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Today I sit down with my good friend Amy Skinner - who, in the early 80s in Las Vegas, sort of stumbled into the scene that would eventually be called sport climbing. We discuss that movement, where she first encountered other female climbers, who her favorite female climbing partners have been, and more. Like many of the women who have been mentioned in this series, Amy is still involved in the climbing community, but has also become a pillar in her greater community. A business owner, an advocate, a supporter, and a friend. Check out our website for related episodes, resources and more! Join the Secret Stoners Club for FREE and get bonus episodes. ---------------------------------- Season Two is generously supported by Rab. This episode is supported by Tension Climbing. Use code WRITTEN15 at checkout. Written in Stone is co-created with Power Company Climbing.
Connect With AmyIn this episode, we sit down with Amy Skinner, founder of Amy Skinner Horsemanship. Her unique horsemanship philosophy is built on balance, trust, and respect. Amy shares her journey of evolution as a horsewoman, a mother, and a teacher. She reveals how these principles have shaped her life and horse industry career.This episode dives into the often unspoken challenges of balancing motherhood and horses. Amy's candid reflections on vulnerability and adaptability offer insights that apply to all relationships, whether with horses or humans.Learn why balance isn't just physical but emotional too. Discover how trust is not something we demand but something we embody. Gain a refreshing perspective on respect that rejects outdated notions of dominance.Whether you're a seasoned equestrian, a new mom juggling it all, or simply seeking inspiration to navigate life with more awareness and intention, this episode will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to take the next step with your horse. Hit pay now! Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Community Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura
Outsourcing podcast Get the full show notes for this outsourcing podcast here: outsourceaccelerator.cm/525 Frank Consult In this week's episode of the Outsource Accelerator Podcast, Derek speaks with Amy Skinner of Frank Consult. A veteran recruiter, Amy now serves as the firm's Director and Offshore Consultant. They talk about how Amy and Frank Consult help companies get set up for offshore services through consultation and recruitment services, as well as some of Amy's experiences in the outsourcing industry. References: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/askinner1/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/frank-consult/ Email: amy@frankconsult.com.au Start Outsourcing Outsource Accelerator can help you transform your business with outsourcing. Get in touch now, or use one of the resources below. Business Process Outsourcing Get a Free Quote - Connect with 3 verified outsourcing experts & see how outsourcing can transform your business Book a Discovery Call - See how Outsource Accelerator can help you enhance your company's innovation and growth with outsourcing The Top 40 BPOs - We have compiled this review of the most notable 40 Business Process Outsourcing companies in the Philippines Outsourcing Calculator - This tool provides you with invaluable insight into the potential savings outsourcing can do for your business Outsourcing Salary Guide - Access the comprehensive guide to payroll salary compensation, benefits, and allowances in the Philippines Outsourcing Accelerator Podcast - Subscribe and listen to the world's leading outsourcing podcast, hosted by Derek Gallimore Payoneer - The leading global B2B payment solution for the outsourcing industry About Outsource Accelerator Outsource Accelerator is the world's leading outsourcing marketplace and advisory. We offer the full spectrum of services, from light advisory and vendor brokerage, though to full implementation and fully-managed solutions. We service companies of all sectors, and all sizes, spanning all departmental verticals. Outsource Accelerator's unique approach to outsourcing enables our clients to build the best teams, access the most flexible solutions, and generate the best results possible. Our unrivaled sector knowledge and market reach mean that you get the best terms and results possible, at the best ALL-IN market-leading price - guaranteed.
Episode 113: Amy Skinner discusses why the advice of “listening to your horse” isn't always what you think it means. And how “listening” means REALLY understanding what the horse is saying. Please check out Amy's terrific work at https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/ At Horse Wise®, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It's a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, fun way). If you'd like more information on my Horse Wise® services, please visit my website for more information: http://horsewisecoach.com/
Amy Skinner and I discuss what training issues may look like when pain is involved, and how to focus on training for soundness. We also discuss a horse's anticipation of pain (pain memory) versus current pain, and the fine line to walk to work through the difference during and after rehab. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!
Amy Skinner and I discuss what training issues may look like when pain is involved, and how to focus on training for soundness. We also discuss a horse's anticipation of pain (pain memory) versus current pain, and the fine line to walk to work through the difference during and after rehab. Thank you to our amazing sponsors:Equithrive offers supplements for everything from metabolic health to joint support – get 20% off your first order at equithrive.com with code HUMBLEHOOFCavallo Hoof Boots is offering 20% off a pair of Trek hoof boots at cavallo-inc.com with code HRNA special shout out to Grid as New, Mud Control Grids – they are a game changer for any mud issues, big or small! – mudcontrolgrids.comAlso be sure to check out Hay Boss Feeders – haybossfeeders.com – for all your slow-feeding needs. I get my Hay Boss feeders from Mountain Lane Farm in NH!
Explore the Emotional Horsemanship Foundation Online Course here: https://www.emotionalhorsemanship.com/emotional-horsemanship-foundation-online-courseConnect with Amy Skinner: https://www.amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/For more information check out www.emotionalhorsemanship.com!
Episode 101: Amy Skinner and I discuss how to deal with the idea of “both” in horsemanship. When good things and bad things are simultaneously present in the same person or situation. Check out Amy's wonderful and important work at amyskinnerhorsemanship.com At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It's a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, straightforward way). If you'd like more information on my Horse Wise Services, please visit our website for more information: http://horsewisecoach.com/
Episode 95: To bend or not to bend? Amy Skinner and I discuss this question and try our hardest to be serious and mature. It goes about as well you would expect. Please check out Amy's terrific online courses (I took two and highly recommend them): https://www.amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/shop At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It's a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, straightforward way). If you'd like more information on mindset practices, audio coaching or general Horse Services, please visit our website for more information: http://horsewisecoach.com/ And if you'd like to keep up with our news and updates, please join our email list or follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/HorseWiseCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/horse_wise/
Episode 90: Happy New Year interview with Amy Skinner (and McLovin). We discuss how to pick a fun theme for the year — as well as knowing when to double down or when to let go. Check out Amy's clinics, online courses and lessons at https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/ At Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It's a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, straightforward way). If you'd like more information on mindset practices, audio coaching or general Horse Wise Services, please visit our website for more information: http://horsewisecoach.com/ And if you'd like to keep up with our news and updates, please join our email list or follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/HorseWiseCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/horse_wise/
Have you ever struggled with understanding and adapting to the unique rhythm of each horse you ride? Many riders, both beginners and experienced, often overlook the importance of recognizing and working with their horse's individual rhythm. In this episode, we'll delve into the critical role rhythm plays in your horse's soundness and your riding success. Discover how failing to understand and adapt to your horse's rhythm can lead to discomfort, injury, and stalled progress. We'll also explore practical ways to connect with your horse's rhythm and how this can transform your riding experience. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
How can we truly understand and address the root causes of horse behavior issues? Many horse owners struggle with behavior problems in their horses, often overlooking the physical aspects that contribute to these issues. In this episode, we dive deep into the physical and behavioral aspects of horse training with Amy Skinner, an expert in postural and behavioral rehabilitation for horses. Discover the keys to unlocking your horse's potential. BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU'LL LEARN:
This is Episode 10 of Season 4 and in it, Jec holds a Coaches' Corner with our frequent and friendly guest, Amy Skinner. The two horsewomen discuss body work and as well as other services that can be hired and provided to your horses. What do you think? We've had Jim Masterson, founder of the Masterson Method, present at the Best Horse Practices Summit twice. The evidence is certainly strong for this kind of body work helping horses. And Jim is a wonderful, generous presenter who has put hands on thousands of horses and mentored scores of Masterson Method providers. BHPS 2022 presentation. BHPS 2021 Presentation. But Jec and Amy are on to something when they talk about the possible red flags or, say, caution flags, when it comes to body work, chiropractic work, acupunture, as well as supplements, and other extra-care type elements of horse ownership. Are they worth it? Is there another reason you might be subscribing to it? I was listening to a podcast about self-care. Actually, it was about the industry of self-care, of all the stuff you can buy to care for yourself, of music to listen to, of essential oils to smell, of chairs and sunglasses, and, well, stuff! When really, though, self-care isn't about stuff at all. Thanks to our title sponsor, Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds, extremely handy and healthy bales of alfalfa, timothy, and grass blends. A great addition or substitute for your hay or grass and way better than grain. Check them out at lucernefarms.com. Also, thanks to Skratch Labs, makers of hydration drinks and snacks for athletes. I especially like their chocolate milk, which is great after a hard, long ride. Yes, heat it up and make hot cocoa, by all means. Check them out at skratch labs com Use besthorse25 for 25 percent off your order. Dr. Sherry King, in an article for Best Horse Practices, wrote that horses may not want or need the stuff Amy and Jec mentioned. She said: When we misinterpret our relationship with our horse, when we move beyond the role of caring steward to treating the horse like an extension of ourselves and our family, we err to the detriment of the horse. We end up loving it badly. The next time you catch yourself doing “something special” for your horse, stop. Think. Are you really doing this for your horse, or are you doing it for you? If it is really for you, is it also good for the horse? Beware false prophets of equine welfare – what they preach may actually be bad for horse's health. This is not a clarion call to stop all the extra stuff you're doing for your horses. But maybe cast a critical eye on it? Oh, I mentioned the podcast on self-care: The two women kind of dissected the self-care industry as appealing to our consumerist nature, that if we can just buy something that someone assures us is comforting and soothing, then we will be comforted and soothed. But, they pointed out, the ultimate comfort comes from turning inward not outward. It is doing the things that don't cost anything but time and effort. Like maybe meditation or really thinking about life priorities and then consciously shifting your days to better represent what you want and what you need. Like maybe riding more or giving your horses' more exercise since we know that's almost always of great benefit to the horses. We thank Sampson Moss and his business, Prairie Wind Hat Works for the generous sponsorship. Sampson makes custom hats from his place in Pincher Creek, Alberta. You can order one today and have it by the holidays. Thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets which you can simply sprinkle on your horse's feed and Redmond's Rock on a Rope which you can simply hang on a fence. We think you'll love ‘em. Also thanks to Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Patagonia just came out with a hemp tool bag that is awesome for tack and barn stuff, from hoof picks to brushes, sprays, and hobbles. It is reversable so the many pockets can live on the inside or outside. The hemp was grown in the US and the bag was sewn in the US. AND...we are giving away two of them! Give us feedback, suggest a topic or guest, or make a donation and you'll be automatically entered to win one of two free Patagonia WorkWear items that we give away every month. Don't forget that Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it.
