Inspired Riding Podcast

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!What to do if your barn isn't feeling like your place of peace...Enjoy these heart-felt tips, to help you get back to your happy place at the barn!Trigger Warning: I do mention about a horse passing away towards the end of this podcast. Here's a direct link to the "Art of Speaking Up" Masterclass: https://www.inspiredriding.com/carrie~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Riding Instructor Interview Series, with Martin Arnold! Here's Martin's second interview and it is again, filled with wonderful insights for the horse world, as well as great advice for instructors. His bio:Martin is a classical dressage trainer who began riding at the age of 14 and has now been training professionally for the better part of 20 years. During his career, Martin has earned his USDF bronze, silver and gold medals having competed successfully through the Grand Prix.  Martin has also been a previous winner of the Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award and he won the 2023 IALHA (International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association) Impact Award for his work with the Andalusian breed.Martin and his wife, Jenna, run their horse training business, Concordia Dressage, out of the Austin, TX area.  In addition to training horses and teaching lessons there, they also teach virtual lessons and travel to teach clinics. Martin is also a coach for J.J. Tate's online training academy (Team Tate Academy). Martin works with horses and riders at all levels of dressage, but he truly loves helping riders with horses that are considered non traditional breeds (for dressage) and helping riders overcome not just physical obstacles in their riding, but also the mental roadblocks that thwart so many of us as well. You can find Martin at concordiadressage.com and on social media (Facebook)If you're interested in learning more about the Inspired Riding® offers, please use Martin's affiliate code for 10% off courses and the hypnotherapy sessions!Code: MARTINWebsite: https://www.inspiredriding.comThanks for listening!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this heartfelt interview with April Schaeffer!April Schaeffer:Equine Bodyworker and Wellness Education Advocate."I started my animal bodywork journey in 2017 to fulfill a childhood dream of working with horses and to help financially support my son through college.Schaeffer Bodyworks quickly went from a side job to a full time passion for helping people help horses in any way that I can!Schaeffer Bodyworks is committed to providing high-quality Equine Bodywork education to individuals at all skill levels! Our mission is to help people assist horses. April operates her hands-on business, continually learning to enhance her courses. She offers in-person one-on-one and group clinics, as well as other informative clinics with respected fellow professionals. She also guides her online students in acquiring skills for their personal horses or burgeoning businesses!I have been an avid horse lover my whole life and fulfilled a dream of working with horses by starting SBW in 2016 as a Certified Equine Sports Massage Therapist. I've gone on to get multiple other certifications, continuing education and attended 3 whole horse dissections. I created my online classroom as a way to offer understanding to anyone interested in an affordable way!"You can contact April via FB https://www.facebook.com/schaefferbodyworksllcand IG: https://www.instagram.com/schaeffer_bodyworks/Email:schaefferbodyworks@gmail.comHer online classroom link:https://sbw-owners-massage.thinkific.com/collectionsCode FLASH50 gives 50% off of all $50 classes  (until June 1st, 2025)Please check out April's podcast here: https://open.spotify.com/show/13QnMotulPYGH4smr20xjL~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!A Truly Inspiring Interview with Jillian KreinbringThis interview is filled with incredible advice, stories, and inspiration. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did!Meet Jillian Kreinbring, M.S.With a vision to train and ride horses in accordance with sound functional anatomy and posture principles, Jillian Kreinbring's goal is to balance the natural and anatomic forces within and between the horse and human for healthy movement and vital longevity.Each horse is an individual with specific needs. Jillian's approach is to support horses in achieving their highest and best. She does this by applying classical principles combined with current knowledge of equine functional anatomy, posture, and psychology. Jillian has committed herself to blend the best of these worlds over several years by studying both past and modern day masters. She is passionate about carrying forth this wisdom.For more info, kindly visit her website here: https://online.jilliankreinbringinspired.com/Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Join us in this podcast to help support Riding Instructor. This is a jam-packed interview with Jeremy Hipes, founder of Stable Systems Ltd, A Simple Equine Management Software.For the full visual effect, you can watch this podcast on YT here: https://youtu.be/dZ70PlJT6HkMore about Jeremy Hipes:Jeremy Hipes is the Founder and CEO of Stables Systems, Ltd, as well as IgnitePerforming Arts Center. Growing up on a quarter horse farm and having a daughterinvolved in hunter/jumper competitions, he has always been connected to the equestrian world. He also has experience in successfully managing a martial arts school that includes a gymnastics program and a competitive cheerleading team. With his expertise in running a performing arts business, Jeremyhas witnessed how technology has transformed the industry, providing time-saving advantages. He has collaborated with a variety of stable owners and leadingtechnology companies to develop an equine management system designed to assist stable managers and trainers. This system streamlines processes, from scheduling to barn tasks, and includes built-in cancellation policies and more, helping to save both time and energy.To find out more please visit: https://stablessystems.com/~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Riding Instructor Interview Series Continues!Enjoy this interview with Katie Boniface!Katie Boniface, a passionate horsewoman based in Queensland, Australia. With over 30 years of riding experience and 18 years as an instructor, Katie brings a wealth of knowledge and heart to her work. After a successful run in dressage, show jumping, and eventing at the state level, she shifted her focus from competition to connection. Through her riding school, Equestrian Spirit, Katie helps riders build deeper, more meaningful partnerships with their horses—grounded in trust, biomechanics, and mutual respect. Her mission is to guide riders in seeing their horses as equals and companions on a journey of growth and self-discovery.Here's the free webinar mentioned: https://www.equestrianspirit.com.au/sayyesFrom Katie:"I have been a horse rider for 30 years and a riding instructor for 18 finding my passion as a teacher in a riding school environment. From childhood through to my early 20's I competed successfully at shows, dressage, show jumping and eventing at state level. Having gotten my trophy and ribbon riding out of me when I was young riding became a spiritual practice for me, developing my connection to my self and others on a deeper level. What occurred to me is that you can't have a meaningful relationship with someone that doesn't want to be with you so I set about looking for ways to get my horse to enjoy being around me. At the same time I was also working with a couple of horses with soundness issues. Having being told that a horse would work soundly if you work it correctly I dug into the physiology of horse movement and how we as riders and trainers can best work our horses not only for soundness but also for suppleness, maximum range of movement and dare I say to look like they actually enjoyed being ridden!!And so triggered a profound reassessment of everything I had ever learnt to date about what it meant to be a horse rider, how I was riding and what my goal was from my training. I discovered the importance of the horses mental, emotional and physical health to not only its performance and success but also to its willingness as a participant in our partnership. And I learnt what it meant to have a true connection with the horse and an open 2 way conversation. It is my goal and mission in life to share these values with as many horse riders as I can so we can start to see our beautiful horses as equals, partners and part of our own life's journey to better understand ourselves through better understanding others."For more info, kindly visit:https://www.equestrianspirit.com.au/FB: https://www.facebook.com/katiebonifaceequestrianIG: https://www.instagram.com/equestrianspiritaustralia/~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!For Riding Instructors, please visit this support page: https://www.inspiredriding.com/support-for-riding-instructors

