The Equestrian Connection

How horsemanship and mindset shifts can help you become a confident equestrian

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Neil Jones has been working with top riders like British Legend Michael Whitaker and the Belgian Show Jumper Ludo Philippaerts before he decided to start his own venture, Neil Jones Equestrian. Neil Jones Equestrian turned into one of the most leading horse sales businesses worldwide.

In this episode, Neil shares his experience about how he became an expert in finding the perfect match between horse and rider.

About his impressive career and how he came that far

Andrew Welles is an international showjumping rider and started very early on to pursue his riding career. Not only has he represented the US several times at high-class competitions, he also competes regularly and produces clear rounds in FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifiers around the country.

In this episode, Andrew tells us how he got where he is right now and also talks about what he learned from some of the best coaches in the world.

Not even a broken hip could stop her from riding.

Margie Goldstein-Engle is a true legend of horse riding. Not only has she recorded a world-record-high jump of 2,36m in 1987, she represented the U.S. in numerous Nations Cups and Championship. A living legend of the sport and a person with real horsemanship and passion for Equestrian sport.

In this episode, Margie explains what the beauty of riding means for her and what paved her way from a horsey family to more than 195 Grand Prix victories in Show Jumping.

Become more confident in the saddle

John Haime is a human performance coach, who helps you to bring the best out of yourself. Many athletes around the globe trust him to enhance confidence and self-awareness. He is also the author of the book “Ride Big” in which he interviewed numerous world-class riders to find out their secret to success.

In this episode, host Christian Kroeber sits with him to talk about what confidence exactly means and how you can improve yourself.

Yoga can improve Equestrian from Ground to Saddle

Cathy Woods created the unique concept “Body, Mind, Equine”. This program focuses on the use of yoga principles and posture to improve horsemanship from ground to saddle.

In the latest episode of “The Equestrian Connection” Cathy explains that Yoga is more than one stretching exercise after another. It's a complete mindset and a way of living as it combines breathwork, meditation and energy awareness. When Cathy has to describe Yoga in one word it would be “Awareness”.

A decade ago, when she began to create yoga exercises for equestrians, people weren't open to that. But in our fast-moving world, people are more and more open to see how Yoga can improve their horsemanship and relationship with their horse.

This Podcast episode is really inspiring for our daily work with horses. It lets us pay more attention to the smallest signals of our horse as well as of our environment and surroundings.

From a non-equestrian family to an Olympic Silver Medalist

In this podcast episode, we are talking to Sabine Schut-Kery, the newly crowned Olympic Team Silver Medallist with the US Team. In addition to her incredible performances at the Olympic Games and other competitions, she is also known for her horse friendly training, prioritizing quality over quantity.

Sabine tells us about her career, how she came that far and also gives advice on how you can come so far too. She also gives us an insight into the world of dressage professionals and talks about what she has planned for the future.

Linda Tellington Jones brings horse and rider closer together with her TTouch

In this Podcast Episode we have the world-famous Linda Tellington Jones as a guest. She is well known for her Tellington TTouch Method, which is also scientifically proven.

Linda speaks with us about her view and beliefs about horses and how her famous TTouch can improve the well-being and performance of every horse. As the TTouch Method can bring your horse in a mental, physical and emotional balance.

She also explains how each TTouch works and how the method can be perfectly integrated into everyday life.

One of the leading figures in the Art of Classical Riding

Philippe Karl is world-famous for the Ecole de Légèreté (School of Lightness). The principles of his training are a classical alternative based on understanding, competence and respect for the horse. His philosophy provides a cohesive and comprehensive training program to train horses of all types and breeds in all equestrian disciplines.

He offers training courses all around the world, to teach his philosophy, which brings together a clear, effective and measurable equestrian concept. He excludes any use of force and or coercive aids.

The main aim is to get the best out of any horse.