Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast

Putting Your Horse First and Helping Your Horse Feel Confident & Proud with Ella McBain

“Listen to your horse!”
 
🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Putting Your Horse First and Helping Your Horse Feel Confident & Proud with Ella McBain
 
Ella is a horsemanship coach from South East Queensland. She does a lot of freedom-based work including liberty, free riding, & trick training. She describes her approach as centred around creating a proud, willing and confident equine partner who feels seen and understood. She loves helping people to understand their horses in a meaningful way, in order to build a deeper trust and connection, and have fun together.
 
Find out more & connect with Ella on Instagram @ellamc.horsemanship
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Horse “Personality” And Getting To Know Your Horse As An Individual

🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Horse “Personality” And Getting To Know Your Horse As An Individual
 
In this episode, I discuss:
Anthrapamorphising and why it doesn’t need to be a dirty word
Different horse “personality” categorising systems/methods
My personal opinion on personality categorisation
Other ways + tips to get to know your horse as an individual
 
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Positive Reinforcement, Block Drive Lines, “The Boom”, and Foal Handling with Australian Colt Starter & Clinician: Lucky Luke Thomas

Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Positive Reinforcement, Block Drive Lines, “The Boom”, and Foal Handling with Australian Colt Starter & Clinician- Lucky Luke Thomas 
 
“Horsemanship Is A Ten Thousand Piece Jigsaw Puzzle”
 
Luke Thomas has worked as a professional horseman since 1987. He’s started over 3000 horses under saddle and in the last 9 years has handled and taught to lead over 2000 foals and weanlings.
 
Luke is available to assist horse owners via online tuition and also through clinics classes and his online video series and has just released a Foal Masterclass Series available on vimeo.
 
To find out more about Luke Thomas and his foal series head to:
 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LukeThomasHorses
 
Foal Masterclass Series: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/foals/715431185?fbclid=IwAR17AxWhoGVanY6AxrWV2Y-aEeIGTEe2D8Nr5b2HglJhvv6CkLBH9Vsgiec 
 
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Help Your Tense, Anxious, Nervous, Spooky Horse Be More Calm, Relaxed, Chill and Confident

Do you have a plan on how to help your horse relax in any given moment?
No?
Then this episode is for you!
 
Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Help Your Tense, Anxious, Nervous, Spooky Horse Be More Calm, Relaxed, Chill and Confident
 
"Horses don't pretend to be scared. Horses don't lie about how they feel. If they're acting tense and anxious, they are fearful about something"
 
In this episode, I discuss how to help your horse when they show you they're afraid, because as I outline in this episode, if your horse is showing tense or spooky behaviour, they're showing us how they feel about something.
I break the discussion up into 7 key areas that you can systematically work through to help your anxious horse be more calm. Included in the episode are 5 general "techniques" to have in your toolbox to help your horse relax.
 
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Balancing Life, Achieving Horse Goals As A Mum, and Believing In Yourself With Meg Mortimer

Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Balancing life, achieving horse goals as a mum, and believing in yourself with Meg Mortimer
 
“Believe in Yourself”
 
Meg Mortimer describes herself as a mum who never grew out of the horse phase!
She lives in central New South Wales on a sheep farm with her husband and 3 kids.
Meg has loved horses all her life, dabbling in pony club as a kid, and progressing to competing in dressage, showjumping, and eventing in her twenties.
Meg describes herself at that time as being fearless and that meant she could have a lot of fun. In her thirties, she got married and had babies- and suddenly was not so fearless anymore.  Meg is now in her forties and has learned to be patient, to take things slow, and improve her communication with her horse. She feels at ease with herself knowing she doesn’t need to compete to prove she is a capable horseperson. 
Meg describes her philosophy with horses as always being kind, slowing down, and listening to your horse. Meg says she also loves the intention of balance as this is not only for her horses, but her family and life in general. Meg loves learning and whilst her life is sometimes crazy chaos she loves the ride.
 
I came across Meg when she signed up to my Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, and I began teaching Meg through pivo lessons which has been a lot of fun!
In this episode, we talk about Meg’s horsemanship journey and how she overcomes the challenges of balancing life and work whilst pursuing her horse goals in a way that is true to her values around training horses.
You will love Meg’s contagious positive energy and the lessons she shares around her horses Gally, Patch, & Mr Jones.
 
If you’re a mum and rider with goals you will be inspired by Meg’s story.
 
