# horsemanship (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover horsemanship. Page: Feed: --- ## [Always in Growth Mode](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/Always-in-Growth-Mode-e3njcbm) _2026-08-19 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ If you want a result you aren't getting, you've got to be willing to do something you aren't doing. In this episode, I'm talking about what it means to stay in growth mode—from developing young horses and recognizing that each one is going to progress differently, to evaluating our own horsemanship and making changes when something isn't working. I also share a few takeaways from Atomic Habits… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/124415798/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-19%2F981db452-723a-a518-b3f4-a3ec7c22c951.mp3) ## [Helping Horses Feel Safe to Learn](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/helping-horses-feel-safe-to-learn/) _2026-08-16 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ This week, Mark answers three member questions about horses that appear very different—but all share the same underlying cause. Learn why an ex-harness horse becomes defensive during saddling and rugging, how to help an impatient young horse stand quietly, and why a horse that leads well can still struggle with worming. Rather than focusing on the behaviour itself, Mark explains how changing a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/eqcyz2umat2t98ei/How_to_podcast_audio70nmy.mp3) ## [The Owner's Role in the Training Process](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/The-Owners-Role-in-the-Training-Process-e3n9dqg) _2026-08-11 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ As an owner, your role in your horse’s training process starts long before you ever drop them off at the trainer’s barn. In this episode, I talk about how the handling and preparation we put into our young horses as weanlings and yearlings can make a huge difference when it comes time to start them as two- and three-year-olds. I also share why good communication between the owner and trainer… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/124089616/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-11%2F6e45d76f-b254-e3d4-7bcd-ab11aab96142.mp3) ## [Why Your Horse Doesn't Want to Go Forward](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/why-your-horse-doesnt-want-to-go-forward/) _2026-08-08 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ Why does one horse plant their feet while another refuses to trot? Although the behaviours look different, they often share the same underlying cause. In this episode, Mark answers questions from members about horses that stop, shut down or resist moving forward under saddle. He explains why adding more pressure isn't always the answer, and shares practical training ideas to help horses become… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zpmzs8nu6366uz4n/Keeping_forwardbt65c.mp3) ## [Getting Ahead of Your Horse's Hydration with Dr. Jyme Nichols from Bluebonnet](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/Getting-Ahead-of-Your-Horses-Hydration-with-Dr--Jyme-Nichols-from-Bluebonnet-e3n04od) _2026-08-05 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ The summer season puts a different level of stress on your horses. When you are in the 'heat' of training and competition, maintaining adequate hydration is key to proactively preventing physical issues, as well as boosting overall health and performance in your horses. Join me as I sit down with equine nutrition expert, Dr. Jyme Nichols from Bluebonnet, as she shares tips for getting ahead of… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/123785421/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-5%2F37261c2a-6b5c-fbee-e277-0c513db82527.mp3) ## [Are Biting, Spooking & Rushing Really the Same Problem? Understanding the Root Cause](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/are-biting-spooking-rushing-really-the-same-problem-understanding-the-root-cause/) _2026-08-01 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ Could a horse that bites during handling and another that rushes under saddle actually be struggling with the same underlying issue? In this episode, Mark explains why behaviours like biting, spooking, rushing and resistance are often connected—not by disobedience or dominance, but by anxiety, confusion and the way horses have learned to respond to pressure. Through two real member questions, Mark… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/cwbw3ykywjviqwcx/Progress_away_from_driving_for_podcast_audioaq5i4.mp3) ## [Adjusting Your Training Routine in the Summer Months](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/Adjusting-Your-Training-Routine-in-the-Summer-Months-e3mncgt) _2026-07-29 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ Every season requires something different from both you and your horse. In the summer months, heat, humidity, and longer days can take a physical and mental toll, which means your training program has to adapt. In this episode, I talk about why listening to your horse is more important than sticking to a rigid schedule, how to recognize when physical fatigue is turning into mental defensiveness,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/123498461/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-29%2F2579ea7a-c973-2029-db87-34f689b25b80.mp3) ## [When Leading Gets Sticky: Solving Common Groundwork Challenges](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/when-leading-gets-sticky-solving-common-groundwork-challenges/) _2026-07-25 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ What do you do when your horse gets stuck, spooky, hyper-focused, nippy, or simply isn't responding the way you'd hoped? In this episode, Mark answers member questions about common groundwork and leading challenges, including young horses lacking confidence, horses becoming dull to pressure, sensitivity around touch, nipping behaviours, and horses that become fixated on distractions in their… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/i3cpejmyn9x2hzfp/clarification_on_leading_for_podcast_audiobiqbp.mp3) ## [Establishing The Essential Connection With Your Horse](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/Establishing-The-Essential-Connection-With-Your-Horse-e3mdrcv) _2026-07-21 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ When it comes to horsemanship, connection is key. Establishing that initial connection with your horse is what opens the door to creating trust, confidence, and control—especially at faster speeds. Tune into this episode as I break down the differences between physical manipulation and mental connection and share how to get that essential connection established with your horse. