A Learner's Journey

Join us for this candid conversations about the journey to rebuild confidence each of us has traveled. We'll share our stories and strategies that helped us along the way. Watch the conversation Learn more about Crissi McDonald and her books Learn more about Michelle Scully and her books Learn more about Molly Sanders and her podcast

What a treat to have this conversation with Anna. She's a gifted horsewoman with such a charming way of sharing her knowledge. Listening to her will deepen the understanding you already have about horses. Watch the interview Listen to the interview (You can also find it anywhere you like to listen to podcasts by searching for A Learner's Journey). Learn more about Anna Learn more about Harry Whitney Check out the interview I did with Dr. Susan Fay

Libby Lyman was recommended to me by several people to interview for the podcast- I'm so glad they did and that she said yes! Sit back and enjoy this conversation we delve into an idea she learned from Harry Whitney called The Free Search, and a unique perspective on fear- and of course, much more

Join me as I learn from Dr Susan Fay more about her work with people and horses. She has researched the science behind some of the "unexplainable" encounters many of us have had with our horses. The moments when they seem to read our minds or pick up on our emotions. A quote from Susan: "When we improve ourselves, our horses reward us beyond our wildest dreams. " If you'd rather watch this episode you can do that here: https://youtu.be/_GPskVMQyWQ Learn more about Dr Susan Fay : https://www.drsusanfay.com/ You are also invited to join her private Facebook Group called Sacred Spaces/Sacred Wisdom https://www.facebook.com/groups/522160665423033 Order her book Sacred Spaces: Communion with the Horse through Science and Spirit on Amazon Enjoyed this podcast? Make sure to follow this channel so you don't miss any of the next ones.

Rodolfo Lara is an accomplished horseman who travels the country sharing his knowledge through a program he calls Vaquero Horsemanship through Classical Riding. His insights into the ways we can change ourselves to improve our horses result from his quest to heal after his active duty service with the Marines as well as his time with mentors that shared their knowledge with him. Sit back and enjoy his story. If you'd like to watch this conversation you can find it here Learn more about Rodolfo on his Facebook Page or his Youtube Channel Join A Learner's Journey Newsletter for weekly updates on podcasts, virtual learning opportunities and bits of inspiration Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group

Erin Sauer of Elite Equine Massage LAMP has been a licensed massage practitioner for over a decade. She loves sharing her passion with her clients and has developed a fabulous set of exercises any horse owner can learn to strengthen their bond with their horses. Get the free lesson here Get the $17 Sampler Course here Check out the complete Winning Your Horse's Heart Course here Follow Erin on Facebook Learn more about the Raising the Baar on Cantering Workshop Stay updated about future learning opportunities with Shine a Light Productions AND A Learner's Journey podcast interviews by joining my weekly newsletter

Lena is one of life's great adventurers. Join me as I visit with her after her fascinating experience riding in the world's longest horse race- the Mongol Derby. Check out the first interview with Lena here Learn more about The Mongol Derby with this documentary Connect with Lena on Facebook Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group If you'd like to stay posted on the podcasts plus weekly inspirational blog posts sign up for A Learner's Journey Newsletter.

In this episode, I'm doing something a little different and revisiting a clip from a past interview with Lillan Rome. I love this clip because it gives us a new way to look at the role frustration can play in our horsemanship journey. Listen to the full episode here Watch the full episode here Confidence Workshop with Lillan Learn more about Lillan

Ross Jacobs is a gifted horseman and dedicated clinician based in Australia. His background as a medical researcher brought critical thinking and experimentation to his horsemanship. In this conversation we explore a wide range of topics including the limits of lateral flexion, directing our horses vs driving them and lessons he learned from a Finnish farmer. You can watch the interview here Learn more about Ross Jacobs Read Ross's article on Lateral Flexion Watch the interviews with Ross and Harry Whitney The podcast interview with Tom Moates Check out Ross's books If you'd like to join a positive, supportive group of horse lovers sharing their journeys- join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group

