Zoë's Horse Bytes

Send us Fan Mail We wouldn’t send a child to university without any prior schooling… so why do we expect young horses to handle advanced training without the right foundation? Tune in as I share some honest thoughts (no sugar-coating, just real talk) on this important topic ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail No offense to all the horse loving Karen's out there! But seriously I do get people telling me that they think their horses is stupid. Most of the time when I hear this kind of statement I know for sure two facts: The horse is incredibly smart. The human got outsmarted and does not like it. In this episode I share some real life stories about it ♥ Support the show Join my Sko...

Send us Fan Mail Many horse owners are afraid to correct their horse — they worry it will damage the bond or make the horse stop liking them. But honestly, the only behaviours we truly can’t accept around horses are the ones that are potentially dangerous — like pushing, biting, or kicking. So if a horse is showing those behaviours and isn’t being taught otherwise, can we really say they liked the...

Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your confidence dips or your progress comes to a halt because of critical bystanders? In this episode I share how you can work through that and that you are not alone ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail Do you know, or do you ever think about why we are taught to do everything on the left with horses? In this episode I reveal to you where iI have researched it may come from and also another theory via the horses nature as to why it came about! Tune in where I hope you learn something ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail What if I was to tell you, you are supposed to get worried sometimes, get nervous, get scared.  And, what if I was to tell you, even the best horse professionals in the world sometimes suffer from these emotions.  Would you believe me? I hope so because that means you are ALIVE and are ready to discover what I call the 'Horsemanship Heartbeat'. ♥ Support the show Join my...

Send us Fan Mail It’s easy to overlook the things that take extra time - especially when our days with horses are already full. But some of those “small” things are actually essential to our horse’s wellbeing and our safety. In this episode, I dive into one of those often-neglected areas, sharing insights on why it matters more than we think  and how paying attention can make all the difference in...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I share practical tips and real-life situations to help both you and your horse find more relaxation and confidence. Horses can get tense, spook, or react in ways we don’t expect but when you have the right tools in place, and you’ve practiced them consistently, you’ll be ready to respond with clarity and calm when it matters most ♥ Support the show Join my Skool...

Send us Fan Mail Believe it or not, I struggled with this and still sometimes do! So I thought it was nice to share my experiences and offer you tips how to handle it when someone is offering you advice you do not want and did not ask for. I also touch base a bit about negativity on social media and how to handle keyboard warriors ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Faceboo...

Send us Fan Mail The world is moving so fast now, personally I find it exciting to witness and I am grateful, but I also find it a bit scary.  In this podcast I talk about how it is important to leave the need for speed at home and to not bring it to the barn.  The horses don't need it and as far as I can tell, they don't care for it either ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE...

Send us Fan Mail Fun is what it should be all about - this podcast is a simple reminder of why we do what we do and that usually where fun ends frustration can begin ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail I reveal the truth of it in this thought provoking podcast. The main point to remember is that you are not alone and people like myself are here to help guide you and get it to the point where one day indeed it could be just be right ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail Looking for a nice easy exercise and pattern you can offer your horse on the ground that you can use to maintain or improve fitness? At the same time still look after all of your other skills as you go, then please listen to get more information ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail Understanding why our personal space around horses is very important, from both a friendship, and a safety perspective. If you like more information on this subject sign-up to a free account in my online training platform and watch the videos - no strings attached ♥ https://www.getgoodwithhorsescourses.com/get-good-with-me-for-free/ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Fol...

Send us Fan Mail Would you like to learn how to utilize and improve your physical, verbal and energy communications with your horse? OR maybe teach a horse to stand still OR teach a horse with a lower spirit to have more energy?   Then please listen to this podcast and check out my Online Training Academy for the supporting educational videos ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow m...

Send us Fan Mail Are we asking too much of our horses too soon? Do we understand the process of isolating and training over long term  periods rather than looking for short term fixes? In this episode I talk a bit about this in order to help our expectations an hopefully become better horse owners and trainers because if it ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Ins...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know how and why the horse needs it nose in order to survive, learn and communicate? Do you also understand how the nose can help us identify between confident and unconfident horses? Please tune in where I offer insights about this subject ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail A very broad subject squeezed into less than 30 minutes, so forgive me for not covering the subject too broadly.  However, I hope the idea of what I talk about here gives a little more understanding to those that were not too sure what connection is.  I also hope it sends a ripple to those that are ready ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instag...

Send us Fan Mail Never should we feel embarrassed or be made to feel embarrassed. In this episode I discuss different scenarios how and why that might happen. So please tune and have a listen ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free HERE Follow me on Facebook , Instagram and TikTok  

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share with you my thoughts and experiences with regards to separation anxiety, herd bound or barn sweet horses.  I talk about why horses might develop it, some ideas how to resolve it and additional conclusions. Besides all of that, please know you are not alone, one of my own horses suffers with it from time to time where sometimes and like my situation, it is o...

Send us Fan Mail If you’re a true admirer of exceptional horsemanship and the art of Liberty, then Mia is someone you absolutely need to get to know. Watching her grow over the past 10 years has been nothing short of inspiring, and trust me, you are in for an incredible treat. If you ever have the opportunity to learn from Mia or witness one of her live performances, don’t hesitate—do it! It'...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you Oros Mihai for the question - it is indeed a good subject and although broad, if we can understand some things which make the whole process much easier and safer, and from the horses point of view, their dignity can be preserved that whole much more and their first experiences carrying us can leave a long term positive effect rather than not. Thank you for listening ♥ Su...

Send us Fan Mail Feel is a term I discovered during my journey in Natural Horsemanship some 25 years ago.  It changed the way I work, play and train with horses and for the better. While it is not something we can learn over night, it IS something we can implement daily to the point we get so good at it, it becomes our new normal. Curious? Please listen in ♥ Support the show Join my Skool for Free...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode I share with you a program I have been busy developing set out in modules teaching you how to get good at groundwork leading to Liberty (working in freedom). With a plan set out for you and already 70 exercise filmed and ready to watch, you could start today and be well on your way in no time. The films are short and via the app you can even watch while you are at...

Send us Fan Mail When accessing a horse that has no go, I do my best to view them from 4 categories: 1. Character (low, medium or high spirited) 2. Physical (past or present pain) 3. Training (and/or conditioned response) 4. A combination of the above I invite you to listen to this episode where I elaborate on that and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out ♥ Support the show Joi...