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Be Your Best Horsemanship — 356 episodes
Finding Joy in the Process
Developing & Testing Your Horse's Mental Toughness
Adjusting Your Approach To Fit Your Horse
Always in Growth Mode
The Owner's Role in the Training Process
Getting Ahead of Your Horse's Hydration with Dr. Jyme Nichols from Bluebonnet
Adjusting Your Training Routine in the Summer Months
Establishing The Essential Connection With Your Horse
What You Repeat, You Become
Why Great Preparation Always Wins
Determining Realistic Development Timelines for Performance Horses
How To Be Safe Around Reactive Horses
Staying Consistent with Your Training Program
Managing Your Energy & Avoiding Burnout
Riding One-Handed vs. Two-Handed
Breeding Horses With The End Goal In Mind
The Difference Between Riding and Training
Putting Your Horse Back Together During Competitive Seasons
The Magic Recipe for Making a Great Horse
Being a Winner at the Game of Life
Behind the Scenes of Horsemanship Clinics
The Opportunity for Today's Colt Starters
Why Multitasking Doesn't Actually Help You Get More Done
Staying True to the Process
Foundational Equine Health & Vaccinations with Merck Animal Health's Dr. Chrissie Pariseau
Establishing Rope Horse Fundamentals
Sharpening Your Edge as a Trainer
Managing Perfectionism as a Trainer
You Don't Have to Learn Everything The Hard Way
Preparing Colts for the Next Phase of Training
Work As Hard On Yourself As You Do Your Horsemanship
Creating Separators for Yourself
The Relationship Between a Horse's Mind, Body and Feet
How Horses Actually Learn Softness and Collection
Developing Your Training Strategy
My Word of the Year
An Inside Look at Horse Training Internships
Being Committed to Progress vs. Comfort
Sometimes You Win―Sometimes You Learn
Behind-the-Scenes of NFR Dreams with Lorissa Jo Merritt
Perspectives on the EHV-1 Outbreak with Dr. Chrissie Pariseau, Merck Animal Health
Playing to Your Horse's Strengths
Mastering the Art of the Pause
Never Stop Believing with Nikki Eggert
One-on-One with Foundations Certification Graduate, Paige Whittaker
The Power of Committing to the Process
Never Give Up and You'll Never Fail
Trusting the Timing of Your Success with Katie Scott
Busy is a Blessing
Transforming Your Self Image
The Growing Shortage of Colt Starters
Developing Heightened Awareness in Your Horsemanship
Finding Confidence Outside Your Comfort Zone
Training vs. Competition Mode
Setting Realistic Goals in the Practice Pen and the Arena
Keeping Your Horse Soft & Focused During Summer Training
Accelerating & Maintaining Speed in a Turn
Mastering the Art of Starting Again
Managing Life, Business & Your Mindset―with Nate Horner
Using the Right Equipment at the Right Time
Freedom in the Process
Staying Grounded Through the Building Seasons
Patience in Training and Competing
Making Progress When Things Don't Go As Planned
Ponies, Priorities & Progress
Better by Design
Making the Most of Each Day
Hydration and Hind Gut Health
Spring Prep: Fly Control and Prevention Strategies
The Power of Continuous Self Evaluation
Owning the Process
Consistency Starts With You
Road to the Horse 2025 Recap
Staying True to Your Brand
Final Thoughts Before Road to the Horse 2025
The Importance of Controlling Your Horse's Ribcage
Being Mindful and Present While Training
Talking Yourself Into Success
Understanding the Factors That Make a Difference in Training
Helping Your Horses Face Their Fears
Finding Lessons in Everyday Life
Coaching vs. Training
The Value of a Simple Plan
Foundational vs. Genetic Traits
The Four Phases of a Horse's Mental Game
The Cost vs. Reward Mentality
One-on-One with 2024 Road to the Horse Champion, Tik Maynard
Reflections and Gratitude During the Holiday Season
What to Do When Life Forces You to Be Resilient
Adopting a Proactive Approach to Your Training Program
Drawing Opportunities to Yourself
Embracing the Challenge of Being Your Best Every Day
Recapping Our Colt Starting Mentorship Weeks
Teaching the Release in the Round Pen
Setting Realistic Goals for Conditioning Yourself and Your Horses
Taking Control of Your Thoughts
Why Continued Investment in Yourself is Critical to Success
One-on-One with Charly Crawford
The Power of Moments
Training with a Process-Oriented vs. Results-Oriented Mentality
Keeping Things in Perspective
Vaccinations & Biosecurity with Dr. Duane Chappell from Merck Animal Health
Road to the Horse: Preparation and Mental Game
How to Get More Effort Out of Your Horse
Answering Your FAQs About Clinics and Online Training Programs
Setting Weanlings and Yearlings Up For Success
Colic Care and Prevention with Dr. Phil van Harreveld from Merck Animal Health
Reading Your Horse
Controlling Your Thoughts and Your Horses' Thoughts
The Importance of Having a Solid Foundation to Fall Back On
Preventative Care & Deworming with Dr. Cara Wright from Merck Animal Health