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!What a fantastic opportunity it was to hear all about Shelley Manley's vision for young horse enthusiasts. Riding instructors, please take the time to listen to this interview and consider joining this brilliant program: PAL Around Pony SchoolHere's Shelley's Bio:Shelley Manley has been riding horses for close to 40 years and teaching young riders for over thirty years.  She started teaching riding lessons at the age of 15 and just never stopped! She also has a B.S and M.A in Psychology, and an M.Ed. in School Counseling.  She has worked as the riding director at a residential children's home and as a riding instructor at multiple facilities.  She has also worked as a School Counselor for eleven years at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. She lives in Shepherdstown, WV with her 2 kids, 5 cats, 1 great pyrenees, 1 bearded dragon, and 1 retired pony!Ride From the Start LLC and the PAL Around Pony School program began in 2012, when Shelley had many parents of young children requesting horseback riding lessons. This often proved a challenging endeavor, as her tiniest riders would quickly grow bored when riding and were not able to sustain attention on the pony beyond a few minutes at a time.  While studying to become a school counselor, Shelley was also learning how to develop a curriculum and write lesson plans. She was studying child development in depth and pondering how to create a more age-appropriate means of introducing young children to horses. She decided to use her newfound skills to create a program that combined elements of fun hands-on learning, stories, songs, games, and horseback riding.In March of 2012, she held her first class, offering it to a group of friends and their children.  Since the students were eager to continue the program, she recognized a need to continue developing the lesson plans, and the PAL Around Pony School curriculum began to take shape. It has evolved over the past thirteen years, as a result of customer feedback.  The program has operated at six different locations across the Eastern panhandle and in the nearby states of Virginia and Maryland, all with consistent success. Hundreds of area children have now enjoyed PAL Around Pony School, and many of those children have continued into regular riding lessons. Other instructors have also taught the program successfully, and it is time to bring this important program to instructors across the country.Please click here to follow Ride from the Start on Facebook.And for more info, kindly visit the PAL Around Pony School website here: www.ponyschool.net~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Another fantastic interview for the Riding Instructor Interview Series, with Bethany Tuskey. She emphasizes creating thinking riders, staying away from extreme thinking in the horse world, and learning to communicate effectively with your horse. Bethany's love of horses began at an early age, and she has dedicated her life to learning the art of horsemanship from master horse trainers. She has studied the arts of classical dressage, liberty work, work in hand, and long reining.  Bethany has taken what she has learned from other trainers as well the horses, and combined it with her spiritual beliefs to create a unique style of training based on love for the horse. She says: "Our horse is treated as our partner and our relationship with the horses always takes priority over anything we may want to achieve with them. Through relationships built on mutual trust and understanding, we are able to train our horses without any use of force." Bethany enjoys teaching lessons and clinics as well as performing with her Andalusians at various shows and exhibitions. It is her goal to share her unique training style and show people how they too can take their relationship with their horse to a whole new level.To learn more, kindly visit her website: https://tuskeydressage.com/And you can follow her on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/TuskeyDressage/~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Riding Instructor Interview Series Continues!A wonderful chat with Aimee Zabst, who focuses on how kindness is key when teaching riding. Here's more about Aimee, from her bio on her website:Aimee Zabst brings more than 25 years experience professionally training horses and teaching people to ride and handle horses.Her experience and dedication to developing new riders can help you on your journey achieve your horsemanship dreams! You can start as a beginner, or anywhere else, to develop kind, knowledgable, and effective horse-handling skills!Her experience spans junior riding starting at age 10 and eventually competing in Hunter/Jumpers,  Equitation, and Western Pleasure, through professional competition as an adult in Hunter/Jumper, Western Pleasure and Dressage.She grew up in New Mexico, competing all over the state, and then moved to Las Vegas.  She finished college, and got back into horses and competition, and finally started her professional training and instructing career in 1995.She moved to California in 2005, and started a new business training and teaching for 12 years, focusing on Dressage.After she moved to Oregon in 2017, with three young prospect horses and a seasoned lesson horse, Aimee started her new venture, creating Where The Heart Is Ranch.  