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 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 Wise Services, please vi ..read more

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-Horsemanship-100051782625702/ 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 g ..read more

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 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 ..read more

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 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 an ..read more

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 information:  http://horsewisecoach.com/  And if you’d like to keep up with our news and updates, please join our email list or follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/HorseWise ..read more

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 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 us ..read more

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 our news and updates, please join our email list or follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/HorseWiseCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/horse_wise/  If you love the podca ..read more

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 guests. 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 partnersh ..read more

The term “bombproof horse” is always a red flag to me. Many times, that can mean that the horse is shut down and essentially unresponsive to its environment. In this episode, I discuss the reasons why you don’t want a bombproof horse — and how to help a horse that has become desensitized to the point of equine zombie status. A good riding partnership requires that both members truly participate in their endeavors together. 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 ..read more

Winter can be challenging for equestrians. The weather is often cold, snowy or icy (depending on where you live). Your normal riding routine gets disrupted on a regular basis. How do you make progress  with your horse during the winter months? In this episode, I share a fun exercise that is easy to do in the winter — and reveals much about your riding patterns. Best of all, it doesn’t even involve your horse or the outdoors. All you need is your car and some groceries. I came upon this exercise purely by accident a few years ago — and it changed my entire perspective on my equitation and ..read more