There are many ideas about what good training looks like with horses. We imagine a well-trained horse as one who is able to perform its job at a high level, and view subsequent competition results as a validation of correctness. But what if that same horse can't be mounted without being held, or has trouble loading onto/unloading off the trailer? Can we still say the horse is well trained if it's not able to navigate the world around it with confidence? These questions, and so many more, are explored in our latest podcast episode, where Caroline sits down with Amy Skinner of Amy Skinner Horsemanship to dig into what “good training”, pressure, and horsemanship means in the equestrian industry. Amy Skinner is a highly sought after trainer and rider who gives clinics around the country, as well as being the author of two books around her training methods and unique background in the sport. She specializes in “problem” horses and helping horses and riders find better connections. Centering her philosophy around Classical Dressage and postural rehabilitation, Amy is a unique voice with deep insights into horses, training, and life in general. In their intimate (and funny) conversation, Caroline and Amy discuss a wide variety of topics, including: The concept of “pressure” and how it plays into the lives of both horses and humans Why competition results aren't always the best litmus test for good training Where we fall short in training our horses, and how we can become more self aware of our own gaps Appropriate training levels for young horses, and why our hyper competitive space can break horses down early The concept of a training “bank account”, and how our actions either pull from it, or deposit into it Why horses who are trained solely through pressure and pain responses will never be truly safe.
Our show is a space for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and to discover skills, strategies, tools, ideas, and insights for better connecting with their horses, with all horses and for getting work done. We love to hear from listeners and often incorporate listener questions or suggestions for topics and guests into our podcast. So, let us hear from you. Contacting us is easy. We offer these shows for free. If you think it's worthy of a small contribution, we sure would appreciate it. This is Episode 5 of Season 4, and it's a good one. We have Jec and Amy talking about trail-riding preparation in their Coaches' Corner. When I saw this topic, I was doubtful. I mean, What's to know? What's to prepare? Out here in rural Colorado, where the closest arena is 20 miles away, my horses and I would definitely experience more trepidation heading to the fairgrounds and an arena, than heading out on National Forest. There, we travel on gravel roads and dirt paths. We often bushwhack across country. We meet bikers, hikers, trucks, cars, dogs, and other horses. Last weekend, as I was ponying my young horse, we rode through cows and stopped to cool off at a pond. But Jec and Amy's conversation gave me a whole new insight to what's involved in successful trail rides. It pointed out some holes in my training and areas where I could definitely make improvements. Regardless of your riding routines, I think you will love it. Check out Amy's Six Weeks to Calm, Forward, and Straight. First, though, I'm following up on last week's mention of mental health and horse work. Recently, the LOR Foundation, a philanthropic organization serving the mountain west with an office here in Cortez, awarded the Best Horse Practices Summit a small grant to help with a two-day mental health forum for working cowboys and horse professionals. This project has been on my mind for a few years. I've been wanting to organize a gathering like this and am excited that the LOR Foundation recognized the purpose and the niche need. Being awarded the grant is a huge step forward. We hope to offer this forum, (all expenses paid to attendees thanks to LOR!) to a small group of working horse professionals this winter. Interested? Contact us here. For some thoughts on how horses, horse work, best practices, and mental health weave together, read more here. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. It's hay season, the rain has let up for a while, and the James family is busy in the fields of northern Maine. That's where they're cutting, tedding, and baling alfalfa and timothy. The forage, wrapped tightly in plastic, is perfect for traveling to competitions or horse camping vacations. Thanks to Chill Angel, maker of superfine merino loungewear and sleepwear. Love their jammies! We thank Sampson Moss and his business, Prairie Wind Hat Works for their generous sponsorship. Sampson makes custom hats from his place in Pincher Creek, Alberta. In our next show, we'll talk more with Sampson about the finer points of ordering and, for him, making a custom felt hat. We'll talk about regional preferences for hat wearers, brim size and shape, crowns and creases. Thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets which you can simply sprinkle on your horse's feed and Redmond's Rock on a Rope which you can simply hang on a fence. We think you'll love ‘em. Also thanks to Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Give us feedback, suggest a topic or guest, or make a donation and you'll be automatically entered to win one of two free Patagonia WorkWear items that we give away every month. Don't forget that Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it.
Daniel Dauphin is a horse trainer with a mechanical engineer's mind, the research drive of a scientist, an entrepreneur's spirit, and a compassionate, quick wit. While researching Amy Skinner, I found Dauphin's podcast called Adult Onset Horsemanship. I reached out to him about connecting on this podcast after he posted this article which starts: Feel Free to Share. Maybe we'll make a difference and help some horses. "A Foamy Mouth is a Wet Mouth, and a Wet Mouth is a Good Mouth" The foamy mouth speaks volumes and for multiple reasons is a huge red flag. If you're completely sure that I am wrong, please be brave enough to read out my logical argument and your far superior argument will not be challenged at all. Your horse is worth the time and you've nothing to lose. So, find out how big of a fool I am." I knew I had to speak with him! Dauphin offers clinics across the U.S. and training at his farm in Louisiana. He also offers online coaching and consultations. You can find Dauphin on Facebook here and his Facebook group called Bits, Spurs, And Good Sense, and at dauphinhorsemanship.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cait-lynch/message
The Funnier Side of Real Estate Real Estate is always serious. Sometimes the best stories come out of closings and working with a diverse set of clients. Join Natalie and Amy Skinner in a casual conversation of hilarious, offbeat and weird things that happen in real estate closings. “Most of the time, real estate closings go really well. One of the ten, some sort of problem happens. Frankly, money usually solves everything.” We don't wish to spoil our stories in the show notes, but we'll give you a taste of what to expect. What do you do if you discover a half million dollars in the walls of the house after purchase? What if after closing, you discover the house is on the property line, with not enough easement on the property barrier? What would you do if, upon moving in, you discover the previous tenants camping in the backyard of your new home? A moral of the stories is to always get an updated real property reports! These documents usually show problems early and can help be proactive in dealing with anticipated issues.. Always trust your realtor. If there's a problem, call them right away. Just being out of the house by noon isn't enough for a possession, you must be off the property completely. Your lawyer and realtor are here to help cover your back if any odd situation occurs! — Enjoying the show? Please give a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts - every review helps others find the podcast! As a thank you for the review, you'll get the first three chapters of my book for free! Post a screenshot of your review on Instagram, tag @nataliemitchell_reinvestor and I'll send you the first three chapters of “Investing In Her-Self: How A Working Single Mother Created Wealth Through Real Estate and How You Can Too!” — Natalie Mitchell: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin Amy Skinner - Amy Skinner Law: website | twitter | facebook | linkedin
This is Episode 2 of Season 4, and in it, Jec and I reconnect after some time off and have an On the Fence chat in which we talk about some summer projects, those of our listeners, and personal pet peeves, specific to our horse worlds: "analysis paralysis", group rides, not having rider etiquette, and underestimating our equine partners, for examples. (Oh, but we have more ;) Did you know? Jec has a great shop here, where you can find the fantastic exercise and conditioning books she's written. Cayuse Communications has a library full of great books, too, by Yours Truly as well as Amy Skinner, Katrin Silva, as well as a terrific, horse-y mystery series by Mark Stevens. Check out listener summer plans and projects here. After that segment, we hear from Sampson Moss and Prairie Wind Hat Works. In upcoming episodes, we'll feature snippets from an interview I did with Sampson and you can learn about all the many aspects of hat making and what goes into crafting the perfect custom hat. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. It's hay season, the rain has let up for a while, and the James family is busy in the fields of northern Maine. That's where they cut alfalfa and timothy for their products. The bales, wrapped tightly in plastic, are perfect for traveling to competitions or horse camping vacations. And thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets which you can simply sprinkle on your horse's feed and Redmond's Rock on a Rope which you can simply hang on a fence. We think you'll love ‘em. Also thanks to Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Give us feedback, suggest a topic or guest, or make a donation and you'll be automatically entered to win one of two free Patagonia WorkWear items that we give away every month. Don't forget that Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it. That's it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening, y'all!
