Podcast Archives
EP041: A Story About Hooves
I talk about the importance of a good hoof trim, how my horse, Vivaldi’s feed transformed, and how challenging it was to make that change.
EP040: BEing vs DOing
I talk about how important it is to take care of how you are BEing with your horse, just as much as (or maybe a little bit more than) you take care…
EP039: Different Rules For Different Breeds?
Is it reasonable to have different rules for different breeds when it comes to training? It’s a question that I get a lot, and it can be quite confusing to students.
EP038: Sharon Madere – Breeding and Raising Happy Horses
Sharon Madere and I talk about her program for breeding, raising, and training happy horses and will share some stories about the filly I bought from her.
EP037: Artificial Aids
This episode is about artificial and auxiliary aids. Things like bits, spurs, sticks, draw reins, etc. I’ll talk about what they are for and how to decide whether or not you want…
EP036: Getting Help With A Challenging Horse
What do you do when you want to use partner-based techniques for a tough or dangerous challenge with your horse but those around you are recommending harsh techniques?
EP035: Get Un-Stuck!
In this episode, I will take a look at the common ways horses and students get stuck and more importantly how to get unstuck!
EP034: The Purpose Of Dressage
Explore the purpose of doing dressage with respect to how it can (and should) benefit the horse.
EP033: How To Ask Questions
I share what I have learned about how to ask questions in a way that not only yields the best answers but in a way where it helps you find the answers…
EP032: What CAN you do?
I talk about how I handle it when my horses are injured or have setbacks, and how asking yourself what you CAN do will help you become more resourceful.
EP031: Pressure
The use of pressure in training is not such a simple issue. It sounds nice to say we don’t want to use pressure but is that really desirable or even possible?
EP030: The 3 Filters
The 3 filters help you take the issues you may experience and boils it down to 3 main categories. It is a starting point for problem-solving and a blueprint for horse development.
EP029: A Pod About Listening to The Pod
I recently asked on FB what you doing when you listen to my podcast. With so many answers I decided to make a podcast that would connect all those activities to horsemanship.
EP028: Ask Karen Anything
In this episode of AKA, I answer a question from a student about what to do when her horse loses forward energy during dressage movements.
EP027: Ask Karen Anything
Karen answers a couple of questions from students about taking clinics from other instructors and how to reconcile trusting your instincts with what you are feeling.
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