Communication in this tradition is less about training methods that produce compliance and more about building the kind of trust and mutual understanding where the horse can actually choose to participate.
horse health
The conversation covers horse massage as a practical tool for owners, not just professionals. Three checks you can do every week (grooming reactions, carrot stretches in both directions, a tight circle on both reins) that build up a picture of what's normal, so you notice when something changes.
after hours
The Woman Rewriting Equine Rehabilitation 30 Years, 26 Countries, & Rolls of Tape.
horse behaviour
When Bonny Mealand first started working with wild horses, everything she thought she knew fell apart. Anna Louise asked how that felt. Bonny paused. "It was devastating, actually." She'd grown up like most of us, believing horses existed for our purposes. To ride, to compete, to
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But Claire’s advice was practical. She calls it the "Overlap Strategy." It means keeping just three or four bales of the old batch back, specifically to mix in when the new load arrives. It is a tiny logistical change that protects the gastric health we spend a fortune trying to fix.
the-evidence
I have always found heavy horses a bit intimidating. They are huge. And honestly, I wouldn't know where to start with handling one. I assumed that because we see them at county shows, these breeds were doing fine. A bit niche perhaps. It turns out I was wrong.
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I've always known track systems were about movement and forage and hoof health. I hadn't properly understood they were about giving horses back their choices.
When Bonny Mealand first started working with wild horses, everything she thought she knew fell apart. Anna Louise asked how that felt. Bonny paused. "It was devastating, actually." She'd grown up like most of us, believing horses existed for our purposes. To ride, to compete, to
But Claire’s advice was practical. She calls it the "Overlap Strategy." It means keeping just three or four bales of the old batch back, specifically to mix in when the new load arrives. It is a tiny logistical change that protects the gastric health we spend a fortune trying to fix.
"The more you do it, the more you discover that you can develop this beautiful two-way communication with the horse." - Sandra Poppema on the evolving nature of positive reinforcement training
Through her innovative anatomical paintings on live horses, Gillian Higgins is transforming equine education and improving welfare by revealing what happens beneath the surface when horses move.
for riders who want to understand more, not just do more.
This week’s episode is perhaps one of the most important safety conversations we’ve ever had on the podcast. Anna Louise is joined by Mike Elkins from the South Central Ambulance Service to discuss the reality of horse riding accidents and, crucially, how to prepare for them. Mike is
This covers the practical and emotional realities of horse loss, including euthanasia. Challenging content, but essential preparation.
interview with Johnny Browne, Professional Horseman & Former Royal Armouries Rider Interpreter
Why the art of horsemanship is reclaiming its soul—and what it means for every rider
Why traditional cooling methods fail when temperatures soar and what actually works when every minute counts.
Harmonious Horsemanship Review: The 24-Point Scientific Checklist That's Changing Everything
Why "quiet, obedient" horses might actually be shut down and struggling
Perhaps the most radical idea in this episode is that horses should have agency in their interactions with humans. Dr Keeson's research methodology demonstrates that when horses are given genuine choices about participation, they often choose to engage – but on their terms.
Documenting wild horses across the American West
Sometimes the most broken horse becomes your greatest teacher.
We've been placing saddles incorrectly for generations – and our horses are paying the price.
The Stop Feeding Campaign That's Saving Lives