The Elevated Equestrian
Episodes
The Chemistry Behind How You Show Up for Your Horse - Katie Edmonds (F)NTP
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are you white knuckling your way through barn chores, rushing between rides, and wondering why your body keeps revolting? In this episode, nutritional...
The Behavior Problem That's Actually a Tack Problem — Linda Hawk
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Samantha Baer sits down with Linda Hawk, founder of Tapestry Equine Products, racetrack trainer, eventing technical delegate, and com...
Giving Horses a Voice - Grete Jørgensen
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Grete Jørgensen is a researcher at the Norwegian Institute for Bioeconomy Research who's spent years studying how horses communicate preferences ...
Competition Culture & Doing Right by the Horse - Matt Brown
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Baer sits down with Matt Brown, a five-star eventer and horse trainer based in Pennsylvania who's been vocal about rethinking how we use ...
Why 95% of Riders Have Back Pain (And How to Finally Fix It) - Matthias Agneessens
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if the resistance, crookedness, and tension you feel in your horse is actually coming from you? In this episode, I sit down with Matthias Agneess...
How to Actually Stay Present With Your Horse (And Why It Changes Everything) - Natalie Hummel
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Presence is one of those things everyone in the horse world talks about but almost nobody explains how to actually get there. This week I sat down wit...
Your Horse Knows You're Not Okay — Josh Nichol
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What if your horse's biggest problem isn't behavior — it's that they can't feel you? In this episode, Josh Nichol joins the podcast ...
RERELEASE: Will AI Make Dressage Judging Fair? - Inga Wolframm
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian podcast, Samantha Baer sits down with Inga Wolframm, Professor of Sustainable Equestrianism, to uncover the...
Do Horses Actually Want To Be Ridden? - Elsa Sinclair
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha Baer sits down with horse trainer, author, and filmmaker Elsa Sinclair to ask the uncomfortable q...
When “Metabolic” Is the Symptom, Not the Cause - Allison Lepanto
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
When a horse is labeled “metabolic,” it often feels like the end of the conversation. In this episode, I’m joined by Alison Lepanto, founder of ...
Building a Brave Young Horse - Gabi Neurohr
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Starting a young horse will expose your nervous system faster than any training issue ever could. In this episode, I sit down with Gabi Neurohr of Und...
The Racehorse Trainer Who’s Rewriting the Rules - Jessica Howell
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha sits down with Jessica Howell — a licensed Thoroughbred trainer who is quietly rewriting the ru...
The Mental Game of Elite Eventing — Felix Vogg
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Swiss Olympian and 5★ rider Felix Vogg joins me for a genuinely honest conversation about what it takes ...
Coming Back to Horses with Purpose - Jaclyn Burke
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Samantha sits down with rider, trainer, and tech sales professional Jacqueline Burke of Hablyn Hills Equestrian to unpack what it act...
Trying Again in a Different Arena - Madison Solosi
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, I sit down with trainer and former upper-level event rider Madison Solosi for a refreshingly honest look at what it really takes to reinven...
If Your Horse Can’t Say No, They Can’t Say Yes - Adele Shaw
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if listening to your horse’s no actually created a stronger, braver, more confident performance partner?In this episode, Samantha Baer sits dow...
Rethinking Soundness, Posture & Consent - Yasmin Stuart
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Equine physiotherapist and trauma-informed trainer Yasmine Stewart joins Samantha Baer on The Elevated Equestrian to explore how posture, pain, and pe...
Are Americans Pricing Themselves Out of Good Horses? - Marjory Berkache
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why Producing Horses in America No Longer Makes Financial SenseFrench entrepreneur and horsewoman Marjory Berkache, founder of Equisale Sport Horses, ...
Is It Behavior… or Pain? - Dr. Patricia Bona
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Patricia Bona – human and animal chiropractor and creator of the Posture Prep cross-fiber grooming system – t...
From Shutdown to Self-Regulation - Brie Simpson
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when a horse gets to say no? In this episode, equine behavior consultant Brie Simpson of Grow Horsemanship joins Samantha for a de...
