Zoë's Horse Bytes

109. The Get Good With Horses Skool

13 Mar 2026

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Send a textAfter a short pause, I'm back and this episode introduces an exciting new chapter.In this episode, Zoë shares what’s been happening...

108. Am taking an 8 week pause...

12 Dec 2025

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Send us a textTaking a little breather, my lovelies!I’m pausing the podcast for a short while so I can focus on some exciting projects I’ve been b...

107. From Grand Prix to Grace: A special interview with Alizée Froment

28 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIf you love learning from true horsewomen, lean in. In this episode I sit down with the incredible Alizée to explore her unique approac...

106. Wild Hearts and Mustang Souls: A special interview with Chris Waldhaus

14 Nov 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with the incredible Chris Waldhaus - founder of the Cascade Trails Mustang Sanctuary and a true voice for th...

105. Last Hope Horsemanship: A special interview with Eddy Modde

31 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this heartfelt episode, I’m joined by Eddy, a talented musician, horseman, and dear friend whose love for horses runs deep through ...

104. Real horsemanship starts, when ego ends

17 Oct 2025

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Send us a textIn this short but powerful episode, I share my thoughts on how ego quietly slips into our work with horses and how everything changes wh...

103. That hind end kick

03 Oct 2025

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Send us a textEver had a horse fire off a hind-leg kick when you least expected it? In this episode, I dive into why it happens  and why it’s not ...

102. Resetting after a bad ride

19 Sep 2025

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Send us a textEvery rider has them: those rides that don’t go to plan, leaving you frustrated, defeated, or questioning everything. But one bad rid...

101. My horse changed - Or did I?

05 Sep 2025

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Send us a textHave you ever wondered if your horse has truly changed or if it’s actually you? In this episode, Zoë explores the subtle (and not-so...

100. The 50-50 Rule + celebrating 100 Episodes with 50% Off

29 Aug 2025

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Send us a textEpisode 100 is here! To celebrate this huge milestone, I’m sharing the 50-50 rule – and giving YOU something special too…50% OFF y...

99. Social media v's stable reality

22 Aug 2025

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Send us a textBehind every glossy post is a pile of mud, sweat, and real-life moments the camera never shows.In this episode I talk about the gap betw...

98. Harmony In Motion: A special interview with Karen Rohlf

15 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIf you’ve ever wondered how to blend performance with partnership, this episode is for you...In this episode, I chat with Karen Rohlf ...

97. Gadgets and straps - they are just that!

08 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, I don’t beat around the bush. I share my thoughts on how overly strong or poorly fitted equipment can affect a horse...

96. Do you need a trainer - or just more time?

01 Aug 2025

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Send us a textIt’s a question that comes up a lot. In this episode, I break down some key things to consider, including the difference between types...

95. The power of mental practice

25 Jul 2025

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Send us a textWhat if you could improve your horsemanship without even stepping into the arena?Mental practice is a game-changing tool used by top rid...

94. Help - my horse is bored!

18 Jul 2025

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Send us a textIs your horse losing interest, acting out, or just going through the motions?In this episode, we dive into why boredom happens, how to s...

93. Be their parent, teacher and very best friend

11 Jul 2025

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Send us a textThe idea I’m exploring here is about regularly checking in with ourselves to see how we’re showing up in the relationship — are we...

92. Humor around horses

04 Jul 2025

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Send us a textWhen was the last time you truly laughed with your horse?Laughter is such an underrated part of building connection and trust. It brings...

91. Building a foundation that actually matters

27 Jun 2025

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Send us a textWe wouldn’t send a child to university without any prior schooling… so why do we expect young horses to handle advanced training wit...

90. My horse is stupid...really Karen?

20 Jun 2025

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Send us a textNo offense to all the horse loving Karen's out there!But seriously I do get people telling me that they think their horses is stupi...

89. What you ignore, you reinforce

13 Jun 2025

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Send us a textMany horse owners are afraid to correct their horse — they worry it will damage the bond or make the horse stop liking them.But honest...

88. Letting people learn: sod the critical bystanders

06 Jun 2025

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Send us a textEver feel like your confidence dips or your progress comes to a halt because of critical bystanders?In this episode I share how you can ...

87. The left side thing

30 May 2025

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Send us a textDo you know, or do you ever think about why we are taught to do everything on the left with horses?In this episode I reveal to you where...

86. The emotional rollercoaster - I call it the 'Horsemanship Heartbeat'

23 May 2025

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Send us a textWhat if I was to tell you, you are supposed to get worried sometimes, get nervous, get scared. And, what if I was to tell you, even the...