 
Find out more & connect with Meg on Instagram at @field_of_bays
 
 
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Creating Confidence for Horsewomen with Sandi Simons

Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Creating Confidence for Horsewomen with Sandi Simons
 
“Don’t fight your fear, raise your skill”
 
Sandi is a mother of 5, a wife, a businesswoman, a horse trainer, and an International horse presenter.
Sandi travels Australia-wide to present two-day clinics or camps and appears as a guest presenter at Australia’s major Horse Expos.
Sandi has now helped thousands of women all over the world with her unique “creating confidence” program to regain their confidence to get back in the saddle whilst enjoying a safe and harmonious relationship with their horses.
Sandi’s insightful, compassionate nature makes her a truly unique coach who is now providing a training system that has been sadly lacking for those that have struggles within the equine world.
Sandi believes that everyone has the capacity within themselves to do more and go further than they ever thought possible. ⁠⁠Sandi offers all ladies that have lost their confidence the help, encouragement and support they need to ensure that their journey with riding can become easier, enjoyable and more fulfilling. 
 
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:⁠⁠
 
Sandi’s journey from riding horses in countryau for transport into helping women ride & train their horses safely and with confidence
Sandi’s own personal struggle with fear and lack of confidence riding horses after becoming a mother
How to choose the right horse for you including the non-negotiable factors
The relationship between trust and predictability when training horses
Why Sandi doesn’t compete, and why you don’t have to either if you don’t want
How ego can be destructive when it comes to competing horses
How your lack of confidence can actually help you make good decisions
Should we feel the fear and do it anyway?
Sandi’s really cool book analogy when it comes to training horses
Wild vs Domesticated horses in training
The physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of a horse
Dealing with negative feedback and judgment in the horse industry
Plus so much more!
 
 
 
Find out more & connect with Sandi at sandisimonstraining.com.au or search Sandi Simons on socials.
 
 
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Dressage Naturally, Happy Horses, and Personal Development with Karen Rohlf

🐴🎙 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Dressage Naturally, Happy Horses, and Personal Development with Karen Rohlf
 
“Never underestimate the possibility for things to improve in ways you cannot yet imagine”
 
Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. 
 
Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. 
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𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:⁠⁠
🟣 Karen’s horsemanship & dressage journey and how she combines the two to form Dressage Naturally
🟣 Karen’s happiest horsey memories
🟣 The importance of personal development and self awareness in horse training
🟣 Happy horses and giving your horse choice & freedom in training
🟣 Troubleshooting when your horse doesn’t offer something willingly
🟣 What horsey resources that Karen uses
🟣 Flex boots for horses with sensitive soles
🟣 Her surprising answer to ‘what horsepeople would you have dinner with?’
🟣 Horse ‘personality’ types and how this affects training
🟣 Using positive reinforcement in a sophisticated way
🟣 Importance of immersing in a system
🟣 Balancing being a student and a teacher 
🟣 Plus so much more!
 
Find out more & connect with Karen at www.dressagenaturally.net or search Karen Rohlf on socials
 
 
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Harmony Horsemanship, Passive Leadership & Positive Reinforcement with Lindsey Partridge

🎙🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Harmony Horsemanship, Passive Leadership & Positive Reinforcement with Lindsey Partridge.
“Understand yourself, your horse and the language that connects you”
 
Lindsey Partridge is a Horse Human Relationship Expert and is dedicated to life-long learning and helping others connect with their horses.
She is an accomplished student, trainer, author, and competitor. She has been called ‘Canada’s Horse Whisperer’ by the Toronto Star and ‘The Queen of Thoroughbreds’ by The Rider. 
Lindsey is the owner of Partridge Horse Hill, founder of Harmony Horsemanship™, President of Natural Horsemanship Association, and a Registered Nurse. She has been a Horse Wrangler for feature films, a champion at the 2015 and 2016 International Thoroughbred Makeovers, and won many awards and titles for Extreme Cowboy Racing, Jumpers, and Horse Training.
 
𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:⁠⁠
Lindsey’s start with horses from begging her parents for a pony to winning Thoroughbred makeover competitions.
Lindsey’s midlife crisis and how that helped her prioritise happiness and spending time with her own horses
Her busy life as a full time nurse, mum, horsemanship instructor, business woman, and competitive rider and she still makes time for other hobbies outside of horses.
Her journey into positive reinforcement and we discuss all the musings around positive and negative reinforcement.
Including- avoiding the cookie monster, competing with positive reinforcement, and developing passive leadership, and using treats with dressage horses.
How nursing & parenting has helped with Lindsey’s horsemanship 
Choosing a suitable discipline for your horse’s happiness
Lindsey’s most influential mentors
Finding a flexible and comfortable saddle to fit all her school horses.
The experience of training horses for movies
Her advice for aspiring riders
Plus so much more!
 
