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No Bucks Given
by Maija Liisa Luttinger
From breaking down myths by unpacking the actual science behind them, or debating both sides of controversial social issues, No Bucks Given is the equestrian destination where we get to the hard truths around what matters the most in the equine industry: how to best advocate for our horses.
Episodes
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How I went from being a COLLEGE DROPOUT to becoming a SIX FIGURE Equine Bodywork Business Owner
...and you can too! If you like this episode, don't miss our FREE Masterclass Six Steps to Six Figures on December 10th at 2pmET on Zoom. Sign up here: https://freelyforwardbodywork.mykajabi.com/pl/2148591465 For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a follow...
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Skeptical of trends in the horse world? Breaking data down w/ Data Driven Equestrian
Are you skeptical of trends in the horse world? Here's how to look at equine research in a way that actually HELPS your horse! This week, we’re joined by Elisa Walfish of The Data Driven Equestrian — a true game-changer in the equine world. Elisa has a knack for breaking down complex equestrian...
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Why Massage Works: Case Studies & Student Successes
This one is for the skeptics of bodywork - does it really work? This week on NBG, we sit down with three educated equestrians whose horse's lives have been changed by equine myofascial release; a professional equine bodyworker, and two adult amateurs from different sides of the world. Each of…
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Communicating with your Horse with Pet Talk w/ Alex
Unlocking the Secrets of Equine Communication with Alex Anderson Ever wondered how your relationship with your horse could change if you truly understoodd what your horse is trying to tell you? Spoiler alert: You're probably picking up on more than you realize. This week on NO BUCKS GIVEN, we're...
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Win the Warm Up w/ Equine Emotion Specialist Melissa Gallagher
Ok real talk: we know warming up is certainly not the most exciting part of your ride and more often than not, it gets glossed over because as equestrians, we are busy and often strapped for time BUT here's why it's integral that we make the warm-up a priority for our horse's sake... This week,...
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The Secrets to Elevating Your Riding Ability w/ Equibody Fitness' Jack LaTorre
No Bucks Given Listeners! We're offering a limited-time discount for my signature massage course, Equine Massage 101 specifically for you! From now through June 8th, take $100 off the price of EM101. Use the code NBG100 or visit this link to learn more!...
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Bonus: What I learned from losing my heart horse...
We're back this week with a bonus episode that is incredibly close to my heart. I'm honoring my heart horse, Westley, who passed away two years ago with one more solo episode and sharing the three most powerful things I learned from suddenly losing him; my riding partner for over seven years....
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What I Learned From My Heart Horse
This week I'm honoring my heart horse, Westley, who passed away two years ago with a solo episode and sharing the top ten things I learned from him that changed my entire outlook on horsemanship. We're also offering a limited time discount for my signature massage course, EM101 - from now through...
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The Back Health REVOLUTION w/ Saddlefitting US & Dr. Kate Workman
Unpopular opinon: riding your horse is not always the answer to improving their physical well being. In fact, prioritizing your horse's muscular health and fitness is MORE important than your riding goals when it comes to your horse's overall health and longterm soundness - and sometimes that…
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What I Wasted $1000's on as an equestrian...
This week I'm spilling my own tea on the BIGGEST mistakes I've made in the horse world (which ultimately cost me thousands of dollars) so you don't fall into the same patterns I did!! In my first solo episode of NO BUCKS GIVEN, I'm getting real about buying horses that match you as a rider, how...
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Equine Nutrition for Dummies w/ Feed Room Chemist Dr. Jyme
DID YOU KNOW that nutritional deficiencies can impact a horse's physical performance and behavior? (As an added bonus, results of deficiencies in the diet can often be misconstrued as training issues...) If you want to learn a few subtle signs that horses may display due to problems with their...
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Making It Work: Training Non-Purpose Bred Horses w/ The Blonde and The Bay
This week on No Bucks Given, we have special guest Maddie Houser from The Blonde and The Bay on to talk about her unique journey with her quarter horses in dressage. Tune in to hear Maddie share her story of transitioning from a seasoned purpose-bred dressage horse to embarking on a new path with...
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Sleazy Saddle Sales (and how to avoid them) w/ Saddle Fitting US's Amanda Anderson
Buying a well-fitting saddle for your horse and yourself is already hard enough but if you factor in not-so-ethical sellers, it becomes even tougher. Amanda and I are back this week to discuss slimy saddle sales tactics and how equestrians can be aware of red (and green) flags when it comes to...
