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Horse health, behavior, training, competition. Join Friends on Horses with a variety of guests. If you want open conversations about everything “horse” from barefoot trimming and the latest in training, to rider fitness and horse nutrition, this is your hitching post. English, Western, whatever you do Friends on Horses doesn't discriminate.So have a listen and get ready to be saddled with information, these chicks don’t horse around… well maybe a little.
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Why “Bad” Horse Behavior Might Not Be Bad at All – with Lauren Fraser, Horse Behaviour Specialist
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Is your horse really being “naughty,” or is something deeper going on? In this enlightening episode, I sit down with horse behaviour specialist Lauren Fraser to explore how many common “problem behaviours” are actually signs that a horse’s species-specific needs aren’t being met. We dive into what those needs are, how to recognize when something is…
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Unveiling the Power of Scent: Enhancing Horse Welfare with Dr. Rachaël Draaisma
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In this captivating episode of Friends on Horses, your host Emma Kjelson sits down with the esteemed Drs. Rachaël Draaisma, founder of calmingsignalsofhorses.com, and equine scent work expert, to delve into groundbreaking advancements in equine welfare. Drs. Draaisma shares her wealth of expertise on how scent work can revolutionize the way we unde…
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Riding the Winds of Mongolia: A Journey through the Mongol Derby with Callie King
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The Mongol Derby, often dubbed as the "longest and toughest horse race in the world," spans over a thousand kilometers of rugged terrain, tracing the ancient postal routes of Genghis Khan's empire. With wild landscapes, unpredictable weather, and the challenge of navigating through unfamiliar territories, this legendary race pushes riders to their …
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Nina's Back! Creating Change With a Unique Approach
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This is Nina Ekholm Fry, back for her 3rd Friends On Horses podcast. She's been on the pod multiple times because, well, she's that good. Check out Nina's very cool resume: Nina Ekholm Fry, MSSc., CCTP Director of Equine Programs - Institute for Human-Animal Connection Human-Animal-Environment Interactions in Social Work (HAEI-SW) MSW Certificate C…
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Having Adventures with Callie King & Andrea
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Looking for horse-spiration, wanting to expand who you are as an equestrian? Join Callie King and Andrea Wady on the Friends on Horses Podcast's first episode of the new year. These well known educators and trainers are ready to share a little about letting go and becoming an adventurer and out of the box thinker. Welcome back to this cutting edge …
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Freedom Based Horse Training - Elsa Sinclair
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In this podcast we discuss how Freedom Based Training Works, answer listener questions, and hear about Elsa's most recent training adventure. Elsa Sinclair wanted to know if she could train a wild horse without props, gadgets or restraints. Would a horse eventually choose to let her ride them? This was the beginning of a new training method, Freedo…
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Horse Nutrition questions answered! Jana Hunter is a Horse Nutritionist and Trimmer. Jana talks about how supplements can improve your horses health when balanced properly and where we are missing the mark. She explains how hay analysis works, why it is important, and what the horse owner should do with that information. This episode is packed with…
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Equine-Partnered Life/Career Coaching - Kate's Story
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Kate Neligan started out as an Atheist who later went on to achieve a Masters in Spiritual Psychology. She then received a Certification in Equine Experiential Education. In her new career she integrated animal communication into her clients healing process. Kate used to work in the film industry as a studio executive and left that behind to help o…
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This episode dives into the ins and outs of hoof health. Whether or not you are into barefoot trimming doesn't matter. You will leave this episode understanding your horses feet better. The Hoof Geeks are contagiously passionate, which makes the episode so much fun. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did! Learn more about the Hoof Geeks Here: www.h…
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Shelby Sword, of White Swan Lake Outfitters, walks us through what it's like running a horse lead hunting operation. Learn what it takes to train horses for these types of expeditions and listen to stories about working with inexperienced riders on 10 hour mountain rides. Also, Shelby gives us the lowdown on how getting your hunting license works f…
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Equine Insulin Resistance & Cushings Disease - Jaini Clougher & Kathleen Gustafson
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Learn about equine cushings and insulin resistance in this Friends on Horses episode. The girls chat with Kathleen Gustafson and Jaini Clougher, experienced educators, about the development of these conditions, DDTE protocol (diagnosis, diet, trim, and exercise), and how they came to be passionate about these topics. This episode is jam packed with…
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The Secret Episode - Natural Balance Equine Dentistry
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In this super secret episode of Friends on Horses you will notice our voices are distorted. We chose to do this to protect this weeks guest. They are a Natural Balance Equine Dentist, this form of dentistry is only legal in certain provinces in Canada and not all states in the USA. We get into the differences between vet and natural dentists and ev…
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Human-Horse Interactions in Trauma Treatment with Nina Ekholm Fry!