Bit Selection 101
How to Work Smarter When You Can't Work Any Harder
Finding & Refining Your Niche in the Training Business
Regaining Rider Confidence After an Injury
Tips for Overcoming Performance Anxiety
The Relentless Execution of the Basics
Embracing the Journey of Continual Growth
Investing Your Time and Energy in the Right Places
Hustle vs. Hurry
Building Your Horse's Foundation From the Inside-Out with Dr. Jyme Nichols from Bluebonnet
The Formula for Creating Confidence
An Inside Look at Clinics
The #1 Skill You Must Master to Succeed in the Horse Training Business
Finding Balance for Yourself and Your Horse
Applying a Growth Mindset to Life, Business & Horses
Taking a Proactive Approach to the Spring Training Season with Mark Upton
How to Know When It's Time to Move On
Tips for Helping Horses with Separation Anxiety
Having a Resilient Training Mentality
Embracing the Opportunity to Grow
The Challenges & Opportunities That Come With Each Experience
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
"Train, Compete, Win" Series with Ken Bray - Part 2
"Train, Compete, Win" Series with Ken Bray - Part 1
Paying Attention to the Small Details
Making Your Best Horse Better
The Art of Keeping the Promises You Make to Yourself
Freeing Up a Horse's Front End
Optimizing Your Facility for Success
Engaging and Disengaging the Hindquarters
The Importance of Conditioning
The Mental State of Success
Re-establishing Speed in a "Ratey" Horse
Taking Responsibility for Your Success - Part 2
Taking Responsibility for Your Success - Part 1
Understanding the "Why" - Part 4
Understanding the "Why" - Part 3
Understanding the "Why" - Part 2
Understanding the "Why" - Part 1
The Fundamentals of Being Your Best
Winning the Thinking Game
Managing Positive and Negative Mental Energy
Applying the 1% Rule to Your Everyday
The Value of Keeping Your Signals Consistent
Making Your Training Time Count
The 6 Key Things Success Demands
The Evolution of the Horse Industry with Mark Upton
Caring for Horses in the Summer Heat
How to Manage Speed with Strong, Chargey Horses
The Psychology Behind Seasoning Horses
Developing an Attitude of Gratitude
The Art of (Not) Multitasking
A Day in the Life of a Multidisciplinary Equine Business Owner
Confidence is a Skill
Adapting Your Communication to Improve Your Horse’s Confidence
Optimizing Your Training Schedule for Success
Prior Preparation and Its Effect on Your Performance
Best Practices on Choosing Bits
Navigating the Ups and Downs of the Horsemanship Journey
Sharpening the X Factor with Pace Freed
Application is Everything
Committing to Continual Growth
Working Smarter & Increasing Your Efficiency
Understanding the Difference Between Talents and Skills
Favorite Bloodlines for Performance Horses
How to Overcome Feelings of Inadequacy
Conversations with NFR Barrel Racer, Emily Beisel
The Benefits of Loping Small Circles
Giving Your Horse Space to Make Mistakes
Maintaining Perspective When Seasoning a Horse
Finding Fulfillment in the Process
Effort is a Decision
Dealing with Loss
Conversations with World Champion Tie Down Roper, Haven Meged
Don't Be Afraid to Ask for Help
Winning the Daily Battle of Building Confidence
Choosing the Right Tools to Communicate With Your Horse
Starting Colts on Cattle
Evaluating Your Results & Adjusting Your System
The Value of an Extra Hour
Prioritizing Your Preparation
The Key to Making a Living as a Horse Trainer
Lessons Learned as a Horse Trainer's Daughter with Hannah Macy
Finding Joy in the Preparation
Diversifying Your Training Business
Living with Intention
Taking Control of Your Self Image
Maintaining High Levels of Performance with Haley Nida
Building a Training Career with Sarai Angelle
The Power of a Positive Self Image
Being Consistent with Your Signals
A Word of Encouragement for Days When You Feel Like "It's Not Worth It"
The Influence of an Outside Perspective
Taking Advantage of the Opportunities You Have Today
The Key to Progression
Training Courageously
Playing by the Rules with Kelsie Domer
Helping Your Horse Understand the “Why”
Being the Best You Can Be Today
When Preparation Meets Opportunity with Rayne Grant
Celebrating the Small Wins
Disengaging the Defensive Nature of Colts
Making Time for the Things That Matter Most
Growing Your Training Business
Knowing When to Rest
Adapting and Restarting Your Routines
What Happens When You Focus on Your 1%
Developing Your Horse's Potential
Balancing Your Horse’s Front and Hind End
Taking Advantage of a Preparation Season
Pricing Your Services as a Trainer
How to Make the Desired Response Part of the Release
Lessons I Learned From My Dad
The Power of Being Consistently Correct
Shifting Your Focus from the Future to the Present
Simplifying the Signals You Are Sending to Your Horse
How to Make Your Horse's Job Easier
Maintaining Consistency and Confidence with Challenging Horses
Working with Anxious Colts
