Optimal Equestrian

In this episode I read Jack Le Goff's book "The Horses Came First, Second, and Last". I talk about his upbringing and path to becoming an Olympian as well as a great Equestrian Coach. We end the episode talking about some lessons from Jack regarding being a great rider and coach. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you've ever noticed your drinking was hindering your performance or productivity, then maybe you need to try sobriety. In this episode I discuss my own journey with sobriety, facts about drinking alcohol, how our society has normalized drinking, how to evaluate your own drinking habits and tips and methods to quit drinking. I use concepts from the books "Sober On A Drunk Planet" by: Sean Alexander and "This Naked Mind" by: Annie Grace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join me as I review 2025's accomplishments and lessons. I also give projections for what I want to achieve in 2026 and give my top product/book recommendations:Books: The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership - John C. Maxwell Your Next 5 Moves- Patrick Bet-David $100M Offers- Alex HormoziKing of the Cowboys- Ty MurrayFaraway Horses or Believe - Buck BranamanThe Principles of Training- Warwick SchillerThe Horse's Came First, Second and Last- Jack Le GoffThe Equicentral System Series- Jane MyersThe Wim Hof Method- Wim HofSober on a Drunk Planet- Sean AlexanderEgo Is The Enemy- Ryan HolidayThe Obstacle is the Way - Ryan HolidaySupercommunicators - Charles DuhiggMan's Search for Meaning- Viktor E. FranklProducts: Heart Horsemanship Online Hoof Trimming ClassWarwick Schiller Online Video LibrarySlant Board- Foam rollersHFI Freedom Bitless BridleBlondie Cinches (etsy) neck ropeKindle Unlimited Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Warwick Schiller is a renowned horsemanship trainer. He has a book titled "Principles of Training", a deep YouTube catalog and his own online training platform. In this episode I go over my biggest takeaways from him to include; you being the best person to train your horse, becoming part of the horses herd, when training it doesn't have to be an A, a B+ will do, first you go with them, then they go with you, then you go together and finally what makes Warwick different as a trainer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The equestrian world is going through a shift. Social media can be a toxic place and the debates between equestrian training, husbandry and tack is at an all time high. Let's begin figuring out how we can use these modern times to discuss and create a larger, more effective and inclusive equine industry instead of tearing each other apart and deterring newcomers. In this episode I take lessons from the following books; Supercommunicators by: Charles Duhigg and How to Win Friends and Influence People by: Dale Carnegie. I cover how we can communicate properly, not offend the other party and gain respect and likeability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robert Dover is a 6 time Olympian and 4 time Olympic Bronze medalist. He has served as the Technical/ Coach Advisor for the Canadian National team and later as the Technical Advisor/ Chef D'equipe for the US Dressage Team. He is a founding member of the Equestrian Aids Foundation and is a great advocate for developing programs to train, mentor and fund youth interested in Dressage. For this episode I read his book "The Gates to Brilliance". We will look at his life and career that led him to where he is today and discuss the major themes of his book. These include surrounding yourself with good mentors and trainers, learning a riding system, and using visualization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I cover Wim Hof's life and what drove him to discover the benefits of cold exposure, breathwork and meditation. I share a couple of his methods, the science behind cold exposure, recommended protocols and my own experience with cold plunging. The Wim Hof book I read for this episode is titled "The Wim Hof Method" by: Wim Hof. See links below to the science and resources I used in addition to the Wim Hof book. https://www.hubermanlab.com/newsletter/the-science-and-use-of-cold-exposure-for-health-and-performance The Science Behind the Trend: Real Cold Exposure Benefits - Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40279-022-01644-9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I dive into how we can create or elevate our equestrian business based off Jim Collins research in the book "Good to Great". We will learn about level 5 leadership, hiring the right people, confronting the brutal facts of our business, hedgehog concepts, and creating a culture of discipline. No matter if you are just starting a business or already have a good one, there will be lessons we can take and apply to our equestrian businesses.License Code: VPEDF3FKEXGTBWIG Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I dive into all things light therapy to include red light, near infrared and