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Happy New Year! - 2022
Just a quick hello to say happy new year to all my listeners and the amazing guests who thankfully agreed and allowed me to chat with them about horses and life in general. 

Without my guests it would not be possible and without my listeners, well as it's a podcast that hopefully speaks for itself . . . lol.

I wish you all the very best and I hope that you continue to support my podcast (by listening) as you have done already.

It means more to me than you will ever know.

Thank you!
Regards Ronnie  

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Interview with Josh Nichol - A Horseman's Pursuit
I was very pleased when Josh kindly agreed to do an interview with me.
Josh was recommended by one of my listeners to a previous interview I did, which I am very grateful for. 

As the interview progressed, it was very apparent that Josh has a slightly different way of connecting his clients to their horses.
 
In fact, I found it very hard to concentrate on being an interviewer, as all I wanted to do was sit back in a chair and listen to his explanation on how his work empowers the horse as well as the people he works with.

I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.
Josh speaks from the heart and has a wealth of knowledge when it comes to energy, horses and people. 
We only just scratched the surface.

So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy this episode.

Josh's Story:
Even from his younger years, it was readily apparent to those around him that Josh Nichol had a remarkable gift when it came to interacting with horses. Fortunate enough to have parents that noticed his affinity for the equine early on, much of Josh’s life has been spent developing his understanding and knowledge of horsemanship. Under the guidance of world-class mentors, Josh quickly learned his life’s calling: continually seeking and developing better methods of creating long-lasting relationships with one of God’s most fascinating and beautiful creatures. Driven by a passion for connecting with, and understanding the needs of horses, Josh has created a transformative approach to horsemanship: Relational Horsemanship.

Relational Horsemanship is built on a foundation of forming a deep connection with our horses by striving to understand their needs and empowering them to perform at peak capacity rather than dominating them. Refined over two decades of experience working with clients from across Canada and across multiple disciplines, Josh’s method has rapidly gained an international following among horse owners and equine professionals alike.

Josh’s students now span the globe, with a wide variety of services and training materials ensuring that his Relational Horsemanship method is easily accessible. What began as an interest in spreading a deeper understanding of these incredible creatures has evolved into a rich fountain of knowledge for everyone, from recreational enthusiasts all the way up to Olympic competitors.

https://joshnichol.com/
https://www.youtube.com/c/JoshNicholAHorsemansPursuit
https://www.facebook.com/AHorsemansPursuit

Interview: Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/xGHfQI5AuHc

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Interview with Jim Masterson.
I am always very grateful, when someone agrees to take time out of their busy schedule and agrees to do an interview with me and especially with someone they have never met or even know.

I'm particularly pleased to have the chance to chat with Jim because a dear close friend of mine is a Masterson Method Coach and I've had the honour of watching her work and see the difference she makes to the horses she visits.

I'm very grateful that Jim agreed to do an interview with me.
Not only is he a very knowledgeable person, he happens to be very funny too!
I loved spending a few hours chatting with him about his passion, his work.

So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy this episode, just as much as I did making it and hear a little from the man behind the method.   

Jim's Story:
In 1998, while Jim was grooming horses on the U.S. hunter-jumper show circuit, he noticed while watching physical therapists work on horses that the horse exhibited certain subtle changes in behavior that correlated to what the therapists were doing. He learned that if you trust and follow what the horse is telling you as you work on it, the horse’s body will participate in the process of releasing tension. The result is not only an improvement in performance, but also in the trust that develops between the horse and human.

Jim and his team of instructors continue to travel the world teaching horse owners, trainers and therapists The Masterson Method. His goal is to have every horse on the planet have experienced the Bladder Meridian Technique at least once.

https://www.facebook.com/MastersonMethod
https://mastersonmethod.com/
https://www.youtube.com/user/mastersonmethod

Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/e3rM-yb26lc

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Interview with Patrick Sullivan.
This will be my second interview with Patrick and It was lovely to catch up with him again and hear all about the amazing journey he's recently completed, with his two beautiful horses Gami and Hall.
We also chatted about his exciting plans for his new venture, which starts in January 2022.

Our first time was just a quick chat as he was still traveling on the road across America at the time but his enthusiasm shined through, as it did on this occasion too. 

He's such a genuine, big hearted guy and his passion for all horses (not just his own) is there for all to see.

So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy this interview.
I can promise you one thing for sure . . . Patrick has an overflowing heart that really wants to make a difference but don't take my word for it . . . have a listen for yourself.

Patrick Sullivan and Gamilah have traveled from California to Kentucky, riding completely at Liberty 100% bridleless while primarily bareback.

