Podcast appearances and mentions of liberty training

In the latest episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Olivia Kelly (Towers) @towers432, who shares her incredible story of being a successful professional Grand Prix Dressage Rider to finding the world of horsemanship and biomechanics. In this episode, we discuss:   How her career as a Grand Prix dressage rider has evolved over the years leading her to find horsemanship thanks to two special but difficult horses - FJ and Wilf. The conflict she experienced whilst navigating top dressage competition and learning horsemanship. Her drastic mindset shift thanks to self-development. A huge turning point - that lead to a mental breakdown and agoraphobia and how she overcame it. Becoming a mum and how that influenced her as a person and a rider. Mum guilt and how it affects her Changes she'd like to see in equestrian sports What she's studying now and her personal horse goals going forwards Plus so much more!

If you've been following Shelby Dennis (aka Milestone Equestrian / @sdeques on social media), you know she doesn't shy away from the hard conversations. She's a passionate advocate for horse welfare, uncovering the harsh realities of the horse industry, and pushing for real change. Shelby is a professional horse trainer and equine behavior consultant with over 24 years of experience across multiple disciplines—including Arabian showing, hunter/jumpers, dressage, and even racehorses. She's also taken her education seriously, working toward her Certificate of Equine Science and earning her Equine Behavior Consultant certification through IAABC. Her approach to training has evolved massively over the years, moving away from traditional punishment-based methods toward a more ethical, science-backed way of working with horses. She's an incredible voice in the equestrian space, and I have so much admiration for the work she's doing! In this episode, we dive into:

In this episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I'm joined by the incredible Kelly de Geus: an amazing horsewoman known for her ability to train horses the piaffe in a light, soft, willing, biomechanically correct way. Kelly de Geus is a dedicated horse trainer and coach from the Netherlands, who has been captivated by horses for as long as she can remember. For over a decade, Kelly's main focus has been on training horses herself, developing a specialty in teaching horses to piaffe and passage in hand. This is always a result of optimal communication and body use, and never a quick fix or trick. Having trained over 1000 horses in hand, Kelly now primarily focuses on sharing the knowledge she gained by doing so, thereby helping more people (and, in turn, more horses) feel better, improve posture and optimise performance.   I first reached out to Kelly for online lessons years ago after being mesmerised by how light and happy her horses looked in the piaffe. At the time, she didn't have online resources, but she agreed to help me through online lessons and I was blown away by her approach. She taught me that that piaffe is reflection of correct basics, and that there are a sequence of things that need to be in place before the piaffe is possible. Her values in training horses align closely to my own so I am so happy to share her voice with the horse world.   In this episode, we cover: ✨ The true purpose of piaffe as a diagnostic and gymnastic exercise (it's more than just fancy footwork and it's not a ‘circus trick'!) ✨The importance of conncection, communication, & biomechanics ✨ Common mistakes & how to know if your horse is ready to start training the piaffe ✨ The groundwork that sets the foundation for collection ✨ Adjusting her training approach to different horses  ✨The role of positive reinforcement in her training ✨Plus so much more! If you've ever dreamed of training the piaffe, this is THE episode for you!

If you've ever found yourself questioning what is the most ethical way to train horses, felt like an outsider when it comes to exploring different methods, and/or you're a mum trying to balance horses, life, and kids…then this episode is for you! A while ago, I received a message on Facebook from Chloe Bailey, who had joined the new free Horse Mums FB group. She sent me a Google Doc in response to a question I had posted about how people navigate the use of reinforcements. Her response was so insightful that I knew it had to be shared, so here we are! I sat down with Chloe Bailey, a welfare-concious ‘amateur' horse trainer who has, like many of us, been asking those horse welfare questions and contemplating on how we can best navigate the use of reinforcement types in training.   We spoke about: Chloe's horse journey and how she navigates the use of reinforcements in training What led her to explore positive reinforcement (R+) Overcoming guilt from past training methods and advice for others facing the same struggles Balancing idealism with practicality in training The biggest misconceptions about positive reinforcement (R+) and negative reinforcement (R-) Dealing with a shift in identity after moving away from traditional horse communities Experimenting with longer delays between the click and reward – key insights The future of R+ in the horse world – what changes Chloe hopes to see in the next 5–10 years How becoming a mother has changed her horsemanship The challenges of being a horse mum and human mum – and how she manages them Chloe's latest horsemanship breakthrough Her favourite horse books and resources- including 2 authors that are completely new to me which I'm excited to read Her personal horse goals for the future Plus so much more!  

Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Loveland, CO - On Liberty Training! Meredith shares her knowledge and expertise on the importance of building a foundation in your mule's training to prepare them to be able to accept new tasks and be able to perform at Liberty Training - Obstacle Liberty Training.Learn how to develop that lasting partnership with your mules and give them what they need through nutrition, core strength, posture improvement, and proper schooling while using the Elbow Pull. Don't miss this episode on Mule Talk the podcast! Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com www.MuleTalk.Net Meredith Hodges Interviews: www.LuckyThreeRanch.Com/Podcast-Appearances/

Life has been full of big changes for me lately, and in this episode, I'm catching you up on everything - both personally and professionally. I'll be sharing how my approach to horsemanship is evolving, unpacking my thoughts on using food rewards, pressure, and the ethical considerations that come with training horses.  I can't wait to share my breakthroughs with you. Plus I have a surprise personal announcement

In this podcast Nichole Chirico and Devin Conley speak with Freestyle Reining expert, and Liberty trainer, Luke Gingerich. Luke is an AQHA Congress Freestyle Reining Reserve Champion, has performed at some of the top Freestyle Reining Expo events in the country, and is also an in-demand clinician. This episode is brought to you by EOR Strips.Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. We want to hear from you! Email Nichole and Devin at HorseandRider@equinenetwork.com if you have any questions or comments.

Advanced liberty training involves mastering foundational principles to execute complex movements with precision. Recorded at the 2023 Liberty Festival, this episode is full of incredible insights as Ben Atkinson and Dan James discuss their struggles, their triumphs, and the invaluable lessons of Liberty they've learned along the way.

It's the most wonderful time of the year, WBB fans! The WNBA is back and action with a star-studded rookie class, not to mention a new "superteam" emerging in Seattle. On tonight's episode, the Gotta Get Up crew will take a look at the New York Liberty Training Camp roster and players who we think NEED to have a stellar season for the Liberty to run it back to the WNBA Finals.

In this episode of 'Final Approach with Chris Gregory', Chris hosts horsemanship expert Jonathan Field, who shares his personal career journey and experiences in working with horses. Field narrates an interesting story of his human triumph following an injury that almost cost him his left hand. He shares his philosophy on learning and passion which led him to explore the arena of horsemanship. He shares insights into his experience with horses, his techniques for training and his educative programs. He also recommends a couple of his favorite books related to horse training. Timestamps  [00:07] Introduction and Meeting Jonathan Field  [01:17] Interview with Jonathan Field Begins [01:51] Jonathan's Early Life and Introduction to Ranching [05:02] Jonathan's Life-Changing Accident [07:48] Recovery and New Perspective on Life [10:55] Jonathan's Journey to Becoming a Horse Trainer [18:30] Understanding and Teaching Horsemanship [24:47] Jonathan's Current Work and Future Plans [26:24] The Ranch Experience and Courses [27:00] Developing the Horsemanship Program [27:25] The Creation of the Home Study Program [27:58] The Philosophy Behind the Program [28:44] The Cost and Accessibility of the Program [28:58] The Importance of Liberty Training [29:35] The Bidding Program [31:05] Training Outside Horses [32:00] Personal Experiences and Challenges [32:48] Family Life and Balancing Passions [34:56] The Importance of Following Your Passion [49:38] Book Recommendations [49:40] The Art of Liberty Training for Horses For more information about Chris Gregory CJF ASF FWCF: https://chrisgregoryauthor.com/ https://www.heartlandhorseshoeing.com/

On the latest episode of Giving Ventures, DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with Lindsay Craig, president of National Review Institute; David McIntosh, president of Club for Growth Foundation; and Rebecca Good, managing director of outreach for American Enterprise Institute. The leaders explain what they’re doing to nurture people’s love and knowledge of liberty long […]

On the latest episode of Giving Ventures, DonorsTrust Vice President Peter Lipsett talks with Lindsay Craig, president of National Review Institute; David McIntosh, president of Club for Growth Foundation; and Rebecca Good, managing director of outreach for American Enterprise Institute. The leaders explain what they're doing to nurture people's love and knowledge of liberty long after graduation.

Come Celebrate the Tradition and the Music of the Cowboy, Cowgirl and the American West on Equestrian Legacy Radio's CAMPFIRE CAFE with this week's special guest, the award winning Jon Chandler! On SADDLE UP AMERICA my special guest are Suzanne De Laurentis and Allen Pogue of Imagine a Horse—Trick and Liberty Training! A fun and informative show you don't want to miss immediately following the CAMPFIRE CAFE. Listen LIVE at Equestrianlegacy.net and on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most streaming platforms…Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!

