Best Adele Shaw, CHBC Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 79 // What's Holding You Back from Trying R+? Part 3 42:24

16d ago42:24

42:24

In this week's episode, we dive back into the series, "What's holding you back from trying R+?" I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can't wait to dive into the answers with you! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In…

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Episode 78 // What's Holding You Back from Trying R+? Part 2 36:27

1M ago36:27

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What's holding you back from trying R+? I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can’t wait to dive into the answers with you on my podcast! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforcement to train your horses. In part 2 of this series, I’ll offer my sugg…

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Episode 77 // What’s holding you back from trying R+? Pt. 1 24:33

2M ago24:33

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In this week's episode, we dive into another series. This time, we're talking about 'What's holding you back from trying R+?' I posed this question to my social media followers several months ago and can't wait to dive into the answers with you! There are many legitimate concerns and doubts when it comes to switching over to using positive reinforc…

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Episode 76 // Riding with R+ 46:03

2M ago46:03

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Have you ever wondered if it's possible to ride with positive reinforcement? Maybe you're confused about how to train tactile cues without using pressure, or wonder whether it is possible to compete with an R+ trained horse. In this episode, I answer common questions, doubts, and myths about riding with positive reinforcement. --- Send in a voice m…

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Episode 75 // Proprioception, Movement Science, Driving, & Genetics: An Assortment of R+ Myth Busting 30:22

3M ago30:22

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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R+? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors they believed would not lend themselves well to an R+-based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth-busting and explaining how I might teach the beha…

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Episode 74 // Relationships, Release, & Relaxation 20:50

4M ago20:50

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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R+? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors they believed would not lend themselves well to an R+-based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth-busting and explaining how I might teach the beha…

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Episode 73 // Panicked, Over-threshold horses : Is R+ Effective? 29:08

5M ago29:08

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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R+? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors that they believed would not lend themselves well to an R+ based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth busting and explaining how I might go about …

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Episode 72 // Can R+ Be Used With Aggressive, Dangerous, & Explosive Horses? 46:19

6M ago46:19

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Remember my social media post where I asked you all what *couldn't* be trained with R+? Thank you to everyone who commented, sharing their take on behaviors that they believed would not lend themselves well to an R+ based approach. I decided to go through the comments on my podcast, diving into some myth busting and explaining how I might go about …

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Welcome Back: 2024 Updates & 3 Behaviors That 'Can't' Be Trained With R+ 38:26

6M ago38:26

38:26

Welcome to season 5 of TWE podcast! After a long break from recording episodes in 2023, I'm so excited to be back. We kick off the first episode of season 5 by sharing some BIG life updates on the TWE herd, including moving homes, herd changes, and more! I also share my personal and business related goals for 2024. Then we dive into some myth busti…

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Episode 70 // Best of 2022 55:44

1+ y ago55:44

55:44

Season 4 of The Willing Equine Podcast has been filled with so many wonderful discussions and interviews. I'm so grateful for everyone who joined me as a guest on the podcast, and for the thoughtful conversations that we shared. And of course, thanks to my listeners for following along! In this episode, we're taking a ride through some of this seas…

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Episode 69 // Kids & Horses 54:39

1+ y ago54:39

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Have you ever wondered if R+ trained horses are safe around kids? Maybe you're concerned that if you give your horse a choice, they'll become dangerous around children! In this episode, I address these concerns, and discuss how R+ trained horses are actually safer around children! I share some personal anecdotes from my own experiences with horses …

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Episode 68 // Helping Horses With Poor Social Skills 39:20

1+ y ago39:20

39:20

In this episode, I answer a listener's question about introducing a horse that has poor social skills to a herd I talk about the importance of being proactive with our weaning practices and foal management, addressing gut health and physical discomfort, how to set up your pastures to minimize resource guarding, and so much more Podcast Transcript: …

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Ep 67 // R+ Is Not A Method 38:18

1+ y ago38:18

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In this episode, I dive into operant and classical conditioning, and explain how positive reinforcement itself is not actually a 'method.' I talk about the importance of being flexible in our training styles, how every horse and human is an individual with a unique learning history, and how different training styles work for different learners. Pod…

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Episode 66 // Beware of Flashy Marketing 40:57

2y ago40:57

40:57

In this episode, I share some tips on how to sift through all the media and marketing that we consume. I talk about how social media can't share the whole story, the importance of being educated on the latest research, and how to spot red flags in marketing. Episode Transcript: https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/episode-66----beware-of-flashy-ma…

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Episode 65 // Senior Horses and the Non-Ridden Equine 40:12