The Importance of Making Time for Yourself
Staying Resilient to Reach the Next Level
Overcoming Self Doubt & Guilt as a Trainer
Training Efficiently When You're Short On Time
Building Confidence and Collection
How to Avoid Micromanaging Your Horse’s Movements
Reframing Your Approach to Roping
Approaching Training with a Growth Mindset
Preparation and Confidence with Paula Cooper
Incorporating Fundamentals into Your Training Program with Rayne Grant
How It All Began
The One Thing You Must Have to Make a Great Horse
The Value of Reflection
Getting Your Horse Comfortable at Faster Speeds
Appreciating Each Opportunity
Creating Systems to Support Your Goals
Putting Yourself in the Driver's Seat
Resistance and Release
Approaching Training with an Open Mind
Stimulating Your Horse's Thought Process
What Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone
Diversifying Your Training
Dealing with Frustration
You Are Worth It
Maintaining Speed & Momentum in Your Turns
How to be More Efficient with Your Time
Being Proactive About Your Goals
Thoughts About the Current Horse Market
Winning the Day
Using Roping to Establish Feel, Timing & Balance
How to Handle a Horse that Pulls Back
How to Seamlessly Transition to the Next Level of Speed
Reframing Your Mindset About Reactive Responses
Debunking Perceptions of Where Your Horse “Should” Be
Positioning Your Body Properly for a Turn
Establishing Better Control of Your Horse's Ribcage
Taking Control of Your Insecurities
The Significance of Small Gestures
Breaking Down the 1% Rule
Using Triggers to Your Advantage
Managing Speed and Reactive Responses
Less is More
Using the Release to Your Advantage
What It Takes to Make a Great Horse
Dealing with the Pressure of Deadlines
Taking Time to Provide a Release Point
How the Fear of Success May Be Holding You Back
The Signal Before the Signal
Overcoming Impatient Tendencies
Enhancing Effort and Potential
Conversations About Great Horses
Enhancing Your Value as a Trainer
Developing Patience with Anxious Horses
Survival Mode
Strengths and Struggles
Building Confidence & Preparing for Competition
Preparing Your Horse for More Speed
Every Repetition is for a Purpose
How My Personal Development Journey Has Impacted My Horsemanship
Preparing a Colt for the First Ride
Overcoming Discomfort to Improve Understanding
Rebuilding Your Horse's Foundation After Time Off
Horsemanship is Leadership
Making the Most of Your Time When Training
The Cowboy Mentality
Why You Should Be Softening Your Horse's Ribcage
The Value of Your Horse's Confidence
Staying Faithful in the Process
Effort, Courage and Confidence
Keeping Realistic Expectations When Working with Multiple Horses
Taking Control of Your Perception
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Horsemanship with Emma & Gracie Pearson
Overcoming the Pressure to Prove Yourself
Overcoming the Need for Instant Gratification
Taking a Step Back to Move Forward
Deactivating Your Horse's Defense Mechanism
Overcoming Anxiety in the Trailer
Working with Young Horses Safely
Creating Muscle Memory with Feel, Timing, and Balance
Lessons Learned Through Failure
Managing Customer Expectations as a Trainer
How My First Horsemanship Clinic Changed My Life
Maintaining Perspective During Tough Competition
Advice to My 20-Year-Old Self
Why You Need to Slow Your Hands Down
3 Exercises to Improve Timed Event Performance
Clinic Recap: Hermosa, SD
Make Commitments, Not Excuses
Winning the Mental Game of Horsemanship
Clinic Recap: Denison, Iowa
On the Trail with Kelsie Chace
Clinic Recap: Breakaway School in Dickinson ND
Rising to the Challenge
The Progression of Training
Simplifying the Training Process
Building Momentum
On the Road with Phil Haugen
Clinic Recap: Horsemanship & Barrel Racing with Ashley Schafer
Building Mental Maturity as a Trainer
Developing Feel, Timing & Balance with Your Horse
Building Trust with an Insecure Horse
The Power of a First Impression
Teaching the Release
Now, More Than Ever, is the Time to Be Your Best
Clinic Recap with Carrie Arntson
Renewed Perspective During the Pandemic
How to Successfully Transition from Riding Colts to Finished Horses
Get Out of Your Own Way
Advice for the Young Horse Trainer
How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Clinic Experience
How to Handle an Overreactive Horse
Overcoming Insecurity & Getting Out of Your Comfort Zone
Changing Your Standards
Good Enough Isn't Good Enough
Advancing Your Horse's Performance
The Power of Repetition
Activating the Thinking Side of Your Horse's Brain: Part II
Activating the Thinking Side of Your Horse's Brain: Part I
Working Through Frustrations and Challenges
How to Create Softness in Your Horse's Ribcage
How Your Attitude Impacts Your Horse's Performance
Enjoying the Journey
Investing in Yourself
Understanding The Animal You Are Training
The Key to Success is Getting Started
Being Your Best from Foundation to Finish