Kate and Kathleen - A podcast about humans and horses

Kate & Kathleen. Series 2, Episode 11. Why do we do it? October 11th 2026 This is a Part 2, following on from the last episode in which we discussed choosing this 'Life of Hard' with horses. When our equine friends are so good at breaking our hearts, emptying our bank accounts and sometimes runining our bodies - what is the thing which keeps us going? We really hope you enjoy reminding ourselves of the joy. We did! If you would like to find out more about us, you can find us here Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com

Kate - www.softandsound.org

Kate and Kathleen - Series 2, Episode 10 How do we make sense of things when they get really hard with horses? In this episode Kate talks about her sadness regarding the ongoing injury of her young horse Rural, and asks Kathleen how she has coped when she has been through the really difficult times with horses. We want to reassure listeners that hard times with horses are par for the course, and that you are not alone. You can find us here: Kathleen www.ethosequine.com

Kate www.softandsound.org

Season 2, Episode 9. With Lee Maclean of Keystone Equine. Humility or Hubris, finding the middle ground. In this episode we are delighted to welcome back the indomitable Lee Maclean of Keystone Equine. We discuss the challenge of openly sharing your own learning journey, the vulnerablities and insecurities as a trainer and profesisonal, and how on the flipside that can expose you to criticism. How do we open ourselves up the the reality of a life with horses, where mistakes are made, lessons are learned and humlity must constantly be welcomed - in a social media world which wants to see perfection and glitter at all costs? We hope you enjoy this conversation and may get something useful from it regarding your own life with horses. You can find us at : Lee Maclean - Keystone Equine Kathleen Beckham - Ethos Equine Kate Sandel - Soft and Sound

Kate & Kathleen, Season 2, Episode 5. Good horsemanship and good biomechanics, part 2 July 2026 In the second part on this topic, we talk about the very common horsemanship practices of lateral flexion and yielding the hind quarters. And how this is done very badly by so many, and why this has become the case. Kathleen shares with us her understanding of what can be done to mitigate this. Kate also talks a little about what can be missing from a tradition which is very focused on good biomechanics and sometimes doesn't address the horsemanship side of things. As ever, you can find us here Kathleen www.ethosequine.com Kate - www.softandsound.org

Kate & Kathleen. Season 2, Episode 5. Good horsemanship and Good biomechanics? Part 1 This week we talk about the link between good horsemanship and good biomechanics (or healthy movement, or biotensegrity, or whatever you want to call it). What did we both have to do to further our knowledge about this subject and what do we see our students and their horses struggle with most often? This is just the first look at a huge topic. We will be back next time to talk about where horsremanship may skip a focus on phsyical wellbeing, and where classical riding might overlook the foundations. You can find us here Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com

Kate www.softandsound.org

In this episode we chatter on (distinctly different from nattering) about the concept of 'What did you first stub your toe on'. Kathleen doesn't know where she first heard this, but she is claiming it now! And for so many people it is such a useful way to think about where to start and how to 'plan' your ride.

We hope there will be something in this episode for you! You can find us here Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com

Kate - www.softandsound.org

Kate and Kathleen - Series 2, Episode 3.

April 19th 2026 In this episode Kate asks Kathleen a question about her new horse. He has some serious concerns about things in his blind spot. Together they dicuss what might be going on for him, and ideas to explore which could help him better. Many horses have worries about their blind spots, and when they are left unaddressed this can cause a lot of problems for horses (and their humans) in all manner of ways. We hope there will be something in this episode for you! You can find us here Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com

Kate - www.softandsound.org

In this episode, as we dream of spring and summer, we talk about some things you might want to consider when it comes to sigining up for or attending clinics. Clinics in the USA look quite different to those in the UK, but a lot of things we need to prepare for are similar. How do you choose which ones to go to? What can you do to set yourself and your horse up for success? What small detail do you need to pay attention to which might make all the difference. We hope you enjoy this. If you would like to work more with either of us you can find us here

Kathleen www.ethosequine.com

Kate

www.softandsound.org

In this episode we discuss the many naunces of imposter syndrome - something often dicussed on the internet, but usually with a 'one size fits all' solution.

We both believe that there are many varied and indivuial reasons why we might come to believe that "I'm about to get found out' Or, "I shouldn't really be here' - whether we we are a professional or have horses just for fun (!). We also exlpore a few tangents en route - as per. If you would like to learn more with either of us - you can find us here

Kathleen

www.ethosequine. org Kate

www.softandsound.org

Kate and Kathleen - Episode 2 . Episode 1. Imposter Syndrome There is a lot of discussion about Imposter Sydrome in the Equestrian world and neither of us are immune to this... In this episode we discuss how this way of thinking and feeling shows up for us, and the impact it has. We consider how imposter sydmrome may have different root causes for different people - which means no' one-size fits all' solution is ever going to work. And of course, we go off on some meadnering worm holes, discussing what comes up around this topic too! Hopefully this will be interesting and may provide some food for thought. Thanks for listening and don't forget to send in a question if there is something you would like us to discuss. You can find us here

Kathleen

www.ethosequine.org

Kate

www.softandsound.org