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EquiTheory
By Jill TreeceScience
EquiTheory episodes
- 89. Overcoming Trailer Fears
Hi All🌞🌎
In this week's episode, I dive into the topic of trailer loading. This topic is no stranger to the show, but it is such a common problem for horses and their humans that it warrants multiple discussions in my opinion. This angle on trailer loading discusses a current problem facing my boss and her nine-year-old, chestnut, OTTB gelding, Six. He's truly a delight to work with and helping him overcome his anxiety around the trailer has been such a pleasure!
Find out more about trailer loading: https://www.equitheory.com/topics/trailer-loading
Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/DRWXxj9S0FA
Thank you guys for checking it out!
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
1 hr 20 min - 88. The Podcast is Back!
Wow wow wow! This has been a LONG time coming! But here we are, back and better than ever! EquiTheory is returning to the podcasting realm with episode 88 and is now all new + improved for YouTube.
In this comeback episode, I dive into all of the life changes and perspective shifts I've faced over my break from the podcast as well as updates on the horses. Beyond that, I make some exciting announcements about what you guys can now expect from EquiTheory — such as merch, the EquiTheory.com website update, and the fact that the podcast is now available on YouTube!
You can find it here: https://youtu.be/XGFFH_rqOSU
You can find older episodes of the podcast on this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLivxzeuhoU-Z8Z-ap9tXwZuItYNgiJJ5o or search "EquiTheory" on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere else you listen to podcasts.
Basically, this episode is a catch-up episode and a reintroduction to me, the host Jill Treece, and what my vision is for the future of this podcast! I want to thank all of you guys for sticking around & allowing me this platform. It truly means the world.
Don't forget, if you have a question for the podcast, become a patron!
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
1 hr 35 min - 87. Saddle Fit: Breaking it Down (Ft. Sonja from Saddlefit 4 Life)
Hi All🌞🌎
Have you ever wanted to learn more about saddle fit, but never knew where to start? Then, this is the episode for you! Sonja, from Saddlefit 4 Life, joins us this week to break down some of the basics of saddle fitting.
Here’s an idea of what topics + questions we cover:
- The most important thing about saddle fitting
- The biggest consequence of a poorly fitted saddle?
- Pros + cons of different types of panels (wool, foam, air)
- Adjustable vs. fixed trees
- How far back should the saddle go? Correct length?
- How do you include shoulder asymmetry in saddle fitting?
- Pros + cons of treed vs. treeless
- New saddle on a budget
- Half Pads
- Multiple horses & not enough $$$ for individual saddles
Find out more about Saddlefit 4 Life:
- Website —https://saddlefit4lifeacademy.com
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Saddlefit4Life/
- Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/saddlefit4life/
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
1 hr 57 min - 86. New Opportunities & Final Q&A: Hoof Handling Woes
Hi All🌞🌎
Things are changing! I've updated to options available to Patreon Members and am sharing with you guys the details behind the change as well as what opportunities these changes offer to you! Beyond that, I go over what's been happening with me and the horses lately. Finally, I answer the final patreon questions that I'll likely ever be answering on this podcast in this format. It's been a wildly educational journey answering these questions, but I think the podcast is about tapped out on them. So, I'm moving things around and doing them privately. The episode explains more!
So! The final patron questions are answered in this episode and they include:
- Two young horses who won't pick up their feet — "the filly always tries to kick me and the colt has bitten me a few times."
- When is the clicker signal important & is it more effective to not use it? Plus information about what marker signal to use while riding.
- A horse who struggles with the farrier working on his feet.
Thank you guys for checking it out! Please leave a review for us & follow the socials!
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
1 hr 11 min - 85. Body Work, Brain Work, Bond Work (Ft. Jim Masterson of Masterson Method)
We’re diving in with Jim Masterson, creator of the Masterson Method. This episode went in so many cool directions all surrounding the topics of bodywork, connection, mindfulness, softness, subtlety and so much more.
Jim Masterson of the Masterson Method!
- Website — https://mastersonmethod.com
- Store — https://mastersonmethod.com/shop/
- Courses — https://mastersonmethod.com/courses-certification/
- Find a Practitioner — https://mastersonmethod.com/practitioner/
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
1 hr 35 min - 84. Q&A: Ethics in Training Traumatized Horses
Hi All🌞🌎
This week's episode answers Patron McKenna's questions. Here's an idea of all the topics we covered:
- What are your thoughts on how & when one should use sedation (Ace, Dormosedan, etc.)?
- Is it possible for the clicker/R+ way of training to be too slow for a horse’s well-being?
- When should a professional clicker trainer get involved in person?
- Could a horse be “too far gone” to train?
- Do you think it is ethical to try & “fix” a horse in a state of post-trauma recovery & continue to try to reintegrate the horse into a normalized way of functioning, or should we instead try to find a way to comfortably retire them (permanently or temporarily) & cease the majority of reintegration training as a way to respect them in their present situation?