The lesson program is flourishing, with a sweet pony, 1/2 Draft horse, a quarter horse, and several thoroughbreds in the mix, to provide a variety of experiences for many types of riders. Aimee continues to teach the skills of balanced riding and wise horsemanship to her many students from the area  So, wherever you are in your own horse journey, Aimee wants to help you define and achieve your own dreams!For more info, kindly visit: https://www.wheretheheartisranch.com/~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Another fantastic interview for the Riding Instructor Series!I had a huge smile on my face during this interview, as I soon found out that Tiffany is a kindred spirit, leading with kindness, always. I'm sure you will enjoy hearing Tiffany's approach to teaching and connecting with her students.Bio:Tiffany Andrews (Dressage, Eventing, H/J) grew up riding in lesson barns and started her competition career at age 13. When she aged out of the junior divisions she went straight into working with horses professionally, owning and managing her own boarding/training business for 10 years. Currently Tiffany trains out of Morningside Stables and manages their Linthicum MD location. She spends her days teaching a wide variety of students, many whom have come to her with problem and project horses, or have confidence issues in the saddle and on the ground. Tiffany believes in building confidence in both horse and rider to help make their goals a reality. Tiffany offers full and partial training, lessons, clinics, and coaching at shows. She specializes in eventing and dressage but also has a strong background in hunters/jumpers and equitation. Over the years she's shown her main horse Crown Royal, whom she brought along herself, in the 3'6" hunters, the meter jumpers, training level eventing, and up through 3rd level dressage. Along with teaching riders and training client or program horses, Tiffany also is working to bring along her 4 year old OTTB, Frozen, with plans for her to be her next upper level competition horse.For more info, kindly visit: morningsidestables.horse~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful interview for the Riding Instructor Series with our returning guest, Crystal Forsell!Crystal Forsell has been training horses and riders in dressage for over 15 years. She's originally from California where she ran a full lesson and training program. She now resides in Austin, Texas, and offers services as a freelance instructor and clinician.Crystal is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist as well as a USDF L program graduate. She's also the creator of the “Dressage to Go” mobile app, offering audio lessons to help you develop the skills and creativity to ride in harmony and with compassion.For more info on Crystal in the horse world, please visit:Main website: www.crystalforselldressage.comDressage At Home FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/dressageathomeDressage To Go App: www.dressagetogo.comAnd here's the link to the new Rider Position Audio Series!~~~~~~~~~~Thanks so much for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this insightful and fun interview with Chemaine Hurtado!Chemaine Hurtado is a United States Dressage Federation Diamond Award Recipient. She earned all of the scores to qualify for this award on horses that she trained, most of them started by her. This means that she worked her tail off for 35 years to earn her USDF Gold, Silver, and Bronze medals and Freestyle Bars from First Level allll the way to Grand Prix. She had two mares that were her main partners in achieving the Diamond, Nova and Belle. She bought Nova at 3 years old. Chemaine had started her and they learned together to get to Grand Prix! Nova and Chemaine both had two kids while on their Grand Prix Journey.  Corbin and Morgan, are Chemaine's children and her favorite people in the world. Nova gave birth to Belle (Winter Nebel) and Roo (R Star). Belle and Chemaine danced their way to Intermediate 1. She dazzled many people at shows and Western States Horse Expos, presenting for Charles De Kunffy, Christian Schacht, and Chris Cox. Chemaine was also a Dressage Clinician at the Horse Expo for several years. Now, she lives and trains PRE/ Andalusian horses at Rancho Los Cuatro Vientos in Santa Maria, CA. And, continues to teach and clinic monthly.For more info, kindly visit these links:Her book: 5 Steps to a More Harmonious Dressage PartnerSymphony Dressage YouTube channelNew Podcast: Barn Belles~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!  Here's my book I mentioned: Your Horse Believes in YouPlease write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful interview, packed with insights on how to improve your riding, with Jen Symms of Pegasus Physio.Jen works with riders on the amazing simulators out of Racewood HQ. You'll learn how beneficial these sessions are and how she can help you, no matter where you live with her video subscription and the SymmFit riding apparel. Check them out here: https://www.pegasusphysio.co.uk/And be sure to follow Jen on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/pegasus_physiotherapy/~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this bonus podcast interview with Actor, Stuntman, and Storyteller, Damion Poitier!I loved how he shared the indescribable connection he has with his beloved Sammi; as well as his passion for honoring horses and all that they've done for us and continue to do. I can't wait to you to listen! PLEASE click here for the fundraiser page and the full story.Here's what Damion wrote:"Hi, I'm Damion, and this is Sampson or as we call him Sammi. Sammi saved me, and I need your help to save him.With your support we will make a documentary, not only about his treatment, but the immense effects these fascinating creatures have, and have had, upon humanity, and how we can be better custodians for them.So how did we get here? Three years ago I was in the midst of a very challenging assignment. The beginning was creatively and financially rewarding, but as time went on the challenges began to outweigh the creative output, it started to take its toll on my mental health. My wife, a lifelong equestrian, saw this and started what can only be called a quest. Seven months of daily searches, trying to find the perfect companion for me, something large enough to carry me without difficulty but also engaging enough to form a bond... And she succeeded beyond anyone's wildest imagining.Sammi saved me.The things I learned about myself and the methods I developed to be a good companion for him also served me. and I was able to better navigate the demands put upon me. For two years our bond flourished and grew. Things were good and getting better. But entertainment is a fickle business and circumstances rapidly and dramatically shifted. My efforts to ride out the reduced opportunities were only successful with familial