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Episode 124- Scared on the trail: Let them look or keep them busy?
Have you ever been in a situation where your horse saw something in the distance…maybe out on a trail ride OR even when you change something in the pasture or arena? Did you wonder…should I let them look…or not? Thats the topic of todays podcast. ⬇️FULL SHOW NOTES Links mentioned in podcast: https://youtu.be/JdiYKk99SPo?t=103
Read MoreEpisode 123: Help! I’m constantly in my horses mouth too much…
Many riders struggle to find more subtle cue systems and feel like they are constantly in the horses mouth…overusing the rein cues. Learning how to ride with an independent seat can be a challenge. In this episode, I answer a listener question and explain how I approach this issue. I also explain where and how…
Read MoreEpisode 119: Distracted and overreactive vs responsive and aware, how can I train my horse to respond better?
Is it the object or the energy level that triggers your horse? What does your horse do…when …other horses are running…deer jumping…new object appear…loud sounds happen… It is easy to think about the ‘things’ involved but I like to think about the ‘energy’ they create. In this episode I answer two listener questions on…
Read MoreEpisode 104: Western Dressage Test Explained…and WDAA World Show Results!
Do you understand how western dressage is judged? In this podcast, I share the results of Presto’s test and explain the scoring system. Each number the judge gives represents a word, for example, 6 represents ‘Satisfactory’. In addition, the judges often give comments and remarks. At the end of the podcast, I also share how…
Read MoreEpisode 100- The horses that have taught me.
Horses are great teachers. In this episode, I share stories of the horses that have taught me over the years such as focus, loyalty, and trust. I also introduce you to the three horses I am currently training (or that are training me). My hope is that as you hear the lessons these horses have…
Read MoreEpisode 98- Teaching your horse to be a thinking participant
Sometimes horses are trained to operate more like robots-‘don’t think, just do what I say’. Other times horses are left to make most of the decisions-which can become dangerous in some situations. In this podcast I discuss how to find a middle ground where the horse is an active participant in the ‘conversation’ with the…
Read MoreEpisode 91: The most common MISTAKE people make trail riding
Take a moment and think about what YOU think might be the biggest problem or most common mistake you see when out trail riding. Visualize the problem. Here are some common problems that I see as symptoms: Head tossing, rushing up hills, refusing to move forward (maybe mud or water) rushing down hills, dragging riders…
Read MoreEpisode 83: Getting started in reining-A conversation with Jesse Westfall
Is it possible to get started in reining and fully train your own horse from start to show? Never having a reining trainer ride the horse? Today’s guest says ‘yes’ and he has the track record to prove it. Today, I would introduce you to my husband and my coach, Jesse Westfall. Over the years…
Read MoreEp 80: Horse shows: ethics, reining, competition, pitfalls & different cue systems
Today, I’m answering two questions that were left on my voicemail line (the orange tab on the right side of the home page). Both of these involve the idea of riding different disciplines. The first question discusses ethics, showing, and competition. And the second question is more about how to handle the apparent contradictions between…
Read MoreEp 79: My horse won’t walk on the lunge line & Can I do groundwork without lunging?
Ep 79: Answering two questions in this episode! Question 1: My horse wants to run and play at the beginning of lunging. It takes a long time to get her to walk. Should I accept this or change it? How would I change it? Question 2: My horse has been recovering from an injury. I…
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