The Horse Wise podcast shares stories of horses and people – and what they teach each other. Horses bring wisdom, humor, athleticism and inspiration into our lives. Join host Lynn Reardon as she encounters entertaining characters (horse and human) on her own horsemanship journey.
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In this fun, 10-min excerpt, I talk with Dr. Tracey Sulak of Baylor University—an expert in how kids learn—about what adult riders can take from a more juvenile approach. 🤸♀️ This was originally recorded in September 2025 as a private session for my Ride Like a Kid Again 4-week challenge. We get into: Why kids often learn riding more easily How adults get stuck overthinking How your adult brain…
Just for fun, I’m bringing back one of the most useful conversations from the podcast. In this episode from 2022, I talk with Dr. Stephen Peters, neuroscientist and co-author of Evidence-Based Horsemanship (with Martin Black). Dr. Peters has studied the equine brain extensively, and what stands out is this: good horsemanship already lines up with how a horse’s brain works. We keep this…
A long time ago, before Horse Wise, before LOPE, and before I ever taught horsemanship, I said yes to teaching a class I had never taught before. It was a graphic design history class — and the students were smart, creative, and absolutely terrified of being “bad at school.” What I learned in that classroom changed the way I teach everything . In this episode, I share that story — and how it led…
As the year winds down, it’s easy to feel like you should be doing more with your horse — even when the weather, daylight, and holiday chaos make that unrealistic. In this short episode, I’m sharing one simple way to end the year well with your horse — without rushing, drilling, or forcing yourself into a last-minute training push. I also talk about the LOPE Virtual Horse Show , a low-pressure,…
Winter can make riders feel rushed, behind, or unsure what to do with their horse. In this short episode, I share why downtime isn’t wasted time — and how winter can actually deepen your connection. I also tell the story of the 2021 Texas snowpocalypse and what those frozen days revealed about calm, clarity, and soaking. Show Notes: This weekend’s episode is a quiet reflection on something many…
In this episode of the Horse Wise podcast, I share a colt starting story about a bit that went in…sideways — and how that small moment turned into a lasting lesson about steadiness and humor around horses. If you’ve ever felt pressure to get everything just right, or worried about how you look in front of others at the barn, this one’s for you. You’ll hear how a kind filly reminded me that horses…
In this episode of the Horse Wise podcast, we explore one simple language tweak that can transform how you handle time pressure around your horse. If you ever feel rushed, behind, or overwhelmed trying to “do it all” at the barn — this one's for you. I share how swapping “but” for “and” in your internal dialogue can unlock creativity and reduce tension — both for you and your horse. You'll hear a…
Episode 116: Rachael Mullins on how to balance your horsemanship and competition goals. A 2023 episode from the vault of the older Horse Wise Scholars private study group. At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical,…
Episode 115: An interview with acclaimed author Natalie Keller Reinert about her work and the worlds she has created full of horses and the people who love them. Please check out her work at https://www.nataliekreinert.com/ At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It’s a fun process that shows you how build…
Episode 114: I’m presenting at today’s online Art of the Horseman Fair — along with 50+ horsemanship experts. You can get a free ticket at https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/free-ticket =— but only if you can act by Feb 23, 2025. If you miss it, then please go here for more info:…