Meredith Hodges - Lucky Three Ranch - Loveland, CO - On Liberty Training! Meredith shares her knowledge and expertise on the importance of building a foundation in your mule's training to prepare them to be able to accept new tasks and be able to perform at Liberty Training - Obstacle Liberty Training.  Learn how to develop that lasting partnership with your mules and give them what they need through nutrition, core strength, posture improvement, and proper schooling while using the Elbow Pull. Don't miss this episode on Mule Talk the podcast! #meredithhodges, #luckythreeranch, #libertytraining, #equines, #mules, #horses, #donkeys, #cindykroberts, #muletalk Mule Talk is on Facebook - Mule Talk is an Every Cowgirl's Dream production - www.EveryCowgirlsDream.Com

THURSDAY SEPT 21st NOON CENTRAL... Come Celebrate the Tradition and the Music of the Cowboy, Cowgirl and the American West on Equestrian Legacy Radio's CAMPFIRE CAFE with this week's special guest, the award winning Jon Chandler! On SADDLE UP AMERICA my special guest are Suzanne De Laurentis and Allen Pogue of Imagine a Horse—Trick and Liberty Training! A fun and informative show you don't want to miss immediately following the CAMPFIRE CAFE. Listen LIVE at Equestrianlegacy.net and on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and most streaming platforms…Just search for Equestrian Legacy Radio!

David Lichman is a 5-Star Master Parelli Professional with a specialty in Liberty Horses. He teaches worldwide, helping students find a better relationship with their horses, and the relaxation and posture fundamental to all riding.   David has performed with his three-horse act, which includes bridle-less riding and riding to music. He is the creator of the DVD set Liberty Outside the Round Pen, enabling students to play at Liberty with exuberance in large open areas. David lives in California with his wife, two children, nine horses, four dogs, four cats and dozens of chickens, pigeons and canaries.    In David's words: “I don't see them as horses, I see them as friends. They have names, desires and needs – as do I. Friends help fulfil each other's needs and desires.”   In this episode, we discuss: David's horsemanship journey and how he came to use a mix of positive and negative reinforcement in his training with horses The common objections for both reinforcement styles and David's thoughts on those and why he uses both Some of the incredible things he has been able to achieve with multiple horses at liberty  How to give your horse a happy life beyond the basic needs. Insights from discussions David has had with other famous trainers such as Katja Schumann, Frederic Pignon, and Bent Branderup plus who else he would like to have dinner with! Handy tools that David uses get his horse's itchy spots, and prevent hock sores Plus all the usual fun horsemanship breakthroughs questions! Enjoy the show! _______   Find out more about David here:   Website: https://davidlichman.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/david.lichman.7/ Davids Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LibertyWithDML/   Here are links to the videos he references in the show:   https://www.dropbox.com/s/d6l22jk4gz92abl/3%20Horse%20Carousel%20HorsExpo%202021%20Saturday.mp4?dl=0&fbclid=IwAR3myZGO7ujY033VSEtPI6PHBKnbkeKkoTa3xk6UXrFm7qul0n7JZWj6wRI   https://vimeo.com/327407521?share=copy&fbclid=IwAR3Lt1zRWLTHesRDkSSjMc7UmcS5sz0wHWgU6IVCH_eJvUPL8k4S5IMRefA   https://vimeo.com/manage/videos/399766331/f2d8d75f21?fbclid=IwAR2i7U9gc83mlO7wwCPfy-6b-2Y4SEDgQCaDXaWo78xQFckVKKpgJm_dDeY   _______   EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE:   Discover a deeper connection & communication with your horse with this free mini-course at www.amaliadempsey.com/ccmc   Sign up for weekly Horsemanship Breakthrough emails, where each week I send you a little bite-sized horsemanship breakthrough that has helped me on my journey, in the hope that it will also help you with your horse. Just go to: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/breakthroughs   Get a list of all the books & resource recommendations mentioned in the podcast here: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/booklist   Improve your rider biomechanics through unmounted exercises with these 10 Free Rider Specific Exercises to improve your riding at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/exercises    And if you're ready for a complete riding transformation through exercises join the 8 Week Rider Specific Exercise Program at: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program   Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with the $9 30-minute Trailer Loading Success Roadmap: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/offers/TCmLdE2o/checkout   Want your horse to be happy, calm, trusting, confident on the ground and riding? Join Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy, where I teach you how to achieve this and more with your horse: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy   No matter where you are in the world I can help you and your horse through online coaching. Click here to book your session: https://www.amaliadempsey.com/onlinecoaching _______ ⁠⁠ And if you're loving this podcast, please screenshot this episode and upload to Instagram (make sure you tag me @amalia_horses so I can reshare!) Let me know your biggest breakthrough from listening!  

