Finding The Feel

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What's Finding The Feel about?

Stories about great horses, told by great horse people. Kaitlyn Hurst, host of Finding The Feel, interviews horsewomen who are changing the game, bringing you new perspectives and insights from the best.

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Finding The Feel episodes:

06.24.2020
S2E11 4S Performance Horses, Part 1 – Chasing your dreams (and your heart)
4S Performance Horses is a third generation horse family, located in Pleasanton Texas. Christa and Randall both apprenticed with Chris Cox, among other great trainers in the roping and cutting industries. “Todo Corazòn”, which means "All Heart", is the driving force...
04.28.2020
S2E10 Nathan Piper, Part 2 - Becoming an athlete inside & out
Nathan Piper is a Top 20 NRHA Professional. Nathan continues the stories behind his many successes last year, aboard Patriot bred by Toyon Ranch LLC and owned by Shannon and Hershel Reid. He talks about optimizing his nutrition to be...
04.14.2020
S2E9 Nathan Piper, Part 1 – Enjoying the ride and being there for your horse
Nathan Piper is a Top 20 NRHA Professional. Nathan tells us the stories behind his many successes last year, aboard Patriot bred by Toyon Ranch LLC and owned by Shannon and Hershel Reid. He talks to us about his NRBC...
03.17.2020
S2E8 Erin Taormino, Part 2 – Horses as teachers and finding focus without overthinking it
Erin is a leading rider in the NRCHA. In 2015, Erin earned her Reserve Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, scoring a historic 228 down the fence. Erin talks to us about how making mistakes can help you find...
03.12.2020
Introducing Cowhorse Full Contact and Ben Self!
Ben Self is the producer of Cowhorse Full Contact, the hottest podcast for the reined cow horse industry. Ben tells us a bit about himself, and his process in creating the podcast alongside cohosts Chris Dawson and Russell Dilday. If...
03.10.2020
S2E7 Erin Taormino, Part 1 – Making Mistakes and Finding Consistency
Erin is a leading rider in the NRCHA. In 2015, Erin earned her Reserve Championship at the NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, scoring a historic 228 down the fence. Erin talks to us about how making mistakes can help you find...
02.18.2020
S2E6 Wade Black, Part 2 – Developing Feel & the Three Causes of Resistance
You can learn more about Wade and his methodologies on his website Training For The Cross, and on Facebook. You can also watch him compete in Road To The Horse 2020. We’ll be rooting for you Wade!
01.21.2020
S2E5 Wade Black, Part 1 – Road To The Horse & competing with a sense of calm
We were lucky enough to have a great phone call with Wade Black, winner of the Wild Card competition at Road To The Horse 2019. Wade is an accomplished horseman and teacher, who has spent his career training prospects to...
12.30.2019
S2E4 Phillip Ralls, Part 2 – Going for the win, while making good decisions
Phillip Ralls’ love for reined cow horse and showing began at the young age of 8-years-old when he showed his first bridle horse. From that moment forward, Ralls focused on improving himself and his horses. At the age of 36,...
12.17.2019
S2E3 Phillip Ralls, Part 1 – Choosing the right approach for your horse
Phillip Ralls’ love for reined cow horse and showing began at the young age of 8-years-old when he showed his first bridle horse. From that moment forward, Ralls focused on improving himself and his horses. At the age of 36,...
12.09.2019
S2E2 Bud Lyon, Part 2 – Lessons from ranch riding and perseverance
In Part 2, Bud Lyon tells us how he accidentally started competing in ranch riding, how it helped teach him to embrace the journey (in your own way), and how it helped him in reining. Learn more and connect...
12.03.2019
S2E1 Bud Lyon, Part 1 – Solving puzzles & finding your purpose
Bud Lyon sits down with us to chat about finding purpose for yourself and your horse, what it takes to be a good coach and a good student, and his accidental venture from reining into ranching riding (and the benefits...
11.06.2018
S1E14 Understanding and empowering your horse with Sandy Bentien
A NRHA Non Pro Futurity & Derby Champion, while riding and training her own horses, Sandy Bentien is the ultimate DIY-er. In this episode, she tells us how building a connection with your horse can give you an edge in...
10.19.2018
S1E13 Sandy Collier on finding confidence and using your failures to grow
NRCHA and AQHA World Champion. Cowgirl and NRCHA Hall of Fame inductee. International Clinician and Judge. These are just a few more-than-deserved titles earned by Sandy Collier. Sandy joins us to share how positivity, confidence and patience helps lead to...
09.26.2018
S1E12 Building a relationship with your horse, even when they’re quirky, with Clayton Edsall
Reined cow horse trainer, Clayton Edsall talks to us about training horses that can perform in the show pen and on the ranch, empowering a quirky horse to be their best self, and more. Learn more about Clayton and Clayton...
09.05.2018
S1E11 Considering your horse’s emotions and learning to never pick a fight, with Julie Goodnight.
In this episode we speak with clinician and leader in horse behavior Julie Goodnight about seeing things from your horse’s perspective. She talks to us about working with the horse in front of you that day, why you should never...
08.15.2018
S1E10 Building a work ethic in yourself and your horse, while not overdoing it, with Justin Wright
After winning the NRCHA Derby two years in a row, Justin Wright shares how staying positive and not trying to force any situation leads to his success. In this chat, he also talks to us about how building trust, paired...
07.24.2018
S1E9 Inspiring your horse to reach their full potential and trusting the plan, with Billy Williams
Billy Williams sits down with Kaitlyn to discuss developing a horse with confidence, while pushing them to their full potential without fear. Listen in to hear about checking-in with your horse and trusting the plan. As a lifelong horseman and...
07.10.2018
S1E8 Improving your horsemanship through self-awareness, courage and confidence with Jake and Luke Lundahl
Jake and Luke Lundahl, of Lundahl Performance and Project Horse Podcast, are on a mission to make performance horses more accessible and inspire people to have the confidence to reach for their goals. With experience covering both the clinician and...
06.26.2018
S1E7 Putting your horse first, and success through passion and commitment to the sport with Tracer Gilson
Tracer Gilson is a leading reining trainer, showman, and coach. Tracer’s deep-rooted passion for the sport, and love for the horses, is evident and a huge factor in his success. In this chat, Tracer talks to us about the importance...
06.14.2018
S1E6 Winning the NRHA Futurity, believing in your horse, and the importance of faith, friendship and a great partner, with Jordan Larson
Jordan Larson is a NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider and, without a doubt, one of the best reining showmen of our time. Jordan talks about how he achieved his dream of winning the the Futurity, the critical factors that make...
05.29.2018
S1E5 Warwick Schiller on the importance of mindfulness, building a connection with your horse, and the Donkey Kong Principle
Warwick Schiller helps thousands of people around the world with their horses through his training videos, active Facebook group, and clinics. Warwick has a special talent of communicating with people, most often with perfectly clever analogies, so that they can...
05.15.2018
S1E4 What it means to never lie to your horse, and helping them find their potential, with Chris Dawson (NRCHA top 5 rider)
Chris Dawson is an incredible horseman who, has a special talent for communicating with his horse, and currently sits top five in the NRCHA. In this episode he talks about how to not lie to your horse and how it...
05.05.2018
S1E3 Chuy Chavez on trusting your horse (or mule), keeping things simple and your mind fresh.
Chuy Chavez is reining trainer and stellar coach who has been making waves on the West Coast. He is a prime example of what it means to seek constant improvement through passion and keeping an open mind. In episode 3, Chuy...
05.02.2018
S1E2 Letting your horse win and finding confidence with Sarah Dawson, reined cow horse world record holder
Sarah Dawson is one of the leading riders in reined cow horse and currently sits top ten in the NRCHA. More than that, Sarah has an incredible horse sense and feel under the saddle. During our chat with Sarah, she...
05.02.2018
S1E1 Trusting your horse, program and priorities with Million Dollar Rider and reining trainer, Jason Vanlandingham
Jason Vanlandingham has proven to be one of reining’s leading horsemen, earning himself a place on the NRHA Million Dollar Riders list and respect throughout the industry. In this FIRST episode of Finding The Feel, he sits down with Kaitlyn...

