Beyond the Bridle

McKayla and I discuss our upcoming Connected Horsewoman's Retreat near Fish Lake, Utah. Then we dive into how stress is inevitable in our lives, whether we choose it or not. Our views about stress, taking ownership in what we choose to struggle for, and using tools like meditation, breathwork, and physical activity are all ways to help us manage the stress we have in our lives and not let it overtake us and become unmanageable.

~ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 ~

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Connected Horsewoman's Retreat (spots are available for August!)

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F@#$ by Mark Manson

Why Woo-Woo Works by David Hamilton PhD

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In this episode, we discuss what it's like entering the horse industry as a professional. Our personal experiences lean into riding lesson instruction and horse training, but many things can be relatable to everything from equine photography, breeding, trail riding guides, veterinary school, etc. 

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Equine legal course: Equinesutdiesinstitute.com

Instagram reel about nutrition

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Camri's 15 year old cousin Callie came for a visit, so McKayla and Camri decided to pick her brain about entering the horse industry, and what the shift was like for her getting into horses at the age of 11. We also discuss bits, halters, and hackamores, and we get updates from Camri about the two trailer-loading horses from Camri's recent Herriman Horsemanship Clinic.

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Article about bits

Article about hackamores

Tom thumb bits

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McKayla tells us all about what she has learned in her first 25 mile endurance ride with her mare, Sandy, as well as what she learned in her 50 mile ride on her friend’s horse. The endurance world has many amazing things to it, one big thing being how much they consider the welfare of the horse. 

Link to Riding Video we discussed

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Camri tells us all about her clinic she held recently in Herriman, Utah. Many ah-ha moments were had, from ground-tying an entire group of horses, to trailer loading, allowing horses to get the answer wrong without us escalating, and changing the way we present things to our horses.

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McKayla and I discuss how, for years, we believed that we needed to drive our heels down while riding. Recently, we have both began the process of undoing this in our riding. We discuss how, when we drive the heels down, it makes us brace our entire leg, and also takes the "spring" action out of our ankle joints. We also discuss the implications for our upper body position when we drive the heels down so hard.

༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 ༻

Rider Biomechanics by Mary Wanlass

Podcast Episode #17: Interview with Dr. Chelsea Boman

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This is part 2 of our, "Buying your first horse" episode. In Part 1 we discussed budgeting, time commitments, exercise needs, and travel considerations. In this episode we discuss what to look for in your first horse: age, temperament, price, maintenance, experience, and more!

--McKayla and Camri

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In this episode, McKayla and Camri discuss the first thing you need to consider when buying your first horse: budgeting. Between hay, vaccinations, dewormers, veterinary bills, farriers, and the like, horses can become quite the expensive venture. We also touch on the topics of time commitment, exercise needs of your horse, and travel considerations.

For your convenience, we have included a budgeting sheet for you to download that goes along with this episode that will help you easily be able to estimate what the costs are to own a horse in your area.

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Redmond Equine Salt rocks Use code: CamriJ20 for a 20% discount

Grand Meadows Grand Premium Plus Supplement Use code: cjohn1 for a 10% discount

Platinum Performance Supplement

NASC (National Animal Supplement Council)

High Quality Saddles

Diamond Wool Pads

5 Star Pads

Your Basic Budgeting Guide For Horse Ownership

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Today we talk about Camri’s mini-mule Kevin, and how her process with Kevin has shifted from taking it 100% at his pace, to speeding up the training process a little. The perspectives of mules being stubborn, hard to train, and that they never forget made Camri question if she was truly being fair in pushing Kevin out of his comfort zone when being caught, but she came to realize that mules are not much different than horses. We discuss how progress doesn’t happen in our comfort zone, and there are ethical and safe ways to help a horse or mule through discomfort and to show them that they can find comfort, peace, and consistency with a human.

We also dive into how corrections are not a bad thing, and that corrections can - and should - be given in certain situations. Without boundaries with horses, we can get into some pretty dicey situations. Teaching and guidance should always be the first and best way for us to shape a horse’s behavior, but when horses cross boundaries, we need to enforce those to keep us safe, and to stay consistent in what we expect of our horses.

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Jade Savage joins McKayla and I today as we discuss a little about Jade's story. She is a mother of two young boys, an occupational therapist, a 4H coach, a doula, and a birth photographer. She is a woman of all trades! Jade share's a bit about her younger years and how she got to where she is now. She now runs her own photography business, Jade Savage Photography where she does birth, wedding, and rodeo photography. Through photographing births, and also through her own birth experiences with her boys, Jade was drawn to become a doula -- a woman who is hired to provide support, guidance, and a voice for a woman during labor and delivery. Jade shares so much about her role as a doula and how she helps women have a positive birth experience, regardless of c-section, epidural, or natural labor. Jade has so much to share, and we plan to bring her on again to discuss more about her role as a photographer!

-- 𝒞𝒶𝓂𝓇𝒾

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