Beth Moran is the Director of Events for Equine Trail Sports. In our interview she shares more about the sport, who it's for and how to get started with it. Learn more about ETS ETS Facebook Page Learn more about the 2-hour interactive clinic with Lillan Rome- Develop Your Horse: The 3 Stages of Building Confidence Join the private A Learner's Journey Facebook Group

Linda is one of the most inspirational people I've ever met. It's the one year anniversary of A Learner's Journey podcast and she's joining me for a second time (you can find a link to our first interview below). In this conversation we dive into a variety of topics, including the importance of being a leader for our horses, setting goals and clear boundaries and how she chooses happiness. Learn more about Linda Learn more about the Overcoming Obstacles virtual clinic coming up October 8, 2022 Watch/Listen to our first interview here Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group The Talent Code (book mentioned in interview) Podcast interview Linda mentioned with Dan Millman and Lewis Howes (where she heard the crumpled sweater story)

Tom is an award-winning equestrian journalist and author. His work is regularly featured in Western Horseman, Equus and Eclectic Horseman magazines. In this conversation we delve into the lessons he's learned from master horseman, Harry Whitney. The importance of having our horse's mind with us versus just moving them around and more lessons he's learned along the way. Learn more about Tom Get Tom's Books Sign up for A Learner's Journey Newsletter Join A Learner's Journey Private Facebook Group Listen/Watch the interview with Charley Snell Listen/Watch the interview with Michelle Scully

Russell Higgins is a gifted horseman who has been teaching people and starting horses since 1999. In this conversation we dive into trailer loading, an injury that almost cost him his riding career and how to turn your can'ts into how's. Watch the Interview here Learn more about Russell Join A Learner's Journey Private Facebook Group Loading for Life Trailer Loading Course (about $250 in US dollars) Trailer loading video with Russell loading 1, then 2, then 4 horses! Country Calendar Episode on Russell and Ruth Russell's Coaching Club Video of Russell teaching Cassidy to allow him to mount at a canter

In Part 2, Warwick shares about how Brene Brown has impacted his life and what the 4 Channels of Awareness are and how they can improve your horsemanship. Watch this interview on Youtube Learn more about Warwick Learn more about the July 9/10, 2022 clinic with Warwick in Tacoma, Washington Join A Learner's Journey Private Facebook Group Stealing Fire by Steven Kotler and Jamie Wheal is the book he mentioned Brene Brown's TED Talk Learn more about Barbara Schulte

Warwick Schiller moved from his homeland of Australia as a young man in pursuit of career in horse training. He achieved that but his continuing journey to understand horses led him on a path to understand himself. He now travels the world helping people improve themselves for their horses. In Part 1 of our conversation we dive into the idea of how the key to being great with horses can lie in being great with ourselves. Learn more about Warwick Info on the Clinic in Tacoma, Wa July 9 and 10, 2022 Join A Learner's Journey Private FB Group Youtube video on how to pronounce Warwick's name Youtube video on foal handling Part 1 Foal handling video Part 2 Learn more about Rob Ehrens

Courtney Crane has been Linda Parelli's protege for 3.5 years. Those years have been rich in lessons in horsemanship and life. In this conversation she shares several of these lessons with us- she's super fun and inspiring to listen to. Learn more about Courtney Learn more about Happy Horse, Happy Life Order the Trailer Loading Manual Listen to (or watch) the podcast interview with Linda Parelli.

A fun conversation with horsemanship instructor and trainer, Lillan Rome. We explore a fresh take on frustration, lessons from the competition world and how horses respond to authenticity. Connect with Lillan You can watch the interview here. If you'd like to stay posted on upcoming episodes join me in A Learner's Journey FB Group and/or sign up for A Learner's Journey newsletter

What a fun and inspiring conversation! Lena Haug shares about her adventures and lessons preparing for the world's longest horse race: The Mongol Derby. You can watch the interview here Learn more about Lena on her website Support Lena on her GoFundMe page Learn more about The Mongol Derby with this documentary Connect with Lena on Facebook Connect with Lena on Instragram Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group If you'd like to stay posted on the podcasts plus weekly inspirational blog posts sign up for A Learner's Journey Newsletter.

