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Each week we chat with experts and inspiring equestrians who question tradition, so that you can discover better approaches to horse care and build stronger connections with your horses.

Groundwork

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Josefa Guillaume, International Horse Trainer and Author of Dressage In Hand
What Horses Want You to Know
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Connection Before Action: From Riding School to Horse Haven
Rethinking the Riding School Model
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1:01:34
Why Your Horse Needs Mental Stimulation as Much as Physical Exercise
We often focus intensely on our horses' physical development, building muscle, improving fitness, and perfecting technical skills. But what about mental…
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Beyond Bridles: Understanding True Liberty Horsemanship with Zoë Coade
Watch now | What if everything you thought you knew about horse training was limiting your connection? Join us as we explore True Liberty horsemanship…
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1:26:21
Scent Work for Horse Enrichment
Satisfying, challenging, fun, and so much more…
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Balanced Equestrian

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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?
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When Stepping Away from the Saddle Changes Everything
What horses truly offer when we meet them on the ground
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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
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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.
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RDA Success Story: How Therapeutic Riding Transformed One Rider's Life
A remarkable journey from RDA beginner to advocate
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Horse Health

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Q&A with certified saddle fitter Jennifer Howland-Christensen.
Answering questions from our Inquisitive Herd members.
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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.
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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…
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The Forever Home Myth
Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough
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1:24:33
What Wild Animals Can Teach Us About Keeping Our Horses Healthy
Dr Cindy Engel will completely change how you think about your horse's natural instincts
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Horse Physcology and Behaviour

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What Makes a Horseman a Great Leader
Listen now | Ben Longwell's Journey to Authentic Partnership
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Training Horses with Kindness
Guest: Sandra Poppema, Founder of HippoLogic & creator of The Confident Clicker Trainer method
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1:03:52
Why Your Horse Needs Mental Stimulation as Much as Physical Exercise
We often focus intensely on our horses' physical development, building muscle, improving fitness, and perfecting technical skills. But what about mental…
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Theresa | Curious Equestrian
59:52
The Horse's Sensory World: Understanding Communication Through Ears, Eyes, and Nose
Zoe Coade | Recognizing and interpreting a horse's sensory systems—from ear movements to nose behaviors—is the key to building trust, effective…
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Beyond Bridles: Understanding True Liberty Horsemanship with Zoë Coade
Watch now | What if everything you thought you knew about horse training was limiting your connection? Join us as we explore True Liberty horsemanship…
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Recent posts

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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.
 • 
Theresa | Curious Equestrian
53:51
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…
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Theresa | Curious Equestrian
31:40
Finding Freedom Through the Lens
How Wild Horses Taught One Photographer to Heal
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1:01:32
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?
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1:07:13
Why a Successful Lawyer Gave Up a Six Figure Salary for Ranch Life
Amy Cullen's career change reveals uncomfortable truths about modern horse ownership. Then a wildfire tested everything she'd learned about what really…
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40:42
When Stepping Away from the Saddle Changes Everything
What horses truly offer when we meet them on the ground
 • 
Theresa | Curious Equestrian
1:24:33
The Forever Home Myth
Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough
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1
48:41
What Wild Animals Can Teach Us About Keeping Our Horses Healthy
Dr Cindy Engel will completely change how you think about your horse's natural instincts
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