? E...
Episode #15 - Amberley Snyder: Confidence & Self-Advocacy
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What an honor it is to have Amberley on our show, if you know rodeo then odds are you know this wonderful woman! In this episode, the cool and c...
Episode #14 - Shelby Winnail & Edye Godden: Impact of Horse Movement
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Why are horses such good therapy partners? Several reasons, but this episode focuses primarily on horse movement and how it impacts the rider. As ther...
Episode #13 - Megan: Grabbing Courage with the Help of Horses
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Megan is an active duty military member and a mother to 3 beautiful children. After experiencing the sudden loss of her son, Megan found herself...
Episode #12 - Lauren Taylor: Recovering with Horses
09 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Lauren Taylor grew up around horses. She competed in all three rings as a junior, eventually accepting a working student position in Ireland with Cian...
Episode #11 - Kim Berggren: Growth through International Travel
11 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kim shares with us her personal and professional growth gained through international travel. Kim has been lucky enough to trave...
Episode #10 - Saebra Pipoly on Mentorship & Education for Instructors
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Saebra Pipoly on Mentorship & Education for Instructors On this episode Saebra Pipoly, owner and founder of Hooffalls and Footfalls, busts several...
Episode #9 - Yes, you can host students! with Marissa and Lane
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, you can mentor a student in this field! In this episode, I talk with two previous students who completed 12-week rotations with HETRA on th...
Episode #8 - Lisa Whalen: One Fence at a Time
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Todays’ guest is Lisa Whalen, author, professor and horsewoman. Lisa shared with our audience a personal journey of healing from an eating dis...
Episode #7 - Leaps of Faith & Growing HETRA with Edye, Katherine & Erin
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, three long-time HETRA favorites, Edye Godden, CEO, Erin Bevington, COO and Katherine Smith, Project Manager, speak on growing our org...
Episode #6 - Adaptive Riding vs. Therapy Services with Katherine Smith
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, one of HETRA’s first team members, Katherine Smith, talks with us about HETRA’s foundational programs, Adaptive Riding and Therap...
Episode #5 - Kathy Alm PART TWO: What can PATH Intl. do for you?
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In the last part of this two part series, Kathy Alm, CEO of PATH Intl. talks about what her organization has to offer it’s members, including some e...
Episode #4 Kathy Alm of PATH Intl. PART ONE: A Journey to CEO
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In part one of this two-part series, Kathy Alm talks to us about her journey to becoming CEO of PATH Intl. I asked her about personal and profes...
Episode #3: "Happy, Healthy, Sane & Sound” with Shelby Winnail, Equine Operations Manager
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we pin down the busy, Shelby Winnail, HETRA’s Equine Operations Manager. Shelby is constantly running around the barn with the resp...
Episode #2: Mental Health & Horses with Kelli Hatzenbuehler
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kelli Hatzenbuehler, HETRA’s mental health therapist and project coordinator, shares how important mental health is and why horses ...
Episode #1: Welcome with Edye Godden, CEO of HETRA
29 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our brand-new podcast! For our first episode, Kaiti King sits down with HETRA's CEO, Edye Godden, to talk about the different programs that...