"Lawyers in Real Estate" with Natalie Mitchell and today's guest Amy Skinner dives deep into the importance of a lawyer in property purchases. From land surveys to types of ownership, so many legalities fall into a piece of property. Things go wrong about 40% of the time, don't let that happen to you! The lawyer is the last stop in the transaction and is responsible for seeing everyone's work during the process. If employed in a timely manner, a lawyer can catch a lot of issues and resolve them before they are a real problem. One common issue with new construction condos and developments is zoning issues. A mortgage cannot be advanced until we have something to register it on. A tendency at will come into play here as a document you will likely be signing during your purchasing process. This prepares you for generally five days of gaps and delays in your property between moving in and closing. As a purchaser, you do not yet own the property, but it provides a fixed amount of time for a buffer if issues occur during the closing process. Different types of ownership exist when looking at a piece of land. We have mineral rights (below ground), surface rights (roughly above or anchored to the ground), and air rights (location dependent). There are also leaseholds – a property that has its own restrictions or rules, such as on national park land. Properties also have different variations of leases – solo vs. 2+ names on a title. When sharing a title with more than one person, there are two options as well: tenants in common or joint tenancy. Lots of logistics are present in these terms, which further highlights the importance of a lawyer to ensure all is filed correctly for the purchaser's confidence. Generally, when you are purchasing, on the day of closing you receive a property that is substantially in the same condition as the time of your last inspection/walkthrough. When something out of anyone's control occurs (such as flood/fire) and the property is not substantially the same, it is unfortunate for everyone. Fortunately, the purchaser can get their money back, but it can get subjective. Two other reasons a buyer can walk away are due to property not being vacated, or real property report survey issues. “You don't need to have a good lawyer when things go right, you need to have a great lawyer when things go wrong. That happens about 40% of the time.” Through this episode, Natalie and Amy share several examples of when things go unpredictably wrong to help piece these terms together. Things happen! Your lawyer is not a place where you want to skimp a couple of bucks. They understand the complexity of real estate law and all the details that go on within it. The difference in their rates is the quality of work that goes into it. If issues are happening to about 40% of all people, it might happen to you. Natalie Mitchell: website | instagram | facebook Amy Skinner: website | twitter | facebook
This is Episode 28 of Season 3 and in it, Jec interviews Amy Skinner for another Coaches' Corner. This interview concerns the use of round pens and I found it very insightful. Like many of you, I have used round pens for working my horses. It was especially a go-to place years ago. I feel like I knew less and had images of several roundpen-using clinicians in my head. So I was, like, yeah, of course, I'm headed to the round pen to do some fundamental ground work. Like ya do. Turns out, like so many things, what you do in a round pen and even IF you use a round pen, needs much more consideration. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it's alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement feed for your hard keeper. We have a new sponsor in Chill Angel! Chill Angel is a Colorado-based company that makes luscious, super-fine merino wool sleepwear and loungewear. Jec's trying out the Essential Tank and says it's super comfortable, “like I'm wearing a soft, little cloud.” More on Chill Angel in upcoming shows. Big thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets and Redmond's Rock on a Rope. We think you'll love ‘em. Also thanks to Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Check out the all season vest or the light and soft but tough ranch jacket – two great tops for this time of year. Both are made of hemp which has an already-broken in feel while also being super durable. Give us feedback, suggest a topic or guest, or make a donation and you'll be automatically entered to win one of two free Patagonia WorkWear items that we give away every month. Don't forget that Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it. That's it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening, y'all!
A 'bumblebee path-style' conversation with horse trainer and coach, Amy Skinner. From Amy's website: "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." Amy and I discuss topics including ✔️ Horses in the age of social media and short attention spans ✔️ Writing and creative license ✔️ Wearing the hats of professional, mother, friend and student ✔️ Self-care practices, including meditation and breath work ✔️ The yeas and nays of training horses with treats, rope halters, lungeing, and the one thing horses need to trailer successfully Thanks for listening! To learn more about me and what I do, check out: caitlynch.com Resources: Where to find Amy Amy Skinner Horsemanship Amy Skinner Facebook Amy Skinner Instagram Amy Skinner Patreon Amy's Bumblebee Path Facebook Amy Skinner on Patreon Podcasts mentioned in this episode: Best Horse Practices with Jec Ballou: Coach's Corner with Amy Skinner Clan of the Horses: Meet Amy Skinner Feelin' Fine Equine (Amy Skinner Horsemanship) A Leg Up: the Magic of Horsecraft and Life! Denny Emerson with Paige Lockton-Wilde Brent Graef (One of Amy's coaches she refers to in the episode) Brent Graef Brent Graef Facebook --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cait-lynch/message
Please accept my apologies as we initially uploaded an erroneous file for this great episode. Sorry times ten! We offer these shows for free. If you think it's worthy of a small contribution, we sure would appreciate it. This is episode 20 of season 3 and we have the second and final installment of Summit storytelling! These stories were recorded at the Best Horse Practices Summit, the conference that I direct. Last week on the podcast, we featured Josh Nichol, Katrin Silva, and Nahshon Cook. Today, it's Daniel Dauphin, Patrick King, and Amy Skinner. Our storytelling sessions are roughly based on the following parameters: stories must be around 10 minutes or less. They must be true and told in first-person. They must not be a rant of any kind. I think you will agree that these stories help us appreciate that even very successful horsemen and women, people who may be our role models and mentors, are still human, with their own paths and struggles, successes and failures. It's nice to take a break from our typical podcast fodder, I think, and dive into the stuff that has shaped who these clinicians are at this point in their lives and careers and how they got there. You'll also here board member Marika Saarinen in this recording, as she served as our emcee. Oh, and stay listening after the storytelling as we have another poem by Sampson Moss, a talented horseman and hat maker from Alberta. He'll recite his poem, Fixin' Fence. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it's alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement your winter feeding. Sampson Moss is a cowboy, cowboy poet, hat maker, and heavy duty mechanic. He majored in agribusiness in college and was raised in southern Alberta, Canada. Did I mention he makes beautiful hats? For information on ordering a custom hat, head over to Prairie Wind Hat Works. Read Sampson's poem, Fixin' Fence. Big thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets and Redmond's Rock on a Rope. We think you'll love ‘em. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. By the way, Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it. That's it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening, y'all.
We offer this podcast for free. If you find it worthy of your support. Please contribute here. This is Episode 19 of Season 3 and it's another special detour of sorts, this time to the storytelling that was featured on Saturday night at the Best Horse Practices Summit at Spy Coast Farm in Lexington, Kentucky, late last year. The storytellers are Josh Nichol, Katrin Silva, and Nahshon Cook. Also featured at Spy Coast that evening were Daniel Dauphin, Patrick King, and Amy Skinner. You'll hear their stories on another upcoming show. Our storytelling sessions are roughly based on the following parameters: stories must be around 10 minutes or less. They must be true and told in first person. They must not be a rant of any kind. I think you will agree that their stories help us appreciate that even our heroes and role models are still human, with their own paths and struggles, successes and failures. It's nice to take a break from typical podcast fodder and dive into the stuff that has shaped who these clinicians are at this point in their lives and careers. Apologies for the challenging audio quality. The files came to us from video recordings. You'll also here board member and emcee Marika Saarinen in this recording. Oh, and stay listening after the storytelling as we have another treat. Sampson Moss, a talented horseman and hat maker from Alberta, will recite his poem, Heirlooms. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it's alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement your winter feeding. Check them out at Lucerne Farms.com or at your local feed store. Sampson Moss is a cowboy and hat maker I met over the past year or so. He writes: The first time I started playing around with felt hats was in 2015 when I began reshaping them for myself and friends in my college dorm kitchen. This eventually developed into rebuilding hats for folks all around North America. At the start of 2020, I drove down to Newcastle, Utah, to apprenticed under Chaz Mitchell, who runs Chaz Mitchell Custom Hatz. It took me about a year to get my ducks in a row with tools, suppliers, and materials. In January of 2021, I produced Number One of Prairie Wind Hat Works. Since then, each hat I make has an accompanying serial number and my client's name stamped into a goatskin sweatband. Aside from being a hatmaker, I'm also I'm also a dayworking cowboy, cowboy poet, a musician, and heavy duty mechanic. I majored in agribusiness in college. I was raised in southern Alberta and am currently situated near Pincher Creek. For information on ordering a custom hat, head over to Prairie Wind Hat Works. Read more about Sampson Moss and his poetry. Big thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets and Redmond's Rock on a Rope. We think you'll love ‘em. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. By the way, Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it. That's it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening, y'all!
This is Episode 17 of Season Three and it's time for another Coaches' Corner with Jec and Amy Skinner. They answer a listener question from Lisa, who asks about proper lunging practices. It's a great back and forth, short and to the point. Or I should say points, because there are several. Before I get to sponsor mentions, I wanted to take a few minutes to talk about a few things I've been up to and pondering. Last week, I traveled to Elko, Nevada, as I've been doing for each year for over a decade. I attended the National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, met up with a bunch of horse folks, checked out the great gear shows – where they sell everything from wild rags to ropes to four thousand dollar saddles. This year, a group called the Outside Circle Show held a panel discussion around mental health and substance abuse in the cowboy community. As far as I know, it's the first time this community has done something like this. Panelists told their stories of addiction and pain and the struggle to get help. It's a topic that's dear to me and something I've written about, so it was great to see the conversation get started. So, maybe you are saying, wwaaiitt a minute, Maddy, this sounds like the very warm and fuzzy kind of topic you disdain. What's up with that? Warm and fuzzies, as we mentioned in Episode 10 of this season, are strategies, practices, ideas, methods, marketing, and proclamations that may indeed serve the human and her need to feel connected and in a relationship, but, in fact, don't serve the horse one bit. Or, even worse, they confuse or neglect the horse. Mental health and substance abuse challenges matter because unwell owners and riders affect their horses in myriad ways. And not everyone is able to leave their stuff, their bad mojo, their violent tendancies, their pain, their reactivity in a handy paddock mailbox before they get with their horse. (My reference is to a fun video that Best Horse Practices Summit presenter Daniel Dauphin shared, in case you're wondering.) If we can become a more supportive, a more listening, a more resourceful community, I think the horses would be better off. So hats off to those starting the conversation. It's overdue, for sure. One more little item -- just a vernacular clarification regarding the use of the term ‘motorcycling' that Amy and Jec mention. That's when a horse falls through a turn. The horse is out of balance and dropping the inside shoulder. Direction and speed become difficult when a horse is motorcycling, Amy described to me. How to fix it? That's a topic for another upcoming Coaches' Corner and not addressed here. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it's alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement your winter feeding. Check them out at Lucerne Farms.com or at your local feed store. Big thanks to Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. Check out Pharm Aloe's aloe pellets and Redmond's Rock on a Rope. We think your horses will love them. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. And this just in – Redmond Equine is sending a complimentary syringe of Daily Gold Stress Relief to everyone who drops a tip in our donation jar. Pretty cool and a $15 value. If you get something of value from our podcast, please consider making a donation. We sure would appreciate it. That's it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening, y'all!
