In this episode we wrap up 2024 with a look back at the highlights of the year, including our experiences at Equitana and the incredible visit from Tami Elkayam. We reflect on what we’ve learned, the connections we’ve made, and how these experiences are shaping our plans for 2025. Plus, we share some exciting goals for the new year and discuss our favorite book recommendations ..read more

In this episode we talk to the lovely Carol Layton from Balanced Equine. Carol had brought mineral supplementation into the everyday horse owners repertoire. We talk about the importance of specific minerals and their place in our horses diets as well as how to put together a basic diet that suits the average horse. If you want to find out more about Carol Layton or the products she has available, her website is balancedequine.com.au ..read more

In this episode Kerry talks about his visit to Australia and the Herd Dynamics Seminar he will be appearing at on the 25-26 March 2023 at Sutton Forrest, New South Wales.   If you are interested in attending this event please see website for more information: https://www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au/blogs/herd-dynamics-seminar  ..read more

Tami Elkayam is an equine bodyworker based in San Jose, USA. She is an incredible equine body worker, writer, artist and educator that can change the way to see and appreciate horses bodies forever. In this interview Tami describes how her journey started and how her intense interest and passion for understanding the horse's body has furthered her education and ability to track down the root cause of problems. Such a super fascinating episode and a great expert to follow on social media as she is so dedicated to sharing her insights.   Find her on Facebook at: Tami Elkayam Equine Bodywor ..read more

Anna Minogue is back! In this episode we talk about everything dentistry and bit fitting from the differences in mouth shape between breeds to the different actions of bits ..read more

Anna Minogue is back ..read more

In this episode Shelley explains two terms she wishes to bring into the vehicular of the equestrian world. "New Home Syndrome" to bring attention to what horse's can experience when they are moved to a new home. And, "New Horse Syndrome", which is to bring attention to what happens to people when they get a new horse and how the unfamiliarity of the new horse can set the scene for distrust to occur ..read more

In this episode Kat and Shelley talk about finding motivation to ride when there are so many things that make it hard. Things such as the weather to a lack of company. They explore what they have learnt about motivation and how doing something you want to do is more about being strategic than waiting around to feel ready. In this podcast four (4) books that contain interesting insights into motivation and habits were mentioned. They are: 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Atomic Habits by James Clear Can't Hurt Me & Never Finished by David Goggins ..read more

In this episode Kat gives some great tips about hoof care in winter. We go over ways to look after your farrier during the wet weather as well as how to look after your horse’s hooves. Kat also tells us the exciting news about her new course she has released, "Hoof Care Basics - The Essential Guide to Understanding & Caring for your Equine’s Hooves". Kat has created this course as a resource for owners to improve their understanding of hoof care and how to monitor hoof health and management choices. Listeners of this podcast can use the coupon code CANTERTHERAPY to get 20% off the listed p ..read more

In this episode Shelley and Kat talk about "cookie cutter" training approaches for horses. They discuss why they are criticised but also about why they have merit ..read more