Beyond the Bridle

Oct 22 2024 103 ep. 58 mins 4
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Welcome 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 ༻ Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beyond-the-bridle/support

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S2 Ep 101: Welcome to Beyond the Bridle -- The Start of a New Chapter

Oct 22 2024 12 mins  
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

100 Episodes: A behind-the-scenes look at our podcasting journey

Sep 17 2024 29 mins  
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!

Is Hobble Training Dangerous?

Sep 10 2024 38 mins  
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 gues

Overcoming Fears, Building Routines, and Recognizing Stress in Your Horse

Sep 03 2024 41 mins  
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 pe

Pain or Problem? Decoding Your Horse's Behavior

Aug 27 2024 33 mins  
In this episode, we dive into the important distinction between a horse acting "bad" due to pain versus a behavioral issue. We talk about Camri’s training horse who has been having stifle and teeth issues and how she worked around these to make the horse more comfortable while still working them the way the vet required, We also talk about McKayla's experience wit

Equine Dentistry: Interview with Aubrie Harris

Aug 20 2024 78 mins  
Today McKayla and Camri sit down with equine dental technician, Aubrie Harris of C & A Equine Services. Aubrie shares a bit about her story as a horse girl and how she went from working with a performance horse trainer to becoming an equine dentist. Aubrie discusses how the goal of equine dentistry is to preserve the horse’s teeth and help the horse find balance in their mout

Accepting Your Limitations as a Way to Build Your Confidence

Aug 13 2024 33 mins  
Many times if you hear someone say, “Accept your limitations” it comes from the perspective of a pessimist or someone who doesn’t think you should ever change or that you can never be something more than you are right now. Today, I take a slightly different stance. Accepting your limitations can be the first step that you need to start you on the road to confidence and succe

Change is Good

Aug 06 2024 27 mins  
Today we chat a bit about Freya getting her first set of shoes in two years, and how the end of Freya’s barefoot journey played head games with Camri. Neither barefoot or shod means failure in a hoofcare journey. Trying to keep to one “camp” without regard for the comfort and soundness of the horse is not helpful for the horse. Keeping our horse as sound and comfortable as

Is Competing Your Horse Unethical?

Jul 30 2024 48 mins  
After seeing multiple horses die in various competitions this week, we broach the topic of when competition becomes abuse, and can competing be done ethically? On one extreme of the debate, horses die from heat exhaustion, get arthritis before they are fully grown, are forced into rollkur, and have whip and spur marks on their bodies to get them to perform. On the other extreme of

How To Make Friends as a Horsewoman

Jul 23 2024 37 mins  
In this episode, we tackle the challenge of finding friends as a horsewoman and building a supportive equestrian community. Making connections in the horse world can be daunting, but with the right approach, it can lead to lifelong friendships and invaluable support. We discuss various groups and clubs that you can join, as well as strategies to help you put yourself out there an