Tammy Harty is the founder of Wellness for Horses in Bend, Oregon in which she offers one on one therapy assisted by her horses. She also started a non-profit called Central Oregon Wellness Ranch that integrates equine assisted therapy, yoga and acupuncture for veterans healing from PTSD. You can learn more on her FB pages: Wellness Through Horses https://www.facebook.com/HealWithHorses1 Central Oregon Wellness Ranch https://www.facebook.com/Central-Oregon-Wellness-Ranch-108593624386125/ You can reach out to Tammy directly regarding donations to help support these wonderful programs. Her email is healwithhorses@outlook.com or contact her through Facebook. Watch to the interview here https://youtu.be/wKapDH8P1wA Learn more about the May 14-28 clinic with Charley Snell https://www.shinealightproductions.net/charley-series-1 Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/217708313783502 Watch the news report about Tammy's program http://zolomedia.com/?p=412297 Sign up to receive A Learner's Journey weekly newsletter with inspiration, education and support for your learning journey. http://eepurl.com/hHn9Zb

I had a great time visiting with Elli in this podcast episode. We talked about her 7 years as Pat Parelli's protege, her new chapter with Linda Parelli and she shares an insightful way of looking at being effective with our horses. Watch the podcast here Learn more about Elli https://www.soulutionsbyelli.com/ Link to Elli's new book Link to a Free Sample of Charley Snell's May 14-28, 2022 clinic Link to A Learner's Journey Facebook Group Link to the massage course with Erin Sauer- Winning Your Horse's Heart

Ryan Rose is a dedicated and talented developer of horses and people. Learn more about him here: www.rosehorsemanship.com Ryan's youtube channel Learn with Ryan on his Patreon page learning library Here's a link to a video of Ryan teaching the 3 Circle Game https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uzkz_fo1cr4 You can watch this interview here Connect with Shine a Light Productions here www.shinealightproductions.net

This horsemanship journey can be challenging! People like Nita Jo Rush make it easier to travel. Learn more about Nita Jo here http://www.pnhsavvy.com/who-is-nita-jo.html Connect with her here https://www.facebook.com/pnhsavvy You can watch this interview here https://youtu.be/-IvYAlPvFhs There were 2 other podcast episodes mentioned in the interview. Here are the links to them: A Conversation with David Lichman A Conversation with Kathy Baar Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group

In Part 2 of my conversation with Kristi Smith you'll get to hear about several of the new chapters in her life. Her switch from being a Parelli instructor to an instructor with Linda Parelli's new program, a new book, and a new role as a realtor are all discussed. Watch Part 2 here If you haven't listened or watched Part 1- I'd do that first. Listen to Part 1 here Watch Part 1 here Learn more about Kristi here https://www.thecoachkristi.com/ Order Kristi's new Emotional Fitness book here Order Kristi's book about her life's journey: Becoming Me Here Contact to reach out to for her Oregon clinic: Charlie Johnson- you can email him at charlie@goosecreekequine.com March 19, 2022 virtual clinic with John and Kathy Baar here https://www.shinealightproductions.net/raising-the-baar-virtually Sign up for A Learner's Journey Newsletter here http://eepurl.com/hHn9Zb

Kristi Smith has been coaching people to achieve excellence with their horses for over 15 years. It was a pleasure to catch up with her in this interview. This is part 1 of our conversation. You'll get to learn a bit about how Kristi's tumultuous childhood influenced her horsemanship development and how our emotions have frequencies that horses and other animals can feel. She shares how practicing joy has transformed her horsemanship. Watch the interview here https://youtu.be/2KI0byWY3wY Learn more about Kristi here https://www.thecoachkristi.com/ Order Kristi's new book here https://shop.happyhorsehappylife.com/.../emotional... Learn more about the upcoming virtual clinic with John and Kathy Baar here https://www.shinealightproductions.net/raising-the-baar-virtually Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/217708313783502

