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Simplifying the Signals You Are Sending to Your Horse Apr 26, 2022

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When it comes to training, I live by the philosophy ‘less is more.’ If you take time to watch some of the top trainers in the world, it is very difficult to notice the cues they are sending their horses. That is by design. No matter the discipline, most of the elite trainers have developed such a high level of self-awareness that they are able to get more efficient responses from their horses by making subtle, intentional body movements. On this episode, I'm sharing tips for simplifying the cues you send your horses. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

How to Make Your Horse's Job Easier Apr 19, 2022

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A horse’s body is naturally front-end loaded. It is estimated that 65-70% of a horse’s weight is distributed on the front end. But in the performance events, we want our horses to engage their back end. So, how do we bridge this gap? Tune into this episode to learn a few exercises that will help make your horse’s job easier. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Maintaining Consistency and Confidence with Challenging Horses Apr 12, 2022

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When you are dealing with a challenging horse, it can be difficult to maintain confidence and consistency. In my experience, most of the challenging horses I have trained have all had one thing in common: a default reactive mindset. On this episode, I'm sharing my perspectives on how to maintain consistency and confidence with challenging horses. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Working with Anxious Colts Apr 05, 2022

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In today’s performance horse industry, we have the privilege of owning and riding some of the most physically talented horses in the world. However, when these horses are young and just getting started, this physical skill is often accompanied by anxiety, reactive tendencies, and mental immaturity. Over the years, I’ve learned that a horse can have all of the tools physically, but this toolkit is useless if I don’t have control over that horse’s mind.

In this episode, I’m sharing a few recent experiences with a very reactive colt and my approach to overcoming these reactive tendencies and progressing that horse’s mental training. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

The Importance of Making Time for Yourself Mar 29, 2022

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When you live a busy lifestyle, sometimes, it’s hard to take time for yourself. In pursuit of family obligations, career goals, and other ambitions, many of us are hard-pressed to find a few extra minutes in each day. But, if there's one thing I've learned about horsemanship, it's that every improvement with my horses begins with me. Building connections with the horse's mind takes time, and you have to be willing to give yourself that time to slow down, relax, and enjoy the process. On this episode, I'm sharing a few stories about making time for yourself, and how this prioritization can impact your horsemanship journey. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Staying Resilient to Reach the Next Level Mar 22, 2022

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In the training business, failures are inevitable. There will be seasons of your horsemanship journey that are more challenging than others. Your resiliency during these seasons is what determines whether or not your horse reaches its full potential. In this episode, I’m sharing a few stories about overcoming challenges and staying resilient to reach the next level. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Overcoming Self Doubt & Guilt as a Trainer Mar 15, 2022

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Have you ever questioned if you had what it takes to make it as a trainer? Have you ever felt guilty for pursuing your passion? If so, you're not alone. On this episode, I'm sharing a few stories about overcoming limiting beliefs as a trainer, and offering some advice on how to keep your confidence up as you build your training career. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Training Efficiently When You're Short On Time Mar 08, 2022

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For those of us who are in the ranching world, we don't always have the luxury of 'slowing things down' and giving our horses time to find the right answer. When it's time to get a job done, sometimes, getting the job done is the only thing we can focus on in that moment. So, how can we keep our horse's foundation strong even when we don't have time to slow things down? Tune into this episode to hear my perspectives on training efficiently and reinforcing your horse's foundation when you are short on time. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Building Confidence and Collection Mar 01, 2022

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Collection is a key component of a horse’s foundational success. However, most breeds of horses are not built to be naturally collected. Tune into this episode as I share my step-by-step process for building collection and confidence in a horse. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

How to Avoid Micromanaging Your Horse’s Movements Feb 22, 2022

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One of our biggest faults as human beings is that we don’t like to fail. That's why when we are introducing a new concept to our horses, we have the tendency to micromanage. When we micromanage their every move, we think we are preventing them from failing; however, we are only getting in the way of their understanding. Tune into this episode as I share my experiences with overcoming my micro-managing tendencies, and how this has transformed by effectiveness as a trainer. Read the full show notes at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast.

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