85. Make sure you're teaching them the things they need to know

16 May 2025

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Send us a textIt’s easy to overlook the things that take extra time - especially when our days with horses are already full. But some of those “sm...

84. Unrelaxed horses and how to help them

09 May 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode, I share practical tips and real-life situations to help both you and your horse find more relaxation and confidence.Hor...

83. Unsolicited advice and how to handle it

02 May 2025

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Send us a textBelieve it or not, I struggled with this and still sometimes do!So I thought it was nice to share my experiences and offer you tips how ...

82. Being aware of instant gratification

25 Apr 2025

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Send us a textThe world is moving so fast now, personally I find it exciting to witness and I am grateful, but I also find it a bit scary. In this po...

81. Don't forget to have fun!

18 Apr 2025

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Send us a textFun is what it should be all about - this podcast is a simple reminder of why we do what we do and that usually where fun ends frustrati...

80. How do you know if you're doing it right?

11 Apr 2025

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Send us a textI reveal the truth of it in this thought provoking podcast.The main point to remember is that you are not alone and people like myself a...

79. The three pole project

04 Apr 2025

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Send us a textLooking for a nice easy exercise and pattern you can offer your horse on the ground that you can use to maintain or improve fitness?At t...

78. Personal space

28 Mar 2025

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Send us a textUnderstanding why our personal space around horses is very important, from both a friendship, and a safety perspective.If you like more ...

77. The Milkman Project

21 Mar 2025

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Send us a textWould you like to learn how to utilize and improve your physical, verbal and energy communications with your horse?OR maybe teach a hors...

76. Possible v's impossible

14 Mar 2025

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Send us a textAre we asking too much of our horses too soon?Do we understand the process of isolating and training over long term  periods rather tha...

75. The nose knows...

07 Mar 2025

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Send us a textDo you know how and why the horse needs it nose in order to survive, learn and communicate?Do you also understand how the nose can help ...

74. Connection - what is it and how do we get it?

28 Feb 2025

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Send us a textA very broad subject squeezed into less than 30 minutes, so forgive me for not covering the subject too broadly. However, I hope the id...

73. Embarrassment during training

21 Feb 2025

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Send us a textNever should we feel embarrassed or be made to feel embarrassed.In this episode I discuss different scenarios how and why that might hap...

72. Separation anxiety in horses

14 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode I share with you my thoughts and experiences with regards to separation anxiety, herd bound or barn sweet horses. I tal...

71. The Heart of Horsemanship: A special interview with Mia Rodley

07 Feb 2025

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Send us a textIf you’re a true admirer of exceptional horsemanship and the art of Liberty, then Mia is someone you absolutely need to get to know. W...

70. First steps under the saddle

31 Jan 2025

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Send us a textThank you Oros Mihai for the question - it is indeed a good subject and although broad, if we can understand some things which make the ...

69. What is feel?

24 Jan 2025

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Send us a textFeel is a term I discovered during my journey in Natural Horsemanship some 25 years ago. It changed the way I work, play and train with...

68. Groundwork to Liberty

17 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode I share with you a program I have been busy developing set out in modules teaching you how to get good at groundwork lea...

67. Horses that have no go

10 Jan 2025

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Send us a textWhen accessing a horse that has no go, I do my best to view them from 4 categories:1. Character (low, medium or high spirited)2. Physica...

66. Putting value and time into things that count

03 Jan 2025

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Send us a textIn this episode I share some stories and insights to build awareness of how to use our time in order to get good and be successful with ...

65. Fear of practice

27 Dec 2024

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Send us a textBeing prepared to fail more times than we succeed is the route to all mastery.However I get it, especially when a live animal is involve...

64. Sacrificing the basics to get no where fast

20 Dec 2024

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Send us a textWe've all done it at some point, but a good measure in training horses is knowing when your doing it and trying not to do it again....

63. Wired 4 Connection: A special interview with Lucie Klaassen

13 Dec 2024

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Send us a textI loved her new book and I love Lucie! Hey that's a movie right? lol.Anyhow over the years and via the equestrian circuit here in t...

62. Am taking a 6 week pause...

25 Oct 2024

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Send us a textDon't worry I will be back 6 December 2024 where I am excited to share with your ears many more subjects and some fun guests includ...

61. Heart in your hand, body scan

18 Oct 2024

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Send us a textHorsemanship is way more than just technique and doing things with horses. I believe it is also taking care of them, getting to know the...