This is Episode 15 of Season Three. A special episode! You listeners might know that I direct the Best Horse Practices Summit, an annual conference with academic and arena presentations. This year, it was held in Kentucky and we had many fabulous presenters on everything from colic to stockmanship to saddlefit. At the last minute, however, Dr. Doug Thal, a veterinarian from New Mexico, came down with Covid and was not able to present. We needed to improvise quickly and decided to fill his presentation slots with two Q and A sessions. We asked attendees for questions and we had a group curate them – basically weeding out questions that were inappropriate or directed at just one presenter. Pepper Landson, who delivered a great women's leadership elective during the Summit, agreed to moderate it. So the voices you will hear are Pepper, Amy Skinner, Daniel Dauphin, Katrin Silva, and Nahshon Cook. At the very end, you'll hear Allanna Salmon, a Summit steering committee member, who speaks up with some thoughts. In case you have any trouble hearing the prompts. Here they are: Do you have thoughts on bringing a horse from a harsher form of training to this better, more attuned way of training. Are there things to be cautious about? Exercises or ways for keeping yourself regulated, centered, and to maintain energetic clarity? What are your thoughts around training young horses in today's modern settings and facilities? How do we open up our community to a more diverse population? This is a bit longer than most of our episodes, and the sound is not as spiffy, but I promise, it is well worth it. Thanks to the Summit board for giving us permission to air it here. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it's alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement your winter feeding. Check them out here or at your local feed story. And thank you, Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – for generously sponsoring our podcast. My favorite product from Redmond is Rock on a Rope. I'm actually watching one of my horses lick this chunk of salt right now. They love it. And Summiteers may be familiar Pharm Aloe because many found complimentary Pharm Aloe pellets in their swag bags. Check out links to their pages in our show notes. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. And, hey, thank you, thank you to those who donated last week. Yep. We have a donation page set up. If you get something of value from our podcast, please drop a tip in the jar for us. We sure would appreciate it. Donate here.
This is Episode 14 of Season Three. And in it, we give Wise Ass Wallace the mic again to talk about two juicy topics: helmets and colt starting competitions. Wise Ass got some help from the likes of Mark Rashid and Amy Skinner on the colt starting bit. And around helmets, he had some communication with the board of the Best Horse Practices Summit. WiseAss is having his day because of what Jec and I see as a troubling trend we are in the horse world. There seems to be an increased focus on what we're calling the warm and fuzzies. We define the warm and fuzzies as strategies, practices, ideas, methods, and proclamations that may indeed serve the human and her need to feel connected and in a relationship, but don't serve the horse. Or, even worse, they confuse or neglect the horse. We sometimes see this audience sucked into the belief that they are making real connection and real progress with their horses. The reality looks a whole lot different; the horse is left in the dark and the so-called journey is nefarious at best. The result is a whole lot of sanctimonious feel-good sessions among this population of warm and fuzzy followers. How is the horse helped and what's getting accomplished? We are not sure. WiseAssWallace is a long-time, beloved guest columnist for Cayuse Communications. From his pasture in southwestern Colorado, he's on a quest to improve horse-human connections and make lives better for his fellow equines. WiseAssWallace has a series of videos and articles which we will link to in the show notes. In this episode, we're featuring two short pasture monologues. WiseAss has an entire library of recordings, videos, and articles. We'll link to them in the show notes. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. Forage is chopped, packaged hay. Sometimes it's alfalfa, sometimes timothy, sometimes blended, and sometimes with a touch of molasses. Always scrumptious. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative and a great way to supplement your winter feeding. Check them out at here or at your local feed story. And thank you, Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – two sponsors with no-nonsense products for your horses. Check out links to their pages in our show notes. We thank Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. And, hey, we have a Donation Page set up. If you get something of value from our podcast, please drop a tip in the jar for us. We sure would appreciate it. That's it. Another episode in the can and out of the barn. Thanks for listening, y'all!
Episode 78: Amy Skinner and I discuss emotionalism in horsemanship. Or as I like to put it, the wrong kind of “feel” to offer your horse. Please check out Amy's work on her website https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/ t Horse Wise, I teach people tools so that they can learn how to coach themselves and their horses to progress together as a team. It's a fun process that shows you how build a good partnership with your horse (in a practical, straightforward way). If you'd like more information on mindset practices, audio coaching or general Horse Wise Services, please visit our website for more information: http://horsewisecoach.com/ And if you'd like to keep up with our news and updates, please join our email list or follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/HorseWiseCoach/ https://www.instagram.com/horse_wise/ If you love the podcast and want more in-depth study, please check out Horse Wise Scholars at https://horsewisecoach.com/scholars/ Each month, the group studies a specific podcast episode --- with customized lessons, videos and private zoom Q&As with Horse Wise podcasts guests.
Today, Morgan interviews Amy and they talk about what Amy's training has to offer and how its different from your typical horse training. Amy also gives great advice for horse owners! Learn more about Amy HERE Write us a 5 star review and subscribe for upcoming episodes!
This is Episode 12 of Season Three and in it, Jec interviews Amy Skinner for a Coaches' Corner. Jec and Amy continue a thread that we have recently introduced to our podcast. It's a pushback from what we see as a trend towards the warm and fuzzies in horse circles. By warm and fuzzies, we mean attending to methods, promotions of hacks, and proclamations that may indeed serve the human and her need to feel connected and in a relationship, but, in fact, don't serve the horse one bit. Or, even worse, they confuse or neglect the horse. Can we respond to the warm and fuzzies with cool and clear conversations and practices? Yes, we can. I'm starting to form theories around how we in the horse community got to this place. It's a pendulum thing, for sure, away from a dominance-based approach. But it's also a result of the pandemic and how very hard that has been for us. When we zoom out, it's completely understandable to see that the next pandemic would be or already is around mental health. When we acknowledge mental health challenges, we look to self help, self improvement, and being open to understanding what ails us. Since horses are a big part of our identities, we rope them into the equation. What do you think? We are eager to hear from you. Let us know by commenting or contacting us here. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. Lucerne is a small company in Aroostock County in northern Maine. They make forage, from timothy and alfalfa, a great option if you are looking to add calories to your horses' diet this winter. Check them out at lucerne farms.com or at your local feed store. Furthermore: We all have our biases in how we consider our horses and our horse time. I like to think I've gotten closer to what matters by having a decent foundation in the more science-based aspects of horsemanship and horse keeping. For instance, what I know about horses' digestion, metabolism, and physiology supports how I take care of them. Developing a good seat and good hands improves as I learn better to recognize how my horse is carrying himself and how I impact that carriage, for better or for worse. There is feel, there is study, and there is overlap. Sometimes we muddy the waters by working on ourselves while also trying to do right for our horses. I get that! Sometimes it can be downright maddening to consider the levels of awareness we might bring to our partnership. I think Amy and Jec did a great job of elucidating the challenges for riders in today's world. I'm excited for them as they're headed to Portugal with Patrick King for some work and fun. Professional development. Riding with Luis Valenca in Lisbon. We thank Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe – two sponsors with no-nonsense products for your horses. And, hey, our next Patagonia WorkWear giveaways – two of them – will be awarded to folks who give us feedback around the warm and fuzzy versus the cool and clear conversations we're having.
Today we're listening to the first episode of Built Outdoors, a new show Kris is hosting, with Amy Skinner and Joan Chase from the iconic gear shop, Wild Iris Mountain Sports. They talk history of the store and how it's inextricably linked to the rise of climbing in Lander, community, and business in a small mountain town. Check out Episode 2 of Built Outdoors with Jay Halford from Backcountry Cobblers on the Plug Tone Outdoors Channel. The Power Company Podcast is brought to you by Power Company Climbing and is a proud member of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. You can help us keep episodes ad-free by becoming a Patron for as little as $3 a month! Find full episode transcripts and more at our website.
WHAT IS GOD SEEING, SAYING & DOING THROUGH HIS IMAGE-BEARING KIDS HERE IN JOYLAND AND BEYOND? 1. Amy: "Programming 101" 2. Adam: "Hearing God's Voice" Follow along at our social outlets: https://joylandlife.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joylandlife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-vPe7h_wjctIQxnaUQSnQ?view_as=subscriber Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyland-life/id1494637858 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gCbEDE8pgrNhHlG0WM0fo?si=6fSKeO87SoGrx2BOUveHfQ&nd=1 Zoom: https://www.zoom.us/j/3377733377 Joyland App: https://tithely.app.link/joyland (You must follow this through your phone.) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joylandlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoylandLife Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/joylandlife
WHAT IS GOD SEEING, SAYING & DOING THROUGH HIS IMAGE-BEARING KIDS HERE IN JOYLAND AND BEYOND? 1. Amy: "Programming 101" 2. Adam: "Hearing God's Voice" Follow along at our social outlets: https://joylandlife.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joylandlife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5-vPe7h_wjctIQxnaUQSnQ?view_as=subscriber Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/joyland-life/id1494637858 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gCbEDE8pgrNhHlG0WM0fo?si=6fSKeO87SoGrx2BOUveHfQ&nd=1 Zoom: https://www.zoom.us/j/3377733377 Joyland App: https://tithely.app.link/joyland (You must follow this through your phone.) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joylandlife/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JoylandLife Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/joylandlife
- What I teach can be tricky to teach people because they often expect a series of steps, but what I try to teach them is how to be more aware, more intuitive and more creative, says horse trainer Amy Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- What I teach can be tricky to teach people because they often expect a series of steps, but what I try to teach them is how to be more aware, more intuitive and more creative, says horse trainer Amy Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Det jeg lærer bort kan utfordrende, fordi folk ofte forventer et fastlagt system med nivåer, men det jeg prøver å lære dem er hvordan de kan bli mer bevisste, mer intuitive og mer kreative, sier hestetrener Amy Skinner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Jec interviews Amy Skinner for a Coaches' Corner around maintenance. It's a funny concept to shake up a routine, right? Because routines are, by definition, repeated, standard procedures. It is such a fun discussion and I know it will have significant points and ideas for any and all. A little something about our last episode on calming signals. It's been kind of bothering me. And that's despite the fact that we got some excellent, positive feedback from it. Thank you for that! My struggle with the focus on calming signals is connected, I think, to all the ways in which we can supposedly connect with our horses but not actually get anything accomplished. There are A LOT of people talking about neurology and breathing and ears and trigeminal nerves and that's fantastic. To have this information and gain better understanding of how horses think and behave is essential to optimizing their well being. But what are we doing with it? How are we using this information to optimize their movement, their physical and physiological well-being? I hear my mom's voice ringing in my head. She trained dogs her entire adult life and rose to the national level in hunt tests with one of her black labs. She and her dogs also competed in agility and flyball. In later years, she was active with them as therapy dogs. They traveled to nursing homes, schools, libraries, and the VA hospital in Augusta, Maine. She believed a productive life, a learning life, an active life framed therefore happy lives for her dogs. We know for instance that in order to be well, horses need to move. And we also suspect that they get bored with their domesticity. It's incumbent on us to get out there and do stuff with them. If they don't have jobs, their arena time or trail ride can still be loaded with made-up challenges. How's your gate opening and closing, for example? Just a few thoughts…I will be happy to hear yours. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. And Lucerne is this fantastic company in northern Maine. And forage is chopped, packaged hay. After hay and grass, it's pretty much the best alternative. Way wiser than grain. Check them out at Lucerne Farms.com or at your local feed story. Oh, and they will be at the Best Horse Practices Summit, too. We thank Skratch Labs for their support. Skratch Labs makes drinks and energy bars and chews. They all have less sugar than most sports drinks. Oh, and their snacks are great, too. Use ‘besthorse25' and get 25 percent off. We welcome back Redmond Equine and Pharm Aloe to our sponsorship family. More about both of these horse-focused American companies in upcoming episodes. As for this Coaches' Corner interview: It could be that we're all a bunch of pot stirrers here. I really appreciated Amy's notion that there is always always something to work on. It echoes Randy Rieman, who said, “if you're not stretching your comfort zone, you're shrinking it. This is especially relevant as we get older – 20 to 30 or 50 to 60 – and it applies equally to our physical and mental and yes spiritual or emotional elements of our well-being. Stay lively, folks, and keep your horses lively, too! We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Did you know? All ya gotta do is comment or suggest a podcast topic or send us a training question here and you'll be automatically qualified for our monthly Patagonia WorkWear giveaway.
