The Equestrian Connection

Maddie Houser is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist with her now retired Dutch Warmblood mare, Leah, and since 2021 has been focused on helping shed light on the versatility of the Quarter Horse and their place in the dressage ring. Maddie’s Instagram account, The Blonde & The Bay, showcases her training progressions, the ups and downs of horse and farm ownership, equestrian fashion, and more.

In this episode, we’re focusing on the new year. Maddie didn’t have the year she expected with her horses, and rather than taking that energy into 2024, we’re talking about how to realign goals, set expectations, pivot when necessary, and stay on track when things get hard.

This is the perfect episode to listen to for new year inspiration, whether you need a fresh start like us, or whether you just want to hear different perspectives on the goals and often “highlight reels” of the equestrian world.

Connect with Maddie:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theblondeandthebay_/

For over 30 years, Buck Brannaman has been working with horses and their owners and today is one of the world’s leading practitioners of handling horses based on classical concepts from the California vaquero tradition; which includes working with the horse's nature, as well as using an understanding of how horses think and communicate to train the horse to accept humans and work confidently and responsively with them.

In this episode, we discuss common issues in today’s horse world, his inspiration as a horseperson, career highlights, and more.

Connect with Buck:

Website: https://brannaman.com/

7 Clinics on wehorse: https://app.wehorse.com/en/search/?searchTerm=buck+brannaman

Jess Roberts is the owner and trainer of Harmonized Horsemanship, an approach to horse training designed to be fulfilling and rewarding for both horse and human. Jess combines a variety of different training techniques and approaches to create a deeper connection that results in a willing and happy equine partner.

Jess has studied directly with some of the world’s renowned liberty trainers, and has immersed herself in many different training approaches and styles in her lifetime. This experience, combined with a degree in psychology and years of watching and interacting with hundreds of horses, helps Jess to be a translator between horse and human. She focuses on some of the subtleties of horse behavior that are often missed or overlooked, giving the horse a voice and a choice throughout the training process.

In this episode, we discuss the horse-human connection, the power of energy, “what to do if” scenarios, how to navigate changing your approach to working with your horse at a barn that might not “get it,” and so much more.

Connect with Jess:

Website: https://harmonizedhorsemanship.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonizedhorsemanship

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonizedHorsemanship/

“Carrying Groceries” blog post: https://harmonizedhorsemanship.com/blog/how-many-times-would-you-carry-groceries-for-a-stranger

Alexa Linton is the founder of the Whole Horse Apprenticeship, a culmination of almost 20 years of learning about all things equine wellness. She is also the creator and host of the Whole Horse Podcast, and she has written a variety of articles for Horse Journals.

Alexa also specializes in supporting with transitions, including death and dying, but also herd, human and barn changes, and physical transitions including illness, injury and aging. Alexa wrote a book to support those who are navigating the death of their animals called Death Sucks: The Straight-up Guide to Navigating Your Pet’s Final Transition.

In this episode, we discuss navigating those transitions. It can be a tough subject but Alexa’s advice and wisdom is something that all of us could benefit from at some point in our lives.

Lockie Phillips is the founder of Emotional Horsemanship, a training method that recruits 3 fundamental lenses; Science, Empathy & Feel.

Originally starting his career as a professional dancer, Lockie has since transitioned into an international clinician, trainer, and coach. He focuses on both the horse and the human in a groundbreaking approach that allows for a safe learning environment for all.

In this episode, we discuss what “feel” really means, the importance of body awareness, holding space for both horses and humans, and so much more.

Connect with Lockie:

Website: https://www.emotionalhorsemanship.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emotional.horsemanship/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@emotionalhorsemanship

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/emotional.horsemanship

Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EmotionalHorsemanship

Connect with Sarah:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlouiselilley/

Website: https://www.emotionalfreedomwithsarah.com/

Connect with Kelly:

Personal IG: https://www.instagram.com/kelly_artz/

Business IG: https://www.instagram.com/entrigue_marketing/

Website: https://www.entrigueconsulting.com/

Masterclass event with Ingrid Klimke: https://www.entrigueconsulting.com/events

Connect with Kathy:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pantherflows/

Website: https://www.pantherflow.com/

Connect with Adele:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thewillingequine

Website: https://www.thewillingequine.com/

Our Online Event:

Connect with Jessica:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicamparr/

Website: https://jessica-parr.mykajabi.com/