2y ago40:12

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This episode is dedicated to my gelding Cash, who passed away recently. I share his story and how he was a shining example of just how valuable a non-ridden horse can be. Podcast Transcript: https://www.thewillingequine.com/post/episode-65----senior-horses-and-the-non-ridden-equine --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sho…

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Episode 64 // Preparing for Unfortunate Events 39:39

2y ago39:39

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In this episode, we discuss the difficult topic of what should happen with our horses in the unfortunate event we are unable to care for them anymore. We discuss the importance of contingency plans, finding a suitable caregiver, providing clear written instructions, setting aside financial support, and so much more. Podcast Transcription: https://w…

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Episode 63 // Bringing New Horses Home 49:50

2y ago49:50

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In this episode I dive into helping our horses transition through moving into a new home, whether you are moving your current horse to a new facility, sending them to a trainer, or bringing home a new equine partner! I share my process for making this transition smooth and stress-free, as well as some tips that trainers and facility owners should c…

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Episode 62 // The Successful R+ Lesson Program 48:14

2y ago48:14

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This episode is a continuation of the previous, Episode 61 // Ethical Horse Businesses, and ties in as well to Episode 44 // Lesson Programs with R+, with Steph K. I discuss the keys to a successful lesson program, including knowing when you are experienced enough, knowing when your horse is experienced enough, how a horse's personality type can im…

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Episode 61 // Ethical Horse Businesses 42:58

2y ago42:58

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In this episode, I answer a listener's question about whether or not it's possible to run an ethical horse business. In short - it is absolutely possible! I share my own experience growing up at a lesson barn, some simple changes businesses can make to improve the lives of their horses, the importance of having a good understanding of how to run a …

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Episode 60 // Behavioral Medication For Equines 59:31

2y ago59:31

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In this episode I am joined by Janna Dewey! Janna Dewey is a Behavior Consultant for Behavior Vets located in Colorado where she specializes in working with animals who have behavioral sensitivities. Prior to working with pets, was a zoo keeper for 10 years at different facilities within show and education roles. She has always had a passion for wo…

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Episode 59 // The Hoof's Impact On Behavior: A Conversation With Alicia Harlov 1:04:44

2y ago1:04:44

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In this episode I am joined by Alicia Harlov of The Humble Hoof, for a discussion about the relationship between hooves and behavior. Alicia Harlov is a full time hoof care provider on the North Shore of Massachusetts, and a member of Progressive Hoofcare Practitioners. She also creates The Humble Hoof podcast, where she interviews equine professio…

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Episode 58 // Grief & Shame in Horsemanship 57:06

2y ago57:06

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In this episode I am joined by Julia Alexander and Bex Tasker for a discussion about grief and shame in horsemanship. We talk about perfectionism, getting "lost in our heads", allowing ourselves to be learners and to make mistakes, and so much more. It's a really important conversation that I hope you will take the time to listen to. This episode w…

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Episode 57 // A New Outlook on Equine Assisted Therapy with Julia Alexander, LCSW 1:14:17

2y ago1:14:17

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In this episode, I talk to a very special guest, Julia Alexander, and we have a wonderful conversation about Equine Assisted Therapy. We discuss some of the experiences we have had with Equine Assisted Therapy in the past, and how these past experiences have brought up thoughts and questions about the ethics and emotional state of the horses involv…

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Ep 56 // Equine Trauma: Prevention & Recovery 40:50

2+ y ago40:50

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It is inevitable that at some point in your horse's life they will experience a stressful, or even traumatic, situation, such as trailering to the vet or evacuating in the event of a natural disaster. In this episode, I discuss several steps you can take to help your horse recover from traumatic events, as well as share some practical ways to prepa…

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Ep 55 // Mistakes As Learning Opportunities 49:26

2+ y ago49:26

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Have you ever been in a situation with your horse that you looked back on and regretted? We've all been there; none of us are perfect...including myself. In this episode, I discuss a messy situation with Finn that lead to some unique learning opportunities. We can't change the past, but we can plan for the future and know better for next time! www.…

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Ep 54 // Welcome Back To Season Four and Updates! (Part Two) 55:15

2+ y ago55:15

55:15

2022 has arrived, and I have LOTS to share with you guys! So much so that I had to split this episode into two parts. In this episode, you will hear information about.... The TWE Academy, hear about some of my plans for 2022, and hear updates on each of the horses. Finn (Where did his mane and tail go?) Raven's (under-saddle and EPM) Cashmere (Is s…

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Ep 53 // Welcome Back To Season Four and Updates! (Part One) 54:35