60. The 'brick wall' horse

11 Oct 2024

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Send us a textAs mentioned, I don't usually label horses but for this particular subject choose to do so in order to educate and help understand....

59. Liberty v's chasing and hoping

04 Oct 2024

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Send us a textThere are those that know and there are those that don't.There are those that think they know and there ae those that think they do...

58. Rider straightness and balance

27 Sep 2024

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Send us a textLearning and mastering the art of not getting in the horses way whilst riding should be the goal of everyone and no matter the disciplin...

57. When good practice saves lives

20 Sep 2024

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Send us a text ⚠️ Listener Discretion Advised ⚠️ In this episode, I share real-life events that I've either been involved in or witness...

56. Trauma in horses

13 Sep 2024

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Send us a textA touchy subject for some perhaps, but in the end it is not about us, it is about THEM!Too many horses cannot release trauma or fear tri...

55. The power of sideways

06 Sep 2024

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Send us a textJust like the back-up, I believe sideways exercises are not utilized enough in the sense of not only using the horses intelligence, but ...

54. Horses that make you feel rushed and clumsy

30 Aug 2024

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Send us a textIf you think you are frustrated, imagine how your horse feels?Feeling rushed or clumsy around your horse, please listen in because somet...

53. Ground control to major horse

23 Aug 2024

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Send us a textGroundwork - it is so old it is new again.The revolution of groundwork began about 25 years ago where it had kind of disappeared from pu...

52. Horsemanship Challenges - 1 year celebration + giveaway

16 Aug 2024

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Send us a text🎉 Happy 1st Anniversary to the Podcast! 🎉Can you believe it’s been a whole year of amazing episodes? How cool is that?!Tune in ...

51. Relaxation should be priority

09 Aug 2024

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Send us a textThe title says it all!When we prioritize relaxation, even when our horses are already calm, we build trust and earn extra points in thei...

50. Content creating & showjumping: A special interview with Bianca Schoenmakers

02 Aug 2024

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Send us a textTo my awesome listeners, get ready for an enlightening and fun interview!Meet Bianca – she's been training horses and dominating ...

49. When young horses start to get wise

25 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIn my world of horse training we 'start' horses, we do not break them. In many cases (not all) - 'to break in a horse&ap...

48. What is your special sauce?

19 Jul 2024

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Send us a textDo you know what your talents are? Maybe you are not sure or have not eve thought about it?Either way listen to this show where I share ...

47. Uncertainty in training

12 Jul 2024

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Send us a textEverybody and I mean, everybody at some point feel uncertain. That's just the way it is! There is far too much we can learn about ...

46. Do the best with what you've got

05 Jul 2024

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Send us a textIt is absolutely possible to be successful with horses without the fancy arena, the best tack and tools or even the best bred horses. O...

45. Last impression is your first impression

28 Jun 2024

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Send us a textJust like us, if the last impression your horse had of you is not great and this continues over a period of time, they can and will star...

44. My current idols

21 Jun 2024

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Send us a textI encourage everyone to have idols, that means everyone, including my idols :)In no particular order, I share with your my top 8 of whic...

43. Box rest & hand walking

14 Jun 2024

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Send us a textI fear that it is during times of desperation or when we need to do something that is different with our horses that our skills are reve...

42. Carrots & soup

07 Jun 2024

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Send us a textYou either know or your don't, either way there is no shame in it, because if you did not, now you do ;)A horses diet requirements ...

41. How to regulate good horsemanship

31 May 2024

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Send us a textAre your systems in place to help you achieve good things with horses?The book I refer to is Atomic Habits by James Clear - a must read ...

40. The Sassenach

24 May 2024

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Send us a textIf your curious how about the title, please listen in where I am also celebrating  the 40th episode of this podcast and offer a GIVEAWA...

39. Cross Ties

17 May 2024

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Send us a textI this episode I share some information about Cross Ties and how we could utilize them better.I am not against them per say depending on...

38. One or two techniques, ain't gonna cut it

10 May 2024

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Send us a textWe all want to get good with horses right? While learning from our mistakes is crucial, continual study can help us sidestep them too.P...

37. Letting it go

03 May 2024

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Send us a textJoin me as we explore how these magnificent beings can inspire our best and sometimes reveal our worst. If we find ourselves frustrated...

36. Horse don't have to be thin to be abused

26 Apr 2024

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Send us a textIn this episode I share with you other ways horses are subjected to abuse, intentional or not, as follows:shut downanthropomorphizedmisu...

35. Help! I can't catch my horse

19 Apr 2024

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Send us a textThroughout the years, I've lost count of how many times I've been summoned to assist in a 'horse-catching' mission. ...

