Horse Wise

Episode 98: A short podcast (with my raspy, head cold voice) on the importance of enjoying your horse and your rides together. In memory of Beth, a special person who inspired me from afar for many years.  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...

Episode 97: Fitness expert Tom Bisson discusses his coaching philosophy — and I immediately draw correlations within it to the horse world. A fun departure from my usual interviews, Tom is not a horse guy — but his work has many parallels to the art of horsemanship. Please check out Tom’s work at https://bodybybisson.co.uk/ At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach th...

Episode 96: Alicia Landman and Brooke Tatrow discuss common misconceptions in horsemanship. A fun interview full of insight and life/work balance advice! 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 wa...

Episode 95: To bend or not to bend? Amy Skinner and I discuss this question and try our hardest to be serious and mature. It goes about as well you would expect. Please check out Amy’s terrific online courses (I took two and highly recommend them): https://www.amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/shop At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to prog...

Episode 94: Horse Wise Habits —my first ever attempt at a 5-minute podcast episode on daily small habits to do with your horse. If you’d like more information on mindset practices, audio coaching or general Horse Wise Services, please visit our website for more information:   http://horsewisecoach.com/   And if you’d like to keep up with our news and updates, please join our email list or follow u...

Episode 93: Alicia Landman and Brooke Tatrow on how to mentally prepare for working with your horse. A great discussion that included enneagram tests, breathing techniques, finding the right people and the importance of presence.  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...

Episode 92: Leaping into insight on 2/29/24. I discuss why I associate the word “leap” with positive things. Like fun, exuberance, knowing reality, dancing and 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 practica...

Episode 91: A great discussion with Alicia Landman and Brooke Tatrow on the topic of talking philosophy versus doing the work in horsemanship. Plus, Alicia shares related insights from her recent horseback trip in Patagonia. 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...

Episode 90: Happy New Year interview with Amy Skinner (and McLovin). We discuss how to pick a fun theme for the year — as well as knowing when to double down or when to let go. Check out Amy’s clinics, online courses and lessons 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....

Episode 89: Christmas Eve interview with two of my favorite horsemanship teachers — Alicia Landman and Brooke Tatrow. We recorded this a week ago — and I decided it was perfect for Christmas Eve! Alicia and Brooke will be regular guests on the podcast (once a month) for 2024! Please check out their work at https://www.brooketatrow.com and https://www.facebook.com/p/Alicia-Byberg-Landman-Horsemansh...

Episode 88: How older riders can become late bloomers — and why that can add both safety and fun to your equestrian lifestyle. 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 inf...

Episode 87: Halloween episode on the top three things that scare me at the barn (but don’t scare anyone else). 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 minds...

Episode 86: It’s hard to buy your first horse — especially if you are an inexperienced adult. A mare named Junebug mentored me through the process — in surprising ways.  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. If you’d like more information on my Horse Wise services, please visit our website for more inform...

Episode 85: What to do when ending on a good note goes wrong. 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 or general Horse Wis...

Episode 84: How a few small changes made a big difference in my 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. If you’d like more information on mindset practices, audio coaching or other Horse Wise Services, please visit our website:   http://horsewisecoach.com/   And if you’d like to keep up with o...

Episode 83: Under pressure with your horse? Become the release for him, the open door that guides him to peace. And remember — it’s never too late to become what you might have been. At least that's what George Eliot said. 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 bui...

Episode 82: The difference between nice ladies and macho cowboys as horse owners. It's not as big as you might think. If you love the podcast and want more in-depth study,  please check out Horse Wise Scholars at https://horsewisecoach.com/scholars/ Each month, the group studies a specific podcast episode --- with customized lessons, videos and private zoom Q&As with Horse Wise podcast gue...

Episode 81: The difference between gurus and guides in horsemanship education -- and why I have such a strong preference for the guide approach. 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 y...

Episode 80: Brent and Kris Graef on how to make the right thing obvious (for both young horses and people). For more information on their wonderful horsemanship work, please go to https://www.brentgraef.com/  This interview is part of the series "Teachers who teach the teachers" in my Horse Wise Scholars podcast study group. At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to co...

Episode 79: The difference between fixating on rewards versus pursuing knowledge (for you and your horse). 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 p...

Episode 78: Amy Skinner and I discuss emotionalism in horsemanship. Or as I like to put it, the wrong kind of “feel” to offer your horse. Please check out Amy’s work on her website https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/ t 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 p...

Episode 77: Christmas Eve horsemanship poetry by Brooke Tatrow (brooketatrow.com) and me. If you love the podcast and want more in-depth study,  please check out Horse Wise Scholars at https://horsewisecoach.com/scholars/  Each month, the group studies a specific podcast episode --- with customized lessons, videos and private zoom Q&As with Horse Wise podcasts guests. At Horse Wise,...

Episode 76: Why "good loops" are so important in horsemanship and life. 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 or general...

Episode 75: I interview Dr. Stephen Peters, author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship. Dr. Peters is a neuroscientist who specializes in brain functioning. He has studied the equine brain extensively. His book, co-written with horseman Martin Black, outlines good horsemanship practice actually tracks with how a horse’s brain operates. You can follow Dr. Peters and his work at https://horsebrainscience...

Episode 74: In this third episode of the “F-word” series, I discuss the fear of looking bad while riding or working with your horse. And how that seemingly minor fear can sometimes grow into a very negative experience for the horse. 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 h...