Lindsey believes in understanding yourself, understanding your horse and the language that connects you, as a foundation for anything you do with your horse. 
 
Find out more & connect with Lindsey at www.lindseypartridge.com or www.harmonyhorsemanship.com or search Lindsey Partridge on socials.
 
 
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Mindfulness, Emotions, & Horse Training with Kim Daley⁠

"Be humble, kind, and compassionate to everyone and everything”⁠⁠⁠🎧🐴 Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: Mindfulness, Emotions, & Horse Training with Kim Daley⁠⁠Kim Daley is a husband, father, horse trainer and coach based in Toowoomba, Queensland.⁠⁠Kim has been around horses most of his life. He’s overcome 20 years of anxiety and depression and the skills Kim learnt to heal himself he now incorporates into his horsemanship. ⁠⁠His mission in life is to spread kindness, mindfulness and understanding to both horse and human.⁠⁠⁠𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:⁠⁠⁠🔸Kim’s start with horses from pony club days to training horses full time⁠🔸Big wake up moments for Kim and how that changed his horsemanship journey⁠🔸The importance of energy, vibration, & emotion in training horses⁠🔸“Heart Math”, mindfulness & meditation ⁠🔸Kim’s struggle with depression, anxiety, suicide, & addiction.⁠🔸Kim’s acronyms CHUF & PEP and how he ulysses them with training horses.⁠🔸The power of “micro-manifesting” and visualisation when riding & training horses⁠🔸We touch on a few of Kim’s 18 mantras for life⁠🔸A big discussion around windsucking & anxiety⁠🔸The 4th F that Kim thinks should be added to the “3 F’s” that make a happy horse⁠🔸People who have inspired Kim in horse & self development⁠🔸The importance of trusting your gut in horses & life.⁠🔸Plus so much more!⁠⁠⁠⁠Find out more & connect with Kim Daley on Facebook at ‘Daley Equine’⁠⁠ ⁠Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!⁠⁠*************⁠⁠⁠Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? ⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/⁠⁠⁠⁠Get the free connection & communication mini-course at https://ww.amaliadempsey.com/⁠⁠⁠

A Good Foundation for Horses with Dr. Shelley Appleton

Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast: A good foundation for horses with Dr. Shelley Appleton
 
"Domesticated Horses Are Still Wild Horses At Heart!”
 
Dr. Shelley Appleton has a doctorate in human learning and combines this with an extensive knowledge of working with horses.
 
She is a highly skilled horse trainer who can help you solve your frustrations with your horse.
 
Shelley combines understanding of humans and a lifetime of exposure with horses to provide effective and encouraging coaching to help both horse and rider become more skilled, competent and confident.
 
Shelley can help remove the frustration and fear out of owning and riding horses and increase your enjoyment. She teaches riders how to support their horse to be calm, willing and confident.
 
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𝐈𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬:⁠⁠
 
The 2 horses that changed Shelley’s direction with training horses
The story of how Shelley made her horse’s mouth bleed and how that was a catalyst for change
How Shelley teaches her students to put a foundation on their horses
The importance and science behind changing beliefs when teaching humans about training horses
What happens to your horse’s coping mechanism when your horse’s basic needs are not satisfied
Why a domesticated horse will always live with a certain degree of stress
Shelley’s can of worms on the Positive and Negative Reinforcement debate
The myth behind negative reinforcement being fear-based
Why Shelley thinks that negative reinforcement actually gives the horse a greater sense of autonomy
Debunking the fear theory with horses
How treats can actually trigger the same amount of angst as a whip
Contact vs a soft feel
Who inspires her and her favourite resources in horses & self-development
Her current fascination with herd dynamics in performance horses
What a 10-year-old taught her about riding
Shelley’s view on calming signals, like yawning, licking & chewing etc.
 
 
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Shelley is a boss! I have a lot of respect for her. She is highly educated, she’s passionate, she knows what she’s talking about, and has a really positive impact on the horse community educating humans how to put a good foundation on their horses. 
 
 
Find out more & connect with Shelley on Instagram, Facebook, and her website www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au
 
 
Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube!
 
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