This is part 2 of my interview with Dr Stephanie Burns. In Part 1, we discussed myths we tell ourselves when it comes to learning and motivation. In Part 2, we dig into strategies to put into practice to help with motivation. We also look at New Year's resolutions and how many of us set ourselves up to fail year after year with how we go about them. You can watch the interview here https://youtu.be/8zK8COIqUuk Learn more about Stephanie at www.stephanieburns.com Order her books here: Move Closer Stay Longer https://www.amazon.com/Move-Closer-Stay-Longer-getting/dp/1450534880 The Great Lies We Live By https://www.amazon.com/Great-Lies-Live-Stephanie-Burns/dp/145053452X Join A Learner's Journey Facebook Group here https://www.facebook.com/groups/217708313783502

Stephanie Burns is a gift to learners everywhere! She has spent her lifetime studying adult learners and the pitfalls that keep them from getting the results they desire. In this conversation (Part 1 of 2) she discusses the myths that so many of us tell ourselves about learning and motivation. She also shares the truths she's discovered. If you've ever struggled with learning or staying motivated- do yourself a favor and listen or watch this interview and then listen or watch again

Amy Skinner embraces a training philosophy based in Classical Dressage and sound horsemanship practices. Amy keeps the best interest of horse and rider in mind, choosing to avoid fads and quick fixes, but to seek continual learning from the best teacher: the horse. Learn more about Amy here https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/ Follow her on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AmySkinnerHorsemanship Get her books https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/shop/ She mentioned one of her mentors, Brent Graef- learn more about him here https://www.brentgraef.com/ Check out her clinic schedule (including info on her trip to Washington state) here https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/events-2/ Delve in even deeper with Amy- join her on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/Amyskinnerhorsemanship If you enjoyed this podcast and would like to know when more come out (there are new ones twice a month) sign up for A Learner's Journey newsletter where you'll receive an email each week with either a podcast episode or an inspirational nugget to help you on your journey. Sign up for the newsletter here http://eepurl.com/hHn9Zb

This is my first solo podcast episode. I'm planning to do one every couple of months. The theme for these podcast will be how concepts in our horsemanship can also improve our lives. In this one, I delve into what the Allow means to me when it comes to horsemanship and how it can be a game changer when it comes to living the life you want. My hope is that you hear things that can improve your time with your horse as well as inspiration for your day to day life. You can watch the episode here https://youtu.be/66X321OOkiA In the episode, I mention the blog post I wrote a while back of how I broke my back- you can find these posts here: Part 1: https://www.shinealightproductions.net/blog/a-broken-back-and-a-wealth-of-lessons Part 2: https://www.shinealightproductions.net/blog/6-a-broken-back-part-2-the-power-of-perspective If you'd like to join the Learner's Journey newsletter- I'd love to have you! Sign up here

Karen Rohlf of Dressage Naturally has a humility that comes from years of learning and striving for excellence. She teaches people all over the world to take the best of dressage and marry it with the best of natural horsemanship. She's developed a variety of online learning opportunities, so no matter where you are in the world, you can learn with her. Learn more about Karen at https://dressagenaturally.net/

Michelle Scully is a passionate horsewoman and gifted storyteller who had a life-altering accident several years ago. In this interview she shares some of the lessons she learned as she rebuilt her life. You can order Michelle's book Broken: Tales of a Titanium Cowgirl here Watch the interview with Michelle here Watch the interview with Charley Snell here Join A Learner's Journey mailing list for weekly inspiration and interviews to help horse lovers along their journey

I LOVE this conversation with my good friend Tia Jones of Herd of Two Horsemanship. We talk about how she got started with horses, how she took a leap of faith to start her business and we delve into a tough topic- but a necessary one when you own horses- the end of life decisions. You can find out more about Tia at www.herdoftwo.com and you can also connect with her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/HerdOfTwo You can watch this interview here on You Tube Learn more about the virtual clinic mentioned in this episode- Winning Your Horse's Heart: Strengthen Your Bond through Bodywork: https://www.shinealightproductions.net/winning-your-horses-heart