support, then things took an even worse turn.Sammi fell ill.Sammi was diagnosed by two different vets with PSSM1 and DSLD. Now there are treatments available that can potentially help however they are not certain and quickly become costly.And so I come to you. Now one thing I try to be very aware of when I reach out, is what do I offer when I ask, and this is a pretty big ask so I wanted to figure out a pretty big offer.I have been in the entertainment business for 25 years and worked on a wide variety of projects at all levels. What that gives me is access to everyone I need to put together an amazing documentary series, not only about Sammi's recovery, But the importance and influence these majestic beings have had on humanity as a whole. In just the time since I began working on this the amount of things I have uncovered about their influence is staggering. They are so universal to human advancement, the very unit by which we measure mechanical energy is called Horsepower.Horsepower; and we start with Saving Sampson. Thank you.You are allowing me to honor a gift I can never repay. And to show a being of pure love how much he is appreciated.Now this project is evolving, and the scope is very dependent on the response, so you are going to want to check the socials often to see what we are building to.Thank you so much for joining me as we saddle up, Together we are Saving Sammi."~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Continuing with the Riding Instructor Series...Enjoy this interview with Joe Washburn, where you'll hear how he and his partner, Karen are helping riders of all levels connect to horses in harmonious ways.Joe Washburn, owner and Trainer of JW Horsemanship & Services in Brenham, TX is a native Texan, living in and around the Houston area for most of his life. He discovered his love of horses and horsemanship about 15 years ago, at an open horse event, and has never looked back.  Joe's program is all about helping people discover/rediscover their joy in the saddle. His team meets every rider/handler where they are, evaluates the gaps in both horse and human, and develops a plan to fix the holes and build a connection based on empathy, kindness, and respect as a two-way street. He has found a special talent in introducing horsemanship to complete beginners of all ages.  He and his team of teaching horses have made riders out of more than 50 beginners in the past 18 months.Joe is also an expert barefoot trimmer, one of the few that offers training to teach horses and donkeys to accept farrier work if they have never learned these skillsJoe and his spouse share a small ranch in Brenham, TX, where Joe runs his Horsemanship School as well as a Board & Train program that accepts a select few horses in for board & training several times a year.For more info, kindly visit:www.jwhorsemanshipandservices.comhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCan1PauJ_E9_32lbR0SLfHAhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jwhorsemanshiptex~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Our Riding Instructor Interview Series continues with the inspiring Cailin Messer. This was a wonderful interview, filled with beautiful insights for instructors and all students of the horse.Kindly click here to visit Cailin's website to learn more and... here's Cailin's Story:3rd Generation Horsewoman with a modern twistCailin Messer grew up horseback in Glen Carbon, Illinois where she and her family own and operate Glen Oaks Equestrian Center. Inspired by her experiences helping horses and people from a young age, Cailin graduated with a bachelor's degree in Psychological and Brain Sciences from Washington University in St. Louis. This education sparked Cailin's desire to pursue horsemanship practices that consider the mental and emotional aspect of the human-horse relationship.With an ever expanding interest in the horse industry, Cailin spent much time exploring and practicing her craft in the show arena, thoroughbred racing, colt starting, teaching, and veterinary medicine. Along the way she found a real passion for riding horses in a way that aligns with her own personal values, talents, and abilities and an even greater passion for empowering others to do the same. She offers this mindset and encouragement through her current business of educating horses and motivating their human counterparts.~~~~~~~~~~Thanks for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Our Riding Instructor Interview Series continues with the wonderful Carrie Damato of the Dark Horse Arena in Central Florida. Enjoy this insightful interview, packed with fun stories, tips for instructors, and lots of laughs!The Dark Horse Arena is an Equitation based lesson program,  focused on laying a foundation of communication and connection between horse and human.  Offering clinics, demonstrations and coaching.For more info, please visit: https://thedarkhorsearena.com/Thanks for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!The wonderful Jana Wagner interviewed me about about my quest to support other riding instructors! Thanks again Jana! Hope you enjoy the stories and insights on this episode!Side note: Jana and I now offer online clinics together! You can check them out by clicking here: "Uplevel Your Confidence" ClinicsDo you know an instructor you'd love to have interviewed on this podcast? Or are you one? Email Beth here! support@inspiredriding.comThanks for listening!  Please write a review if you're inspired!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!And we are BACK! Thanks for your patience as we dive back into a new year... focusing on supporting Riding Instructors!This first podcast of 2025 is packed with supportive advice for all the instructors out there, doing their best, day by day.I know things can feel tough, so I hope this podcast helps to bring you some inspiration, smiles, and sound ideas to mix up your teaching.Here's a list of the topics in this podcast:Empty Your CupIntention: Setting up Successful MomentsUnderstanding & EmpathyHonoring YourselfDealing with DisappointmentPreventing BurnoutIntuitive TeachingLinks mentioned in this podcast:Noxgear 39g 