In 1989, famed professional rock climber, Todd Skinner, and his then-girlfriend, Amy Whistler, heard about the incredible dolomite cliffs near Lander, Wyoming, packed their bags, and moved immediately to Lander. In order to create jobs for themselves and other climbing partners, they created what came to be known as Wild Iris Mountain Sports, an outdoor gear store named after the climbing area that was holding their minds and hearts in Lander. Since then, Wild Iris has seen challenges, changes, and growth, and through it all, it became more than your average outdoor gear shop in an incredibly beautiful place. It's a pillar of the community, both in Lander and in the climbing world at large. In this episode of Built Outdoors, we hear from co-owner, Amy Skinner and manager, Joan Chase, about their path to creating a community-centered, adventure-focused outdoor gear shop in small-town Wyoming, how they maintain their identity as a business, and what kind of culture they try to create for their employees. Connect with Wild Iris Mountains Sports: Website Instagram Google Maps to the physical store Connect with Plug Tone: Website Instagram Built Outdoors is created by Emily Holland and Kris Hampton, as part of the Plug Tone Audio Collective. Support the show by leaving a review or sharing it with a friend.
Amy Skinner is an incredible influence in the equestrian world. She writes amazingly and manages to merge the ideas of horsemanship and classical dressage for relaxed and harmonious relationships with our horses. Find her on Facebook and Instagram @Amy Skinner Horsemanship https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/
Welcome to Season 3! Our show is a space for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and to discover ways to better connect with their horses. Plus, we like to feel safe and have fun. Fitness, of mind and body, the ability to think critically about your horse work as well as embracing a beginner's mind are all parts of this lucky equine equation that Jec and I hold dear. We hope you do, too. This episode is our kick-off for Season Three. In it, Jec and I chat about what we'd like to accomplish, and we discuss some listener input. Before segueing to our conversation, though, I'd like to give a few shoutouts – not just to our generous sponsors, but to us! Did you know that Jec and I have written books? Yep. Jec has a whole, library that is focus on exercises, movement, and conditioning. I have books that I've written on brain science, best practices, as well as titles from Katrin Silva and Amy Skinner. Find 'em here. Also, I'm really digging Handful. It's a small sports company that makes excellent bras for running, riding, and however else you're being active. They support, literally and monetarily, women with breast cancer. And, well, the bras are great – stylish and functional. Skratch Labs makes drinks and energy bars and chews. They all have less sugar than most sports drinks and have more sodium. If you are sweating, which I bet most of us our these days, you need to replace your electrolytes. Try the sports drinks. Pineapple is my fav. Our title sponsor is Lucerne Farms, producers of quality forage feeds. And Lucerne is this fantastic company in northern Maine. We'll be talking more about Lucerne in upcoming episodes. Here is the Cliff Schadt bit that I mentioned: Horsemanship and humanship are so similar one to the other. I can't expect to build a partnership with a young horse if I only go out and work with him occasionally or when I think of it. The partnership is built and cemented in the fact that I go out there almost every day and spend some sort of time with that horse, even if it's only running a brush over his hide. Friendships are made through the investment of time and sometimes when we have so little time to give is when we make the biggest investments by giving it anyway. Good horses and good friends are not made only in the good times. Good horses and good friends are made when you go through the fire together. It's the tough moments that show you what you really have and show you what you have been investing in all along. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Did you know? All ya gotta do is comment or suggest a podcast topic or send us a training question here and you'll be automatically qualified for our monthly Patagonia WorkWear giveaway.
Join Howard Hale as he interviews North Carolina horsewoman, Amy Skinner on The Horseman's Corner Radio Show.Photo from ArtoftheHorseman.com from the website www.becauseofthehorse.net
Welcome, welcome, welcome! I am so happy you are here. Thanks for joining this wild ride with me and coming through with an open mind and an open heart. In this very first episode of my brand new podcast called Unseen Connections, I walk you through a little bit of who I am, what I'm about and why I am even here, talking to you today. I have great feelings about this new venture of mine and can't wait to hear from all of you of what you find relatable, helpful and inspiring. My goals in life are to help elevate the human race by bringing you back into greater connection with yourself and the unseen world around you. There is lots to be shared and explored and I am so happy we can do this all together. Join me every Wednesday for a new episode whether it's a solo show, interview or mindful moment and learn a little bit more about your own personal connection between both Earth and Ether. Sending you lots of love, Amy My website: Amyskinner.ca Facebook + Instagram: @amy.inher.skin Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/vens-adams/adventure-is-calling License code: IHMXC45A3AGSNTHK --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/unseenconnections/message
Best practices. Most of the time, we are talking about the very tangible, practical matters of care and riding and management and handling. All that stuff is endlessly important and we are very keen on getting that information out on the airwaves and into your ears. But lately, we're also interested in sharing thoughts on how we build ourselves up as competent, empowered, open-minded horse owners and riders. Maybe call it Ground Work for Life How do we assemble and nurture good, even great horse-rider partnerships from the inside out? How do we build a community of good, even great people within the horse-owning community? How can we be supportive of that goal and supportive of each other? Ultimately, it is You and Your Horse that Jec and I are interested in connecting with and in helping. This goal, this purpose, we're coming to realize, is a pretty deep and intricate challenge. Visit sponsors Lucerne Farms and Redmond Equine. Many of you might have heard about the series of collaborative clinics that I'm producing with Jec, Amy Skinner, and Katrin Silva as clinicians. We had one in Santa Fe in February. We'll have one in North Carolina in October and another in California in December. Next year, we'll have six Cayuse Collaborative Clinics, mostly in western states. The goal of these clinics, I think, is revolutionary, if revolutionary can be quiet and fun. First of all, one leader for many students tends to develop an Almighty Trainer mindset for both the teacher and the students. Jec likes to call this Guru Following and it ain't good. Research shows that experts heralded as experts get more and more dogmatic over time. They also get less open minded to other ideas, opinions, and perspectives. It also happens that pragmatically, not enough people get individual help and often the most needy or the most extroverted get the most attention. You know the deal. Oh, and another thing: the leader is usually a man, which, given the history of male-dominated work settings, teaching settings, everything else settings, makes the guru following worse and by worse I mean more dysfunctional and less empowering to the student (which in the case of our industry is predominantly female). A note to guys listening – this is NOT a male-bashing deal. We are interested in having men be part of the conversation. Helping women, empowering women, and leveling the playing field doesn't mean tamping down men or silencing their voices. By talking about sexism or power dynamics we want to open up the conversation for everyone. It's not a hen party. It's not a woe-is-me gathering to commiserate. That's not how we're going to tackle the dysfunction. We want to get things out on the table. It's a table to which all are welcome as long as they're decent at listening. With the clinics, we are interested in how best to connect with our horses. So this is, in fact, all about Best Horse Practices. Creating a healthy, functional, open learning environment is best practices. I would posit (and hope that you agree) that the best communication and progress comes from someone who knows herself deeply and has a good handle on her emotional states, recognizes good/bad/high/low energy, and pays attention not only to her own inner workings but to the developments, spontaneous or static, around her. Our podcast will still of course continue to focus on tools we need to be the best owners and riders – knowledge, physical fitness, balance, the responsibilities of ownership, including financial and educational considerations, etc. etc. It's all important stuff and since you're listening to our podcast, I think you think these things are important, too. Yay for us. But we would like to put forth this theme, that I think is going to overarch the podcast as well as the collaborative clinics: Know yourself. Know your horse. Know your greater circles in order to do your best. I hope you got a chance to listen to Episode 22 of our second season. It's with Astrid Larsen, a psychology professor and former therapist. And I'm sure you're familiar with Amy Skinner from Jec's Coaches' Corners. In upcoming episodes, I'll be talking with both of them again to discuss power dynamics and gender in our community. Some of this direction has been spurred by conversations with Amy, Astrid, along with other colleagues and friends. Some has been motivated by reading and research. Recently, I watched a 3-part Netflix documentary, kind of an educational series, called the Principles of Pleasure. I know. How the heck does a Netflix show on sex, specifically women's sexuality, connect with a podcast on best horse practices? The program talks a lot about the inherent sexism in our society AND the related lack of awareness and lack of empowerment among women when it comes to knowing our own bodies and asserting our needs. For someone like me, of a certain age and with a certain upbringing, discovering and prioritizing what feels good is kind of a new concept, which seems crazy. But there you have it. One of the first things I did (after texting girlfriends and say, hey, watch this) was to email my three sons and say, hey, you owe it to yourselves and the women in your life to watch this. It was received, I'm sure, with multiple eye rolls. But hey, I cop to being a newb and the older I get, the less embarrassed I get about embarrassing things. Plus, I believe in planting seeds and if I'm awkward as I do it, so be it. As Astrid said in a recent email, an all-important connection can be made here, when considering sexuality with every day living. If we shift, modify our thinking around what we feel/what we need as women, we also make connections to critical thinking and awareness and to being in the moment. How do I feel in my body? Safe? Happy? Energized? Empowered? Don't we need to feel things like this when we are working with horses and dealing with a teacher or a student, and with pretty much all the relationships we have with other humans in our horse work and horse ownership? Every interaction matters. Those interactions also have ramifications with our personal identity, our surroundings, our communities, and the larger cultural mores. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Did you know? All ya gotta do is comment or suggest a podcast topic or send us a training question at besthorsepractices.com/podcast and you'll be automatically qualified for our monthly Patagonia WorkWear giveaway. Please follow our sponsors and buy their stuff as they support us and what we're doing. Also, check out Jec Ballou's site and Cayuse Communications to learn more about our educational books. And visit the Riding Season Reviews page for bits and links to new gear and products.
