Wild Horse Behavior: What 20 Years of Research Reveals About Domestic Horses
The peaceful harmony Bonny describes, the constant subtle communication, the effort they put into friendships, this is what their whole lives are about.
17 Feb 2026All episodes
Swapping hay? Horse nutritionist explains why it takes 7-10 days
But Claire’s advice was practical. She calls it the "Overlap Strategy." It means keeping just three or four bales of the old batch back, specifically to mix in when the new load arrives. It is a tiny logistical change that protects the gastric health we spend a fortune trying to fix.
31 Jan 2026
The native ponies we are losing
I have always found heavy horses a bit intimidating. They are huge. And honestly, I wouldn't know where to start with handling one. I assumed that because we see them at county shows, these breeds were doing fine. A bit niche perhaps. It turns out I was wrong.
21 Jan 2026
Give Them Choice. Why Track Systems Work.
I've always known track systems were about movement and forage and hoof health. I hadn't properly understood they were about giving horses back their choices.
15 Jan 2026
Paramedic Advice for Horse Riders
This week’s episode is perhaps one of the most important safety conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Anna Louise is joined by Mike Elkins from the South Central Ambulance Service to discuss the reality of horse riding accidents and, crucially, how to prepare for them. Mike is
14 Jan 2026Herd Highlights | December 2025
For our final Herd Highlights episode of 2025, we decided to take a moment to look back on the episodes that have meant the most to us, ones that moved us, taught us something new, and have stayed with us throughout the year.
26 Dec 2025
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.
16 Nov 2025
From Medieval Jousting to Modern Horsemanship
interview with Johnny Browne, Professional Horseman & Former Royal Armouries Rider Interpreter
12 Sep 2025
Classical vs Modern Dressage - Finding the Lost Connection
Why the art of horsemanship is reclaiming its soul—and what it means for every rider
25 Aug 2025
Keeping Cool. The Science Behind Equine Heat Management
Why traditional cooling methods fail when temperatures soar and what actually works when every minute counts.
21 Aug 2025What If Your Horse Is Hiding Trauma? The Truth Behind the Calm
Why "quiet, obedient" horses might actually be shut down and struggling
28 Jul 2025
Discovering the True Nature of Horses Through Trust and Choice
Observing Free Roaming Horses to Understand Their True Nature
24 Jul 2025
The Race to Document America's Disappearing Wild Horses
Documenting wild horses across the American West
15 Jul 2025
The Horse That Chose Me
Sometimes the most broken horse becomes your greatest teacher.
12 Jul 2025
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.
30 Jun 2025
When Strangers Hold Your Horse's Life in Their Hands
The Stop Feeding Campaign That's Saving Lives
24 Jun 2025
Finding Freedom Through the Lens
How Wild Horses Taught One Photographer to Heal
22 Jun 2025
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?
21 Jun 2025
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 matters.
20 Jun 2025
When Stepping Away from the Saddle Changes Everything
What horses truly offer when we meet them on the ground
19 Jun 2025
The Forever Home Myth
Why Good Intentions Aren't Enough
19 Jun 2025
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
18 Jun 2025
When Science Meets Saddle: A Revolutionary Approach to Understanding Your Horse
"Horse Brain, Human Brain: The Neuroscience of Horsemanship" by Dr. Janet Jones
12 Jun 2025
The Long Ride Home: The Continuing Story Of A Father's Quest To Heal His Son Rowan
When Healing Requires Another Journey
11 Jun 2025
What Makes a Horseman a Great Leader
Ben Longwell Interview
10 Jun 2025
From Despair to Hope Through Horses
The Book That Revolutionized Autism Therapy with One Journey to Mongolia
10 Jun 2025
See Your Horse Like Never Before
The Book That Paints Anatomy Directly Onto Living Horses
08 Jun 2025
The Book That Actually Explains Horse Color Genetics
Lessons from a life of horse breeding
07 Jun 2025
The Book That Changes Everything: Why Every Horse Owner Needs "Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses"
Rachaël Draaisma, the Dutch behaviour consultant who revolutionised our understanding of horse communication
06 Jun 2025
Jack and Paula Curtis on Modern Horsemanship Challenges
Building Real Connections in a Distracted World
29 May 2025
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
15 May 2025
Tips for Building Horse Riding Confidence and Enjoying Stress-Free Hacking
Hannah Walton on building horse riding confidence and creating calm, connected partnerships.
10 May 2025
Dressage In Hand
What Horses Want You to Know
09 May 2025
The Surprising Connection Between Nature and Horse Happiness
Could the secret to your horse's happiness be right under their hooves?