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Is Saddle Fit An Equine Welfare Issue? w/ Saddle Fitting US's Amanda Anderson
We're back to discuss the question: Is saddle fit an equine welfare issue? This week, we're joined by special guest Amanda Anderson of Saddle Fitting US. Amanda is a saddle fitter who is well known for advocating for equine welfare and how it's affected by saddle fit. Amanda has over 24 years of...
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Does Rider Weight Affect Horse Welfare? w/ Haybales x Barbells' Jamie Graham
Rider fitness might impact your horse's overall welfare more than you might realize... This week, we have special guest Jamie Graham of Haybales x Barbells to talk about rider fitness and why it's so good for the overall welfare of our horses. As an equestrian fitness expert, Jamie dives into the...
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Breaking Down "Social License to Operate" w/ Andrew Philbrick
This week, we sit down with Andrew Philbrick to talk about "social license to operate" in the horse world. What does this practically mean in the wake of recent scandals for the future of equine sports? Before we dive into this week’s interview with Andrew around social license to operate, the...
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"No Hoof, No Horse" // Equine Biomechanics Breakdown w/ Dr. Hilary Clayton
You’ve probably heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but let’s breakdown the science behind the biomechanics of equine locomotion of the legs and the feet with one of the top leaders in equine biomechanics, Dr Hilary Clayton. Today, we'll talk about how the hoof and horse's limbs move and react…
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A Conversation on Equine Welfare w/ Michael Kilmke & Melissa Gallagher
Today we sit down with our friend with Melissa Gallagher and Michael Kilmke to talk about equine welfare in competitive equestrian sports. We dig deep into how we should define welfare in the first place and what changes should be made (or perhaps even old traditions that should be revisited) to...
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Building A Bodyworking Business: First Year Roadmap
This week, Maija and fellow equine massage therapist, Brittany Gray of Grayscale Equine sit back down to discuss what their first year building their respective bodyworking businesses looked like and how you can do it too! If you want to grow and scale your business while making a lasting impact…
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Mythbusting with Maija: Massage Guns + Horses
As an equine massage therapist, a question I am asked ALOT is if massage guns and their use on horses is safe or beneficial. The answer is a bit more complicated than you'd think! This week we dive into the science of massage guns and how best to approach using them on your horses! Join me and my...
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(Re)Training OTTBs: Finding Successful Second Careers for Off-The-Track Thoroughbreds
This week, we sit down with Tori Kager who has a long history working with off-the-track thoroughbreds (OTTB's) and helping them learn to have successful second careers. Tori's horses all have had their own unique set of behavioral issues, cognitive issues and catastrophic injuries BUT despite…
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Young Horses: How much work is too much (or not enough) when starting horses?
USE CODE NOBUCKS10 to get 10% off any of our online courses! Join Maija and Dr. Chuck Arensberg to discuss the anatomical development of young horses and the effects of training (or not training) at a young age will have on the horse for the rest of its life. Studies discussed in the episode…
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So, You Want To Become An Equine Massage Therapist?
Happy New Year! This week, sit down with Maija of Freely Forward Bodywork and Brittany Gray of Gray Scale Equine as they chat through the process of becoming an equine bodyworker. If you are an asipiring equine bodyworker, you'll learn what having a career as a bodyworker is really like, what you...
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The Equine Emotion Specialist: Understanding what your horse is telling you
This week, we're back with Equine Emotion Specialist and trainer, Melissa Gallagher of Collective Roots Dressage to talk about reading equine emotion and understanding what they are trying to tell us. Learn how you can better read and interpret your horse's emotional responses to protect their...
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PULSE PEMF: Building A Bodywork Business w/ the Power of PEMF
PULSE PEMF practitioner Jen Bottalico is back on the pod as she and Maija dive into how they built successful businesses with PEMF and give advice on how to find mentorship when you're getting started building your business. For more information on PULSE PEMF, please contact Jennifer Bottalico...
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Training with Empathy: A Trainer's Journey Building a Successful Business
This week we're back with Melissa Gallagher to talk about training horses with empathy and working WITH them to form a collaborative partnership vs having one-sided conversations and making demands of our horses as well as her journey from loving horses as a kid and how she turned that into a...
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From $500 to 5 STAR: HOW TO MAKE IT in the equestrian world with no connections or financial backing
Want to know how to make it in the horse world with no money, connections or financial backing? Meet Fylicia Barr, a five-star eventer who bought her horse, Sunny, on Craigslist for $500 and produced that mare into a five-star eventing horse. Listen as we talk through Fylicia's incredible journey...
