Mia Hickey

The Ethical Equestrian

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Have you ever felt a special sense of belonging with horses, but maybe not the horse industry? This podcast is for anyone who dreams of harmony and partnership with horses, without the pressure of tradition, coercive training, or exclusivity. The horse world is not designed to protect the very animals it depends on, and it's time for change. Each week, join me to help shift the perspective through training tips, personal insights, and the lens of empathetic horsemanship.

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Mia Hickey

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Episode 5: The Idea of the Horse's Job 27.06.2026 19:27

Welcome to episode 5 of the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the narrative that horses need to have a job to be worthy of keeping around, and how this idea can be quite damaging to the horses themselves and our relationship with them. I encourage equestrians to reassess their idea of what horses owe us and what we owe them, and to consider whether they are prioritizing their...

Episode 4: Letting Go of the Training Timeline 30.05.2026 19:01

Welcome to episode 4 of the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the idea of a timeline in horse training, and just how limiting it can be for a genuine relationship with our horses. I talk about my personal mindset shift in working with horses, and how I'm currently applying it to my partnership with my horse Ghost. I encourage every equestrian to let go of a rigid framework...

Episode 3: Getting Curious Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Relationship with Horses 23.05.2026 13:36

Welcome to episode 3 of the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I want to explore how curiosity is one of the most powerful tools in horsemanship. It's essential for bettering ourselves and cultivating deeper relationships with our horses. Being stuck in one mindset limits progress and stands in the way of the equine welfare movement. Through curiosity, we can create the real and last...

Episode 2: What Makes a Reliable Source for an Equestrian? 09.05.2026 11:18

Welcome to episode 2 of the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I break down what I look for when searching for reliable sources in the horse world. With so much information out there and so many different perspectives, it can be hard to determine what is worth listening to and what is really in the best interest of the horses. I also share some of the resources that have been the most im...

Episode 1: Romeo's Story and Welcoming Change 02.05.2026 15:40

Welcome to the first official episode of The Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I breakdown my story with my personal horse Romeo, and how he completely transformed my relationship with horses. Romeo taught me how to open my mind to listening to the horses above all, and how embracing what we don't know is one of the most powerful things we can do to better our interactions with hors...

Intro to the Ethical Equestrian Podcast 26.04.2026 1:48

Welcome to the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! Join me each week to share stories, training tips, horsemanship insights, and psychology-based perspectives all in the name of bettering the world for the horses we love so much.