December 7th's podcast is going to be a little different this time and exciting! I will be doing a collaborative interview with guest speaker Nancy Zintsmaster, expert liberty trainer and co-founder of the Resnick Method Liberty Horsemanship.Both Nancy and I have a lot in common with liberty training being one of them! We will be sharing our experiences, personal stories, and a few of our secrets to why liberty training is the #1 building block to riding and Riding as One™ with horses.I hope you join us as we discuss the fundamental principles of liberty training and why it's the foundation of all things possible with horses – most of all making training stress-free and mutually enjoyable for both horses and humans.“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” - Swami VivekanandaMay you always be one with your horse, Caroline

Andrea Wady after a life long obsession with horses and training, found a different path 17 years ago that led her to train with some of the worlds leading liberty trainers (inc David Lichman, Honza Blaha, Anna Marciniak and Elsa Sinclair). Realizing there was life beyond the pressure and release concepts, Andrea has dedicated her life to working with horses, many who have suffered trauma, to find ways to bring them out of themselves using lightness and body language. Andrea developed Pure Liberty, a course designed to help you connect with your horse on a level you could have only imagined. Regardless of age, years together or past mistakes, Andrea holds to the truth that everything can change in a heartbeat.

This is a recording of an interview I did a little while ago with David Lichman where we talked about Happy Horses. This episode is one of a series where I interview professionals about this subject. David has been a friend and colleague of mine since the late 1990's. and was my first teacher of natural horsemanship! About the Guest: David Lichman is a 5-Star Parelli Professional and liberty horse specialist. He sees his horse partners as friends, with desires and needs. You can learn more about David at DavidLichman.com He does clinics and online training. He has a Liberty Outside the Roundpen video training series and a very popular Facebook group for Liberty Training with Challenges and Support. David has been a friend and colleague of mine since the late 1990's. About the Host: Karen Rohlf, author and creator of Dressage Naturally, is an internationally recognized clinician who is changing the equestrian educational paradigm. She teaches students of all disciplines and levels from around the world in her clinics and the Dressage Naturally virtual programs. Karen is well known for training horses with a priority on partnership, a student-empowering approach to teaching, and a positive and balanced point of view. She believes in getting to the heart of our mental, emotional, and physical partnership with our horses by bringing together the best of the worlds of dressage and partnership-based training. Karen's passion for teaching extends beyond horse training. Her For The Love Of The Horse: Transform Your Business Seminar and Mastermind/Mentorship programs are a result of her commitment to helping heart-centered equine professionals thrive so that horses may have a happier life in this industry. Resource Links: ▪ The Dressage Naturally Video Classroom: https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/ (https://dnc.dressagenaturally.net/) ▪ Get 3 free training videos: https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/ (https://dressagenaturally.net/free-dressage-training-videos/) ▪ Finding The Sweet Spot Of Healthy Biomechanics Course: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot (https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/sweet-spot) ▪ The Dressage Naturally Book: https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd (https://shop.dressagenaturally.net/collections/home-page-featured/products/book-dvd) ▪ Course: Habits For Excellent Horsemanship: https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh (https://inbound.dressagenaturally.net/heh) ▪ Join the conversation in our Dressage Naturally Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand (https://www.facebook.com/groups/DressageNaturallyLand) ▪ See all of Karen Rohlf's Online Programs here: https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/ (https://dressagenaturally.net/online-programs/) Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it! Don't forget to FOLLOW the podcast! Leave us an iTunes review - Did you love it? Let us know!

What a joy it was to sit down with Jim Anderson after spending a number of days learning from him with our two sweet geldings. Jim takes the time to explain his teaching and horsemanship philosophy, reminding us to always put the horse ahead of the goals and we spend a lot of time laughing and enjoying our time just talking horses together! This episode was much needed for both of us after our last episode with such a heavy topic. This episode felt light and fun, yet informative. We hope it is just what you needed as well!Links Mentioned:https://www.facebook.com/higherhorsemanshipFollow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

Carolyn Resnick realized during her years of studying wild horses, that she could communicate with them based on a language that was natural to them. From this communication, she created The Waterhole Rituals,  a unique method of training horses at Liberty. In the 1970s Carolyn originated the term "Liberty Training".In 2017, The Resnick Method of Horsemanship launched The Resnick Method Liberty Training® Academy. Carolyn Resnick and Nancy Zintsmaster, co-created this academy to empower people who need help in connecting to the very heart of the horse, and to help people understand how to use horses as our guides for self-realization; to address the whole being, mind, body, and spirit. It is our mission to help grow the new world consciousness that is now ready to receive this next step in valuing horses as teachers and healers, making the horse a true partner in our journey of self-healing, personal growth, and transformation.The Resnick Method Website: https://www.carolynresnick.com/Warwick has over 650 Online Training Videos that are designed to create a relaxed, connected, and skilled equine partner. Start your horse training journey today!https://videos.warwickschiller.com/Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WarwickschillerfanpageWatch hundreds of free Youtube Videos: https://www.youtube.com/warwickschillerFollow us on Instagram: @warwickschiller

