Stay ConnectedWelcome to Beyond the Bridle, the podcast for the horsewoman seeking to elevate her confidence, connection, and clarity in and out of the saddle. Join us as we dive into authentic conversations about horsemanship, the ups and downs of life, and how to embrace the courage to pursue your passion with fearless authenticity. This is your space to feel inspired, supported, and empowered to ride boldly and live fully every day.
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
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Have you ever wanted to create training processes with your horse, but didn’t know where to start? Do you know where you want to be, but don’t know how to get there? Then today’s episode is for you!
Today, we discuss how to create training processes that actually work and won’t have you confused about where to go next. We give you questions to ask yourself that will help you put together a process that is specific to you and your horse. And if you still feel lost, Camri or McKayla can set up virtual sessions with you where we can help you get started! All of our contact info is below.
Join us in future podcast episodes as we dive into authentic conversations about horsemanship, the ups and downs of life, and how to embrace the courage to pursue your passion with fearless authenticity. This is your space to feel inspired, supported, and empowered to ride boldly and live fully every day.
If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.
Until next time!
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
Subscribers to Beyond the Bridle, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts: Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com (This email will remain the same, despite the rebrand, and is still a great way to get ahold of us)
Apply to work with McKayla HERE https://forms.gle/L2ViieNUx1gC9HCb7
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/services
Get a hold of McKayla at Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
Do you have trouble navigating the balance between anxiety and vigilance? Or do you struggle coming down after a high-stress situation? Then this episode is for you!
We explore the power of slowing down physically, mentally, and emotionally. From horses choking to social anxiety, we talk about how we navigate these things.
This is your invitation to let go of stress and take time for yourself in ways that heal and promote growth.
DISCLAIMER
This episode is for discussion only and is not meant to replace therapy. If you’re struggling with any aspects of mental health please consult a Mental Health Professional.
If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.
Until next time!
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
Subscribers to Beyond the Bridle Podcast, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts:
Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Scoot Boots - Use code MaK10 for a 10% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com
Apply to work with McKayla HERE
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine
https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
We have all been there! You see poor behavior from your horse that you know needs to change, but instead of dealing with it, you make an excuse.
“I don’t have time to work on this.”
“We need to be working on our performance goals, not this.”
“That’s just how my horse is.”
“It’s the adrenaline.”
“Any horse would do that in that situation.”
Today we challenge ourselves and our listeners to let go of our excuses and take responsibility for our horse’s behavior. By taking ownership of our situation, we can empower ourselves to trust our processes, and to be more confident in ourselves and our horses.
Join us in future podcast episodes as we dive into authentic conversations about horsemanship, the ups and downs of life, and how to embrace the courage to pursue your passion with fearless authenticity. This is your space to feel inspired, supported, and empowered to ride boldly and live fully every day.
If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.
Until next time!
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
Subscribers to Beyond the Bridle, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts: Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com (This email will remain the same, despite the rebrand, and is still a great way to get ahold of us)
Apply to work with McKayla HERE https://forms.gle/L2ViieNUx1gC9HCb7
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/services
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
In this episode, we dive into building trust in yourself. From honoring your emotions to deciphering what they’re really telling you, we explore how self-belief grows when you learn to balance patience, progress, and connection.
McKayla shares insights on the importance of coasting during life’s tougher seasons, while Camri reflects on how weather struggles have impacted her rides. Together, we discuss practical ways to develop self-trust, connect deeply with your horse, and embrace the process of growth—no matter how slow it feels.
Whether you’re battling anxiety, perfectionism, or frustration, this episode will help you focus on what you can do and learn to trust the process every step of the way.
Link to our episode on Pre-Ride Checklists!
If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.
Until next time!
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
Subscribers to Beyond the Bridle Podcast, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts:
Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Grand Meadows -- use code CJOHN1 for a 10% discount
Scoot Boots - Use code MaK10 for a 10% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com
Apply to work with McKayla HERE
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine
https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
In today’s episode of Beyond the Bridle, we discuss building trust in yourself and your horse. We reframe what trust actually is, and that it isn’t about expecting perfection from ourselves or our horses, but it is about having reliability. Clarity and boundaries need to be held in a way where we can say, “I see you” to ourselves and our horses, without excusing poor behavior. We share an easy tip you can apply to your life today to ensure that you still show up for yourself each and every day, no matter what.
Join us in future podcast episodes as we dive into authentic conversations about horsemanship, the ups and downs of life, and how to embrace the courage to pursue your passion with fearless authenticity. This is your space to feel inspired, supported, and empowered to ride boldly and live fully every day.
If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.
Until next time!
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
Subscribers to Beyond the Bridle, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts:
Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Grand Meadows -- use code CJOHN1 for a 10% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com (This email will remain the same, despite the rebrand, and is still a great way to get ahold of us)
Apply to work with McKayla HERE https://forms.gle/L2ViieNUx1gC9HCb7
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/services
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
In this episode, we dive into the hard stuff—the kind of raw that doesn’t feel polished or perfect. McKayla shares her experience of finding time to rest while being sick, despite the push to keep moving like everything’s fine, while Camri opens up about a wonky trail ride with Freya and the confidence it took to hold steady.
Using these reflections as our starting point, we’re taking a deeper look at confidence in the saddle and beyond. Is confidence just about skill, or is there something more to it? We explore the differences between bravery and self-belief, how technical skills alone can’t guarantee lasting confidence, and why true self-confidence means trusting yourself—even when things go wrong. We also touch on imposter syndrome, the weight of external validation, and why leaning into your own self-belief matters just as much as mastering technique.
