START HERE: Welcome Curious Equestrian
Ever Get Frustrated When "That's Just How It's Done" Is the Only Answer You Get?
Hi there — I’m Theresa, founder of Curious Equestrian, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. This space is for thoughtful riders, lifelong learners, and anyone who believes that horses have more to teach us than just riding.
We explore the horse-human connection through podcasts, articles, and premium content — all designed to help you deepen trust, improve communication, and grow alongside your horse.
Whether you’re a new subscriber or just browsing, this guide will help you find what’s most useful to you.
🔍 What You’ll Find Here
Curious Equestrian is made up of free and paid content. Here’s how to explore:
🎧 Podcast
Interviews and deep-dive episodes featuring equine professionals, researchers, authors, and extraordinary riders. Always free and ad-supported. Perfect if you like to learn while mucking out or on a drive.
✅ New episodes published regularly
✅ Early, ad-free access for paid members
✅ Watch on YouTube or listen on Spotify/Apple
🆓 Free Articles
Insightful posts that help you build a better bond with your horse — from groundwork techniques to communication tips to stories from the field.
Includes how-tos, essays, and podcast extras
No paywall — share freely
🔒 Inquisitive Herd Exclusives
Premium posts for paid members who want to go deeper. This is where I share behind-the-scenes videos, early podcast access, longer-form guides, and experimental ideas not yet ready for the wider world.
🐴 Support the podcast & writing
🌿 Get more trust-building tools
🎥 Occasional bonus video content
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📚 Book Reviews
Curated reviews of books that shape our thinking about horses, behaviour, training, and more. Always honest, sometimes surprising.
🧠 Explore by Topic
Here are a few of our most popular themes. Each one links to a tagged archive of relevant posts:
🐴 Horse Psychology and Behaviour
How horses think, feel, and learn — and how we can better understand them.
💪 Rider Wellbeing
Your body and mind matter, too. Hormonal health, nervous system support, and confidence-building.
🧪 Equine Research
Science-backed posts that make complex studies digestible — and practical.
🦴 Horse Health
Lameness, hoof care, saddle fit, and how to spot what your horse can’t tell you in words.
🌱 Groundwork
Connection starts on the ground. Clear communication, boundaries, trust.
🧭 Equestrian Culture
A look at the traditions, shifts, and stories that shape modern horsemanship.
🌟 New? Here’s What to Do Next:
✅ Subscribe for free to get podcast episodes and written posts right to your inbox
🔒 Go paid to join the Inquisitive Herd for early access and exclusive content
💌 Say hi or ask a question by replying to any post — I always read messages from readers
If you've ever questioned why certain horse care practices persist without scientific backing, or felt like there must be better ways to understand and connect with horses, you've found your people.