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Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast Episode 3   An Interview with Lynn Ruesseler: a liberty & classical dressage trainer who works full time at an endurance stud in South Australia.   In this interview, we cover Lynn's personal journey with horses including working with Manolo Mendez, and her inspiration for starting liberty training. We discuss what Instagram accounts inspire her and also how she went from having over 70K Instagram followers to nothing overnight.   Lynn gives us an insight into her approach with horses and what advice she would give those who are interested in gaining a deeper connection with their horses.   I loved talking to Lynn and I hope you enjoy the interview!   You can find Lynn at: Instagram: @lr_horsetraining Facebook: Lynn Ruesseler Equestrian YouTube: Lynnn Ruesseler   Instagram accounts mentioned in the show: @pignondelgado @ebonylyla @jchorsetraining @nornea   Have questions or suggestions for future episodes? Connect with me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amalia_horses/   Get the free connection & communication mini-course at https://www.amaliadempsey.com/ 

If you’d like to support the podcast and all the work that I do then you can! Just head on over to patreon.com/comealongfortheridepodcast and sign up. From as little as a cup of coffee a month, you can help me keep this podcast going. There are many tiers that you can choose from and if everyone who listens gave only $5 per month, it would make a massive positive difference to me. There is a tier in there for a small business subscription just like the one Peter Papp took up from Peter and the Herd, this is the one where your business gets a mention each week on the podcast. Peter works with equine behaviour and trauma recovery. Equine communication. Human and horse relationship building. Peter has had communication with my mare Gypsy, who is the mare with me in the podcast picture and he was spot on about everything so I can highly recommend his work personally. Click here to connect with Peter and the Herd.In this episode I spoke with horse trainer and behaviouralist Chris Irwin. Thanks to Nina who on Instagram told me about Chris, once I took one look at his website I asked for an interview, I knew he’d have some gems for us all.Chris grew up in a home that was not safe and as a sensitive child honed his skills in reading body language like so many of us have done from these types of upbringing. He also learned that the lack of congruence was not safe either, what people are saying and their actions were not aligned, this does not allow us to relax, we cannot rest in our nervous system, we are living in our fight flight mode. We have choices in this situation as a child, fight, leave or shut down. A lot of people I know chose to shut down. Chris was brave enough to leave and this is what eventually led him to a life with horses.When Chris started working with horses people told him that it was not like he was learning to train horses, it looked like he was remembering horses. I believe this is the skills that he honed in his early life in a not safe environment about body language. Horses spoke his language and he spoke theirs.I have always believed that as horse people we are doing the best we can with the information we have, this is why I started the podcast, to get more information out into the world so that when we know better we can do better. There are some great gems in this conversation from Chris about body language that can help us do better.To connect with Chris please follow these linkswebsiteFacebook

If you’d like to support the podcast and all the work that I do then you can! Just head on over to patreon.com/comealongfortheridepodcast and sign up. From as little as a cup of coffee a month, you can help me keep this podcast going. There are many tiers that you can choose from and if everyone who listens gave only $5 per month, it would make a massive positive difference to me. There is a tier in there for a small business subscription just like the one Peter Papp took up from Peter and the Herd, this is the one where your business gets a mention each week on the podcast. Peter works with equine behaviour and trauma recovery. Equine communication. Human and horse relationship building. Peter has had communication with my mare Gypsy, who is the mare with me in the podcast picture and he was spot on about everything so I can highly recommend his work personally. Click here to connect with Peter and the Herd.I’d love to say a huge thank you to our new Patreon subscriber Angie Wentrup, thank you so much Angie for joining the patreon community to keep the podcast rolling along. I’d also like to thank Karen Laude for her one off Paypal contribution. If you would also like to do a one-off payment you are very welcome to, just get in contact via my website or social media and let you know how to go about it.In this episode I speak with Martin Contreras, Martin trains in liberty and works with horse owners to build a strong foundation for working with horses and really honing your intuitive skills to build the foundations and levels of communication needed to strengthen the bond with your horse. Martin is a great trainer in his own right and also keeps up his own training, he is currently working under Steph Vincent to develop his in-hand work.I was lucky enough to attend one of Martin’s clinics in Brisbane about 5 years ago with my mare Gypsy. He works in such a gentle and intuitive way with horses and it is a true partnership and 2-way communication.In this conversation we talk about many things, one of them being what the word liberty really means and I’m so glad we did as it is something that I feel has been a little misused in the horse world. To be at liberty a horse is not just free of tack. I will read you the dictionary definition of liberty so you have something to ponder while listening to Martin’s story. It means the quality or state of being free. The power to do as one pleases. Freedom from physical restraint. Freedom from arbitrary or despotic control, despot means a ruler with absolute power and authority. The positive enjoyment of various privileges. The power of choice.So while you ponder that, sit back and enjoy this conversation.To connect with Martin please click on the links belowFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/MartinContrerasHorseTrainingatLiberty/Instagramhttps://instagram.com/martin_contreras_horsemanship?igshid=1blrtdrmm7kghFor clinics, in-person or online Lessons, contact Martin via social media or at horsetrainingatliberty@gmail.com.