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful conversation with Crystal Forsell... all about rider confidence and her incredible app, "Dressage to Go"Crystal Forsell has been training horses and riders in dressage for over 15 years. She's originally from California where she ran a full lesson and training program. She now resides in Austin, Texas, and offers services as a freelance instructor and clinician.Crystal is a USDF Bronze and Silver medalist as well as a USDF L program graduate. She's also the creator of the “Dressage to Go” mobile app, offering audio lessons to help you develop the skills and creativity to ride in harmony and with compassion.For more info on Crystal in the horse world, please visit:www.crystalforselldressage.comhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/openmindsdressagewww.dressagetogo.comThank you so much for listening and...

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!On your quest to becoming a more confident rider, enjoy learning tips and insights from my twenty-four years of teaching riding, as well as over one hundred hypnotherapy sessions, that have enhanced my understanding of the rider's mind tremendously.Here are the top ten concepts that I have known to be true for my clients and for myself, when building confidence for riding horses, ponies, and any equine friend that has accepted your invitation to dance.

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Returning guest, Kate Neligan chats about confidence, what it's like to shift your energy to be in partnership with our horses, and to lead with love. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!Bio:Kate Neligan is an Equine-Partnered Coach, Healer and an Animal Communicator, whose life work is devoted to the human-animal bond. Kate pairs her intuitive gifts with those of the horses to help people access their own inner power and connect to their life purpose.Kate has been a best selling author, TEDx speaker, corporate marketing VP, and Huffington Post writer. She has a Master's in Spiritual Psychology and is certified in Equine Experiential Education.In equine coaching sessions, she facilitates life changing transformation with horses and humans around the country. In animal communication sessions, she bridges humans and their beloved pets for conversations and healings that sparked positive change.She has also created the Awakening With Equines certification program for new or next-level equine-partnered coaches who are looking for powerful spiritual, horse, and success psychology skills. Her "herd" includes practitioners who like to trailblaze new paths in EAL/EAP.For more info on Kate in the horse world, please visit:https://www.kateneligan.com/To order the card deck, visit: https://www.kateneligan.com/carddeckThanks for listening!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful interview about rider confidence with Martin Arnold! His bio:Martin is a classical dressage trainer who began riding at the age of 14 and has now been training professionally for the better part of 20 years.  During his career, Martin has earned his USDF bronze, silver and gold medals having competed successfully through the Grand Prix.  Martin has also been a previous winner of the Region 9 Teaching Excellence Award and he won the 2023 IALHA (International Andalusian and Lusitano Horse Association) Impact Award for his work with the Andalusian breed.Martin and his wife, Jenna, run their horse training business, Concordia Dressage, out of the Austin, TX area.  In addition to training horses and teaching lessons there, they also teach virtual lessons and travel to teach clinics.  Martin is also a coach for J.J. Tate's online training academy (Team Tate Academy).  Martin works with horses and riders at all levels of dressage, but he truly loves helping riders with horses that are considered non traditional breeds (for dressage) and helping riders overcome not just physical obstacles in their riding, but also the mental roadblocks that thwart so many of us as well.  You can find Martin at concordiadressage.com and on social media (Facebook)If you're interested in learning more about the Inspired Riding® offers, please use Martin's affiliate code for 10% off courses and the hypnotherapy sessions!Code: MARTINWebsite: https://www.inspiredriding.comThanks for listening!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful interview with Michael Vermaas.  We discussed rider confidence, his process for building his own confidence after an accident, and other wonderful nuggets of wisdom. Enjoy!Here's a quick bio:Michael Vermaas grew up near Rotterdam in the Netherlands and began riding at age 10. He moved with his family to Portugal at age 13 when his equestrian career began in earnest.TRAINED WITH:– Lord Henry Loch– Luis Valenca (Portuguese School of Equestrian Arts)– Don Jose Athayde (Head of Alter Stud)– Fernando Oliveira (Nuno Oliveira's assistant)– Marcel Bonaerens (Ludo Phillipaerts' coach) While studying in Great Britain, he trained a horse that later was sold to Prince Phillip as an eventer.Has been listed on Sylvia Loch's website as one of the top 15 Classical Dressage trainers in the world.In 2014 he was IALHA Professional horseman of the yearHe also was S judge for Working equitation and the 2019 national champion in the advanced levelFB link: https://www.facebook.com/dutchmikeThanks for listening!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!After breaking my tailbone, forearm, femur, and tearing the ligaments in my knee, I had to learn how to find a new way to become active and find my way back to fitness.If I can do this,  so can you.I hope you're inspired by this short podcast! If you're listening to this before June 17th, 2024, click here to join us for this amazing fitness challenge coming up. Thanks for listening!

