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In this episode I speak with Paul McGreevy Professor of Animal Behaviour and Animal Welfare Science. If you’ve ever had a difficult conversation with traditional horse people and you’ve wondered how your training methods and beliefs can be backed up by science, then listeners, this is the podcast for you! Paul has spent 23 years scientifically researching horse behaviour and welfare in both the UK and Australia. He has published 250 peer reviewed papers as well as books on equine and dog behaviour and he is the co-founder and honorary fellow of the International Society for Equitation Science. He also talks in this interview of his 8 weeks trek on horseback from Victoria to Canberra. So he is not a desk bound scientist, he is a real horseman who has a passion for equitation science and debunking myths that are out there around some methods of training. I believe it’s important for us as conscious horse people to keep up to date with this kind of science so we can have real conversations with people who think we are all a bit woo woo in our methods. Paul tell me where and how we can access this information and also how we can be a part of the new study they are doing where they are collecting data from all over the world that will help revolutionise horse training the world over. To connect with Paul you can follow the link belowWebsite http://sydney.edu.au/vetscience/about/staff/pmcgreevy.shtml Here are links to some of the research papers we spoke about in the interview Food reward and pressure and releasehttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/233588289_The_use_of_blended_positive_and_negative_reinforcement_in_shaping_the_halt_response_of_horses_Equus_caballus Trigger Treater:https://www.triggertreater.com/ Cath Evans work with shape of head in dogshttps://www.researchgate.net/.../6436933_The_Distribution_of_Ganglion_Cells_in_the_... Donkey v horse brainhttps://www.researchgate.net/publication/331083791_Preliminary_investigation_into_relationships_between_donkey_and_horse_skull_and_brain_morphology Paul's equine behaviour bookhttps://www.elsevier.com/books/equine-behavior/mcgreevy/978-0-7020-4337-6 ISES, conference links on position statementhttps://equitationscience.com/equitation/position-statement-on-the-use-misuse-of-leadership-and-dominance-concepts-in-horse-training Here are some other research papers of Paul's that you might like to read McGreevy, P, Boakes, R. (2019) The shocking use of ‘jiggers’ in horse racing. The Conversation. 15th February 2019. https://theconversation.com/the-shocking-use-of-jiggers-in-horse-racing-111176 McGreevy, P., Henshall, C. (2018) Dressing up for Melbourne Cup Day, from a racehorse point of view.The Conversation November 4, 2018 https://theconversation.com/dressing-up-for-melbourne-cup-day-from-a-racehorse-point-of-view-104771 McGreevy, P.D., Franklin, S. (2018) Over 20% of Australian horses race with their tongues tied to their lower jaw. The Conversation. 9th July 2018. https://theconversation.com/over-20-of-australian-horses-race-with-their-tongues-tied-to-their-lower-jaw-99584 McGreevy, P.D., Fawcett, A. (2018) Poll says most people support a ban on whips in Australian horse racing. The Conversation. February 22, 2018. https://theconversation.com/poll-says-most-people-support-a-ban-on-whips-in-australian-horse-racing-91917 McGreevy, P.D., McManus, P. (2017) Why horse-racing in Australia needs a social licence to operate.The Conversation. November 3, 2017. https://theconversation.com/why-horse-racing-in-australia-needs-a-social-licence-to-operate-79492 McManus, P., McGreevy, P.D. (2017) When the pressure is on, some riders breach the whip rules in horse racing. The Conversation. January 17, 2017. https://theconversation.com/when-the-pressure-is-on-some-riders-breach-the-whip-rules-in-horse-racing-71157 McGreevy, P.D. (2016) Why nosebands should be loosened on dressage horses at the Olympics. The Conversation. May 10, 2016. https://theconversation.com/why-nosebands-should-be-loosened-on-dressage-horses-at-the-olympics-56370 McGreevy, P.D. (2015) How to feed a racehorse and keep him healthy. The Conversation. November 3, 2015. https://theconversation.com/how-to-feed-a-racehorse-and-keep-him-healthy-49595 McGreevy, P.D. (2014) Whips hurt horses – if my leg’s anything to go by. The Conversation. October 29, 2014. https://theconversation.com/whips-hurt-horses-if-my-legs-anything-to-go-by-33470
