The Centaur
Episodes
Teaching How to Ride a Horse with Feel
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Angelo Telatin's passion for horses began in his childhood in Italy. Because he wasn't allowed to ride as a child, he found other ways to be around ho...
Horse Jockey to Tea Purveyor
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Litt is a former professional horse jockey, tea importer, and competitive marathon runner. In 199, after a 14-year career as a jockey, she ret...
Empowering Women's Voices
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Cat Caldwell Myers is the founder of The Adventure Paradox podcast, which blends personal growth, mindfulness, and outdoor adventures with animals to ...
The Colors of a Horse
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Kimry Jelen is an equine artist and painter residing in a small town in the Oregon High Desert. Her work is inspired by the natural beauty of her surr...
A Ninth-Generation Circus Artist
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sylvia Zerbini is a ninth-generation circus artist, raised by trapeze artists and wild animal trainers. She is a former star performer with Cavalia an...
Riding Horses as a Professional
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Conrad is a professional eventer who founded Conrad Equestrian in 2018. He recently participated in a 4-star event and offers clinics, lessons, a...
The Heart of a Thoroughbred
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Centaur Podcast is on the road! I was a volunteer at the Thoroughbred Makeover created by The Retired Racehorse Project to showcase the trainabili...
A Visonary Breeder in Austrailia
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jeanette Gower has been breeding Australian Stock Horses for over 55 years in South Australia, operating under the Chalani prefix. Together with her d...
Mother and Students Share Their Experience
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As an instructor and educator, the best way to learn is to ask for feedback from your students. So I did! This is a very special interview where I spo...
Awakening with Equines (and to love)
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Neligan is an equine-partnered coach and facilitator. She found her calling to awaken the world through the power of the human-animal bond. She p...
Integrative Equine Health with Joyce Harman
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Joyce Harman is a retired veterinarian who holds certifications in acupuncture and chiropractic care, and has received advanced training in homeop...
Authentic Partnership: Let Horses Be Horses!
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Robins is an equine behavior and relationship specialist with a passion for helping equestrians confidently develop safe, fun, and functional eq...
Movement Explorations with Horses
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paula Josa-Jones is a dancer/actor, choreographer, writer, visual artist and movement educator known for her visually rich, emotionally charged dance ...
Caretaker of Wild Horses
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Diane Delano is the founder of the Wild Horse Rescue Center in Webster, Florida. They are dedicated to the preservation of America's wild horses. They...
The Compassionate Equestrian
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Susan Gordon is the co-author of The Compassionate Equestrian. She was a professional hunter-jumper trainer from 1983 to 2009. After retiring from tra...
Wild Herd Dynamics with Mary Ann Simonds and Barbara Wheeler, Part 2
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of a phenomenal interview with Mary Ann Simonds, an esteemed equine behavioral ecologist, and Barbara Wheeler, a wild horse photographer. This ...
Wild Herd Dynamics with Mary Ann Simonds and Barbara Wheeler, Part 1
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 1 of a phenomenal interview with Mary Ann Simonds, an esteemed equine behavioral ecologist, and Barbara Wheeler, a wild horse photographer. This ...
Karen Sussman: Pioneer for Wild Horse Advocacy
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Karen Sussman is the CEO of the International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros (ISPMB. The organization was founded by Velma Johnston...
Piper Klemm: Educating the Next Generation
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Piper Klemm is an educator, publisher, and equestrian who owns and publishes The Plaid Horse. Her mission centers around educating young equestrians i...
Stormy May: The Path of the Horse
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stormy May's early career included horse training, competition and work as a Chief Judge and National Examiner with the United States Pony Club. In 20...
Mia Lykke Nielsen: When Horses Choose, Part 2
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mia Lykke Nielsen is the founder of "When Horses Choose," an innovative training program that adopts the language and behavior of a lead horse. Mia in...
Mia Lykke Nielsen: When Horses Choose, Part 1
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mia Lykke Nielsen is the founder of "When Horses Choose," an innovative training program that adopts the language and behavior of a lead horse. Mia in...
Kristi Huddleston: Music and Equine Therapy
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kristi Huddleston is the founder of Harmony Hope Stables in Palm City, Florida. Her dedication to working with children in need is deeply rooted in he...
Janet Marlow: The Sonic World of Horses
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Janet Marlow, M.A. is founder of Pet Acoustics and the industry leader in pet hearing. She is an expert on how frequencies impact mental and physical ...
James Luo: Tunia Massage for Horses
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Luo is a Licensed Massage Therapist originally from China and lost his vision as an adult. James offers Tunia massage to people, as well as to h...
Sandra Wallin: Chiron's Way
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sandra Wallin who is the co-creator of The Council of Horses Oracle, a 40-Card Deck and Guidebook with equine artist Kim McElroy. Sandra has been lear...
Connie Funk: Beauty from Brokeness
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Constance "Connie" Funk is a horsewoman and an author with an extraordinary background. She has had a lifelong love of animals and nature and their co...
Barbara Wheeler: Photographer of Wild Horses
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Barbara Wheeler is nature photographer with a strong emphasis on wild horses. Barbara started photographing as a youngster with her Brownie camera, ne...
Kim McElroy: Spiritual Wisdom of Horses for Guidance, Healing, and Transformation
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some days the stars all line up, some days they don't. This interview with Kim McElroy was magical. Kim is an award-winning equine artist renowned for...
Mary Ann Simonds: Horse-human interactions and communication
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I invited Mary Ann Simonds for a second interview to talk about horse welfare after the controversy at the Olympics. She is such a wealth of knowledge...
Dr. Allan Hamilton: Zen Mind, Zen Horse
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Allan Hamilton is one of those people who has lived a life with no barriers. He started his work life as a janitor and later went to become a Harv...
Mary Ann Simonds: A Horse By Nature
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On my very first episode, I interviewed Mary Ann Simonds. She is an educator, author, coach, researcher, and interspecies communicator. She has worked...