blue light. We will cover the benefits, go over some scientific studies, contraindications, arguments against red light therapy and what to look for in a device. I also share my experience with an LED light pad and my personal opinions on them. See the linked studies and resources below to learn more!https://animaltherapeutics.com.au/how-does-red-light-therapy-work/ https://equinelighttherapy.com/research https://medcovet.com/hair-a-hurdle-for-photobiomodulation/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0737080620304548 The Science Behind XLR8 Redline | From the Textbook – XLR8 Equine  Wound healing:https://static1.squarespace.com/static/56bd2da859827e9e49b346ec/t/66217ff1c716236c4017d5a9/1713471473387/%5BPhotonics+%26+Lasers+in+Medicine%5D+Equine+wound+healing-+influence+of+low+level+laser+therapy+on+an+equine+metacarpal+wound+healing+model.pdf  https://beva.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/evj.13266License Code: SS8CUIRWRDGNJ39P Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Baucherism is a Dressage training method developed from Francois Baucher. Research for this episode came from the book "Racinet explains Baucher" by Jean-Claude Racinet. This episode covers who Baucher was, his training method and how it differs from the French and German classical training methods. Some further resources to dive deeper would be Mills Consilient Horsemanship, Patrick King and Manuel Jorge de Oliveira.License Code: DRXLHEZ8IB66X9SX Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I recap my top lessons from Michael Phelps book "Beneath The Surface" and show how equestrians can learn from him. From inspiring young kids learning to ride to choosing the right coach that brings out the best in you and your horse. We also take a peek into his life, career, mindset and training protocols. License Code: 8CMDST8EN8RYQR0W Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ty Murray was a pro rodeo cowboy competing in the rough stock events for the PRCA and one of the founders of the PBR. The research for this episode comes from his book "King of the Cowboys". In this episode I go over his life, career, unique training methods and the importance of his mindset about competing that all equestrians can learn from.Music License: 7KDXZRVF7OEL3YXF Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Denny Emerson is best known as an upper level eventer. However, he also competed in trail riding, saddle seat, hunters, jumpers and dressage. He helped win a gold medal for the US at a world championship, was Vice President of the US Equestrian Team, President of the USEA, served on the executive committee of AHSA (now USEF) and stood stallions on his farm Tamarack Hill farm. The research for this episode came from his two books; How Good Riders Get Good and Know Better To Do Better. In this episode I go over the top lessons from each book. We look at the qualities and characteristics good riders need and learn from the mistakes he learned throughout his career when it came to riding and training horses.Link to his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004DGLMOALicense Code: GIPGWS3T9DOCMS1Y Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We all know Arnold Schwarzenegger as the Bodybuilder, Actor and Governor. In this episode I dissect what made him successful. The research comes from his book Be Useful and the documentary on Netflix titled Arnold. We will learn how to visualize the life we want, think big, work hard, shift gears and stay curious. Join me as I relate his lesson to the equestrian world so we can all improve and achieve our goals.License Code: 02JERACKPLKMTP9W Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode we find out how we can do less, but better. In the book Essentialism by Greg McKeown we discover how we can make our highest contribution to our main priority in life. See how this mindset and system will help you pursue your goals whether that's in the gym, on horseback or in business.License Code: PZWUM0BDO4FNB3SK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My top lessons from the book Mind Gym by Gary Mack. Gary was a leading sports psychologist, consultant and counselor for top many top professional athletes. We will look at how to improve our mental game as equestrians before and during show days.License Code: 4ZAZXPOXLULVYTI9 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Buck Brannaman is best known as a horsemanship clinician, colt starter and trick roper. Let’s discover what sets Buck Brannaman apart from other clinicians, what our horses behavior says about us, and the difference between discipline vs punishment.Research for this episode was done from two of his books; The Faraway Horses and Believe as well as the documentary titled Buck.License Code: S3AXRG8XMS2KCBHI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Introducing Optimal Equestrian Podcast and the host, Claire. Find out how I got here and what this podcast will be covering. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.