Want to share your thoughts about the podcast? Text a Message!Enjoy this wonderful interview with Jana Wagner! My favorite quote:"... the joy of being in the flow of your purpose almost transcends confidence..."Jana Wagner works with both animals and people as an animal communicator, energy medicine therapist and spiritual director. She is also an Associate Practitioner in Equine Positional Release.She works with all species of animals, including a racoon and geckos! Jana has been an Equestrian since the age of 8 when she took her first riding lesson. In addition to animal communication sessions, Jana is now offering an animal communication course for individuals who wish to access and hone their own skills.Jana is offering a special discount for the listeners. Mention this podcast for 10% off your next session with code “Inspired Riding Podcast”Please find her on FB here: https://www.facebook.com/jwagnerancommand IG here: https://www.instagram.com/janawanimalcommunicator/And if you haven't checked it out yet, the Inspired Riding Focus App is available for both iPhones and Androids. You can learn more here: https://www.inspiredriding.com/focus-appThanks for listening!

Every childhood is incredibly different, just like every horse out there. When we understand that our patterns were often created by the meanings we placed on experiences we had as children, we can heal and honor our inner child.  You can then connect to your horse in more profound ways.This podcast will share a personal story of how I started healing my inner child, as well as a list of ways to honor her.If you're keen on learning more about the powerful hypnotherapy sessions that I offer remotely, worldwide, please visit the website and book your complementary strategy session: https://www.inspiredriding.com/rttThanks for listening!

Such a fun and inspiring interview with Christina Stinchcomb!Christina Stinchcomb has been a lifelong seeker and student of the horse. Her passions include horses, healing and pondering the nature of the universe. After graduating from Cornell University in 1990 with a degree in Cross Cultural Anthropology, Christina moved to the mountains of Boulder, Colorado and opened a cookie company. Throughout the years she has studied martial arts, feng shui, Reiki, yoga, animal communication, Body Talk, sound healing, and shamanic journey. In 2011, the call of the horse led her to Melisa Pearce's Touched by a Horse Equine Gestalt Coaching Certification Program and Anna Twinney's Reach Out to Horses Trainer Certification Program. Upon completion of both programs, Christina and her husband, Bart, moved to a small horse farm in Chestertown, Maryland. They own and operate Airy Hill Stables where Christina is a riding instructor, an Equine Gestalt Coach, an Equestrian Tai Chi instructor, and an equine facilitator. She also facilitates Riding with the Chakras workshops and retreats.Websites: Airy Hill StablesRiding With The ChakrasThanks for listening!

Enjoy learning about the "Rules of the Mind" from Marisa Peer.Here's the Masterclass I mentioned:Powerfully Program Your MindAnd to learn more about the hypnotherapy sessions, click here! Thanks for listening!

Enjoy this wonderful interview with Tiffani!Tiffani Radake is a certified leather tree saddle fitter with the focus of providing information & tools to help riders obtain healthy movement in their horses. Tiffani has a deep understanding of the anatomy related to saddle fitting & how saddles affect the movement of the horse. Tiffani strives to focus on the horse in front of her & understands each horse is unique & requires unique needs. Tiffani approaches each horse & rider with honest, factual information to help the horse & rider have success. Tiffani lives in Worden, IL and offers both in person & virtual saddle fitting support.She encourages everyone to ask questions and to trust the process of saddle fitting!Website: https://hugyourhorse.com/FB: https://www.facebook.com/hugyourhorseIG: https://www.instagram.com/hugyourhorse/And for a special discount, you can mention Beth's ambassador code: Inspired RidingThanks for listening!

Enjoy another wonderful interview on rider confidence with Deanna Preis Horsemanship at Shade Tree StablesDeanna Preis is a trainer and advocate of the horse, focusing on healthy movement and happy horses.  She is located in southern Illinois in the United States.  She has a bachelor's of science degree in biological sciences, as well as many equine specific anatomy courses and classical training programs.  She draws from these to help support the horse and keep them moving and working in a way that will help them stay healthy and comfortable well into old age.Her website: www.shadetreestables.com To sign up for her amazing course: https://www.shadetreestables.com/members-signupUse code code: INSPIRED for 20% through Sunday, March 10th, 2024If you missed that date, you can still enjoy 10% off with that code!Thanks for listening!

A short and sweet podcast with a 'love letter from your horses'... Enjoy!"We are the horses of the world who see our humans as shining lights. As kind and as thoughtful as they can be. This is a list of all the things we love about you. Consider this our love letter to the humans who care for us equines…"

This was a fantastic interview with Ingrid. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did! -BethIngrid Henry of Harmonious Equestrian Connection is an Equine Partnership Coach, helping horses and their humans connect and form trusting, loving relationships.From Ingrid:"I am a seeker of the beauty of harmony between two beings. I am a lifelong student, seeking wisdom and connection through open and authentic communication, cultivating a listening heart and mind.Horses are majestic, intuitive, powerful beings. They mirror those around them and, through this, have so much to teach us about life, love, and ourselves in relation to it all.All of my life I have been drawn to horses and to connection with animals. With a background in Psychology, I seek to understand people, in all of our complexity and our brokenness. I yearn for healing for us all, horses and humans alike.That journey has opened my eyes to a new level of self-awareness and the power of intuition and energy. As prey and herd animals, horses are keenly aware of the energy, intentions, and emotions of those around them. In order to be the people they need us to be so that they can be safe with us, we are challenged to learn and grow, to heal. As their caretakers, we must learn to listen to their needs, and not just their physical ones but their mental and emotional needs as well. Once we open our eyes and our hearts, we can find attunement and true connection."Get in touch with Ingrid:Email: ingridkhenry@gmail.comFB page: https://www.facebook.com/harmoniousequestrianPodcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5CeVafeNh1CQHdLO74rLgy?si=9055d34f1de84ce3Thanks for listening!