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/123186015/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-22%2F16ef1774-7852-d480-97f7-1d9b67956983.mp3) ## [Advice for when your horse says "no"](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/advice-for-when-your-horse-says-no/) _2026-07-18 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ What To Do When Your Horse Says "No" – Pressure, Persistence & Knowing When to Stop What should you do when your horse braces, freezes, pulls back, or simply refuses to go forward? In this episode, Mark explores one of the most common challenges horse owners face: what happens when a lesson isn't going to plan. From leading problems and barn-sour behaviour to trailer loading setbacks and… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/u6uzudsfg3jugyxk/when_horse_says_no_for_podcast_audio9vj1f.mp3) ## [Non-custodial Crypto Payments & Escrow (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Civvk56LFeUI) _2026-07-18 · **Sponsored**_ Accept multi-chain crypto with trustless escrow, instant confirmations, and no KYC ## [What You Repeat, You Become](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/What-You-Repeat--You-Become-e3m3l1o) _2026-07-15 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ This episode is all about habits―developing the routines, mindset, and systems to be your best everyday. Join me as I share some of my favorite takeaways from James Clear's book, Atomic Habits, and how these philosophies carry over into the horsemanship journey. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/122851832/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-15%2F3ca51091-4998-3b89-bb4c-b064a418800a.mp3) ## [Helping Anxious Horses Find Calm, Confidence & Self-Regulation](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/helping-anxious-horses-find-calm-confidence-self-regulation/) _2026-07-12 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ Why do some horses remain anxious, reactive, or constantly on high alert no matter how much experience they have? In this episode, Mark answers member questions about highly anxious horses, reactive off-the-track Thoroughbreds, hypervigilant horses that struggle to relax, and horses that lack confidence on the trail. If you've ever wondered why your horse struggles to settle, constantly scans the… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/zc6gitywszrevnu6/not_relaxed_for_podcast_audio9rw6z.mp3) ## [Why Great Preparation Always Wins](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/Why-Great-Preparation-Always-Wins-e3lpn4i) _2026-07-07 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ One thing I've learned over the years is that preparation has a way of showing up when it matters most. In this episode, I talk about preparing our horses by exposing them to new situations that build confidence instead of fear; preparing ourselves by learning from different trainers and developing a program that fits our horses and our goals; and preparing for the realities of competition,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/122526290/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F583710ca-41cb-189e-faa4-44f254a09f6a.mp3) ## [Imprinting: how early handling shapes a horse's mind - the fine line between familiarity and numbness](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/imprinting-how-early-handling-shapes-a-horses-mind-the-fine-line-between-familiarity-and-numbness/) _2026-07-04 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ How much should we handle young horses—and when does familiarity start to become numbness? In this episode, Mark explores the fine line between creating a horse that is comfortable around people and creating one that has learned to switch off. He discusses why some horses become dull to pressure, how awareness can be lost through excessive noise and repetition, and why quality communication is… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/p9t3ax99s88yy6vi/imprinting_for_podcast_audioadvlt.mp3) ## [Determining Realistic Development Timelines for Performance Horses](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/Determining-Realistic-Development-Timelines-for-Performance-Horses-e3lg16q) _2026-06-30 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ Today's performance horses are more athletic and talented than ever before—but that also means it can take time for all those pieces to come together. In this episode, I talk about why you can't always judge a horse after a few rides, the importance of realistic development timelines, and why patience, consistency, and a long-term plan are essential to bringing out a horse's full potential. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/122208922/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-30%2F2030281a-9cf3-12d9-31bd-ce5a91707042.mp3) ## [How to Make $100K a Year Running a Lesson Barn](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/how-to-make-100k-a-year-running-a-lesson-barn) _2026-06-29 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com The horse industry doesn't have a pricing problem — it has an on-ramp problem. In this episode, we break down a real-world lesson program… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/HBB_Livestream.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [From Float Loading to Clipper Fears: Solving Common Horse Training Challenges](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/rom-float-loading-to-clipper-fears-solving-common-horse-training-challenges/) _2026-06-27 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ In this episode, Mark answers a range of practical training questions, from rebuilding confidence after a frightening float-loading experience to helping horses overcome fear of clippers, drenches and handling around the head. He explains why softness under pressure is more important than simple exposure, and how quality leading creates the foundation for solving many common training problems.