- Could you please clarify how “combined reinforcement” works?
- Is it possible in the clicker training world to use both +R & -R together ethically?
- What are your thoughts on the idea that humans decide on a training method based on their past traumatic experiences? Has that been true for you in choosing R+? What are your thoughts on using “energy” pressure when training horses?
- Is it advisable and/or ethical to train a horse when in a conflicted/irritated/angry mindset?
- Therefore, is it advisable & /or ethical to train a horse while suffering from a mental disorder flare-up when it causes a conflicted/angry/etc. mindset?
- Do you know of any sources that describe how to best transition a horse from daily “feedings” to 24/7 forage access?
- What are your thoughts (in general) on the Extreme Mustang Makeover & The Road to the Horse competitions?
- Do you know if there is any data concerning these competitions specifically that would suggest that these horses are more likely to have bolting/bucking/"problem horse" issues or even health problems post-adoption/sale?
- Do you think it's possible to compete in short-term training competitions like these with clicker training?
- Of the clicker trainers I know of, very few actually compete on a regular basis in the hopes of refraining from putting too much pressure on their horses.
- Do you think that clicker-trainers will ever be willing to participate in these kinds of competitions?
- What do you think it will take to get people to do so?
Thank you guys for checking it out! And thank you to Patron McKenna for asking such thought-provoking questions!
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
2 hr - 83. Q&A: Bond Building, Nippy Colt, Halter + Trailering, Grain Anxiety & Traditional Trainer Challenge
Here‘s the short version of the list of questions I answer in this episode: What would be better solutions to help with the biting? How do you start rebuilding a bond with your horse after it’s been a while? Any tips/tricks on trailer loading? What do I need to do to recondition the halter? How would I go about retraining a horse to ride that has been a pasture pet for the last 4 years? Do you have any suggestions for how I can reduce my pony‘s stress with grain time?
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
1 hr 41 min - 82. We‘re Back! Post-Op Zoë, New House & Farm, Career & Love Life Updates!
We‘re officially back in business! My break is over and I‘m thrilled to be back recording! This episode goes top to bottom covering all the updates you‘ve been waiting for + more. From moving houses & horse farms to how Zo is handling her recovery to my career and love life updates haha! It‘s all in this week‘s new episode.
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
2 hr 20 min - 81. Why My Heart-Horse Needs Surgery
Hi All🌞🌎
This week's episode is a difficult one to make, but I wanted to update you guys & fill you all in on the process I went through in deciding to go through with Zo's Kissing Spine surgery. I also answered some of your questions about Kissing Spine as it is still a relatively new diagnosis! More episodes on her KS are coming, so stay tuned(:
🔥💙 LINKS MENTIONED 💙🔥
- Why My Heart Horse Needs Surgery Blog Post — https://equitheory.com/blog/why-my-heart-horse-needs-surgery
- Kissing Spine Edu — https://equitheory.com/topics/kissing-spine
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
1 hr 23 min - 80. Q&A: Biting, Bolting & Riding with Ulcers?
Hi All🌞🌎
This week's episode includes an update to the podcast's schedule & also answers some patron questions:
- My question involves nipping... specifically nipping me in my face.
- My question is about tail flicking while riding.
- Half of the time she is a lovely lady but the main problem is that she bolts in hand. It’s not like she spooks… It’s more like 'i want to go this way.’
Thank you guys for checking it out! Please leave a review for us & follow the socials! Don't forget, if you have a question for the podcast, become a patron!
See This Episode's Page!
🔥💙 WHERE TO FIND US 💙🔥
- Site: https://equitheory.com
- Contact: [email protected]
- Merch: https://equitheory.com/shop
- Patreon: https://patreon.com/equitheory
- Listener Survey: https://forms.gle/UPetxzw5HuVHRuz79
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/equitheory/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/equitheory
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EquiTheory
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jetequitheory
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/equitheory
EquiTheory Podcast — Hosted by Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory
Disclaimer: This content is for educational, informational + entertainment purposes only, not professional consultation. While we take precautions and fact-check, topics discussed should be considered opinions and listeners should practice due diligence before taking any action. If you participate (by commenting, submitting a question, or reviewing), understand it is at your own risk, accept full responsibility for any resulting liability/harm, & anything written may be used for discussion.
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About EquiTheory
From the publisher's feed
EquiTheory covers all things horsemanship with an emphasis on science + connection. Explore what it means to be a human among horses — from training behaviors + studying equine psychology to tackling…
mental health + life’s idiosyncrasies — all from the perspective of relatable equestrian, Jill Treece of JETEquiTheory. Spice up your trail ride, drive to the barn, or stall mucking with a podcast on a mission to help you better understand yourself + your horse. All while entertaining you with Jill’s riding + training stories, interviews with other equine professionals, and her lame dad jokes.