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We have brought Nina back for her second episode! Nina Ekholm Fry works with therapeutic human-horse interactions and equine behavior and welfare as Director of Equine Programs at University of Denver’s Institute for Human-Animal Connection. She is a trauma therapist and leads the post-master program in Equine-Assisted Mental Health for therapists …
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You may be familiar with Callie King from her successful YouTube channel CRKTraining or her blog https://www.crktrainingblog.com/ Using these platforms Callie shares riding tips, horse care advice, exercises for riders, and that's just the tip of the iceberg. In this episode we get to know what motivates Callie, she gives great tips on improving ri…
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Sports Psychology Consulting with Annika McGivern
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In this episode we get to talk to Annika McGivern, a Sports and Exercise Psychology consultant, about taking steps towards gaining more control over thoughts, emotions, and reactions. Annika has her Masters of science in exercise psychology and a Bachelors of psychology. She helps equestrians deal with the pressure of competition and develop that w…
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Veterinarian Maude Gagnon answers our questions, and yours, about equine dentistry. We learn what teeth can tell you about your horses age and health. Maude covers how a dentist looks at the equine mouth, what you can do to prevent problems, understanding incisors, the ageing horse, how your horse chews and how chewing impacts digestion. In fact, s…
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Clinics for a Cause and Other Stuff with Jess Clawson
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Jess Clawson is a founding member of the Online Riders Collective and its offspring Clinics for a Cause. This fantastic platform allows individuals to virtually access top trainers. Right now, Clinics for a Cause proceeds go to wards the Equestrian Aid Foundation’s Covid 19 Relief Fund providing financial relief to equine business owners affected b…
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Exploring Emotional Trauma in Horses - With Nina Ekholm Fry
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In this podcast we will be exploring the possibility for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder in horses. We will also be asking how one might recognize trauma and prevent it. Nina Ekholm Fry is Director of Equine Programs at the Institute for Human-Animal Connection at the University of Denver where her work focuses on therapeutic human-horse interaction…
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Liberty Training & Costa Rica Adventures with Andrea Wady
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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 adventur…
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Horse Mechanics & Behaviour with Emma Kjelson
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Today Mira interviews her co-host Emma Kjelson. Emma, certified equine body worker and IAABC Behaviour Consultant, talks the basics of biomechanics and behaviour modification. Biomechanics is the science of the living body and all that goes into it, usually focusing on the mechanics of movement. You will also get some tips on changing horse behavio…
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Horse Health & Color with Geneticist Rebecca Bellone
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We were privileged to talk genetics with horse woman, Equine Geneticist, and the director of the UC Davis Veterinary genetics Laboratory, Rebecca Bellone. Rebecca breaks down how horse color is determined, what you can gain by getting your horses DNA tested, health, breeding, and more! This interview is extremely informative. Rebecca makes genetics…
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We spoke to Leah Hope, program director of Little Oasis Equine Assisted Learning. With the aid of her horse and human team, Leah works with adults and youth to develop life skills and social skills. This gem of a podcast has great takeaways that may inspire compassion, accountability and flexibility. Leah cares deeply about both her clients and her…
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Bull Riding, Yoga, and Myofascial Release with Randy Hambling
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Randy Hambling generously shares his story about how he went from bull rider to Yogi and then equine body worker. Randy has suffered serious injuries and shares that Yoga and meditation have been an important part of his recovery. He now uses myofascial release and Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy to help heal equines. Learn more about this wel…
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Rescuing and Re-Homing Horses with Cambie Gulick