2+ y ago54:35

54:35

2022 has arrived, and I have LOTS to share with you guys! So much so that I had to split this episode into two parts. In this episode, you will hear information about.... The TWE Academy, hear about some of my plans for 2022, and hear updates on each of the horses. Finn (Where did his mane and tail go?) Raven's (under-saddle and EPM) Cashmere (Is s…

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Ep 52 // Helping Horses Adjust To Turnout 36:28

2+ y ago36:28

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Are you interested in turning your horse out more but worried for their safety? Do they run the fences, call, stress, and in general act in a panicked way when turned out? Maybe they even act like they would prefer to be in their stalls and don't like the pasture! This episode is JUST for you. I explain my process to helping introduce horses to mor…

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Ep 51 // What Equestrians Can Learn From The Dog Training World 1:28:37

2+ y ago1:28:37

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In this episode we talk to the amazing Denise Fenzi! All about the similarities in dog training and horse training, bridging the gap between training methodologies, bringing positive reinforcement into our interactions with human learners, keeping in mind all the parties involved (owner/caregiver, trainer, animal learner, and society), and so much …

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Ep 50 // Introducing New Horses 1:01:28

2+ y ago1:01:28

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Have you ever wondered how to safely introduce new horses to each other? Or integrate a new horse to an established herd? In this episode I share with you my process and thoughts on the matter! I've successfully introduced many horses to herds and to companions with minimal to no bickering, injuries, or scary moments. The goal is peaceful introduct…

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Ep 49 // Listening To Your Horse With Jim Masterson 57:33

3y ago57:33

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"You don’t want to ignore the horse. Everything we do with this type of bodywork, we are paying attention to what the horse is saying. And so, you have to adjust what you are doing to what the horse is saying so that they’re as relaxed as possible - because it doesn’t work if they’re not relaxed." -🗣 Jim Masterson, Ep. 49, Listening to Your Horse w…

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Ep 48 // LIMA For Humans and Supporting Change: Part Two 1:08:16

3y ago1:08:16

1:08:16

This is a two part series! For our 48th episode on the podcast Brie Simpson of PATH Equestrian joins me to discuss "pure" positive reinforcement, LIMA (and the humane hierarchy) for human learners, damage control vs structured training, setting you and your horse up for success, transitioning from traditional training to positive reinforcement, and…

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Ep 47 // LIMA For Humans and Supporting Change: Part One 58:32

3y ago58:32

58:32

For our 47th episode on the podcast Brie Simpson of PATH Equestrian joins me to discuss "pure" positive reinforcement, LIMA (and the humane hierarchy) for human learners, damage control vs structured training, setting you and your horse up for success, transitioning from traditional training to positive reinforcement, and so much more! We hope you …

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Ep 46 // Young Horses & Preparing For Shows 41:42

3y ago41:42

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We cover two topics, of similar nature, in this episode! To begin with... all the things you can do with young horses BEFORE you ever get on to ride! This can really help take away the pressure to get to those first rides, and put you WELL ahead of the game when it is the right time! Second, we discuss preparing for shows from home. Especially duri…

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Ep 45 // How R+ Horses Respond To Pressure 36:33

3y ago36:33

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In this episode I share with you my experience in how horses that are trained with clicker training, focused on positive reinforcement, respond to negative reinforcement (or pressure & release) training. I also provide suggestions for boarding and other situations where you horse may be handled periodically by people trained traditionally, how to h…

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Ep 44 // Lesson Programs With R+ 1:26:58

3+ y ago1:26:58

1:26:58

In this episode Steph K of @stephkequestrian shares with us her recipe for success in combining a thriving rescue/rehab program with a successful lesson program! We also discuss..✦ “Career training” for horses✦ Personality/temperament changes in horses✦ Rehoming rescue/R+ horses✦ Instructor personality types and matching with the right students✦ Pe…

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Ep 43 // Is Your Horse In A Toxic Relationship With You? 53:26

3+ y ago53:26

53:26

This episode began with answering a listener's question about bonding with their horse, took a deep dive into "toxic relationships" in the middle somewhere, and ended with 5 (or was it 6?) steps towards improving your relationship with your horse. We also look at operationalizing "willingness", choice, trust, and more. Plus, there's a whole tangent…

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Ep 42 // A Conversation With Ryan Cartlidge 1:13:58

3+ y ago1:13:58

1:13:58

I'm excited to share this wonderful conversation with Ryan Cartlidge of Animal Training Academy with you guys! In this episode we discuss... ✦ What throwing spaghetti at the wall has to do with brave and resilient learning✦ How our feedback towards other may directly impact their motivation to go out and train✦ Flow charts and being a confident tra…