In this episode, Jec visits with Amy Skinner for a Coaches' Corner. Always a good listen! As listeners may know, I come from a different place than Amy and Jec and, it seems, their students. I rarely ride in an arena. I don't compete. I lack a specific game plan for myself and my horses. BUT. I am starting to go to the fairgrounds once a week, taking my two geldings, and doing stuff (which, by the way, includes tying each of them to the side of the trailer or somewhere in the arena so that he can be chilling regularly while tied. And I am getting them legged up, in better condition for warmer months when we might ride 10-20 miles on any given day. I'll do the sponsor bits now but I just want to give you one little phrase that I've really taken to heart for myself and my animals. I heard it first from a physical therapist and then a really great body worker: Motion is Lotion. We thank Lucerne Farms for their sustaining sponsorship. Lucerne is a forage company based in Northern Maine. Forage is chopped hay, an excellent option when you can't have your horse on pasture or when you need to add calories and nutrients to your horses' diet. We also thank Redmond Equine for being part of our sponsorship family. Redmond rocks and other offerings come straight from their mine in Redmond, Utah. It's more sustainable and affordable than salt from a Himalayan company 8000 miles away. And factory salt? Bleck. Lots of great information in this episode. Us humans can get so worried over issues that often work themselves out if we let them and if we ride more often and are in better tune with our horses. As Jec said, horses rarely move better if movement is taken away from them. Ride on, folks! Also, just a quick note about kissing spine. I was chatting with Kristen Vlietstra, who runs Saddlery Solutions, and was a Season 1 guest. Aside from the therapeutic riding that Jec and Amy discussed, Kristen mentioned that sometimes a back issue, and even a kissing spine diagnosis, might benefit from proper saddle fit. So there's that. Have fun and keep an open mind and enjoy the warmer weather and the chance to get you and your horses in great shape. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Did you know? All ya gotta do is comment or suggest a podcast topic or send us a training question at besthorsepractices.com/podcast and you'll be automatically qualified for our monthly Patagonia WorkWear giveaway.
I spoke with Amy Skinner on Jan 4, 2022. It was great to learn more about Amy at how life parallels horses and how peer pressure and falling into what "should be done" can be some of the ways we can fall out of are path. We also spoke about the intuitive nature and gifts our the children in our world as well. It was great to hear some stories about how she has witnessed that magic. BioI am an avid student of the horse and have spent my whole life looking for and developing quality horsemanship. I have been riding since I was 6 years old, taking lessons whenever and wherever I was able while I moved around with my military family. I have ridden with many incredible horsemen and women, but my biggest influencers have been Theresa Doherty, a student of Egon von Neindorff, and Brent Graef. My training program works for all breeds and disciplines and focuses on promoting softness, balance, and relaxation. With classical dressage basics and an emphasis on lightness and relaxation, I believe that any horse can improve given enough time and understanding. Working with the horse's mind develops confidence, and an understanding of biomechanics develops correct and sound movementwww.amyskinnerhorsemanship.com
Real Estate is always serious. Sometimes the best stories come out of closings and working with a diverse set of clients. Join Natalie and Amy Skinner in a casual conversation of hilarious, offbeat and weird things that happen in real estate closings. “Most of the time, real estate closings go really well. One of the ten, some sort of problem happens. Frankly, money usually solves everything.” We don't wish to spoil our stories in the show notes, but we'll give you a taste of what to expect. What do you do if you discover a half million dollars in the walls of the house after purchase? What if after closing, you discover the house is on the property line, with not enough easement on the property barrier? What would you do if, upon moving in, you discover the previous tenants camping in the backyard of your new home? A moral of the stories is to always get an updated real property reports! These documents usually show problems early and can help be proactive in dealing with anticipated issues.. Always trust your realtor. If there's a problem, call them right away. Just being out of the house by noon isn't enough for a possession, you must be off the property completely. Your lawyer and realtor are here to help cover your back if any odd situation occurs!—Enjoying the show? Please give a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts - every review helps others find the podcast! As a thank you for the review, you'll get the first three chapters of my book for free! Post a screenshot of your review on Instagram, tag @nataliemitchell_reinvestor and I'll send you the first three chapters of “Investing In Her-Self: How A Working Single Mother Created Wealth Through Real Estate and How You Can Too!”—Natalie Mitchell: website | instagram | facebook | linkedinAmy Skinner - Amy Skinner Law: website | twitter | facebook | linkedin
One of the things Jec and I are working on, here on the podcast, in writing, on social media, at at the Cayuse Collaborative Clinics, is humanship. We think that in order to be best for your horses, you have to be best for yourself. In an oversimplified, generalized way, this means when you interact with your horse, it's best if you come into his or her presence without ego, without agenda, with a keen interest in listening, paying attention, and interacting in that moment. Also, sometimes you've got to recognize that “feeling safe and having fun” (which we advocate right here) sometimes needs to take a backseat to the discomfort you might feel with the very necessary need for growth and stretching our skills. Those skills might be physical, but they can also be mental and emotional. Jec, along with Amy Skinner, and Katrin Silva weave these ideas into their teaching, which is one reason it's so much fun to work with them. Running parallel to this development, Karen Rohlf has been her own journey of self-discovery. The former Grand Prix rider has done a fair amount of deconstruction and reconstruction to her thinking around what makes for great riding. She has a vast reach for helping riders online and in person. More recently, she's addressed the struggle of many horse professionals to find balance and boundaries, to make money while being happy as a trainer. Even if you're not a trainer, I imagine there are many, many take-aways for you. It's a great interview with Karen. Hope you enjoy it! We thank Lucerne Farms for their sustaining sponsorship. Lucerne is a forage company based in Northern Maine. Forage is chopped hay, an excellent option when you can't have your horse on pasture or when you need to add calories and nutrients to your horses' diet. We also thank Redmond Equine for being part of our sponsorship family. Redmond rocks and other offerings come straight from their mine in Redmond, Utah. It's more sustainable and affordable than salt from a Himalayan company 8,000 miles away. You can find links to Karen's programs here and the 15 Things to Stop Doing Right Now here. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Did you know? All you got to do is comment or suggest a podcast topic or send us a training question and you'll be automatically qualified for our monthly Patagonia WorkWear giveaway.
In this episode we talk with Amy Skinner. Amy strives to blend horsemanship and classical dressage for a relaxed partnership based in feel. She has a background in Classical Dressage, having spent formative years with Theresa Doherty and now bills herself as a Postural Rehabilitator. She still works with lots of dressage horses, but she's also studied horsemanship principles under Brent Graef and you'll know she understands feel by the frustration that oozes from her voice when talking about those horses needing rehabilitation because of those riders without feel.Amy offers lessons, both on and off-site. She does clinics, consults, rehab work, colt starting, and problem solving. She is an avid writer and offers many great thoughts and reflections via her facebook posts, and she's also written two books, available on her website.She's a free-thinking young lady who has the best interests of the horse as her main goal. She's also got a great sense of humor and an interesting take on many subjects. This was a fun one.You can find Amy via these links:https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzJgV0Gslfsy1_hYpfrnoEwhttps://www.facebook.com/AmySkinnerHorsemanship
Welcome to episode 18 of season two and thank you so much for listening. As you have probably heard, our show is an enlightened space for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and to discover ways to better connect with their horses. Plus, we like to feel safe and have fun. And speaking of feeling safe and having fun, we're doing a series of clinics this year with Jec, Amy Skinner, and Katrin Silva. The three Cayuse Collaborative Clinics feature these talented horsewomen helping students of all disciplines. The first one is in Santa Fe next month and then later in the year in North Carolina and California. Hope to see you there! For this episode, Jec visits with Amy Skinner for a Coaches' Corner. They discuss socialization for horses. This topic includes ideas around taking a horse from his buddies as well as getting along with other horses on a ride or in a clinic, for instance. Barn sourness is often labelled as a vice, but I like to consider it an opportunity to make some progress and to expand a horse's comfort zone. After all, horses are meant to be in a herd. That is where they have evolved over millennia and that's where they feel safest. Do you have a bunch of strategies for working with a horse who's fussing a bit when leaving the barn? How big is that compartment of your horsemanship toolbox? We thank Lucerne Farms for their sustaining sponsorship. Lucerne is a forage company based in northern Maine. Forage is chopped hay, an excellent option when you can't have your horse on pasture or when you need to add calories and nutrients to your horses' diet. Got questions? Email us. Got stories to share? Email us. We thank Kate's Real Food and Patagonia Workwear for their continued support and we welcome back Redmond Equine. Redmond, based in Utah, has several simple, superior products for your horses, like rock salt and clay for digestion. Buy some rocks on rope from Redmond, check out the new flavors at Kate's and check out the WorkWear sales. Please follow these brands and buy their stuff as they support us and what we're doing. Thanks for listening y'all!