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This episode is sure to pull on heart strings. Cambie Gulick from Born Free Equine spends her time rescuing and re-homing feral horses, most of them still babies. In addition to the "wildies" Cambie takes on horses that have been surrendered to give much needed care and find beloved homes. This episode has happy stories and the hard ins-and-outs of…
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"sizzling action and molten cheese" is one way that Skijor Canada describes their events. After chatting with Sam Mitchell, event organizer and skijoring badass, the girls are ready to grab a horse, grab some skis, and go! Sam does a great job answering questions about how to get started, why its so much fun, and provides some great stories. She al…
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Karen Rohlf - Habits For Excellent Horsemanship
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Karen Rohlf Joins us in this very special episode of Friends on Horses. We discuss her journey from horse kid to professional trainer, competitor, and founder of Dressage Naturally. We also get to learn about the 9 Habits For Excellent Horsemanship. We talk about tips for achieving the right state of mind for you and your horse. As a bonus, Karen h…
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Photography & Cutting Horses with Krystina Lynn
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In the latest Friends on Horses episode we interviewed equine photographer and cutting talent Krystina Lynn. Krystina finished 7th in Alberta, 7th in Canada and ranks 48th in the world in cutting. This year she was hired as the official photographer for the Inaugural Canadian Spectacular Limited Aged Event and has been taking event photos, farm pho…
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Positive Reinforcement Training Horses with Monty Gwynne
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In this episode we are joined by Monty Gwynne. Monty is a professional trainer, coach, and clinician specializing in positive Reinforcement training. Monty has trained numerous breeds of horses in various disciplines: Classical dressage, classical in hand dressage, driving, raining, jumping, and voltige. Monty was fortunate to be the coach for team…
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Vaulting with Canadian Representative Korynn Weber
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Curious about the ins and outs of vaulting, what it takes to be a top competitor, or what makes a top level horse? Korynn Weber, certified coach and Canadian representative at the World Equestrian Games, gives us answers. She also talks to us about team dynamics, working with family, and where to start if you are interested in the sport. We were re…
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In this special episode we are joined by Animal Communicator Katherine Bozzi. Katherine uses her gifts to help people find their pets, communicate with the deceased or dying, and assist with solving behaviour problems. In this podcast Katherine kindly does a live reading on Emma's horse Sterling. She also explains the process of animal communicatio…
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On-The-Bit Mini Episode: Horses and Learning
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You asked, we answered! This is our first On-The-Bit episode. In these mini episodes we either answer questions from our listeners or provide clarification and information from previous podcasts. In this On-The-Bit Emma breaks down some basic horse learning science that you had questions about from our previous cribbing episode with scientist Micha…
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Equine Cribbing Research with Dr Michaela Hempen
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We are joined by veterinarian and equine scientist Dr. Michaela Hempen to discuss her ongoing research on cribbing in horses. Michaela's behavioral approach to resolving cribbing is, in our opinion, groundbreaking. We discuss her methods, single subject research design, and common cribbing busters, cribbing myths, and other awesome brain busters. A…
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The Art of Saddle Fitting & design with Franco Cloete
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This episode explores the art of saddle making and saddle fitting with Franco Cloete, the founder of Cloete Saddles. Franco answers questions about the saddle making process and the importance of fitting the horse and the rider. He covers common saddle fitting myths and even gives advice on whether or not a treeless saddle would be a good for your …
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Deep Dive into Barefoot Hoof Trimming with Gabi Mayrhofer
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In this episode Mira and Emma go deep into barefoot hoof trimming with professional trimmer Gabi Mayrhofer. Gabi talks about the importance of movement and nutrition and provides clarity on hoof problems such as white line disease and laminitis. And don’t forget donkeys! Emma talks to Gabi about her donkey and her struggles with hoof care. Have que…
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