08 May 2025
Professional Sheath Cleaning: The Essential Horse Care Service You're Overlooking
Why this often-neglected aspect of equine care could be the key to your horse's comfort and wellbeing
29 Apr 2025
Training Horses with Kindness
Building Deeper Bonds Through Positive Reinforcement
24 Apr 2025
Training Horses with Kindness
Guest: Sandra Poppema, Founder of HippoLogic & creator of The Confident Clicker Trainer method
20 Apr 2025
Connection Before Action: From Riding School to Horse Haven
Rethinking the Riding School Model
17 Apr 2025
Herd Highlights: News That Caught Our Eye
Season 1, Episode 1 - April 2025 | Horse Intelligence, Training Philosophy, and Road Safety
13 Apr 2025
Natural Hoof Care: What Healthy Hooves Really Look Like in Domestic Horses
Natural hoof care expert Louise Backholler reveals why domestic horses struggle with hoof issues wild horses never face. Learn what truly healthy hooves look like and how simple changes in management
01 Apr 2025
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 stimulation? What about play?
22 Mar 2025
Miniature Horses as Athletes: From Rescue to Adventure Races
Why are miniature horses so often overlooked in the equestrian world? Two remarkable women in New Zealand are changing that perception through an innovative charitable trust.
15 Mar 2025
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 training, and meaningful communication.
13 Mar 2025
Beyond Bridles: Understanding True Liberty Horsemanship with Zoë Coade
What if everything you thought you knew about horse training was limiting your connection? Join us as we explore True Liberty horsemanship with Zoë Coade, founder of Get Good With Horses.
13 Mar 2025
Rupert Isaacson on Equine Assisted Therapy and the 'Horse Boy' Method
When journalist Rupert Isaacson's autistic son formed an unexpected bond with a horse, it sparked a journey from Texas to Mongolia and a revolutionary approach to therapeutic riding.
10 Mar 2025
Painted Anatomy: How Gillian Higgins Reveals the Inner Workings of Horses
Through her innovative anatomical paintings on live horses, Gillian Higgins is transforming equine education and improving welfare by revealing what happens beneath the surface when horses move.
28 Feb 2025
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?
16 Feb 2025
How a Young Equine Behaviorist is Reshaping Horse Training
Lucy Butt is quietly revolutionizing how we understand and train our horses, one scientific paper and one practical solution at a time.
09 Feb 2025Lessons from a Life in Horse Breeding
What 50 years of putting horses first can teach us
26 Jan 2025
Horse Healing with Margrit Coates
strip away the terminology, and what remains is a fundamental truth that any horse person can appreciate: our everyday rushing, agenda-driven interactions with horses often get in the way of truly seeing them.
03 Jan 2025
RDA Success Story: How Therapeutic Riding Transformed One Rider's Life
A remarkable journey from RDA beginner to advocate
29 Dec 2024
Nature's Answer to Sweet Itch
An Ethnobotanist's Perspective on This Common Equine Allergy
27 Dec 2024
From Track to Hurricane: A Story of Equine Love and Survival
Emergency, Innovation, and Love: A Florida Horse Owner's Story
20 Dec 2024
Horse Lameness: A Revolutionary Approach to Detecting Pain in Horses
Dr. Dyson's research gives us the tools to better understand and respond to our horses' needs.
29 Nov 2024
Scent Work for Horse Enrichment
Satisfying, challenging, fun, and so much more…
04 Nov 2024
Boost Skills with Online Natural Horsemanship Clinics
Online natural horsemanship clinics offer a convenient way to learn effective horse training techniques
01 Nov 2024
Warwick Schiller Horse Training
We talk with Warwick about his incredible journey with horses
16 Oct 2024
Boys Ride Too
The Think Like a Pony way demonstrates how looking through your pony's eyes can only take you from strength to strength.
13 Oct 2024
The Charm of Pony Breeds and Why Children Love Them
What's behind the curtain that makes a pony genuinely pony-like?
13 Oct 2024
5 Extraordinary Equestrian Escapes for the Curious Rider
Riding Experiences to Daydream About When the Arena's Frozen
07 Oct 2024
Creating a Paddock Paradise: The Ultimate Guide to Natural Horse Keeping
Creating turnout that encourages horses to move facilitates physical and mental wellbeing, writes Jill Willis.
06 Oct 2024
Exploring Effective Horse Training Methods for Success
The world of horsemanship has undergone a fascinating transformation in recent years. Old-school approaches that relied on coercion and rigid techniques are changing and perhaps before too long will become a relic of the past. In a break from the past, contemporary horse trainers now prioritize harmonious connections, where riders
24 Sep 2024
Guide to Horse Rugs: When, What and; How Many
Ask the Vet: Nikki Pursey
22 Sep 2024
Decoding the Headshaking Study
When respected equine scientists publish a study that could revolutionize our understanding of a perplexing condition, we at Curious Equestrian prick up our ears. Dr. Kirstie Pickles and her team have done just that with their recent paper on using accelerometers to quantify headshaking in horses. Let's dive
15 Sep 2024
Groundwork and Horses: An Evidence-Based Approach to Training Methods and Human-Horse Relationships
Few topics spark as much passionate debate as the 'correct' way to train a horse.
01 Sep 2024
Compassionate Mind, Compassionate Horsemanship
An introduction to the psychology of compassion
25 Aug 2024