The Science of Feel and How Horses Actually Learn - Dr. Andrew McLean
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if “feel” wasn’t intuition—but science you can learn? In this episode, Samantha sits down with Dr. Andrew McLean, zoologist, equitation s...
Hack Chat: How to Read Your Horse in 3 Seconds
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to read your horse’s mood, mindset, and nervous system in just three seconds. In this Hack Chat, Samantha breaks down the subtle body lang...
The Psychology Behind Herd-Bound Horses (and How to Fix It) - Kerry Thomas
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your horse’s problems weren’t training issues at all—but sensory ones? In this episode, Samantha sits down with herd-dynamics expert Ker...
The Real Reason Your Half-Halt Isn't Working - JJ Tate
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
International Grand Prix rider and educator JJ Tate joins Samantha Baer for a deep conversation about what the “basics” of good riding really are ...
5 Exercises Every Rider Should Be Doing - India Parker-Smith
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your horse isn’t the problem—it’s your body? In this episode, Samantha Baer sits down with international equestrian performance coach In...
The Real Reason Your Horse Won’t Relax - Karen Rohlf
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Most riders think tension is a training problem—but what if it’s not? In this conversation Samantha sits down with Karen Rohlf of Dressage Natural...
Salaries, Power, and the Future of U.S. Equestrian – with Piper Klemm
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, host Samantha Baer sits down with Piper Klemm, publisher of The Plaid Horse Magazine, to unpack the hard t...
The Science of Feeding for Performance - Holly Spooner PhD
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you really feed for performance? In this episode, equine nutritionist Dr. Holly Spooner—Vice President of Science and Innovation at Unbeetabl...
From Pressure to Partnership - Dr. Shelley Appleton
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your horse’s spook isn’t disobedience, but a sensory processing delay—or your own pressure showing up in their body? In this episode, Dr...
How to Read Your Horse’s Body - Jim Masterson
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to read your horse’s body with equine bodywork pioneer Jim Masterson, creator of the Masterson Method. In this episode, Samantha and Jim d...
Rider’s Blueprint for Mindful Riding - Cathy Woods
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian Podcast, Samantha talks with Cathy Woods, creator of Body Mind Equine and author of Yoga for Riders, about ...
Creating Yourself Through Horses - William Micklem
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha Baer interviews William Micklem — international equestrian coach, author of The Complete Horse ...
The Silent Stressor in Your Horse’s Life - Dr. Barbara Murphy
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Could your barn lights be quietly making your horse worse? In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha Baer sits down with Dr. Barbara Murphy...
Fix Your Mind, Fix Your Ride - Lisa Eklund
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Every riding lesson drills position, technique, and discipline. But what about the piece no one talks about—the one that makes or breaks your confid...
The Nuance of Pressure, Feel & Choice - Lockie Phillips
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lockie Phillips of Emotional Horsemanship joins Samantha Baer to challenge the industry’s favorite half-truths. They dissect what “empathy” actu...
Building Better Programs - Tim Worden
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha sits down with equine sports performance consultant Tim Worden to explore what it really takes to...
The Problem With Being Too Resilient - Dr. Jenny Susser
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Resilience has become the go-to buzzword in sport — especially in the horse world. But what if it’s actually working against us? In this episode o...
Hack Chat: Teaching Horses to Meditate
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this Hack Chat, Samantha Baer dives into one of the most overlooked parts of horse training: teaching horses to truly relax. Too often riders mistak...
8 Pain Behaviors You’re Probably Normalizing - Dr. Sue Dyson
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your horse really “lazy,” “grumpy,” or “stubborn”… or is it pain? In this episode, equine orthopedic specialist Dr. Sue Dyson breaks ...
Building Horses Who Last - Celeste Lazaris
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samantha Baer sits down with Celeste Lazaris, founder of the Balance Through Movement Method, for a conversation that goes far beyond biomechanics. To...
How Horses Truly Heal - Dr. Rachel Bellini
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Rachel Bellini, an equine veterinarian with over 30 years of experience, shares her holistic approach to equine health. From her years on the race...
Healing from the Ground Up: Laminitis, Metabolism & Bodywork - Alicia Harlov
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens inside the hoof when laminitis strikes — and why are negative palmar angles becoming such a common issue? In this episode, Saman...