Todays’ episode, I am so excited to tell you, is brought to you by Eden River Equestrian. This, I can now tell you, is the name of my new company that I have been creating for a very long time. Eden River Equestrian is a brand of horse and rider gear, where all the edible and topical products are made from natural organic and ethical ingredients. And the horse gear, is made from recycled, organic or compostable materials. Eden River Equestrian will also be where you will find this podcast and it will also be the hub of creating a community of gentle and ethical, thus conscious horse people. Eden River Equestrian will officially launch on Wednesday May 1st. That’s 4 weeks from now. In this episode I speak with Sarah Schlote. Sarah works in the field of Trauma and Somatic Experience with both those who work in the field of Equine Assisted Therapy, and also horse owners, where she can teach more about trauma, what it is and give you the tools to notice it and find your way through for both you and your horse. In the last episode I spoke with Anna Collis who works to release trauma from horses herself, in this episode, Sarah and I go deeper into what trauma is and how it can be released from the body using different methods and how you can become a real expert on your horse and their nervous system to assist you in building a deeper connection to your horse through understanding their nervous system needs. I love that there are so many people working with trauma now and that it’s not some big scary word that sends us all into a spin, it happens and when we continue to talk openly about it, we can find ways through it for both ourselves and our horses. So sit back, feel the love and support of this community around you, and enjoy the amazing Sarah Schlote. To connect with Sarah follow any of the links belowWebsite https://equusoma.com/Website https://sarahschlote.com/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/equusoma/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahschlote/
In this episode I speak with Anna Collis from harmony for Horses. Anna can be called a body worker, but she also supports the release of trauma and locked emotions from you and your horse through a type of therapy called “The Emotion Code”. By now you will all know why body work is so important, Anna and I speak in this episode about the types of very real traumas that most horses in the world have. Some of them may very well surprise you? And some of them may not! It’s a great conversation to help you think a lot more from the horse’s perspective on many things to do with emotions and trauma as well as body work. We talk about how trauma gets trapped in the horse’s body, and how Anna is able to release it, with the horse’s permission of course. I hope you find this one interesting, I know I did. To connect with Anna please follow the links belowWebsiteFacebookInstagram
In this episode I speak with Hannah Weston and Rachel Bedingfield who created Connection Training. They are a mother and daughter team who have both learned so much of their craft from the one horse, Toby. Connection Training is a Holistic look at horsemanship which I love so much, and I know you guys love it too. The knowledge between these two amazing women is profound. If you’ve ever wondered why positive reinforcement training is so important to the horses, and their brain, then this is the podcast for you. To connect with Hannah and Rachel follow the links belowWebsite: https://connectiontraining.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/connectiontraining/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCar_Ot7XNlQ4nZG56TS12TwInstagram: Connection Training (@connectiontraining) • Instagram photos and videos
In this episode I speak with Tara Davis from Unbridles Goddess. And apart from having the best business name I’ve heard of yet, it’s a bit amazing isn’t it? She also has a beautiful story to go with it. It has illness, recovery, a ranch that allowed her to experience horses in a different way and that one horse who changed her life and training methods forever. Tara is a beautiful story teller and I loved hearing all about her journey to conscious horsemanship. I know that you will too. To connect with Tara you can follow the links belowwww.unbridledgoddess.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/unbridledgoddess/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/unbridledgoddess/
In this episode I speak with Farah DeJohnette. Farah runs a horse property in North Brookfield Massachusetts where she teaches people about Holistic or Whole Horsemanship, where it takes a village to keep your horse happy and healthy and everyone is as important as the next including nutrition, dental, body work and training methods. Farah is doing an amazing job educating people on all aspects of keeping your horse happy and healthy, but the most important thing we must all begin with, is listening to your horse. I recorded this at 5am my time so if you are wearing headphones you may hear the Kookaburras waking up and the butcher birds making their morning song, you may even hear my dog snoring in there somewhere. This is a long one, so I won’t take up too much of your time on the intro, I’ll let you settle in and enjoy the ride. To connect with Farah please use the following links.Website-https://fdhorsemanship.comFacebook-Farah DeJohnette HorsemanshipInstagram-#fdhorsemanshipYoutube-fdh channel