Ali Kermeen is an accomplished equestrian with a diverse background that makes her an exceptional mentor along your riding journey. Having grown up at a prominent eventing barn in the east San Francisco Bay Area, Ali's passion for various equestrian disciplines, including dressage, eventing, hunter/jumper, gymkhana, and more, became an integral guiding force of her professional life.Ali's professional credentials include certifications such as Certified Horsemen's Association (CHA) Master Instructor, Cowboy Dressage level 2 clinician, United States Eventing Association (USEA) certified level 1 Instructor, and United States Dressage Federation (USDF) “L” judge program graduate. As a clinician and author, Ali's expertise is widely recognized. Her recently released book,  The Working Equitation Manual: 101 Exercises for Schooling and Competing, is a testament to her dedication to the sport. This book, which focuses on perfecting Working Equitation Obstacles, showcases Ali's deep understanding of both the discipline and how variety can improve a horse's enthusiasm for their work.Central to Ali's approach is the belief that riding should be an enjoyable experience for both the rider and the horse. She meets each pair with insightful guidance, finding simple ways to make profound changes for their relationship and ability to work together. Her goal is to guide riders using a logical progression towards a partnership characterized by lightness, empathy, and harmony.Join her Facebook Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/softhorsesWebsite: https://alikermeen.comThanks so much for listening! Please review this podcast, if you are inspired!Join the Inspired Riders FB group here:Inspired Riders, A Supportive Group for Horse People

Enjoy this interview with returning guest, Ifa Simmonds!Ifa Simmonds is a certified equestrian performance coach and creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA). He's trained leisure trail riders to competitive dressage, eventing, western pleasure, reining, hunter/jumper equestrians and their riding coaches. EFA is the premier fitness coaching program for equestrians in english and western disciplines looking to improve their athleticism. His online program serves busy riders who want to continue strengthening their core and partnership with his signature 4 core pillars.Ifa's core mission is to transform competitors into champions. He's passionate and dedicated to growing the equestrian sport through more balanced equestrian athletes.The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA) is the premier holistic online fitness and wellness resource for equestrians of all disciplines. EFA has tailored training, nutrition, and mindset programs geared to improve the rider from the inside out. The program's signature system improves riders in all 4 pillars of equestrian movement and performance. (Stability-Suppleness-Strength-Stamina) EFA adds a unique style and approach of coaching, giving riders the specific edge they need to transform from competitors to the champions they aspire to be.Please check out EFA here: https://www.ifafit.com/Join the Inspired Riders FB group here: Inspired Riders, A Supportive Group for Horse People

My gift to you and your horses. Play this "Dear Horse..." Meditation,  so your horse can hear it with you.Breathe, connect, and share the love.I truly hope you enjoy this.May the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishInspired Riding®PS Please let me know how your horse responded to this! You can share in our private FB group here: Inspired Riders

Tips on how to end a session on a good note with your horse...as well as a bonus story about short & sweet sessions!To read the transcript/blog post and see the resources mentioned, please click here:Blog PostJoin the FB group here: Inspired Riders, A Supportive Group for Horse People

Mental Health Tips Your Horse* Wants You To Know*these tips will be helpful, even if you aren't in the horse worldI created a list of five main ideas to help with your mental health, along with some explanations of how they helped me. Then I've added what your horses think of these ideas… (non-horse friends, I'm sure you'll still like their thoughts too). To read the transcript/blog post and see the resources mentioned, please click here: Blog Post

Enjoy these jumping tips and stories about some of my favorite horses who carried me safely over fences. 

Here are Inspired Riding® tips for students who ride lesson horses and want to implement the concepts of trusting your intuition and listening deeply to your horse.There are ways to do this. I've got you!

If You Want to Impress Your Horse, Do These Five Simple Things.Here's a summary of what to expect: Thoughtful, tactful, and simple ways to show your horse how much you care, how much you want to be a kind and supportive dance partner, and most importantly, that you are someone that can be trustworthy, always.Remember: Horses thrive with clarity and consistency of character. You've got this!