Today we get to talk liberty training and adventures with Andrea Wady of Pure Liberty. Andrea is a well known, talented equine liberty trainer. Originally from the UK and now residing in Costa Rica, Andrea teaches Liberty from her home and all over the world. In addition to her impressive resume Andrea, along with her colleagues, filmed an adventure where she and a friend took some horses who had minimal trust of humans and walked coast to coast across Costa Rica. You can check out the documentary Taming Wild Pura Vida on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/ondemand/tamingwildpuravida Check out the Friends on Horses Podcast website: https://www.friendsonhorsespodcast.com/ You can also listen to all the episodes on your favorite apps or watch episodes on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsV_X4Ytu-8pnI9_Pa7BpSQ Find Friends on Horses on Instagram: @friendsonhorses_podcast If you want to support the podcast become a sponsor on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/friendsonhorsespodcast You can also help us out by rating our podcast on your favorite app or writing a review. Thanks for listening!

Luke Gingerich is a competitor in both reining and ranch versatility, but specializes in liberty horsemanship. With his two horses Rio and Chloe, Luke travels across the country as a clinician teaching liberty training demos. Luke also does online video coaching for those wishing to further their knowledge in training. Listen in to discover more about how to train horses with a different approach before running straight to the saddle.     

The crew at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center discuss training horses with Positive Reinforcement, free shaping, protected contact, leadership myths and changing our personal thinking patterns.

In this episode I'll go in depth a bit on my point of view with Liberty Training and how to get started.

Today is the Day! I am so grateful to be able to bring you my new business Eden River EquestrianHave a listen to why I created this brand and how it is going to make the world a better place for horses.I'm so looking forward to creating this new vision for our community. And also to meet you all in person one day at one of our properties!

Trainers & Instructors at the Balance Point Equestrian Learning Center use real life examples to help guide your own work with fearful and dangerous horses. The challenges of training your own brain to accept new ideas plays a role in your training success.

In this episode I speak with Hannah Weston and Rachel Bedingfield who created Connection Training. They are a mother and daughter team who have both learned so much of their craft from the one horse, Toby.Connection Training is a Holistic look at horsemanship which I love so much, and I know you guys love it too. The knowledge between these two amazing women is profound.If you’ve ever wondered why positive reinforcement training is so important to the horses, and their brain, then this is the podcast for you.To connect with Hannah and Rachel follow the links belowWebsite: https://connectiontraining.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectiontraining/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCar_Ot7XNlQ4nZG56TS12TwInstagram: Connection Training (@connectiontraining) • Instagram photos and videos

In this episode I speak with Tara Davis from Unbridles Goddess. And apart from having the best business name I’ve heard of yet, it’s a bit amazing isn’t it? She also has a beautiful story to go with it. It has illness, recovery, a ranch that allowed her to experience horses in a different way and that one horse who changed her life and training methods forever.Tara is a beautiful story teller and I loved hearing all about her journey to conscious horsemanship. I know that you will too.To connect with Tara you can follow the links belowwww.unbridledgoddess.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridledgoddess/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unbridledgoddess/

In this episode I speak with Farah DeJohnette. Farah runs a horse property in North Brookfield Massachusetts where she teaches people about Holistic or Whole Horsemanship, where it takes a village to keep your horse happy and healthy and everyone is as important as the next including nutrition, dental, body work and training methods.Farah is doing an amazing job educating people on all aspects of keeping your horse happy and healthy, but the most important thing we must all begin with, is listening to your horse.I recorded this at 5am my time so if you are wearing headphones you may hear the Kookaburras waking up and the butcher birds making their morning song, you may even hear my dog snoring in there somewhere.This is a long one, so I won’t take up too much of your time on the intro, I’ll let you settle in and enjoy the ride.To connect with Farah please use the following links.Website-https://fdhorsemanship.comFacebook-Farah DeJohnette HorsemanshipInstagram-#fdhorsemanshipYoutube-fdh channel

In this episode I speak with Adele Shaw from The Willing Equine. Adele is a horse trainer who works in a completely holistic way with horses. She teaches her clients that a horse needs a good environment, a good diet, a body that feels good and a human that is aware of their body language before even getting to how to train a horse. All this before even getting into the saddle. Ahhh imagine if all horses were afforded the same respect?This is an interesting conversation with a refreshing and skilled horsewoman. In every podcast I learn a lot for my own training and how to go about things and this is yet another moment where I am given information to be able to take my horses and to the next level. I really how it does the same for you.You can find Adele on her website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube

In todays episode I speak with Mosie Trewhitt from Liberty horsemanship. Mosie is someone who gives me great hope for the future of horses on the planet. She is young and had the courage to understand there was a different way of being with horses from a teenager, and as a natural part of the social media generation, has a large following on Instagram, and is showing the world of horsepeople young and old, what is possible through choice and positive reinforcement.She is still young and knows that even though she is working in a new way, that there is even further for her to go. She is at a stage of really listening to her horses and seeing what they have to say, on where they can go together. I will be keeping a close eye on Mosie’s work as she develops it over the coming years, she is a real leader for her generation and I love that she was willing to share her story with a fellow podcaster. Mosie could easily have seen me as competition, but she instead saw me as a fellow traveller working with the same dream, to make the world a better place for horses, and she was happy to be interviewed and share her story.You can connect with Mosie on her website or Instagram account. You can also find her podcast on her website or on most podcast aps, it's called In the Spirit of Horse.