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Muscle Soreness Series: Part 3
PART THREE - HOW TO HELP YOUR HORSE OVERCOME MUSCLE SORENESS AT HOME! Learn Maija's top techniques that you can do at home to help your horses to resolve and avoid muscle soreness! RESOURCES WE MENTIONED: OUR FREE GLUTE MEDIUS MASSAGE TRAINING:...
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Muscle Soreness Series: Part 2
We're back with PART TWO in our MUSCLE SORENESS Series! This week we're covering where and why your horse might be sore, and how to spot the early signs associated with chronic muscle soreness. Usually, these are caused by environmental factors, conformational concerns or acute trauma so join us…
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Muscle Soreness Series: Part 1
Want to know how to stop DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS in its tracks? How about combating FASCIAL ADHESIONS? Maija & her producer Allie are back in the studio with a three-part series breaking down what causes muscle soreness at a biological level and how to KICK IT TO THE CURB FOR GOOD! For more...
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SPOOOKY HORSES: Halloween Bonus Episode!
SPOOKY HORSES! Need we say more? Trainer and Equine Emotion Specialist Melissa Gallagher is back on the pod and we're talking about how to work with spooky horses and better manage their anxiety, read when it might be more than just nerves and what to do about it! Happy Halloween Horse Girls! For...
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GADGETS WE DO NOT BUCK WITH!
Martingales, draw reins, tie downs - OH MY! In this week's SUPERSIZED episode, we have MELISSA GALLAGHER back on the pod to talk about the training devices that we simply WILL NOT BUCK WITH! But you know we love our caveats... tune in to hear how these gadgets can be used kindly in the right…
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WHY IGNORING SADDLE FIT is setting you AND your horse back physically & financially
DON'T LET POOR SADDLE FIT SET YOU BACK! We're back this week with a bodyworker's perspective on the importance of saddle fitting and how ignoring it can cause more harm than you might think. Meet Alisa Pitt, a former saddle fitter and bodyworker who speaks on common saddle fit issues and what you...
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The Power of PEMF: Recharging Your Horse's Body for Peak Performance
There is a reason Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy is on the rise as the secret go-to wellness modality for professional athletes around the world - both of the human and equine variety. This week on the podcast, we're diving deep into the world of PEMF as we unravel the actual science behind...
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The Significance of Saddlefitting
NOT ALL SADDLES ~ or horse’s backs ~ are built equally. Though saddle fitting may seem simple in theory, the reality is that it is an art that consists of many crucial elements to evaluate, all of which directly impact your horse’s comfort, musculature and YOUR riding experience. This week on No...
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Mythbusting with Maija: Wrapping, Liniment & Poultice - oh my!
STANDING WRAPS VS POLO WRAPS, LINIMENT VS POULTICE - Let's get to the bottom of what ACTUALLY is helpful for our horses! Do you want to know the reason you might want to avoid polo wraps? Terrified of bowing a tendon from applying a standing wrap incorrectly?? We've been there and are busting up...
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The Science of Soundness in Elite Equine Athletes
THE SCIENCE BEHIND KEEPING HORSES SOUND well into their older age may NOT be what you think! This week, we sit down with Dr. Chuck Arensberg VMD who is an equine sports medicine specialist to talk about the science and strategy of keeping elite equine athletes sound through their careers at the...
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Classical vs Modern Dressage: The Pitfalls of Pursuing Perfection
ROLLKUR RECON, TRAINING TACTICS & EQUINE EMOTION SPECIALISTS! In this week's supersized episode, we are breaking down the biomechanics behind extreme hyperflexion (aka Rollkur) and speak to the damaging effects on horses' bodies in the context of modern dressage as well as all the training that...
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Equine Anatomy Expert: A Conversation w/ Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out
In this episode of NO BUCKS GIVEN, we sit down with Equine Anatomy Expert, Gillian Higgins of Horses Inside Out to talk about her storied career in equine anatomy and biomechanics, what she recommends for bodyworkers who are trying to break into the business and what it was like to present a...
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Welcome to No Bucks Given!
Welcome to No Bucks Given! The podcast where we have honest conversations about the horse industry, hosted by Maija Liisa Luttinger of Freely Forward Bodywork. Tune in weekly to hear Maija talk with industry professionals about the hard truths around what matters most, how to best advocate for…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
From breaking down myths by unpacking the actual science behind them, or debating both sides of controversial social issues, No Bucks Given is the equestrian destination where we get to the hard truths around what matters the most in the equine industry: how to best advocate for our horses.
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Maija Liisa Luttinger
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