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Ep 41 // What Pumpkin Has Taught Me 1:08:35

3+ y ago1:08:35

1:08:35

As promised, here is the episode talking about Pumpkin! This episode is all about my beautiful mare Pumpkin, what she has taught me, how she has challenged me, how she's transformed over the years, and so much more! We talk about: "Slow", "resistant", and "lazy" horses. The different ways fear can manifest in behavior. How to recognize learned help…

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Ep 40 // Resetting, Renewing, and Avoiding Burnout 1:04:41

3+ y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

WELCOME BACK listeners! Looking forward to season three and a fresh new year!As we go into 2021 I wanted to talk about starting off the new year in such a way that we can avoid burnout, "enjoy the ride", and not get so focused on checking off that to-do list that we forget about the joy that the process can bring! In this episode I take you through…

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Ep 39 // Love Without Conditions 41:38

4y ago41:38

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I've gone back and forth on whether to do this episode or not... annnnnddddd here we are. Be warned, this is a very emotional episode. This episode is dedicated to my late mare Tiger (she's the podcast cover photo), and all that she taught me. I explain some more about how I lost her, her history, why TWE is even here, and expand on a recent instag…

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Ep 38 // When Horses Don't Like Food Reinforcement 47:15

4y ago47:15

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It's not that common, horses not wanting to take food from a human, but it happens to varying degrees from time to time... So I think this is an important topic to address! What do you do when your horse doesn't want to take food from you, but you want to train with positive reinforcement? In this episode, we take a deeper look at the statement "my…

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Ep 37 // Riding With R+ (Clicker Training) 54:26

4y ago54:26

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Brought to you by popular request... An entire episode about riding with positive reinforcement and clicker training. In this episode I talk about what it looks like, why the stopping for food isn't a big deal, how you build up to more complex behaviors, I compare the process between R- and R+ training under saddle of teaching a young horse to carr…

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Ep 36 // Achieving Balance 43:34

4y ago43:34

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In this episode I take a broad topic or "idea" and apply it to many areas of horse training. We dive into what balance looks like, how we can achieve it, what areas it's important to prioritize it in, and so much more! ✦ www.TheWillingEquine.com✦ Instagram.com/TheWillingEquine ✦ YouTube.com/TheWillingEquine ✦ Facebook.com/TheWillingEquine ✦--- Send…

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Ep 35 // Aggression Within The Herd 51:03

4y ago51:03

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I can't tell you how many times I've heard, and continue to hear, about horses that can't be turned out with other horses because they are too aggressive or.. because the other horses are too aggressive towards them. It's unfortunate that the individual horses are often blamed for this, or that it's considered a problem that has no solution many ti…

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EP 34 // Conversations With Family, Friends, and Professionals 54:31

4y ago54:31

54:31

This longer episode all about having conversations with family, friends, and professionals within the equestrian community who have a different approach to keeping or training horses than you do. It's also about dealing with negativity, skepticism, and criticism from those who don't understand why you keep and train horses the way you do. At the en…

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Ep 32 // Punishment's Impact On Trust 33:42

4y ago33:42

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In this episode I talk about what trust in a relationship looks like, what creates trust, and how punishment impacts that trust... And I also briefly touch on how we can use other approaches to train/resolve problem behaviors without the use of punishment to maintain the relationship. ✦ www.TheWillingEquine.com✦ Instagram.com/TheWillingEquine ✦ You…

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Ep 33 // What Is Confidence? 37:40

4y ago37:40

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In this episode, three of my students join me to talk about what confidence looks like for horses and for ourselves.. and how do we "train" confidence? What does confidence even mean? Is a horse born confident or un-confident? What are the factors that go into helping us feel confident; confident riders, confident handlers, and confident trainers. …

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Ep 31 // Progress Not Perfection 41:32

4y ago41:32

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Are you a perfectionist at heart? Or feel like maybe you should be? Then this episode is for you! I dive deep into my struggle with perfectionism and how it has impacted my horsemanship journey, my everyday life, my business, and more. ✦ www.TheWillingEquine.com✦ Instagram.com/TheWillingEquine ✦ YouTube.com/TheWillingEquine ✦ Facebook.com/TheWillin…

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Ep 30 // Training vs Management 32:43

4y ago32:43

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If we are being honest with ourselves, there is really only so many hours in the day. How do we choose which behaviors and things to manage and which to train? In this episode I share a little about my own process and why for many situations management is all you need! While in others .. I think you're doing a disfavor to your horse to only manage …

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