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Why 46% of horse owners grieve in silence

This covers the practical and emotional realities of horse loss, including euthanasia. Challenging content, but essential preparation.

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Rupert Isaacson on Equine Assisted Therapy and the 'Horse Boy' Method

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Keeping Cool. The Science Behind Equine Heat Management

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Ever Get Frustrated When "That's Just How It's Done" Is the Only Answer You Get?

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Curious Equestrian

For riders who want to understand more, not just do more. 🎧 Listen to the podcast 📬 Subscribe for free 🔒 Join the Inquisitive Herd

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What Classical Dressage Can Teach Any Horse (and Rider)

Spoiler: no horse is truly “lazy”… and yes, even your cob can do it.

Aug 30 •

Q&Q with Emma Cornish

The conversation you didn't hear on the main episode

Aug 22 •

9:50

Q&A with Hannah Jones Reiki Master, equine therapist, and certified Masterson Method practitioner

Key Takeaways from Your Questions

Aug 2 •

9:50

Herd highlights | June

Behind the Scenes with Theresa & Anna Louise

Jul 20 •

37:56

Q&A with Susan Goudge

Wild horse photographer

Jul 18 •

14:37

🌱 Groundwork

50:52

Classical vs Modern Dressage - Finding the Lost Connection

Why the art of horsemanship is reclaiming its soul—and what it means for every rider

Aug 25 •

When Stepping Away from the Saddle Changes Everything

What horses truly offer when we meet them on the ground

Jun 19 •

40:42

Josefa Guillaume, International Horse Trainer and Author of Dressage In Hand

What Horses Want You to Know

May 9 •

1:19:52

The Truth About Treat-Giving & Understanding Horse Behaviour

Sandra Poppema | Inquisitive Herd Q&A

Apr 25 •

26:15

Connection Before Action: From Riding School to Horse Haven

Rethinking the Riding School Model

Apr 17 •

1:01:34

💪 Rider Wellbeing

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The Horse That Chose Me

Sometimes the most broken horse becomes your greatest teacher.

Jul 12 •

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Why Horses Make Better Therapists Than Humans: Kate Nelligan's Curious Journey

What happens when a television executive trades corporate burnout for a grey Arabian mare with trust issues?

Jun 21 •

1:01:32

When Stepping Away from the Saddle Changes Everything

What horses truly offer when we meet them on the ground

Jun 19 •

40:42

Looking Through Their Ears Again: Aisling Byrne's Remarkable Journey Back to the Saddle

From 'You'll Never Walk Again' to International Show Jumping: An Equestrian's Extraordinary Comeback Story

May 15 •

1:06:06

Tips for Building Horse Riding Confidence and Enjoying Stress-Free Hacking

Hannah Walton on building horse riding confidence and creating calm, connected partnerships.

May 10 •

54:14

🦴 Horse Health

Why 46% of horse owners grieve in silence

This covers the practical and emotional realities of horse loss, including euthanasia. Challenging content, but essential preparation.

Nov 16 •

Keeping Cool. The Science Behind Equine Heat Management

Why traditional cooling methods fail when temperatures soar and what actually works when every minute counts.

Aug 21 •

53:39

Q&A with certified saddle fitter Jennifer Howland-Christensen.

Answering questions from our Inquisitive Herd members.

Jul 4 •

12:45

The Science Behind Your Horse's Comfort: Why Most of Us Are Getting Saddle Fitting Wrong

We've been placing saddles incorrectly for generations – and our horses are paying the price.

Jun 30 •

1:07:15

When Strangers Hold Your Horse's Life in Their Hands

How has public feeding affected your horse management decisions? Whether it's choosing livery yards, installing fencing, or restricting turnout, most of…

Jun 24 •

53:51

🧠 Psychology & Behaviour

1:04:05

What If Your Horse Is Hiding Trauma? The Truth Behind the Calm

Watch now (64 mins) | Why "quiet, obedient" horses might actually be shut down and struggling

Jul 28 •

Discovering the True Nature of Horses Through Trust and Choice

Observing Free Roaming Horses to Understand Their True Nature

Jul 24 •

1:02:06

The Horse That Chose Me

Sometimes the most broken horse becomes your greatest teacher.

Jul 12 •

and

1:01:53

What Makes a Horseman a Great Leader

Listen now | Ben Longwell's Journey to Authentic Partnership

Jun 10 •

1:02:41

Training Horses with Kindness

Guest: Sandra Poppema, Founder of HippoLogic & creator of The Confident Clicker Trainer method

Apr 20 •

1:03:52

Equine Assisted Therapy

1:01:34

Connection Before Action: From Riding School to Horse Haven

Rethinking the Riding School Model

Apr 17 •

Rupert Isaacson on Equine Assisted Therapy and the 'Horse Boy' Method

Listen now | When journalist Rupert Isaacson's autistic son formed an unexpected bond with a horse, it sparked a journey from Texas to Mongolia and a…

Mar 10 •

1:32:46

Rethinking the Traditional Riding School: How Think Like A Pony is Transforming Young Lives

Could this Yorkshire riding school's approach transform how we teach young riders?

Feb 16 •

35:05

Recent posts

From Medieval Jousting to Modern Horsemanship

interview with Johnny Browne, Professional Horseman & Former Royal Armouries Rider Interpreter

Sep 12 •

7:49

What Classical Dressage Can Teach Any Horse (and Rider)

Spoiler: no horse is truly “lazy”… and yes, even your cob can do it.

Aug 30 •

50:52

Classical vs Modern Dressage - Finding the Lost Connection

Why the art of horsemanship is reclaiming its soul—and what it means for every rider

Aug 25 •

9:50

Q&Q with Emma Cornish

The conversation you didn't hear on the main episode

Aug 22 •

53:39

Keeping Cool. The Science Behind Equine Heat Management

Why traditional cooling methods fail when temperatures soar and what actually works when every minute counts.

Aug 21 •

9:50

Q&A with Hannah Jones Reiki Master, equine therapist, and certified Masterson Method practitioner

Key Takeaways from Your Questions

Aug 2 •

1:04:05

What If Your Horse Is Hiding Trauma? The Truth Behind the Calm

Watch now (64 mins) | Why "quiet, obedient" horses might actually be shut down and struggling

Jul 28 •

1:02:06

Discovering the True Nature of Horses Through Trust and Choice

Observing Free Roaming Horses to Understand Their True Nature

Jul 24 •

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