The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods

From growing up watching horses and cowboys on TV to forging his own path as a professional horse trainer specializing in colt starting and working towards reined cow horse performance horses, Charlie is one of the most authentic and passionate rising horseman out there. He leads by example and is proving the power of developing ourselves so we can better serve our horses. In this candid interview...

Dream BIG! That is what we are told to do. For some reason, some of us stop. Yet at the same time, the gap between where we are today and where we see ourselves in those big dreams is only a matter of making minor adjustments. Frequent, consistent, minor adjustments to our every day lives. My wife and I spent some time this last weekend discussing some big goals and dreams. We spent time reflectin...

Welcoming our latest guest and new co-host to the show, Maredith Davis Woods, my lovely wife. In this interview we dive into her story, our story together (with her perspective), how Equestrian or heck any business can create a strong, memorable, cohesive brand/image outside of their logos and websites as well as of course talk about horsemanship! We hope yall enjoy this in-depth interview and we...

Whether in times of plenty or those which are challenging, gratitude will always serve us. Gratitude does not mean complacency but rather the simple thought, acknowledgement and thankfulness for what we have today in our lives whether that be the people around us, places we've been or even the things we have. It so easy to get caught up in the day to day hustle yet it is even easier to take a few...

We do not rise to the level of our goals, we fall to the level of our systems! That is the theme this week. Goals are built on motivation and inspiration. Certainly that can spark miraculous changes but we must put into place systems that allow us to keep ourselves grounded and progressing every single day.  For more Monday Morning Motivation videos check them out for free here on our video librar...

Enjoy an awesome Question and Answer session with Colton as he talks through working with Spooky Horses & Spooky Objects, navigating Trailer Loading Issues as well as horses that 'dont like being brushed'. In this episode we break things down in an easy to understand format so we can get to the root of each issue and create a actionable plan for how to work through each situation.  Have a question...

Getting your week started off right with our Monday Morning Motivation Series! No matter how hard we try, sometimes we still lose. It's a fact of life and that is OK. Yet there are times that we know hardships are coming and we choose not to act and elect to claim we are a victim of the circumstance. Let's be real, that's not possible. We must continually act to not only progress but also to simpl...

Turning these challenging times in to times of remarkable opportunity, optimizing your mental, physical, emotional, spiritual and financial health to thrive and be the best they've ever been | Your Monday Morning Motivation courtesy of the Heart of Horsemanship Show & Podcast.   For more Monday Morning Motivation videos check them out for free here on our video library:  www.coltonwoodshorsemanshi...

Hot off the press from a recent lesson, Colton dives into how softening your aids and clearing up your intentionality can add mental pressure to your horse. He builds on the important key takeaways which can enhance the connection you and your horse have while also improving how you and your horse carry yourselves. This episode started off with the intention to share some key takeaways and then go...

Everyday we interact with people and horses and within those interactions are opportunities for communication. Every one of us has moments where we think, 'It is common sense, what is so hard about it?' Or our use of a particular word and another's understanding of that word in how we used it are totally different. Yep. Words are not equal and common sense is not so common. These differences, in h...

"What is your favorite training aid?" In this episode, we are diving into some #FoodforThoughtFriday as we had a surprising response to what seems like a very basic question.  Yep, that is right. We thought so too... A surprisingly straight forward question that resulted in some very surprising answers.  So this Friday, Colton shares the answers and breaks down the type of responses we received to...

This one is from the heart. You canNOT screw it up! From dieting to horsemanship- when we know better, we do better. When we slip up, over indulge and break the guidelines we set to live by- IT IS OK! How we respond to this is what happens and the fact you recognized the slip up is Step #1. Now, dont dwell on it. Learn from it and move forward.  We have all been there and this episode of our Monda...

It's time to bring those illusions, those dreams, those ideas and goals to reality. It's time we realize that by simply thinking about what we want in life, that we can chemically train our genes, hormones, neurology and more to be prepared for when it comes true. That is right. Our brains (proven through science) do NOT know the difference between a thought and an experience. Every time you think...

Welcoming our Monday Morning Motivation Series to the Heart of Horsemanship Podcast! Our goal is to get your week started off on a positive note each and every week.  This week Colton taps in to the power of Multiply our Dreams and therefore Multiplying our Impact.  It may sound simple and cliche, but in this Monday Morning Motivation Colton taps into the power for multiplying your vision for your...

I am very excited to introduce you to our special guest this week, Lucia Clemetson! Lucia has always had a passion for excellence with horses starting at a young age. She dedicated her early horse career to learning, showing in and winning at multiple large events in the 3-Day Eventing competitions. During this time she had the opportunity to work with and learn from Olympic caliber horses and coa...

When it comes to making change for a stronger connection and relationship with our horses as well as to make our dreams become a reality in all facets of life, they all start with the same thing: us. We must accept responsibility for all of our actions, not let our past dictate our future and understand that our thoughts clearly lay out what our future holds.  Yes, it sounds cliche. Fact of the ma...

In today's episode Colton gets to the root of the foundation. Relaxation. Yeah, that sounds nice doesn't it?  So often we see tight, tense, worried, unfocused horses that go through life never really reaching their full potential, perhaps experiencing other set backs such as injury along the way and oftentimes collecting a bad reputation for their difficulty or quirks that 'must be put up with'. W...

Is it really ok to ask our horses to give us their all? Where do we stand in that equation? There's quite a bit that goes into such a simple question that Colton unpacks this baggage and breaks down the elements he is working on personally and what he has learned throughout his career so far about asking our horses to give everything they can. Difficult Discussions in the Equine Industry: A lot of...

Connection, Lightness, Entrepreneurship, Mindfulness & Intention, Raising & Developing Young Horses, Collection and so much more! Literally something for everyone in this broadcast! Let's dive in to a fantastic interview with International Clinician and World Renown Horseman, Patrick King! About Patrick:   Passionate about dressage and classical equestrian ideals, Patrick King seeks the wisdom of...

AND...We're off! The gates are open and the Heart of Horsemanship Podcast brought to you by Colton Woods Horsemanship is LAUNCHED! Welcome to our latest platform where we will be diving into the Heart of Horsemanship. But what does that mean? Horsemanship to us is not just a way to train a horse, it is everything we do with our horses. So with that in mind and expanding upon the mission of Colton...