Why Horses Say No - Kate Neligan
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha Baer sits down with equine-partnered life and business coach, animal communicator, and author Kat...
Why Your Horse Doesn’t Listen - Paul T. Haefner, Ph.D & Justin Haefner
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha sits down with Paul T. Haefner, Ph.D & Justin Haefner from Riding Far to unpack the concept o...
Finding Harmony in Riding - Christoph Hess
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Samantha Baer with FEI/Olympic coach Christoph Hess as he reveals how to create true horse‑rider harmony, chase Olympic dreams, and modernize e...
Embracing Empathy in Horsemanship - Abbie Senesac Lopez
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Abbie Senesac Lopez of Reverence Equine shares her transformative journey from traditional horsemanship to a horse-first approach roo...
Saving the Modern Sport Horse - Gerd Heuschmann
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful and eye-opening episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha Baer sits down with Dr. Gerd Heuschmann—renowned veterinarian, author,...
Feeding for Health: Functional Nutrition for Horses - Stephanie Carter
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, Samantha Baer sits down with Stephanie Carter of Indigo Ancestral Health to explore how functional nutriti...
Why Your Horse Isn’t Building Topline (And What Actually Works!) — with Jec Ballou
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian Podcast, Samantha Baer is joined by equine fitness expert Jec Ballou to talk about all the things nobody te...
This Is Why Your Horse Can’t Relax - Lisa Kay
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is your horse really being difficult—or are you missing what they’re trying to tell you? In this powerful episode, professional trainer Lisa Kay j...
Your Horse Isn’t Lame—It’s Crooked - Juli Silliman
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What if your horse’s “mystery lameness” isn’t in the legs at all? In this powerful episode, I’m joined by Juli Silliman of Denali Equine, a ...
Can AI Make Dressage Judging Fair? - Inga Wolframm
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian podcast, Samantha Baer sits down with Inga Wolframm, Professor of Sustainable Equestrianism, to uncover the...
Why Your Horse is Still Spooky (and How to Fix It!) - Gareth Maré
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian podcast, Samantha Baer sits down with Gareth Maré of Heartfelt Horsemanship to dive deep into the real key...
This One Detail Could Change How You Train Your Horse - Noche Miller
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Horse whorls—just a random swirl of hair, or a hidden key to understanding your horse’s mind? In this episode, Samantha Baer talks with Noche Mill...
The Future of Equine Wellness - Kim Smith-Bingham
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Discover The Future of Equine Wellness with Kim Smith-Bingham, founder of KSB Equine and a trailblazer in the horse industry. In this episode, we expl...
Longevity in Eventing: Stephen Bradley
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Samantha Baer sits down with Stephen Bradley, an accomplished event rider, instructor, and clinician, to dive into his incredible jou...
From Rider to Entrepreneur: Margaret McKelvey
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Margaret Rizzo McKelvey, the owner and founder of Mythic Landing Enterprises, a full-service mark...
Inside a Top Young Horse Program - Martin Douzant
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of The Elevated Equestrian Chat, Samantha Baer interviews Martin Douzant of The Frame Sport Horses. Martin shares his journey from gro...
Strengthen Your Ride - Nardine Oakes
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, we’re joined by Nardine Oakes, founder of The Strong Rider and an expert in equestrian physical performa...
"This Is How Horses Really Get These Nutrients" - Rachel Mottet
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, we dive deep into the world of equine nutrition with Rachel Mottet from Legacy Equine Nutrition. Rachel sh...
"This Could Help Any Horse" - Warren Bryne
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I sit down with Warren Bryne, the mind behind Canna Horse, to explore the world of CBD in equestrian care. We delve into the science ...
"My Horse Wasn't Sound Until This" - Alissa Mayer BSC(Equine) EHSE-C
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, we’re joined by Alissa Mayer, an Equine Hanna Somatics teacher and practitioner. Alissa takes us through...
"Hashtags Sent Me To Burghley" - Laine Ashker
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian, we sit down with Laine Ashker, a 5-star eventer and gold medalist dressage rider who has mastered the art ...