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w86wanenwmd4cjek/Random_for_podcast_audiobpk01.mp3) ## [How To Be Safe Around Reactive Horses](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/How-To-Be-Safe-Around-Reactive-Horses-e3l6ip6) _2026-06-23 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ One thing about horses—they have a way of keeping you humble. In this episode, I'm sharing a recent buck-off experience that reminded me how quickly things can change when a horse has a reactive moment. After more than 40 years of riding and training horses, I can tell you this: experience doesn't make you immune to getting caught off guard. What it does is make you a better student of the lessons… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/121899238/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-23%2Ff985fb67-32c2-480f-cf56-b58ab159cdbc.mp3) ## [Why Horse Businesses Get Stuck](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/why-horse-businesses-get-stuck) _2026-06-22 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com Feeling stuck in your horse business? You're not alone—but the reason may not be what you think. In this episode, we break down one of the… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Why_Horse_Businesses_Get_Stuck.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [Bringing Horses Back Into Work: Rebuilding Confidence, Softness & Emotional Balance](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/bringing-horses-back-into-work-rebuilding-confidence-softness-emotional-balance/) _2026-06-20 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ What does it really mean to bring a horse “back into work”? In this episode of the Mark Langley Horsemanship Podcast, Mark explains why returning a horse to riding is often far more about emotional readiness than physical fitness. Using real member questions, he discusses off-the-track thoroughbreds, horses recovering from ulcers and lameness, and the common mistakes people make when restarting… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/7xiccazw9gy2d6re/Back_into_work_for_podcast-converted9yxdy.mp3) ## [Home Internet From Space (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hXw5LUCyVNyT) _2026-06-20 · **Sponsored**_ Residential satellite internet that brings connectivity to homes beyond conventional networks ## [Staying Consistent with Your Training Program](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyourbest/episodes/Staying-Consistent-with-Your-Training-Program-e3kucu3) _2026-06-17 · Phil Haugen · Be Your Best Horsemanship_ One of the biggest challenges in horse training today isn’t a lack of information—it’s knowing how to apply it correctly. With podcasts, videos, clinics, and training advice coming from every direction, it’s easy to jump from one method to the next before giving any program enough time to work. In this episode, I talk about the importance of picking a program, understanding the purpose behind it,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f341f34/podcast/play/121631107/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-17%2F669d938e-173c-113e-9eeb-e725939d3a72.mp3) ## [Why High Quality Horse Professionals Stay Underpaid](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/why-high-quality-horse-professionals-stay-underpaid) _2026-06-15 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com Why do so many talented horse professionals struggle to get paid what they're worth? In this episode, we break down the real reasons behind… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Getting_Paid_What_Youre_Worth_1.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [Leading with Awareness: Why Horses Tune Out and How to Keep Them Thinking](https://marklangleyhorsemanship.podbean.com/e/leading-with-awareness-why-horses-tune-out-and-how-to-keep-them-thinking/) _2026-06-13 · Mark Langley Horsemanship Solutions for Partnership_ Why do some horses become "stuck in the mud" when leading, while others seem to switch off and stop responding altogether? In this episode, Mark explores some of the most common leading challenges horse owners face and explains why the answer often lies in awareness rather than pressure. He discusses how horses can become dull to both flags and lead ropes, why too much "white noise" can cause them… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/dt4rx4vt2bbsa4wh/Leading_for_podcast_audiob97o5.mp3) ## [Why the Best Horsemen Won't Let You Surpass Them](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/why-the-best-horsemen-wont-let-you-surpass-them) _2026-06-10 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com The horse industry has a mentor problem—but not the kind most people think. In this episode of the Horse Industry Voice, we explore a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Idoling_Mentors_in_the_Horse_Industry.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [These 4 Things Will Change Your Life](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/these-4-things-will-change-your-life) _2026-06-08 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com Are rising prices really pushing people out of the horse industry… or is something much deeper going wrong? In this video, we go over a… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Real_Change_through_Value_Standards_Actions_etc_1.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [Higher Prices Aren't What's Killing the Horse Industry This Is](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/higher-prices-arent-whats-killing-the-horse-industry-this-is) _2026-06-04 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ As promised- here are the resources thanks to Horse Business Manager & Horse Business Builders 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com Are rising prices really pushing people out of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Sequence_02.