Be Your Best Horsemanship

In this episode, I talk about what I call separators—and why they matter if you want to keep progressing. A separator isn’t always about being better than someone else. A lot of times, it’s about separating yourself from the person you used to be. It’s the attitudes, habits, and effort you choose when things aren’t easy that create that separation. If you want to keep moving forward—no matter how slow the progress feels—you have to find those little factors that push you past the point where the old version of you would’ve stopped. Tune in as I share some inspiration around this topic.

In this episode, I talk about the relationship between a horse’s mind, body, and feet—and why understanding that order matters in training. Tune in as I explain why everything starts with the mind, how the body follows, and how real control of the feet comes from clear communication. When you understand how a horse thinks and how their mind connects to their body and movement, your training becomes more effective and consistent.

In this episode, I talk about what actually creates softness and collection in a horse—and why the saying “soft hands create soft horses” doesn’t tell the whole story. Softness isn’t about avoiding pressure or having light hands; it’s about precision, clear signals, and consistent releases. I explain why horses don’t learn from pressure—they learn from the release—and how improving your timing and clarity can completely change your horse’s response. If you want a horse that stays connected, balanced, and soft through their body, this episode will help you cut through some common horsemanship clichés and focus on what really matters.

In this episode, I talk about the importance of developing a clear training strategy for every horse you have in your program. Goals are important, but you can’t just put a goal on the calendar and expect it to happen—you have to build a plan and continually refine it along the way. Tune in as I share why regular check-ins, honest evaluation, and time spent in the saddle are what bring clarity to your approach. The more present you are in your training, the clearer your strategy becomes—and the clearer your strategy is, the more likely you are to achieve the results you’re working toward.

Each year, I always pick a word to guide my focus and my efforts for the coming season. This year, my word is: believe. Join me for this episode as I share the inspiration behind this choice and how making simple mental shifts can change your outlook, self-belief, and follow through on your goals and plans. Whether you are a trainer, horse enthusiast, or are just looking for a little motivation to send you into the new year, this episode is for you.