In this episode you will hear from Mel Fleming from Connecting with Horses and Riding with Synchronicity.Mel has been lucky enough to spend her life around horses. Her family were well known horse people and she was able, through hard work and support from her family, to go through the ranks of the horse world and work at a high level of dressage, to the highest level of natural horsemanship where she worked internationally with Pat and Linda Parelli among many other internationally renowned trainers.Mel is one of those people who keeps asking questions, she never settles for less. It seems she needs to go deep and make sure the horse is alright on every level as her deep need to connect fully with the horse and make a true partnership comes before the end performance result she is seeking. This is what has taken Mel all over the world developing her skills as she goes, the need to find someone who has the answers to her questions.In asking these questions Mel has been able to form her own style of horsemanship.On her website she says. “I think that true horsemanship is horsemanship from the horse’s perspective. What would horse’s call horsemanship and who would horses call a horseman?”“TRUE HORSEMANSHIP means putting yourself in the horse’s skin, seeing things through their eyes, thinking how they are thinking and feeling how they are feeling. Going beyond merely perceiving them as prey animals and knowing the individual beings (the spirits) that they are. In equal proportion to understanding the spirit of who horses are, true horsemanship also means understanding their physical bodies, so they can be ridden with true balance and healthy biomechanics. This is the only way that the ridden horse can stay sound, be healthy, be calm and yet responsive, enjoy their work and maximise their performance. This is what “Connecting with Horses & Riding with Synchronicity” strives to achieve.”Mel has the ability and the formula to go deep into each horse and help build a bond between horse and rider that is strong, and because of the biomechanics element, long lasting and sound.You can find out when Mel is coming to a town near you on her website and you can follow her on Facebook.Mel will open your mind to the difference between the use of techniques versus true connection when working with horses. She will challenge your current beliefs around horsemanship, and that can only be a good thing. I love learning more about true connection and Mel certainly gave me a lot to consider.I hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did.

In this first episode Karine Vandenborre explains what Liberty Training according to the Horsefulness phylosophy is and she answers 5 questions that were sent in by mail.Q 1: My horse ignores me, what can I do?Q 2: My horse is stubborn and impatient, he bites and kicks, pulls loose on the lunge. Any advice?Q 3: I noticed that you do involve children during Liberty Training, any advice for doing the Horsefulness Liberty Training Program with young people?Q 4: I can't approach/catch my severely abused mare. How can I solve this?Q 5: You write that during liberty training the horse has the freedom to do whatever it wants to do. But in my opinion a horse needs rules, especially in liberty. Don't you have rules about what the horse is allowed and what it is not allowed when you work at liberty?When answering those 5 questions, Karine talks about being present, how to connect with yourself and your horse through your breath, mindfulness and children. I also tune in on how to get your horse more curious and engaged, tension in the horse, vitamine N, why abused horse have an extremely sensitive attena for tension in the human, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this first episode Karine Vandenborre explains what Liberty Training according to the Horsefulness phylosophy is and she answers 5 questions that were sent in by mail.Q 1: My horse ignores me, what can I do?Q 2: My horse is stubborn and impatient, he bites and kicks, pulls loose on the lunge. Any advice?Q 3: I noticed that you do involve children during Liberty Training, any advice for doing the Horsefulness Liberty Training Program with young people?Q 4: I can't approach/catch my severely abused mare. How can I solve this?Q 5: You write that during liberty training the horse has the freedom to do whatever it wants to do. But in my opinion a horse needs rules, especially in liberty. Don’t you have rules about what the horse is allowed and what it is not allowed when you work at liberty?When answering those 5 questions, Karine talks about being present, how to connect with yourself and your horse through your breath, mindfulness and children. I also tune in on how to get your horse more curious and engaged, tension in the horse, vitamine N, why abused horse have an extremely sensitive attena for tension in the human, and much more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Liberty horsemanship expert, Jonathan Field, chats with Sylvia and Diana about his time at Saskatchewan Equine Expo, his book the Art of Liberty Training, and his recent Jonathan Field and Friends event. Sylvia and Diana catch up about Sylvia's time away and discuss the results of the Patreon support campaign and welcome new members to the Equinely-Inclined! Facebook page.

