Be Your Best Horsemanship

As I get to stick around longer, life constantly reminds me of what is important in life. Over Mother's Day weekend while I was surrounded by family, I found myself reflecting on the importance of investing your time and energy in the right places. Join me as I share some insights on how to make the most of the time you have available and maximizing your efficiency as a trainer. In this episod...

My dad always used to say, "why do we always seem to have time to do things right the second time around?" In other words, hurrying usually costs you more time in the long run. In the horsemanship journey, learning the difference between hustling and hurrying can make or break your progression in training. Join me as I share some insights on this topic and help you frame your mindset aro...

On this week's episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jyme Nichols with Bluebonnet to discuss the considerations that go into crafting your horse's nutrition program and setting your horses up for success from the inside-out. Join us for this insightful, knowledge-packed episode! Episode Resources: Follow Dr. Jyme on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drjyme/ Free Nutrition Consults with Bluebonne...

In this episode, I'm recapping a recent clinic and sharing some perspectives on the relationship between progression and confidence. Join me as I break down the formula for creating confidence, both in yourself and in your horses. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhaugenhorsemanship.com/be-your-best-membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this episode, I'm sharing an inside look at what it is like to experience a horsemanship clinic, recapping a recent clinic from our 2024 Be Your Best Clinic Tour. Join me as I share some of the key themes discussed at these clinics, the skills we focus on, and the reasons why each clinic is a unique experience. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit:...

In this episode, I'm revealing the single most important skill that you must master to succeed in the horse training business. Join me as I share my thoughts on the importance of this skill and how developing this skill can be the biggest determining factor on whether or not you experience long-term success as a professional trainer. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with...

In this episode, I'm sharing three perspectives on the word "balance" and how you can apply these perspectives to various aspects of your personal and professional life. Join me as I break down the journey of finding balance for yourself and your horses in your everyday training. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ph...

In this episode, I am recapping two of our recent clinics and mentorship weeks and sharing some of the valuable lessons that came about during these events. Tune in as I share my perspectives on the importance of applying a growth mindset to life, business and horses. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhaugenhorsemanship.com/be...

In this episode, I'm joined by long-time friend, fellow horseman, and fly control expert, Mark Upton, as we discuss how to take a proactive approach to the spring training season. Join us as we share our thoughts and experiences around facility preparation, controlling flies in and around the barn, and how adopting a proactive mentality can help make your training more efficient. To learn more...

In this episode, I'm sharing some life reflections and thoughts about a question from one of our loyal listeners: "When you've been training a horse for an extended period of time and things just aren't progressing the way you'd hoped, how do you know if/when it's time to move on?" Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

In this week’s episode, I am sharing some tips for dealing with horses who are experiencing separation anxiety and how to prepare them for situations where they will be alone at home and on the road.  Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhaugenhorsemanship.com/be-your-best-membership⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . To request a topic for our...

In this week’s episode, I’m sharing some perspectives on resilience and why it is essential to have a resilient training mindset. Tune in as I dive into the topics of mental toughness, effort, and creating an environment that fosters continual growth and development for you and your horse. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhauge...

In this episode, I'm recapping my recent clinic in Stephenville, TX and sharing some important conversations we had around embracing opportunities for growth. Tune in to learn more about how a growth mindset can impact your training journey and some common opportunities for growth that you can look for in your day-to-day training. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phi...

In this episode, I'm sharing some recent experiences that opened my eyes to the inherent challenges and opportunities that each day presents. Tune into this segment to learn more about shaping your perspective around challenging circumstances and focusing on an opportunity-centric mindset. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhau...

In this episode, I'm breaking down a recent philosophy I heard from John Maxwell: "Comparison is the thief of joy." Tune into this episode to hear my thoughts on how this applies to the horsemanship industry and what trainers can do to avoid falling into the comparison trap. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhaugenhor...

In this episode series, I'm joined by the CEO of Equibrand, Ken Bray, as we discuss what it takes to set yourself up to train, compete and win in every arena of life. We'd like to extend our appreciation to Equibrand for being continued supporters of the Be Your Best Horsemanship podcast and the Phil Haugen Horsemanship brand. Be sure to head over to ⁠⁠philhaugenhorsemanship.com/sponsors⁠⁠...

In this episode series, I'm joined by the CEO of Equibrand, Ken Bray, as we discuss what it takes to set yourself up to train, compete and win in every arena of life. We'd like to extend our appreciation to Equibrand for being continued supporters of the Be Your Best Horsemanship podcast and the Phil Haugen Horsemanship brand. Be sure to head over to ⁠philhaugenhorsemanship.com/sponsors⁠ t...

The smallest details are often the ones that make the biggest impact. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the details that are important to pay close attention to as you progress a horse through its training. A special thank you goes out to Equibrand for being continued supporters of the Be Your Best Horsemanship podcast and the Phil Haugen Horsemanship brand. Be sure to head over to philhaug...

This episode is all about the concept of "focus on what you do well, and do it even better." In this segment, I'm sharing some ways that I am prioritizing the application of this philosophy to my horsemanship, as well as other areas of my life this year. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhaugenhorsemanship.com/be-your-...

As we enter into a new year, I wanted to dedicate an episode to the topic of goal setting. But, this isn't your typical episode about goal setting―it's what to focus on instead. Sometimes, achieving more doesn't mean setting higher goals; it means keeping the promises you make to yourself. Tune in to hear more about how I've changed my approach to goal setting over the past 10 year...

In this episode, I'm talking more about the importance of keeping the horse's front end freed up and sharing some experiences of working on this skill with a filly we currently have in training. Tune in as we cover this, as well as some personal development practices for the new year. Episode Resources: To join the Be Your Best Membership with Phil Haugen, visit:  ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠philhaugenho...

As trainers, we are always looking for ways to enhance the efficiency of our daily operations so that we can get more accomplished in the limited time we have available. In this episode, I'm diving into the topic of optimizing your facility for success and sharing some easy ways that you can make adjustments to save yourself some steps and add valuable time to your training routine each day. E...

In this episode, I'm sharing some insights on the importance of being able to engage and disengage a horse's hindquarters. Establishing control of this key body part aids in balancing your horse's body weight, which in turn improves their performance and promotes soundness in the front end. Tune into this episode to learn more about the fundamentals of hindquarter control and the benef...

Conditioning, both physically and mentally, is one of the most pivotal things we can do to improve our chances of being successful inside the arena. Success is where preparation and opportunity meet, and conditioning our horses and ourselves is part of this preparation process. If we are missing the conditioning piece, we will not be fully prepared to take advantage of the opportunity when it pres...

Success is when preparation meets opportunity. As trainers, we can't always control the opportunities we are presented with, but we can control our level of preparation. On this episode, I'm sharing a few stories about the mentality needed to be successful and how preparation plays an important role in the longevity of your training career. Episode Resources: To learn more about Mentorship...