Sharing a couple of limiting beliefs I had during my riding career, so you can understand how I shifted them. I hope this helps you.Here are the links to what I mentioned: The Benefits of Intuition in the Horse World: The Inspired Riding® Audio SummitBrave in the Saddle ProgramYour Horse  Believes in YouPowerful Hypnotherapy

Enjoy this podcast where we take away the mystery of what happens within a hypnotherapy session, specifically, the RTT® sessions that Beth offers. We talk about the issues she worked on, including performance anxiety, relating to male energy, and creating a new relationship with money.To learn more about Jana, kindly visit this page: Jana Wagner Animal Communication and Wellness Click here to check out the self-hypnosis audios mentioned.And when you're ready, book your free strategy session here: https://www.inspiredriding.com/rttMay the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishInspired Riding®For more info, kindly visit the website! https://www.inspiredriding.com

Learn how to handle unexpected situations while riding, to help keep yourself safe!Enjoy this podcast with Beth's husband, Charlie Parrish. Click here to see his movie/tv creditsPlease take a moment to review this podcast. It would be greatly appreciated!Also, here's the info on the Knees Over Toes Guy mentioned! Here's to safe and fun rides and...May the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishGrab your free mini course and learn more about Inspired Riding® here: https://www.inspiredriding.com

Enjoy this podcast where I share the beginning of my new book, "Your Horse Believes In  You"  You can get your copy here: https://www.inspiredriding.com/bookMay the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren Parrish Inspired Riding™ PS Be sure to join the free Facebook group here: Inspired Riders

Enjoy this podcast where I share the Inspired Riding™ Confidence Building Tools, taken directly from  the BITS program, Brave in the Saddle:A Step-by-Step Program for Riding Confidently within 12 short weeks, even if it has felt like forever. Without feeling pressure, overwhelm, or confusion about your next steps. It begins again on Sept. 12, 2022: Learn more here: https://www.inspiredriding.com/braveMay the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishPS Be sure to join the free Facebook group here: Inspired Riders

Enjoy this podcast where I explain more about why I became a Rapid Transformational Therapy®️ (RTT®️) Practitioner.... and how it helped myself and my clients have phenomenal breakthroughs with our riding! Learn more here: https://www.inspiredriding.com/rttMay the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishPS Be sure to join the free Facebook group here: Inspired Riders

Welcome Back to the Inspired Riding™ Interview Series!Enjoy this wonderful interview with Ifa Simmonds!Please note: If you'd like to see the exercises Ifa demonstrates, kindly visit the YouTube video here: https://youtu.be/e76uzQ3fWPI Ifa Simmonds is a certified equestrian performance coach and creator of The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA). He's trained leisure trail riders to competitive dressage, eventing, western pleasure, reining, hunter/jumper equestrians and their riding coaches. EFA is the premier fitness coaching program for equestrians in english and western disciplines looking to improve their athleticism. His online program serves busy riders who want to continue strengthening their core and partnership with his signature 4 core pillars. Ifa's core mission is to transform competitors into champions. He's passionate and dedicated to growing the equestrian sport through more balanced equestrian athletes. The Equestrian Fitness Academy (EFA) is the premier holistic online fitness and wellness resource for equestrians of all disciplines. EFA has tailored training, nutrition, and mindset programs geared to improve the rider from the inside out. The program's signature system improves riders in all 4 pillars of equestrian movement and performance. (Stability-Suppleness-Strength-Stamina) EFA adds a unique style and approach of coaching, giving riders the specific edge they need to transform from competitors to the champions they aspire to be.Please check out EFA here: https://www.ifafit.com/Join the Inspired Riders Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/InspiredRidersMay the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishPS Have you downloaded the Focus App yet?You can explore it for 3 days free! Find it here: https://www.inspiredriding.com

Welcome Back to the Inspired Riding™ Interview Series!Enjoy this wonderful interview with Susan Tenney!Susan Tenney is an internationally recognized animal acupressure expert who has been sharing the Transformative Power of Touch with animal lovers for 30 years. She has worked with all levels of animals from United States Equestrian Team Gold Medal Teams and the Swiss National Equestrian Team to beloved school ponies and shelter pets. She believes that animal acupressure is for ALL animal lovers, not just the experts, a message she furthers in her broad range of online education programs from beginner to expert levels.Her Motto: if you can PAT your animal you can do acupressure – quickly, safely, and effectively.Where to find Susan:Email: https://elementalacupressure.com/contact/Website: www.ElementalAcupressure.comFacebook: @elemental.acu https://www.facebook.com/elemental.acu/Instagram: @Elementalacu https://www.instagram.com/elementalacu/Free EnergyWork™ trainings: https://elementalacupressure.com/feeling-energy-horse/ andhttps://elementalacupressure.com/feeling-energy-pet/Join the Inspired Riders Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/inspiredridersMay the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishPS Have you downloaded the Focus App yet?You can explore it for 3 days free! Find it here: https://www.inspiredriding.com

How falling off can create unexpected gifts!I hope you enjoy this personal story and... please let me know if it inspired you to Listen more to your intuition. May the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishInspired Riding™Ready to join the 12 week Brave in the Saddle Program? Learn more here: https://www.inspiredriding.com/brave

Welcome Back to the Inspired Riding™ Interview Series!Enjoy this wonderful interview with Dee Wesley, Bodyworker with Equine Solutions, Naturally.Here is Dee's Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/506547457015112And please follow her Facebook Pages: https://www.facebook.com/Dee.Wesley.Therapieshttps://www.facebook.com/Dee.Wesley.Integrated.TherapiesIf you're inspired, please join the Inspired Riders Group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/InspiredRidersMay the horse be with you. Always.-Beth Lauren ParrishPS Have you downloaded the Focus App yet?You can explore it for 3 days free! Find it here: https://www.inspiredriding.com