What's Finding The Feel about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Finding The Feel episodes:

S2E11 4S Performance Horses, Part 1 – Chasing your dreams (and your heart)

S2E10 Nathan Piper, Part 2 - Becoming an athlete inside & out

S2E9 Nathan Piper, Part 1 – Enjoying the ride and being there for your horse

S2E8 Erin Taormino, Part 2 – Horses as teachers and finding focus without overthinking it

Introducing Cowhorse Full Contact and Ben Self!

S2E7 Erin Taormino, Part 1 – Making Mistakes and Finding Consistency

S2E6 Wade Black, Part 2 – Developing Feel & the Three Causes of Resistance

S2E5 Wade Black, Part 1 – Road To The Horse & competing with a sense of calm

S2E4 Phillip Ralls, Part 2 – Going for the win, while making good decisions

S2E3 Phillip Ralls, Part 1 – Choosing the right approach for your horse

S2E2 Bud Lyon, Part 2 – Lessons from ranch riding and perseverance

S2E1 Bud Lyon, Part 1 – Solving puzzles & finding your purpose

S1E14 Understanding and empowering your horse with Sandy Bentien

S1E13 Sandy Collier on finding confidence and using your failures to grow

S1E12 Building a relationship with your horse, even when they’re quirky, with Clayton Edsall

S1E11 Considering your horse’s emotions and learning to never pick a fight, with Julie Goodnight.

S1E10 Building a work ethic in yourself and your horse, while not overdoing it, with Justin Wright

S1E9 Inspiring your horse to reach their full potential and trusting the plan, with Billy Williams

S1E8 Improving your horsemanship through self-awareness, courage and confidence with Jake and Luke Lundahl

S1E7 Putting your horse first, and success through passion and commitment to the sport with Tracer Gilson

S1E6 Winning the NRHA Futurity, believing in your horse, and the importance of faith, friendship and a great partner, with Jordan Larson

S1E5 Warwick Schiller on the importance of mindfulness, building a connection with your horse, and the Donkey Kong Principle

S1E4 What it means to never lie to your horse, and helping them find their potential, with Chris Dawson (NRCHA top 5 rider)

S1E3 Chuy Chavez on trusting your horse (or mule), keeping things simple and your mind fresh.

S1E2 Letting your horse win and finding confidence with Sarah Dawson, reined cow horse world record holder

S1E1 Trusting your horse, program and priorities with Million Dollar Rider and reining trainer, Jason Vanlandingham