Tune in for an honest conversation on redefining confidence, the ups and downs of finding your footing, and why self-trust is the foundation for riding—and living—boldly.
If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.
Until next time!
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
Subscribers to Beyond the Bridle Podcast, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts:
Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Grand Meadows -- use code CJOHN1 for a 10% discount
Scoot Boots - Use code MaK10 for a 10% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com
Apply to work with McKayla HERE https://forms.gle/L2ViieNUx1gC9HCb7
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/services
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
Welcome to the first episode of "Beyond the Bridle” (formerly The Horsewoman Project). We’re so excited to kick off this new chapter with you. Today, we’re sharing why we chose to rebrand, what the new title means to us, and what you can expect from this podcast moving forward.
Join us in future podcast episodes as we dive into authentic conversations about horsemanship, the ups and downs of life, and how to embrace the courage to pursue your passion with fearless authenticity. This is your space to feel inspired, supported, and empowered to ride boldly and live fully every day.
If you liked this episode, please leave us a 5 star review, subscribe, and share this episode with a friend.
Until next time!
༺ 𝓒𝓪𝓶𝓻𝓲 & 𝓜𝓬𝓚𝓪𝔂𝓵𝓪 ༻
Subscribers to Beyond the Bridle, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts: Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Grand Meadows -- use code CJOHN1 for a 10% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com
This email will remain the same, despite the rebrand, and is still a great way to get ahold of us.
Apply to work with McKayla HERE https://forms.gle/L2ViieNUx1gC9HCb7
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/services
Get a hold of McKayla at Email:
mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at Email:
jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
In this, our 100th episode, McKayla and I share with you some of our memorable moments, learning curves, self-reflection, and our most popular episodes.
Stay tuned till the end for a mysterious announcement about some upcoming changes to the podcast! ;)
We love and appreciate every single one of our listeners more than you know! Thank you all so much for supporting our podcast!
Links to our most popular episodes (in no particular order):
Episode 14: Happy Valentines Day! Mixed Faith Marriages and Praising the Husband's of Horsewomen
Episode 24: Fear of Horses and Lack of Confidence in Riding Episode 34: Myth Busting: Heels Down
Episode 5: Connecting with our horses, trailer safety, and trainer fan-girling
Episode 22: Track Systems, when to set boundaries, and treating anxiety in you and your horse
Buying Your First Horse Series
Episode 32: Buying your first horse, Part 1: Budgeting
Episode 33: Buying your first horse, Part 2: What to look for in a horse Episode 54: Expert Tips for Horse Shopping
Episode 75: You bought your unicorn. Now what?
Riding Out Alone Series
Episode 56: Steps to riding out alone, mini-mule and sheep shenanigans, and more!
Episode 58: Riding Out Alone, Part 2: buddy sour horses, desensitizing, and more!
Subscribers to the Horsewoman Project Podcast, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts:
Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com
Apply to work with McKayla HERE https://forms.gle/L2ViieNUx1gC9HCb7
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/services
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine
https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
Hobbling can be a dangerous venture if not done right, but so can driving your car, riding your horse, and saddling a horse for the first time. By using the right processes, you can hobble train your horse safely and effectively. Hobble training can teach your horse how to be “stuck” in a way that doesn’t involve barbed wire tearing apart their legs.
Camri Johnson was a guest on one of MaK Athletes client calls to explain her processes in hobble training, and why she thinks it is a necessary skill for most horses.
If you like this episode be sure to leave us a 5 star review and subscribe to learn more about rider health and fitness, horse training dos and don'ts and everything else that comes with living an equestrian lifestyle!
Link to Camri's hobble training video:
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/gcLpzxXJTh5Wk8iH/
Subscribers to the Horsewoman Project Podcast, fill out this form to receive a FREE Daily Gold Syringe from Redmond Equine!
Affiliate links and discounts:
Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com
Apply to work with McKayla HERE https://forms.gle/L2ViieNUx1gC9HCb7
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/services
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine
https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
In this episode, we dive into some listener questions that touch on the essentials of horse care and training. We discuss strategies to help a horse overcome fear after a traumatic incident with a branch, explore ways to create a consistent training schedule that works for both you and your horse, and share tips on maintaining a balanced riding position to enhance your horse’s performance. We also talk about key signs to watch for that indicate your horse might be stressed or anxious. Whether you're working through behavioral issues or looking to improve your riding, this episode will help you and your horse thrive!
If you like this episode be sure to leave us a 5 star review and subscribe to learn more about rider health and fitness, horse training dos and don'ts and everything else that comes with living an equestrian lifestyle!
LINKS
Camri - chat with a trainer https://www.utahhorsetraining.com/chatwithahorsetrainer
Mckayla - blog posts
Mastering your leg position in the saddle
Every rider needs a Cross-Training Program
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Affiliate links and discounts:
Redmond Equine -- use code CAMRIJ20 for a 20% discount
Grand Meadows -- use code CJOHN1 for a 10% discount
Email us at thehorsewomanproject@gmail.com
Apply to work with McKayla HERE
Check out what services Camri has to offer HERE
Get a hold of McKayla at
Email: mak.athletes@gmail.com
Website: www.makathletes.com
Instagram: @mckayla_lyman https://www.instagram.com/mckayla_lyman/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mckayla.mecham.5
Get a hold of Camri at
Email: jfamilyequine@gmail.com
Website: www.utahhorsetraining.com
Instagram: @jfamilyequine
https://www.instagram.com/jfamilyequine/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jfamilyequine
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