All in the name of charity and liberty, giving back to people and horses along the way. 

https://www.moderndayhorsemanship.com/
https://www.facebook.com/GamilahUnbridled

Interview: Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/D34hdcP45qY

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Interview with Tracey Cole.
I came across the lovely Tracey through facebook and the internet when I was searching for some guidance quite a few years ago.

Although we have never met face to face for whatever reason (I like to call it inner guidance) we have always mutually supported each other in an indirect way.
 
So it's an interesting meeting of like minds coming together for an evening of fun, facts and chat . . .  who knew we had so much in common!

So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy this interview as much as i did making it.

Tracey's story:
Tracey Cole is a Trainer and Master Coach of NLP (neuro linguistic programming) and Hypnotherapy. She specialises in teaching, training, coaching and supporting equestrians of all levels, disciplines and ages to become more confident and, if competitive, enhance their performance. She works with professional riders and recreational riders, coaching the, and/or training them to become mindset coaches themselves. She has two mares, a feisty 17 year old chestnut and an old-headed 5 year old. Tracey lives in Leek, Staffordshire.

“Dr Tracey Cole the UK’s leading equestrian-focused NLP and hypnosis Trainer and Coach is a former research scientist, university lecturer and teacher who, since 2012 has taken her career on a new path to spread the word about the powerful benefits of NLP, NLP Coaching, Create your Future® and Hypnosis.

As a keen equestrian and former nervous competitor, it is no surprise that she loves to help riders of all levels combat nerves and ride to the very best of their ability and empower instructors to deliver incredible coaching.

Dr. Tracey is the name behind the Empowered Equestrian™ Coach Training. This totally unique programme delivers

riders, coaches and instructors the confidence and focus they need to take their personal performance or business to the next level. The Empowered Equestrian™ Coach Training ensures participants will develop the mindset tools they need to succeed and the skills to be an exceptional equestrian mental coach, helping others to overcome their personal barriers.”
– Tara Punter PR

https://www.traceycolenlp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/traceycolenlp
https://www.instagram.com/traceycolenlp/

Interview: Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/8kRZJNq60yw

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Interview with Warwick Schiller.
I was so excited for this wonderful opportunity to interview Warwick Schiller.

I’ve been a fan of Warwicks for a while now so when he agreed to do an interview I was beyond excited.

Yes he is a very famous horse trainer, Clinician, coach, podcaster and so much more but my excitement comes from the the knowledge that he shares, from both sides of the coin, about the changes he has made in his life that came from working with the horses but has grown into so much more.

I hope you”ll enjoy this  interview and discover a little bit more about Warwick and his life experiences through his own words.

My intuition didn’t let me down and neither did Warwick.

So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it.

Warwick's Story:
A lifelong equestrian of varying disciplines, Warwick Schiller moved from his home country of Australia in his 20s to the United States in order to pursue his dream of training horses. He focused his competitive efforts on reining, eventually becoming an NRHA (National Reining Horse Association) Reserve World Champion and also representing Australia at the 2010 & 2018 World Equestrian Games.

His unique ability to convey his knowledge to others became apparent when he successfully went on to coach individuals who garnered coveted reining titles such as NRHA World Champions, NRHA Rookie of the Year, Australian Champions, U.S. Champions and a fellow WEG team member.

Warwick is always learning and growing in hope to become the very best horseman he can be. His work revolves around helping those who believe in what he is doing and getting them to join along for the ride. It’s life-long, and passion-driven work. It involves horses and horse-people and community and support… positive support.

A tribe if you will, but one that is focused and has goals and is open to making mistakes and learning from those mistakes together, to become better, for their horses, for their goals and for each other.

Currently, Warwick is focusing on expanding his knowledge by spending more time with other trainers who allow him to ask his pointed questions as he works hard to garner a better understanding of their individual methods and philosophies.

He and Robyn are on an epic journey of their own, once again qualifying for, and competing in, the 2018 World Equestrian Games. Several books are in the near future and a very exciting structured online course of the Principles of Training has been released. Look for him at Horse Expos around the world as a presenter, as a motivational speaker at varying seminars, on Farm & Ranch TV and on Horse and Country T.V.  – he’ll be the one telling a great story, listening closely to the horse, and working his tail off to be a better coach, trainer, husband, dad and person of the world.

Robyn will be right there with him being the talented force of nature she is, and supporting the people surrounding them – all on their own journeys to being the best horse-people they can be.

https://www.warwickschiller.com/
https://www.facebook.com/Warwickschillerfanpage

Interview: Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/sDPmDxpv_Ag

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Once Question at a Time.
Sometimes when we're asking a question (in fact more often than not) we are actually asking multiple questions and for this reason, even when we receive an answer, it can be hard to understand what it is.