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [Why Fewer People Are Getting Into Horses](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/why-fewer-people-are-getting-into-horses) _2026-05-28 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ As promised- here are the resources thanks to Horse Business Manager & Horse Business Builders 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com Why does golf have a clear pathway from… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Sequence_200.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [The Texas Vet Board Refused to Answer the One Question That Mattered Here's What We Do Now](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/the-texas-vet-board-refused-to-answer-the-one-question-that-mattered-heres-what-we-do-now) _2026-05-23 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ As promised- here are the resources thanks to Horse Business Manager & Horse Business Builders 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com The Texas Board of Veterinary Medical… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/texas_vet_board.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [The Horse Industry Is 9x Bigger Than the NFL. So Why Is It Shrinking?](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/the-horse-industry-is-9x-bigger-than-the-nfl-so-why-is-it-shrinking) _2026-05-14 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ As promised- here are the resources thanks to Horse Business Manager & Horse Business Builders 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com The horse industry is at a turning point—and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Economics.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [The Horse Industry Needs a Revival (And It's Not What You Think)](https://heartofhorsemanshippodcast.libsyn.com/the-horse-industry-needs-a-revival-and-its-not-what-you-think) _2026-05-07 · The Horse Industry Voice with Colton Woods_ As promised- here are the resources thanks to Horse Business Manager & Horse Business Builders 1) Free Step by Step Playbook- https://horsebusinessbuilders.com/freedom-ebook 2) Free Personalized Horse Business Assessment- https://www.horsebusinessbuilders.com/free-assessment 3) Get a Demo of Horse Business Manager- https://www.horsebusinessmanager.com The horse industry is at a turning point—and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/heartofhorsemanshippodcast/Horsemanship_Revival_v2.mp3?dest-id=1572608) ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8vrUalwlwrOc) _2026-05-07 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [How Adults Can Learn to Ride Like Kids Again — with Dr. Tracey Sulak](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/How-Adults-Can-Learn-to-Ride-Like-Kids-Again--with-Dr--Tracey-Sulak-e3hhh3u) _2026-04-14 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/118063678/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-7%2F74a96706-65af-7076-3bc8-afb98082a417.mp3) ## [From the Vault: Dr. Stephen Peters on How a Horse’s Brain Works](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/From-the-Vault-Dr--Stephen-Peters-on-How-a-Horses-Brain-Works-e3hgp05) _2026-04-06 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/118038981/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-6%2Ff14c445b-f6a8-bb41-25a4-c9264c9f64b7.mp3) ## [Why Play Can Be the Fastest Way to Learn](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/Why-Play-Can-Be-the-Fastest-Way-to-Learn-e3ef8rs) _2026-02-01 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/114843964/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-1%2Fb2706a30-dcdb-cf0b-cb4a-162b941cb941.mp3) ## [One Simple Way to End the Year Well With Your Horse](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/One-Simple-Way-to-End-the-Year-Well-With-Your-Horse-e3cv6jb) _2025-12-30 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/113268779/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-30%2F5064a8cc-f604-11d5-5750-94641bb13fea.mp3) ## [Why Downtime Isn’t Wasted Time With Your Horse](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/Why-Downtime-Isnt-Wasted-Time-With-Your-Horse-e3bm5lj) _2025-11-30 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/111924339/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-30%2Fc601364c-8f0f-d216-6946-edd13b59f084.mp3) ## [The Time I Put the Bit in Wrong — and What It Taught Me](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/The-Time-I-Put-the-Bit-in-Wrong--and-What-It-Taught-Me-e3b118s) _2025-11-15 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/111231708/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-15%2F78bd2df7-6054-0e8e-6584-afdff0340278.mp3) ## [Feel Rushed at the Barn? Try This Mindset Shift](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/Feel-Rushed-at-the-Barn--Try-This-Mindset-Shift-e39rs68) _2025-10-21 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/110014088/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-9-21%2Fe990e393-c297-0e60-8519-0522dc5c510a.mp3) ## [From the vault: Rachael Mullins on horsemanship, horse shows and lifelong learning](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/From-the-vault-Rachael-Mullins-on-horsemanship--horse-shows-and-lifelong-learning-e2v7s3k) _2025-03-05 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/98872884/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-22%2F48e84d0e-e9e8-9ee6-00f0-da3fa60aede4.mp3) ## [Author Natalie Keller Reinert on horses, life and literary pursuits.](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/Author-Natalie-Keller-Reinert-on-horses--life-and-literary-pursuits-e2v7qn8) _2025-02-26 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/98871464/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-22%2Fa6a4fef2-8c05-2bf1-b992-1c8d58080f2d.mp3) ## [Watch, Learn, Ride: Your Free Ticket to the Art of the Horseman (Expiring Soon!)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lynn18/episodes/Watch--Learn--Ride-Your-Free-Ticket-to-the-Art-of-the-Horseman-Expiring-Soon-e2v90ok) _2025-02-23 · Lynn Reardon · Horse Wise_ 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:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/91fa3d4/podcast/play/98910420/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-23%2Fbc165910-fc3e-6a27-744f-e0180950538f.mp3)