John Baar is a lifelong student of the horse. He specializes in colt starting and developing horses and enjoys traveling around the country to help students of natural horsemanship. In this interview he shares the story of how he got started with horses, how slowing down has been one of his biggest challenges and lots more. We are also joined at the end of the interview by a special guest: John's son Luke. Luke is following in his mom and dad's footsteps, and at the age of 9, has his own horse development program called Luke's Littles. Find out more about John and Luke at www.jkbaar.com Follow them on FB at https://www.facebook.com/RaisingTheBaar and Luke's Littles at https://www.facebook.com/groups/163384662133459 Learn more about the virtual clinic advertised during the podcast called Winning Your Horse's Heart: Strengthen Your Bond through Bodywork. www.shinealightproductions.net If you'd like to watch this interview you can do so here https://youtu.be/WIw6j4AgSj8

Kathy Baar is a USDF Gold Medalist, the author of Solving Separation Anxiety: Savvy Solutions for Herd-Bound Behavior, a Horse Development Specialist and a 5* Parelli Instructor. Join us for this conversation where we dive into the topics of: staying balanced, helping horses with separation anxiety, showing up during challenging times and lots more. Learn more about Kathy here Go to her FB page here Check out Luke's Littles FB page here Order her book, Solving Separation Anxiety, here Learn more about the Heart of Liberty Virtual Clinic (mentioned in the commercial) here

A fun conversation with Liberty extraordinaire, David Lichman. We delve into: one of the biggest mistakes people make with Liberty, his early influences, the power of collaborating, and the importance of preparing our horses for new experiences. David's passion for all-things-fun came through. Here are a few links that were mentioned in the episode: The Heart of Liberty Virtual Clinic coming up October 9-30, 2021 more info can be found here https://shine-a-light.mykajabi.com/the-heart-of-liberty David's website www.davidlichman.com Dr. Jenifer Zeligs https://animaltraining.us/about-2/ The podcast interview with Charley Snell: https://www.shinealightproductions.net/podcasts/a-learner-s-journey/episodes/2147586340 You can watch this podcast with David on YouTube (there are a couple of pics and video clips included) https://youtu.be/nWB7FhoTkNs

Charley Snell is a horseman to his core. He's also one of the kindest men I've ever met. In this conversation you'll get to hear a bit about Charley's life as a cowboy, and how meeting a man named Ray Hunt changed everything for him. We explore the challenges of learning, as well as the importance of positivity in horsemanship. Learn more about Charley on his website https://charleysnellhorsemanship.com/ Charley's Virtual Clinic Learn more about our virtual clinic that starts September 18, 2021 here https://shine-a-light.mykajabi.com/letting-go-of-trouble Muddy Creek Rain Gear home of my favorite rain gear for equestrians www.muddycreek.net Stay Updated If you'd like to stay updated on future podcasts, I'd love for you to join my mailing list. I send out a weekly email with interviews and success tips designed to inspire you and give you a boost of motivation along your journey. You can sign up for the mailing list here http://eepurl.com/bDUTZX If you'd like to watch this podcast- it's available on youtube here https://youtu.be/cYHXU4lP3AM

Linda Parelli is an expert on happy horse psychology and mindful riding, empowering people to be better leaders, riders and communicators. Learn more about Linda You can learn more about her and the culmination of her life's work: How to Talk Horse here www.happyhorsehappylife.com Stay Updated If you'd like to stay updated on future podcasts, I'd love for you to join my mailing list. I send out a weekly email with interviews and success tips designed to inspire you and give you a boost of motivation along your journey. You can sign up for the mailing list here http://eepurl.com/bDUTZX Muddy Creek Rain Gear home of my favorite rain gear for equestrians www.muddycreek.net The Heart of Liberty Clinic with David Lichman Oct 9-30 https://shine-a-light.mykajabi.com/the-heart-of-liberty