In this episode I speak with Dr Audrey DeClue from DeClue Equine LLC. You are about to hear from someone who is literally revolutionising the horse world and how they treat Shivers and Stringhalt in horses. Audrey sees herself as an ordinary person who is changing the world for horses. You can see why I love this episode so much and I’m sure you will too. The most important thing that stands out to me about Audrey is not all of her incredible education of which there is years of with incredible breadth in both western and eastern medicines, but it’s that fact that she has treated thousands of professional sport horses and do you know how many she has been unable to help? One, just one, and that one breaks her heart. Audrey is revolutionising the horse world, but she also needs our help, have a listen to see how you too might be able to support her on her mission. To support or connect with Audrey you can go to her website or you can listen to her podcast.
In this episode I speak with Jayne Roberts from Equijay. Jane is here to bring the feminine back to the horse world. What does that mean exactly? Well you will hear more about it in the interview but let me just say, that you know all the trainers who I have interviewed who are going deeper into giving the horses a voice and a choice and working as a collaboration instead of a dominance power play model of horsemanship? Well, that’s what Jane is here to teach as well, and it’s in her own unique and deep style. Jane’s knowledge of nutrition is extraordinary and her level of consciousness around the horses emotional state, and their nervous system and their ability to absorb nutrients, well it’s ground breaking. I’m so excited to speak to someone like Jayne and have her tell her story for you. Her 3 pillars plus her embodiment of the feminine plus her deep love for horses will hopefully help and support you to make the changes you possibly always thought about, or maybe never considered for your horse. Either way, the world is a better place for you opening up to what Jayne has to say. To connect with Jayne you can do so through herWebsite (this is under construction right now)FacebookInstagram
In this episode I speak with Hannah Pikkat from It’s Crunch Time. Hannah is 20 years old and is a serious influencer in the world of social media as you will hear her speak about in the interview. The amazing part about Hannah is the message she spreads to the world of hundreds of thousands of followers. It is one of kindness, positive reinforcement training, and building a long and lasting partnership with your horse in order to do great things together. I believe the word inspirational is used a little too often these days, but I can assure you that Hannah is the perfect person to be inspiring the next generation of horse people. Wisdom usually comes from age and experience and I’m not sure Hannah really understands the positive impact she is having on the world. However, Hannah is still a very wise young woman and one to take note of for the future. I for one will delight in watching her grow and see what more she goes on to do to make a positive difference to the horse world. To connect with Hannah you can find her at herWebsiteFacebookInstagramPersonal instagramYouTube
In this episode I speak with Alexa Linton. Alexa is what this podcast is all about, she is herself bringing consciousness to the horse world through all of her skills which include animal communication, equine sports therapy, kinesiology, BodyTalker, Author and teacher. But most of all, she is a student of the animals she loves. Hear how her life with animals and working with horses has come about, hear the depth of how far she goes with animals and humans and also hear about the courses she has put together that are incredibly comprehensive and something you may want to look further into. We are so lucky here on this podcast to have such a high calibre of interviews each week. It excites me to no end to think of all of you working with any one of these people to take your life with your horse more conscious and deep. For now, sit back, enjoy the ride and everything that the incredible Alexa Linton has to offer. To connect with Alexa, you can find her on herWebsiteFacebookInstagramTwitterThe Whole Horse Podcast
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