By asking the right question, so thinking about what it is you are asking and stripping it back into parts (what is the priority/outcome that we wish or need to achieve first) we can then hear or see the answer clearly.

At times we may have to respond to the first answer and act accordingly before we can even ask the nest question.

And sometimes . . .  we may no longer need to ask the next question because one answer, can lead to many!

Food for thought:
It is very much the same when I'm working with a client and their horse.

I can only ask one question at a time but the client may have multiple thoughts going through their head,  that it can make it difficult for the horse to answer or to be heard.

I hope this makes sense on some level lol.

Best wishes 
Ronnie

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An interview with Dr Susan Fay.
It  was such a pleasure to meet and chat with such a warm and funny lady.
She is a fascinating lady with many skills under her belt and her first book Sacred Spaces is a must for any horse enthusiast .

Particularly if you're looking for a deeper way of developing, a mutual bond with their horse.
I promise this is an enlightening interview and what you take away from it depends entirely on yourself.  Either way it will give you food for thought.

So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy this episode just as much as I did making it.
   
Susan's Story:
Throughout my life, I have always been a keen observer of human behavior, an athlete, an animal lover, and an avid researcher. These interests, coupled with my life circumstances, led me down several very different career paths. I have been a professional musician, environmental scientist, rancher, horse trainer, hypnotherapist, and researcher. During each of these endeavors, I sought to become an expert through education, practice, dedication, and hard work. As I now embark on a new path, I am able to draw upon a very broad and diverse set of mental and physical skills.

I will never give up my passion for learning and research, but I am now dedicated to passing on my knowledge to others. My passion is to teach people, both young and old, how to reach their potential and create a satisfying and enjoyable life...one that they can look back on and say, Wow!

Specialties: mental skills training, sport performance, writing, research, public speaking, seminars/workshops, hypnosis/guided imagery, and heavy equipment operator!

Dr Susan Fay has a private group "Sacred Spaces, Sacred Wisdom" which you can request to join through her website or fb.
https://www.drsusanfay.com/

Interview: Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/_d1w3S5XFgU

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An interview with shawna was a real treat.
After following Shawna and Minty's story, her beautiful horse who is no longer with her in body but very much with her in soul.

It was a real pleasure to finally meet her and chat with her about her work as as 'On Target Trainer" (equine clicker training as it's also known)

She is a patient and passionate lady, who wants to show the horse world another way to train positive behaviour, which is so beneficial to all parties concerned.

She does this with compassion for the horse and the rider so that hopefully, the communication and the relationship between the two, goes from strength to strength in a beautiful and more positive way. 

So sit back and relax and I hope you enjoy this episode
Regards Ronnie

Please Note: Due to a few technical issues, the sound quality in some parts is not as clear as it could have been but it does not impact on the essence of shawna's story.
Any further information regarding shawna and her work can be found on the websites below.

https://shawnakarrasch.com/
https://www.facebook.com/horsetraining
https://www.youtube.com/user/shawnakarrasch?feature=mhee

Interview: Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/o7EJkj0NDLk

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Interview with Scout and Michelle.
This is my second interview with Scout and her wonderful mother Michelle and as before it was a real pleasure and treat to chat with them both, as well as meet their beautiful horses face to face (sort of!) 

Joker (one of the horses) had his head pressed up against the window, so we opened the door to day hello.

They are truly an inspiration and I'm sure this will not be the last time I get to chat with them both about their amazing adventures.

Scout's Story:
My mom and I traveled the world (I have been to 11 countries so far) for about 4 years. On August 15 2019, after selling our farm on Cape Cod, we hit the road full time.

We live in a tiny home (truck camper) and tow our horses. We are seeing America by horseback! I have always been homeschooled. It is primarily done through experiential learning. Travel and culture providing endless opportunities for learning.

I also have dealt with anxiety and depression and have fought my way back to a happy life. The road, the animals and nature is the place for me.
We mostly camp and boondock in places where our trail dog is welcome. We would love to meet up and ride, especially if you have any kids who like to ride.

Mom and I are available to speak at your club, venue, event or gathering. We can speak on our lifestyle and adventures, unschooling, my recovering from a riding accident and controlling anxiety.
Mom can also teach wilderness medicine and how to stay safe and prepared in the backcountry. Feel free to message Scout's Trail with any requests.

https://www.facebook.com/scoutstrail
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCblzDfpqsffFVeXdE7mm9RQ/featured

Interview: Live Video Version
https://youtu.be/nUqL0-hD7w0

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Contact Ronnie.
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