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Winning the Daily Battle of Building Confidence Jan 31, 2023

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As trainers, we are either building our horses' confidence or destroying it. When introducing a horse to new levels of speed or exposing them to new situations, your progress is dependent on whether or not you can win this small daily battle of building confidence. On this episode, I’m building off of our conversation about starting colts on cattle and answering your inbox questions about keeping your colts safe and sane while exposing them to new situations and levels of speed.

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Choosing the Right Tools to Communicate With Your Horse Jan 24, 2023

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We all have days when we ask our horses for one response and get something completely different than what we were expecting. Any time you are progressing your horses to a new level or exposing them to a new situation, there is an opportunity for your communication methods to be interpreted differently. In this episode, I'm sharing some of the tools I use to communicate better with my horses, including bit preferences and how to know when its time to transition from one bit to another.

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Starting Colts on Cattle Jan 17, 2023

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Introducing colts to cattle is one of my favorite ways to begin building their confidence and establishing feel. Whether you have cattle or you are tracking a sled or Smarty dummy, the exercise of following a moving object can be an excellent stimulant for the horse's mind. On this episode, I'm sharing some training techniques and examples of how this exercise can be used to start developing feel, timing and balance and to help your horse build confidence in new situations

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Evaluating Your Results & Adjusting Your System Jan 10, 2023

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How do you evaluate your horse’s performance?

In competitive situations, it’s not hard to come up with benchmarks for evaluation. For example, it’s easy to determine what is a 1D barrel horse or an open/pro-level roping horse. It’s also easy to compare one horse against another – “this horse stops harder” or “this horse turns quicker” are pretty obvious evaluations to make. But, these benchmarks aren’t very useful when it comes to developing systems for winning performance.

On this episode, I'm sharing how I have created a streamlined system for evaluating my horse's performance and how this has helped me strengthen their foundation. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

The Value of an Extra Hour Jan 03, 2023

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I truly think the only way I can continue to grow and get better is to evaluate what I learned this past year. And this year, the one central theme that kept surfacing in my reflections was the value of time. On this episode, I'm sharing how understanding the value of one extra hour of time has impacted me this year and the lessons I’ve learned by prioritizing this time. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Prioritizing Your Preparation Dec 27, 2022

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Between balancing your career, family, and personal responsibilities, finding time to prioritize preparation toward your personal goals can be a challenge. On this episode, I'm reflecting on some goals I had for this year and sharing how my level of preparation impacted my results as well as my new goals for the coming year. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

The Key to Making a Living as a Horse Trainer Dec 20, 2022

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Can I make a living as a horse trainer?” This is a question that comes up quite frequently. And to be honest, when I was first starting out my training career, I never really considered whether or not I could make a living as a horse trainer. I was more concerned about if I was a good enough horseman to create a valuable change in my horses. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Lessons Learned as a Horse Trainer's Daughter with Hannah Macy Dec 13, 2022

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On this week's episode, I'm joined by a very special guest―my daughter, Hannah Macy. Join us as we reflect on her life growing up as a horse trainer's daughter, lessons learned along the way, and how the western industry is still very much a part of her life both personally and professionally. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Finding Joy in the Preparation Dec 06, 2022

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During the holiday season, we often find ourselves filled with gratitude as we are surrounded by family and friends in celebration. It's easy to feel abundantly grateful in these seasons; however, when it comes to our normal everyday routines, these feelings of joy and gratitude can tend to fade. On this episode, I'm talking about the importance of finding joy in the seasons of preparation, not just the final destination. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Diversifying Your Training Business Nov 29, 2022

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If you are operating a full-time or part-time training business, it can be easy to feel like your income potential is limited by the amount of hours in a day. On this episode, I'm sharing some recent conversations from our mentorship program about diversifying your training business and ways to optimize your day to day operations to create more opportunity for profit, as well as more balance in your personal life. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com. For more information about mentorships with Phil Haugen, visit philhaugenhorsemanship.com/mentorships.

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