Inspired By Horses ~ Jonathan Field Jonathan at Horsemen's Re-Union On today's show we have a terrific trainer and horseman Jonathan Field.  I first met Jonathan at Horsemen's Re-Union in Paso Robles last year.  He was starting colts and one look at easy, smooth moves in the round pen and you knew he was relating to theses young horses.  His story is quite inspirational.   While a young man working in Canada, Jonathan suffered an industrial accident that nearly amputated his hand.  He recovered and was drawn back into the world of horses.  Yes, you could say he was truly inspired by horses. Jonathan has studied under some of the greats in the horse world including George Morris and Pat Parelli.  He has developed his own style and program of horsemanship he calls Inspired by Horses. Jonathan has performed at Road to The Horse, has presented many times at Western States Horse Expo.  He headlines at horse shows and expositions all across Canada including The Mane Event and even produces his own equine conference called Jonathan Field and Friends. Jonathan has used his Inspired by Horses philosophy to write a book, The Art of Liberty Training.  And he has also produced The Foundation for Excellence JUMPING with George Morris.  All this in addition to his own DVD training series. Today we talk about his life and how he got inspired by horses.  We also talk about a few "real life" training issues I'm having.  Jonathan offers some great advice and I am already seeing results! Links Mentioned on the show JonathanField.net Jonathan Field Horsemanship - facebook About Us Welcome to the Whoa Podcast about Horses and Horsemanship.   I am your host  John Harrer.  Along with my wife, Ranae, each week on the show we talk about some aspect of owning a horse.  It could be feeding or supplementation.  It could be bits and bridles, tack, or cowboy boots.  We cover training problems, or competing in shows.  We talk to farriers and horse chiropractors.  And we travel to places we think you would like to take your horse.   That's what the Whoa Podcast is all about. Contact Us We have well over 80 episodes up now and you can find them all for free on iTunes, with our Android App in the Amazon store, and now Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are distributed.  Get the Stitcher app and let us know how it works.  It's Free.  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please join our email list. Get in on the conversation with Facebook and Twitter - just look for WhoaPodcast. You are a big part of why we do this podcast.  We really love getting your feedback.  Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  You can email us at: John@WhoaPodcast.com I blog at TrainingJessie.blogspot.com and I have a new blog about my Louisiana Leopard Catahoula puppy named Buster at BusterBrownDog.blogspot.com and if you want to know even more - and I can't imagine why - it's all at JohnHarrer.com Thanks for listening, John & Ranae Episode #050  

Holiday Horse Gifts Okay, you have got the person on your gift list that loves horses.  What do you get them?  Sure, they will always need a new brush or mane de-tangler, but why not get them something useful?  On today's show we take a look at some very useful gift ideas. First, we have Rebecca Didier from Trafalgar Square Books and www.HorseandRiderBooks.com.  Rebecca offers five different books tailored for almost any rider.  The books are: The Art of Liberty Training for Horses How Good Riders Get Good Tex Building a Life Together—You and Your Horse The Riding Doctor Each one of these books his rich in illustration and gives you information about how to be a better horseman and how to improve your riding.  For those cold winter months when you can't be out at the barn, you can still be working on your skills. Do you have someone looking for a little hardware?  Listen in as Ed Jessup from Case Cutlery joins us and talks a little horses and then tells us about the selection of Case pocket knives that would be perfect for anyone on your list.  Personally, I was fascinated when he was describing the Equestrian's Pocket Knife: a handy knife with a hoof pick tool built right into the knife. Case has been making knives for over a hundred years.  They are still manufactured right here in the United States. This would be a gift that you could carry for many years to come.  Case also has a wide assortment of handles available in a bunch of colors.  Ed tells me they even make some pink ones.  Check them out.  Ed suggests that if you are looking online you may want to check out Shepards Hill Cutlery Online.   Contact Us We have well over 70 episodes up now and you can find them all for free on iTunes, with our Android App in the Amazon store, and now Stitcher, or wherever podcasts are distributed.  Get the Stitcher app and let us know how it works.  It's Free.  You can also find every episode and more about the show at whoapodcast.com.  Please join our email list. Get in on the conversation with Facebook and Twitter - just look for WhoaPodcast. Please let us know your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions for the show.  You can email us at: John@WhoaPodcast.com Thanks for listening, John & Ranae Episode #039

Monty Roberts speaks about freedom of choice in horse training and the importance of whipless Liberty Training. Plus, Stacie Clark is influential in all of North America, continuing her family's legacy of advocating for horses through the media and re-homing organizations . Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)

Liberty Training with Marco Pagliai and Christiane Moëller and Ron Friedson on proper saddle fit. Race Trainer Sean McCarthy offers a training tip. Listen in...Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=87421)