Horse Wise

In this fun, 10-min excerpt, I talk with Dr. Tracey Sulak of Baylor University—an expert in how kids learn—about what adult riders can take from a more juvenile approach. 🤸‍♀️ This was originally recorded in September 2025 as a private session for my Ride Like a Kid Again 4-week challenge. We get into: Why kids often learn riding more easily How adults get stuck overthinking How your adult brain...

Just for fun, I’m bringing back one of the most useful conversations from the podcast. In this episode from 2022, I talk with Dr. Stephen Peters, neuroscientist and co-author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship (with Martin Black). Dr. Peters has studied the equine brain extensively, and what stands out is this: good horsemanship already lines up with how a horse’s brain works. We keep this practical—h...

A long time ago, before Horse Wise, before LOPE, and before I ever taught horsemanship, I said yes to teaching a class I had never taught before. It was a graphic design history class — and the students were smart, creative, and absolutely terrified of being “bad at school.” What I learned in that classroom changed the way I teach everything . In this episode, I share that story — and how it led m...

As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel like you should be doing more with your horse — even when the weather, daylight, and holiday chaos make that unrealistic. In this short episode, I’m sharing one simple way to end the year well with your horse — without rushing, drilling, or forcing yourself into a last-minute training push. I also talk about the LOPE Virtual Horse Show , a low-pressure, fu...

Winter can make riders feel rushed, behind, or unsure what to do with their horse. In this short episode, I share why downtime isn’t wasted time — and how winter can actually deepen your connection. I also tell the story of the 2021 Texas snowpocalypse and what those frozen days revealed about calm, clarity, and soaking. Show Notes: This weekend’s episode is a quiet reflection on something many ri...

In this episode of the Horse Wise podcast, I share a colt starting story about a bit that went in…sideways — and how that small moment turned into a lasting lesson about steadiness and humor around horses. If you’ve ever felt pressure to get everything just right, or worried about how you look in front of others at the barn, this one’s for you. You’ll hear how a kind filly reminded me that horses...

In this episode of the Horse Wise podcast, we explore one simple language tweak that can transform how you handle time pressure around your horse. If you ever feel rushed, behind, or overwhelmed trying to “do it all” at the barn — this one's for you. I share how swapping  “but”  for  “and”  in your internal dialogue can unlock creativity and reduce tension — both for you and your horse. You&#3...

Episode 116: Rachael Mullins on how to balance your horsemanship and competition goals. A 2023 episode from the vault of the older Horse Wise Scholars private study group. At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical,...

Episode 115: An interview with acclaimed author Natalie Keller Reinert about her work and the worlds she has created full of horses and the people who love them. Please check out her work at  https://www.nataliekreinert.com/ At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how buil...

Episode 114: I’m presenting at today’s online Art of the Horseman Fair — along with 50+ horsemanship experts. You can get a free ticket at  https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/free-ticket  =— but only if you can act by Feb 23, 2025. If you miss it, then please go here for more info:  https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/video-lynn-reardon-ready-to-ride:-build-pre-ride-confidence-with-horse-yoga-&-g...

Episode 113: Amy Skinner discusses why the advice of “listening to your horse” isn’t always what you think it means. And how “listening” means REALLY understanding what the horse is saying. Please check out Amy’s terrific work at https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/ At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. I...

Episode 112: What if….it all goes right? A fresh take on how to flip the overthinking script in the saddle.  At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d like more information on my Horse Wise® ser...

Episode 111:  The action-awareness loop: why knowledge without motion gets you nowhere. And how that can help you start the new year on the right foot.  At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d...

Episode 110: A highlight reel of my favorite clips from an earlier interview (Episode 75) with Dr. Steve Peters, author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship . At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d...

Episode 109: It can be easy to accidentally act creepy when we’re trying to be soft with our horses.  In this episode, I discuss the difference — and give some tips on spotting latent creepiness in our posture 🙃 At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good par...

Episode 108: Hold your horses — my favorite books, videos and photography sites to relax, unwind and get into the holiday spirit. At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d like more information...

Episode 107: A Thanksgiving episode on common habits that might annoy or confuse your horse (like overthinking before a ride).  At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d like more information on...

Episode 106: I share the somewhat embarrassing way that I learned that preparing for a ride was the MOST important part of the ride. At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d like more informati...

Episode 105: How one trainer’s compliment helped me embrace my inner horse nerd. At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d like more information on my Horse Wise® services, please visit my websi...

Episode 104: How a seemingly simple vintage motto from Ray Hunt actually has tons of science behind it.  At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d like more information on my Horse Wise® service...

Episode 103: When faced with a wave of self-criticism, I have a simple, one word strategy. Don’t worry — I promise that it’s  easy! At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you’d like more informatio...

Episode 102: My favorite horsemanship game. No horse needed — just two people and a single word.  At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, straightforward way). If you’d like more information on my Horse Services,...

Episode 101: Amy Skinner and I discuss how to deal with the idea of “both” in horsemanship. When good things and bad things are simultaneously present in the same person or situation. Check out Amy’s wonderful and important work at  amyskinnerhorsemanship.com At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a f...

Episode 100: The importance of learning like a kid — for both horse and rider.  At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, straightforward way).  If you’d like more information on mindset practices, audio coaching...

Episode 99: The episode where I discuss controversy without actually talking about it (at least not in the way you might expect).