Chatting about: Sensitization, Desensitization, Flooding and Learned Helplessness…
In this episode we look at the spectrum of possibilities we have when helping horses live well in a human world. Seeing possibilities as options with positive and negative aspects helps us to make the best decisions for each horse in each moment. While most of us will not choose the more extreme options of training, it is good to be aware of what they are.
Originally aired on: October 21st, 2025
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Teatime with Elsa - Episode 221
Chatting about: Watching…
In this episode I talk about the power of watching our horses, and what exactly it is that I am watching for. There is so much to learn before we attempt to interact well with horses. When we understand each one as an individual while also seeing them part of a bigger environment, we then can become the partner they need.
Originally aired on: October 14th, 2025
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Teatime with Elsa - Episode 220
Chatting about: Escalating Pressure…
In this episode I talk about the different ways we can see and understand escalating pressure. While I may personally choose the most gentle types of pressure I can find, I appreciate there are interesting pros and cons to every choice we make in our relationships with horses.
Originally aired on: October 7th, 2025
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Teatime with Elsa - Episode 219
Chatting about: Less Is More…
In this episode I share a very personal growth experience with my herd. I am often torn between satisfying the public expectation of proving I can teach horses to do many normal domestic horse tasks with less pressure than most, and my desire to do less in favor of learning more from the horses. We can replace dominance with awareness if we are willing to take the time to do so. When my desire to do less and learn more wins out over meeting public expectations, the results are often better than I could ever expect.
Originally aired on: September 30th, 2025
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Teatime with Elsa - Episode 218
Chatting about: What Is A Challenge…
In this episode we talk about an exercise I do with horses to figure out what may or may not feel like a challenge for them in the environment they are in. Then when we know where the edges of their comfort zone are, how we might stretch them in a way the horse is interested in developing.
Originally aired on: September 23rd, 2025
Elsa brings you her current thoughts each week. These episodes were originally aired starting on August 6, 2019 and go from there until the present time. Musing on lessons in training and life in general. These are the podcast versions of Teatime with Elsa - Live on YouTube. Check it out here: https://youtube.com/elsasinclair
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