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
In this episode, I chat with the lovely Amy Skinner from Amy Skinner Horsemanship. Her focus is on blending horsemanship and classical dressage for a relaxed partnership based on feel. Together we discuss: Amy's journey with horses and navigating different horsemanship and classical dressage realms An overview of the process she likes to take when starting horses under saddle The rehabilitation process she takes horses in training through Having empathy for riders who are learning What people can do if they are looking for a trainer to help them And so much more! To connect further with Amy you can find her at: https://amyskinnerhorsemanship.com/ https://www.facebook.com/AmySkinnerHorsemanship To connect with me on Instagram, click here: -https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ or jump on my website www.confidentequestrianprogram.com
For this episode, Jec invites Patrick King, the renown clinician and trainer with a very active online presence, but who travels widely, too. They talk about the pros and cons of virtual lessons. It's pretty cool because Jec actually took a virtual lesson from Patrick and part of their discussion is about how that went. I'd heartily agree with them that us horse riders are behind the times when it comes to using technology to optimizing our situations. We can be a curmudgeon-y group, can't we? And, really, why work smarter when you can work harder and spend more money? Earlier this year, I had a friend video tape my work with my horse, Barry, and sent several minutes of footage to Amy Skinner. Her insight was very helpful and enabled my horse and me to make progress we surely would have not made otherwise. Can riders get better from the comfort of their yard, without pushing their comfort zones and going to new places with their horses? Will the growing popularity of virtual lessons and virtual clinics mean that clinicians can just spend the day on their couches, instead of tooling around the country? I'm exaggerating, of course, but it will really be interesting to see how technology shifts the horse rider student teacher dynamics and possibilities. We thank Lucerne Farms and Pharm Aloe Equine for their sustaining sponsorship. Lucerne is a forage company based in northern Maine. Forage is chopped hay. It's decidedly not grain and has been shown to be an excellent option when you can't have your horse on pasture. Also, Lucerne bales, wrapped in plastic, are pretty much perfect for being on the road with horses. Pharm Aloe offers aloe pellets and gel and other products to support horses' GI health, immune system, and other processes. They have profiles of the quality of their products on their website. Hey, did you know? We recently passed the 30K listener mark for this show, hatched just over a year ago. Thank you so much for listening. And as usual, send us your comments and suggestions here. We would like to thank Redmond Equine, Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Buy some rocks from Redmond, check out the new flavor at Kate's and check out the WorkWear sales. Please follow these brands and buy their stuff as they support us and what we're doing. This month and every month, we're giving away a Patagonia WorkWear item to two lucky listeners. Check it out!
As we like to say on the show, this is an enlightened space for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and to discover ways to better connect with their horses. Plus, we like to feel safe and have fun. And speaking of feeling safe and having fun, this episode is about Rider Fear. Maybe it's more common among women. Maybe it's just more openly talked about among women. Maybe what we do, ride an animal that's about 10 times our weight is a good, cold fact to consider. According to folks out there who do risk assessment, riding is risky -- about as risky as riding is fun, safe, rewarding, and something we feel deeply passionate about. Rider fear for many of us might be one element that's part of a greater calculus. We hope it's down there with the paper clips, you know, tiny bits in the big cluttered drawer that is how we feel about horses. For some folks, though, we know it can be all-consuming. Rather than invite experts in emotions, therapists or researchers, or whoever, Jec and I along with Amy Skinner share our thoughts and experiences. Please note that we are definitely NOT experts or therapists and this episode should not be interpreted as such. We also want to thank Connie Crawford for suggesting the topic A few new shoutouts – Chill Angel makes luxurious dreamware of superfine merino wool. It's breathable and soft. It's cool when you need it to be cool and cozy when you need it to be cozy. That's the brilliance of wool. Check out the sleepwear and loungewear and drop in cayuse20 to get 20 percent off. Outdoor Pantry makes delicious meals and then freeze dries them. The bags of Venison Hunters Pie and Jamaican Jerk Chicken are excellent, with zero crappy ingredients. Try Pumpkin Pie or Beef Stroganoff. Drop in cayuse10 for a discount. We thank Pharm Aloe Equine and Lucerne Farms for their support. Pharm Aloe offers aloe pellets and gel and other products to support horses' GI health, immune system, and other processes. They have profiles of the quality of their products here. Lucerne Farms is a forage company based in Northern Maine. This summer, are you traveling – maybe going horse camping or heading to a competition? Lucerne bales, wrapped in plastic, are pretty much perfect for being on the road with horses. Check out their blends and distribution here. Apologies in advance for a few audio glitches. As always, we would love to hear from you. We would like to thank Kershaw knives, Redmond Equine, Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Buy some rocks from Redmond, check out the new flavor at Kate's and check out the WorkWear sales. Please follow these brands and buy their stuff as they support us and what we're doing. This month, we're giving away a Patagonia WorkWear item to two lucky listeners. Check it out here.
In this episode, Jec interviews Larry Whitesell of Baxter, Tennessee, east of Nashville. Larry is renowned in the gaited horse world. What distinguishes him is his interest and pursuit of classical methods. He's well-traveled down the dressage road and a well rounded, well educated horseman. Over and over, Larry reminds us that gaited horses are horses, first and foremost. So relaxation is pretty much the key to making progress with them and their gaiting. Force and pressure are not answers. Nor is speed. I had to laugh (again) because I really think my dear colleague, Jec, is nudging me - perhaps not so subtly - to make some changes. As you might have heard in our last episode on cross training, she and Amy Skinner reminded us trail riders, of the merits of arena work. Here, she and Larry talk about slowing down and paying attention to the fine points of gaited movement and how to help gaited horses find relaxation. In past phone calls, I've talked with Jec about my nervous, rescued Tennessee Walker, Barry and how I was challenged by his pacing. There are great insights in this show and I'd love to refer you to Jec's book, 55 Corrective Exercises. If you, like me, have a horse who's tight in the shoulder, neck, and poll, try exercises 3, 13, 16, 18, 35, 37, 40, and 45. Have fun! And hey! We want to know what you've been up to this summer. What have you learned? What have you been working on? Send us a note and you'll qualify for not just a Patagonia WorkWear item, but a knife from Kershaw and a pair of merino socks from Grip6. We'll be talking about summer adventures and learning in an upcoming show, so let us hear from you! We thank Pharm Aloe Equine and Lucerne Farms for their support. Pharm Aloe offers aloe pellets and gel and other products to support horses' GI health, immune system, and other processes. Lucerne Farms is a forage company based in Northern Maine. More and more folks are realizing that forage is an ideal option for their horses. Superior to grain and often handier and more nutritious than hay We also thank Kershaw knives, Redmond Equine, Kate's Real Food, and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Thanks for listening y'all!
Season 2, Episode Six is a Coaches' Corner with Amy Skinner in North Carolina. Here, Jec and Amy visit about cross training. It ties into our last episode in which we discussed what horses and riders need to know. It comes down to the need to always expand our comfort zones. As Randy Rieman told me, if you're not expanding your comfort zone, you are shrinking it. Dearest listener and reader, think about it. I really think this idea has merit. And not just for horse work, but for life. Expanding our comfort zones, facing fears, having confidence or building confidence in yourself and your horse surely has a lot to do with cross training. There are ways to tackle various impediments or hurdles to better horse work. Here are a few: Ask for help Avoid foreseeable pitfalls (as mentioned and for example, riding in big groups or riding with people who cannot support you if you need help is avoidable) Or, if you're a trail rider, maybe check out Jec's books for some exercises to make arena work more engaging. Katrin Silva's Dressage for All of Us has ideas, too. If, in contrast, you're hitting the trail and you find that worrisome or boring, there are tons of ways to get busy and give your horses tasks that will challenge both of you and keep you partnered up rather than checked out. If you're new to the trail, connect with riders who have some understanding of trail riding and the etiquette around it – for instance, ya don't ride off when someone is stepping up into the saddle. If you are riding through gates, trade off opening and closing them. We would like to thank Pharm Aloe Equine, Lucerne Farms, Kershaw knives, Redmond Equine, Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continued support. Buy some rocks from Redmond, check out the new flavor at Kate's and check out the WorkWear sales. Please follow these brands and buy their stuff as they support us and what we're doing.
In this episode, Jec talks with Robin Foster, a certified applied animal behaviorist and a professor at the University of Puget Sound in Washington State. Foster cites an interesting study on grooming by Lea Lansade, a researcher in France. There is a broad range of grooming concerns among us. Myself, I put almost no effort into grooming. I might brush where the saddle goes. Or instead, I might run my hand over that area. I check their feet and pick out any pebble that might have wedged into the frog area. Sometimes I might spray them with bug spray. But mostly I saddle up and go. I have seen that grooming, especially when it's done after trailering somewhere and before a ride, has the effect of getting a horse pretty antsy. There are a lot of things we humans do, from even before we collect them in the paddock to when we ultimately ride that amounts to what Warwick Schiller would call 13 Rabbits. Check out his Best Horse Practices Summit presentation on that here. Fellow BHPS presenter, Amy Skinner, calls it trigger stacking. It's the piling on of stressors that sometimes results in a bit of a cluster. We thank Pharm Aloe Equine and Lucerne Farms for their continued support. Pharm Aloe offers aloe pellets and gel and other products to support horses' GI health, immune system, and other processes. Lucerne Farms is a forage company based in northern Maine. Lucerne has an array of products, with timothy or alfalfa or timothy and alfalfa, with a touch of molasses, or not, for feeding your horses. Feeding forage is wwaayy better than feeding grain. That's research-supported. A little interview review: Yay for ground tying. And yes, don't trim those whiskers (which by the way are known as vibrissae and as Jec mentioned, are individual nerve conductors which send information to the brain about things like the texture and condition of what they come in contact with). Read more here. And yes, if the haltering or taking out of the paddock or tying are things that stress the horse, then perhaps do something that will help your horse relax instead of forging ahead. Remember, the forging ahead is itself a human construct that horses don't necessarily relate to. There are a lot of things to consider when we interact with equines. The balance between being mindful of our impact on them and then actually getting stuff done – riding and what not, is something we waver over all the time. It's good to hear folks articulate the variables and maybe this'll spur some conversations. We would like to thank Redmond Equine, Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continuing support. Please follow these brands and buy their stuff as they support us and what we're doing. This month, we're giving away a Patagonia WorkWear item to two lucky listeners. Check it out here. Thanks for listening y'all!
