Horses with all the buttons are fancy and look easy to ride, however, that isn't the case, it takes a much more advance, balanced rider to know how to properly use all those buttons. The same with green horses, one can easily create more proble

Woke Horsemanship

Jan 26th, 2023 17m 46s

What is woke horsemanship? By definition, it is someone who is more culturally sensitive. This is now being applied to horsemanship. So essentially it is someone who is more sensitive to the horse's emotions and worries about its threshold, not

Preparing for Emergency Equine Surgery

Jan 3rd, 2023 20m 33s

Nothing really can prepare you for a scheduled equine surgery let alone an emergency one. Recently I had to deal with just that, so I want to share with you my experiences and tips on dealing with and overcoming stress.

How to use negative reinforcement in a positive way

Dec 21st, 2022 26m 34s

Today's episode is about how to use negative reinforcement in a positive way. And how we can continue building up the horse industry so it doesn't fall short of ethical standards.

Horse Abuse, Social Media, and Solstice Pecile

Dec 7th, 2022 24m 14s

After some disagreements with my last podcast on this matter, I decided to redo the episode. It is a very uncomfortable situation and topic, but I think it is very important to look at the bigger picture in the world of horse training. Take a l

Social Media, Horse Abuse and Solstice Pecile

Nov 30th, 2022 18m 12s

In this episode, we will discuss the negative effects of what lots call the Facebook mod regarding the horse abuse inflicted by Solstice Pecile and how I got dragged in and accused of trying to cover it up.You don't want to miss this one! Find

Starting Horses- Are you qualified for the job?

Nov 15th, 2022 20m 41s

In this episode, we will discuss starting horses and whether you have the right person to do the job. The beginning stages of starting a horse are very crucial, this is true for the Harmony Horsemanship Team right now as we have three different

It's the Rider, not the Horse

Nov 8th, 2022 14m 5s

Do you get frustrated with your horse and resort to blaming them for the issues you might be having?In the rare case, it might be your horse's fault, but in most cases, it's probably the rider's. We have to take more responsibility while workin

Preparing for Kentucky

Oct 7th, 2022 19m 44s

Have you dreamed of travelling with your horse for a competition or event but worried about all the details, the travelling, the stress, etc? Well, I want to put your mind at ease and share my experiences and tips to make the process attainabl

Overfaced Horse

Sep 13th, 2022 17m 52s

In this episode, we are going to cover the negative effects of an overfaced horse. When a horse is overfaced, he can become reluctant to perform the work that is asked of him. You may notice that a horse being overly challenged starts to react

My Three Secret Mustang Training Tips

Sep 8th, 2022 13m 44s

Sharing my experiences and tips for training mustangs for the Mustang Tip Challenge, which can also be used for training any breed of horse and experience level.

You Can't Train Pain

Jul 13th, 2022 15m 57s

In this episode, I will share my experience with a little mustang that had some issues while riding. Was it simply the horse's personality, or was there pain associated with these issues? I will examine what I discovered and how to help this li

Healing Horses from the Inside Out

Jun 15th, 2022 13m 30s

Join me in today's episode as I share the most eye-opening experience I've had to date. I was able to work with a Veterinarian and an Osteopath and was there to witness miracles in real-time.Tune in, you won't want to miss this one.

Sour Horses: Once Great

Jun 8th, 2022 13m 59s

When we think of a "sour" horse we think of ear pinning, biting at the girth, lack of cooperation, etc. But what some of us may not know is that most sour horses were once great horses, and in most cases, a human caused the horse to become sour

Paddock Setup: Are we doing our horses a disservice?

Jun 1st, 2022 18m 45s

How is your paddock for your horse's setup?Paddock setup is very important, not having the right setup could cause your horse to become herd bound, overweight, or even more stressed. I am going to share with you some tips on how to make sure yo

Buy The Horse, Not The X-rays

May 26th, 2022 14m 45s

Have you ever passed on a nice horse because something came up on the x-rays you had your vet take?Could you imagine passing on a horse and it goes on to be a high-level show horse?Well, it happens more than one might think. So do you buy the h

King: Thoroughbred Makeover Update

May 18th, 2022 10m 22s

Gearing up for the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover with my off-the-track thoroughbred King.Things are getting pretty serious so tune in to hear where we are in our training and what you can expect from King at the 2022 Thoroughbred Makeover.

Starting Horses: Two ways to accelerate your training

May 11th, 2022 11m 51s

There are hundreds of different ways people like to start horses and all of them have parts that work and parts that don't. Harmony Horsemanship takes a little different approach when starting horses. There are two exercises I do with all my h

Healthy Boundaries

May 5th, 2022 11m 26s

How do you establish healthy boundaries with your horse?Like with other humans, it is important to know what our boundaries are, how we can properly enforce them, and how to stay consistent in what we expect from others. Well, with horses it's

Good Dentist/Bad Dentist

Apr 13th, 2022 21m 50s

In the episode, we are going to discuss the controversial video circling the internet involving the Equine Dentist Dr. Matt.Dr. Matt has been my horse's dentist for many years and I was able to gain some insight into the situation from the assi

Do you think horses can have neurological issues?

Apr 6th, 2022 16m 39s

With my background as a nurse and spending many years involved with people's mental health, I find this topic very interesting.I have encountered a few different trainers and horse people who truly believe their horses developed or were born w

Cancel Culture and the Horse Industry - Do you Agree?

Mar 24th, 2022 18m 41s

In today's world, the term cancel culture has been quite prominent. A recent event involving a 2-year-old incident surfaced showing the very talented rider and trainer Mark Todd repeatedly hitting a horse with a branch in one of his clinics. He

Dummy Foal

Mar 16th, 2022 8m 23s

It's foaling season!!All the adorable little foals are starting to hit the ground running! Unfortunately, foaling doesn't always go as planned. There are many issues that can arise this time of year and one very bizarre but relatively common is

Are You Ready for a Young Horse?

Mar 9th, 2022 17m 33s

Buying a young horse can be fun, exciting and challenging. They will test you mentally and physically.In this episode, I will share some of my own experiences training young horses, the pros and cons, and what to expect when working with them.

Are you Fast-Thinking or Slow-Thinking?

Jan 26th, 2022 16m 29s

Do you have the courage, the drive and the speed to own a Thoroughbred or Arabian? Those two breeds of horse tend to get a bad rap because they can be fast-footed, flighty, strong, anxious and FAST THINKING.So the question is, are you fast enou