With Horses in Mind

In this Episode, Carlos answers a listener's question around horses that struggle with the pecking order and how to consider pecking order among horses when trail riding.

In this episode, Carlos answers a listeners' question about difficulties getting a horse to move forward, and Carlos and Nina revisit the importance of consistency and groundwork as solid foundations.

This episode discussed considerations for working horses in different weather conditions and Carlos answers a listener question about float training.

In this episode, Carlos introduces his guiding formula CCKL (confidence, consistency, kindness and leadership) = TOR (trust, obedience, respect).

This episode focusses on answering a listener question around specific exercises and activities that will increase trust in the relationship with horses. In answer to the question, Carlos and Nina discuss the importance of the HOW vs the WHAT when interacting with horses, and why training is more about a philosophy than a step- by step guide.

In this episode, Carlos will answer a listener's question around feeding horses before exercise and further discuss the feeding practices and feeding posture.

In this episode, Carlos provides an overview of reasons for difficulties when approaching horses in the paddock, and explore reasons why a horse might be "hard to catch". The episode also focusses on the importance of having a clear mindset when approaching horses and the importance of "emptying the emotional cup" before interacting with your horse. And as mentioned in the recording, here is the link to the brief mindfulness exercise that might be helpful for some of our listeners if they'd like to have a practice. https://insighttimer.com/Horsetales/guided-meditations/paddock-breathing-space

In this episode, Carlos provides guidance on how to safely introduce a new horse to an existing herd.

In this episode, we discuss the use of groundwork in establishing kind leadership and the importance of establishing boundaries - in both your horseman- and humanship.

In this Episode, we discuss herd dynamics in the wild and similarities and differences that can be seen in a domestic setting. Carlos explains the different roles horses take on, and we reflect on a recent challenge Nina faced with her herd that could be resolved through an understanding of how dynamics in the herd may play out, rather than looking at the horse- human relationship in isolation.

This episode explores the horse- human relationship and the importance of trust as foundation for successful partnerships.

In this episode, Carlos and Nina share a bit about themselves and their journey with horses and give our listeners a preview of what future episodes will have in store.