Today we have the absolute pleasure of speaking with Amy Skinner who is a mind and body guide. In this episode, Amy shares what it was like being a highly sensitive child and having a huge amount of empathy. Further diving into grief and the loss of her dad and how that lead to yoga for her - a life transforming practice that helped her live her truth. This is a powerfully emotional episode and not one to be missed. You can find show notes and more by visiting: https://www.stevieshayler.com/collectivepodcast/31
I'm feeling pretty pleased that here we are at Episode 30. Thirty! It was about a year ago when Jec and I first started bouncing around the idea of a podcast. We were decidedly not interested in just throwing one out there for the heck of it or having it be a gab session or a chance to share just our own deal and our own little opinions. Nope, we wanted to be careful with it. What followed was many phone sessions and emails to map out how it would look and to basically shape a mission. I'm a big fan of missions or mission statements. They allow an initial vision to become concrete without being too rigid. Think rubber concrete. A goal without a plan is just a wish, so we planned and mapped and bounced around ideas. This podcast is still, as ever, a work in progress and we always always welcome your suggestions and comments. So thank you listeners. You rock. Like we've said before, contact us with suggestions, comments, questions -- We are looking forward to tackling one suggestion from Marika in Washington State on paddock design and horse health. Great tip, Marika! This milestone episode is a Coaches' Corner with Jec, Amy Skinner, and Katrin Silva. They have a lot to say about the state of horse shows. Are they good for you? Are they good for your horse? Are they good for the horse industry? Yes. No. Maybe. It depends. If you compete regularly, this conversation will interest you. If you don't compete, it'll interest you, too. We thank Pharm Aloe Equine and Lucerne Farms for their continued support. Pharm Aloe offers aloe pellets and gel and other products to support horses' GI health, immune system, and other processes. When you are looking for aloe products, the high quality and effectiveness of active ingredients are really important. Pharm Aloe's got that in spades. Lucerne Farms is a forage company based in Northern Maine. Lucerne has an array of products, with timothy or alfalfa or timothy and alfalfa, with a touch of molasses, or not, for feeding your horses. Feeding forage is wwaayy better than feeding grain. That's research based, but of course, your horses will tell you, too. Also, check out Koop Clean for your chickens. Find Lucerne Farms at your feedstore and ask for it by name. We would also like to thank Redmond Equine, Kate's Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continuing support. Please follow these brands and buy their stuff as they support us and what we're doing. This month, we're giving away a Patagonia WorkWear item to two lucky listeners. Check it out at besthorsepractices.com/podcast.
Horseman's Corner with Howard Hale
We have a scintillating coaches’ corner with Jec and Amy Skinner. Amy is a trainer and Best Horse Practices Summit presenter based in North Carolina. Here, the two discuss a saddling concern sent in by a listener in Michigan: "When Bandit, a Missouri Foxtrotter, joined our little herd a few years ago, he showed us that he didn't like the saddle. I spent some time his first winter working on a sort of desensitizing: plopping the thing on him over and over until he gave no reaction. It could be that he was "trained" by someone strapping a saddle on him and letting him buck until he quit. Early on we reached his previous trainer who said that Bandit "had a mind of his own so you need to let him know who is in charge." Whatever the case, I decided to go back and let him express what the problem was. Previous saddlings may have been "successful" because he would sort of check out with his eyes half-closed. But later, when letting him explore more, we saw some pretty fierce biting and kicking, first at the saddle pad and then at the saddle..." I think Art and our listeners will find excellent insight from this episode. Check out the website for freebies from Yeti and Nomadix. Details found here. Even though this Coaches’ Corner is about saddling, it's also about seemingly isolated concerns -- maybe it’s saddling or being tied or hobbling or going in and out of gates. We can often see that those bigger issues can be broken down to smaller concerns. Paying attention is key. When we observe and experiment with what helps, when we allow ourselves and our horses to make mistakes, progress often follows. By the way, I love mistakes. Being wrong is something I’m good at. We would like to thank title sponsors, Pharm Aloe Equine and Lucerne Farms as well as Redmond Equine, Kate’s Real Food and Patagonia WorkWear for their continuing support. Please follow these brands and buy their stuff as they support us and what we’re doing. Don’t forget to check out our site for freebies and details.
"Lawyers in Real Estate" with Natalie Mitchell and today's guest Amy Skinner dives deep into the importance of a lawyer in property purchases. From land surveys to types of ownership, so many legalities fall into a piece of property. Things go wrong about 40% of the time, don't let that happen to you!The lawyer is the last stop in the transaction and is responsible for seeing everyone's work during the process. If employed in a timely manner, a lawyer can catch a lot of issues and resolve them before they are a real problem. One common issue with new construction condos and developments is zoning issues. A mortgage cannot be advanced until we have something to register it on. A tendency at will comes into play here as a document you will likely be signing during your purchasing process. This prepares you for generally five days of gaps and delays in your property between moving in and closing. As a purchaser, you do not yet own the property, but it provides a fixed amount of time for buffer if issues occur during the closing process. Different types of ownership exist when looking at a piece of land. We have mineral rights (below ground), surface rights (roughly above or anchored to ground), and air rights (location dependent). There are also lease holds – property that has its own restrictions or rules, such as on national park land. Properties also have different variations of leases – solo vs. 2+ names on a title. When sharing a title with more than one person, there are two options as well: tenants in common or joint tenancy. Lots of logistics are present in these terms, which further highlights the importance of a lawyer to ensure all is filed correctly for the purchaser's confidence. Generally, when you are purchasing, on the day of closing you receive a property that is substantially in the same condition as the time of your last inspection/walkthrough. When something out of anyone's control occurs (such as flood/fire) and the property is not substantially the same, it is unfortunate for everyone. Fortunately, the purchaser can get their money back, but it can get subjective. Two other reasons a buyer can walk away are due to property not being vacated, or real property report survey issues. “You don't need to have a good lawyer when things go right, you need to have a great lawyer when things go wrong. That happens about 40% of the time.” Through this episode, Natalie and Amy share several examples of when things go unpredictably wrong to help piece these terms together. Things happen! Your lawyer is not a place where you want to skimp a couple bucks. They understand complexity of real estate law and all the details that go on within it. The difference in their rates is their quality of work that goes into it. If issues are happening to about 40% of all people, it might happen to you.—Enjoying the show? Please give a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts - every review helps others find the podcast!As a thank you for the review, you'll get the first three chapters of my book for free! Post a screenshot of your review on Instagram, tag @nataliemitchell_reinvestor, and I'll send you the first three chapters of “Investing In Her-Self: How A Working Single Mother Created Wealth Through Real Estate and How You Can Too!”—Natalie Mitchell: website | instagram | facebook | linkedinAmy Skinner: website | twitter | facebook
Howard and Amy Skinner discuss the annual Best Horse Practices Summit on the Horseman's Corner.
A Joy Trip Flashback: Remembering Todd Skinner I got an email from an old friend, Amy Skinner.We hadn't connected in a while so it really good to hear from her. Her message read, “Thought you might get a kick out of my son's third grade writing assignment. We're going to have to have a little talk about plagiarism, but it's apparent that he has listened to your podcast many times. I have it on my ipod and he loves to listen to it.” In the body of the message Amy included a scanned image of her son Jake's writing assignment. Written in pencil on wide ruled paper, the little boy liberally quoted without attribution from a story I produced in 2006. I have to say I didn't mind at all. In fact I was touched to point where I was almost brought to tears, because Jake's writing assignment quoted from the story I produced on his father's memorial service. They say that imitation is the sincerest from of flattery. Jake's use of my words from this story let me know that in a small way I've helped him to remember his father. Todd Skinner was a good friend and three years after his death many people still remember him and what he meant to the outdoor community. And just so we don't forget in this special edition of the podcast I'm bringing you a Joy Trip flashback, a celebration of a life well lived. Music by the band Hot Buttered Rum and Jake Shimabukuro. This podcast was originally produced in 2006 for the outdoor industry online trade magazine Specialty News, also know as SNEWS find them online at www.SNEWSnet.com The Joy Trip Project is brought to you thank to generous support of our sponsors Recreational Equipment Inc. REI and Patagonia. We don't take many from just anyone. Sponsors of the Joy Trip Project support our mission of an active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and community involvement. Support us by supporting them.
A Joy Trip Flashback: Remembering Todd Skinner I got an email from an old friend, Amy Skinner.We hadn't connected in a while so it really good to hear from her. Her message read, “Thought you might get a kick out of my son's third grade writing assignment. We're going to have to have a little talk about plagiarism, but it's apparent that he has listened to your podcast many times. I have it on my ipod and he loves to listen to it.” In the body of the message Amy included a scanned image of her son Jake's writing assignment. Written in pencil on wide ruled paper, the little boy liberally quoted without attribution from a story I produced in 2006. I have to say I didn't mind at all. In fact I was touched to point where I was almost brought to tears, because Jake's writing assignment quoted from the story I produced on his father's memorial service. They say that imitation is the sincerest from of flattery. Jake's use of my words from this story let me know that in a small way I've helped him to remember his father. Todd Skinner was a good friend and three years after his death many people still remember him and what he meant to the outdoor community. And just so we don't forget in this special edition of the podcast I'm bringing you a Joy Trip flashback, a celebration of a life well lived. Music by the band Hot Buttered Rum and Jake Shimabukuro. This podcast was originally produced in 2006 for the outdoor industry online trade magazine Specialty News, also know as SNEWS find them online at www.SNEWSnet.com The Joy Trip Project is brought to you thank to generous support of our sponsors Recreational Equipment Inc. REI and Patagonia. We don't take many from just anyone. Sponsors of the Joy Trip Project support our mission of an active lifestyle through outdoor recreation and community involvement. Support us by supporting them.
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