Tea Time with Elsa

Chatting about: When to slow training down…

In this episode we talk about when we might slow training down and when we might speed training up. There is a benefit to every option, when applied at the right time.

Originally aired on: January 26th, 2026

Chatting about: Giving To The Relationship Or Extracting From The Relationship ……

In this episode we talk about the difference in training styles when we think about giving to the relationship in ways and at times that the horse might choose. There are certainly times when it is most appropriate to extract desired behaviors from the relationship for the benefit of everyone involved, and the good habits that can be built through practice. My favorite part though, is the giving.

Originally aired on: January 21st, 2025

Chatting about: Why do we train the Sensory System?…

In this episode we talk about the reasons why I train the way I do. There are both benefits and difficulties associated with every training pattern. I believe a sensory first approach has the benefits I look for in a relationship with horses.

Originally aired on: January 13th, 2026

Chatting about: Retained Juvenile Behaviors…

In this episode we talk about a way to look at behavior in our horses that may seem inappropriate. When we look at it as a maturity level issue, it gives us so much grace to help our horses and work with them. Both of us on the same team working toward a better quality of life for everyone involved.

Originally aired on: January 6th, 2026

Chatting about: Pressure and Release in the Real World…

In this episode we talk about how inevitable pressure and release are in life and how we might use the cycles of internal pressure and release a horse naturally feels to shape their habits and patterns. While we can artificially apply pressure and release, the most important part is being able to read what it is the horse is feeling from moment to moment. Then using that understanding to improve a horse’s quality of life with us.

Originally aired on: December 30th, 2025