34. Top 10 tips to get good at bonding with your horse

12 Apr 2024

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Send us a textJust so you know podcast number 28 - Zero on expectations (Z.O.E.)  is related to this episode!Listen in where I talk about the followi...

33. How to get there quicker

05 Apr 2024

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Send us a textGet where?It is important that you know!Including the why, when and how.It is a lot isn't it? This usually creates pressure and pr...

32. Nobody is watching you

29 Mar 2024

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Send us a textEver find yourself feeling insecure, worried about others' judgmental eyes? Tune in to this episode where I share personal insights...

31. The red ribbon problem

22 Mar 2024

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Send us a textWearing a red ribbon on a horses tail; while I don't doubt the owners have good intentions, I would like to see the very same a hor...

30. How to deal with thresholds & spooking

15 Mar 2024

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Send us a textEvery horse owner has to deal with this one way or another.HOW you deal with it is crucial!A horse has an excellent memory; this means t...

29. More than just a saddle: A special interview with Letitia Glenn

08 Mar 2024

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Send us a textThis was a truly engaging experience; our conversation was so rich and expansive that we inadvertently left numerous topics untouched. I...

28. Zero On Expectations™ (Z.O.E.)

01 Mar 2024

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Send us a textZeroOnExpectationsSeriously this is one of the biggest secrets to creating a bond with horses and is the first time I share this detaile...

27. Mastering the mundane

23 Feb 2024

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Send us a textIt IS difficult because we live in a world where we are fed instant gratification and instant dopamine kicks. So what we have got to do...

26. Teaching v's just telling

16 Feb 2024

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Send us a textDo you find yourself in the situation of having to keep telling your horse but not getting any results?Do you understand that telling is...

25. Leaving training until it's too late

09 Feb 2024

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Send us a textMany know it, yet they still do it!Why is that? I question these kind of subjects because as an educator and for the horses sake, I wan...

24. The silent world of horses

02 Feb 2024

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Send us a textListen to your environment and observe how little they use their actual voice!To understand what I mean then I can only encourage you to...

23. Tying horses

26 Jan 2024

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Send us a textWhy is tying important?In this episode I share my thoughts about different ways of tying horses and what to expect in terms of understan...

22. Bridle-less riding - some thoughts

19 Jan 2024

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Send us a textSuch a nice thing to head towards where for many riders they don't believe it would ever be possible for them.I am here to tell you...

21. A song for Horse Lovers - A voice for them

12 Jan 2024

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Send us a textSomething a bit different. Controversial in its nature I share with you our award winning song of which is titled - The Heartless Equest...

20. Let them run

05 Jan 2024

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Send us a textYes, it is indeed a poignant aspect of horse welfare; letting them run.The ability for horses to engage in natural behaviors, such as ga...

19. Introverted horse OR horse in pain?

28 Dec 2023

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Send us a textAs I delve deeper into my studies, my fascination with understanding the horse as a specific species grows. It's not just about se...

18. They don't see, how it can be

22 Dec 2023

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Send us a textThis is a tough one because there are many humans who struggle with their horses but it has become so normal to them that they start to ...

17. Mindset around horses

15 Dec 2023

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Send us a textJoin me in this episode as I delve into the crucial role of mindset when working, playing, and training with horses. You don't nee...

16. Quiet practice is not real practice

08 Dec 2023

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Send us a textThank you dear listeners for your 500 plays last week - proud to be a part of your tribe.Please join me in this episode where I talk abo...

15. HOW to get good with horses

01 Dec 2023

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Send us a textTune in to hear some of the secrets 'how to get good with horses' plus also a little story how I came up with the name and stu...

14. A day in the life of a Shetland owner

24 Nov 2023

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Send us a textBenny - he is my little (big) guy where in this episode I share with you some of our day-today interactions with other people and their ...

13. The Relaxation Whistle™

17 Nov 2023

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Send us a textIt is absolutely possible to have a communication for your horse that says relax or don't worry. The whistle however is aimed even ...

12. Are they in pain?

10 Nov 2023

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Send us a textAlways a big question - are they in pain?In this episode I share with you a recent life experience with my beautiful Lenny a 13 year old...

11. To blanket or not to blanket

03 Nov 2023

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Send us a textIt's not rocket science, however I suggest with a word of caution as to what blanket to use and for what reason.What is upmost impo...

10. What is a good trail riding horse?

27 Oct 2023

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Send us a textIn this episode I share with you a funny but very serious story about how a trail riding horse should not look.I hope you listen to the ...