Talking About Horses

Mar 30 2025 73 ep. 92 mins 13
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In TALKING ABOUT HORSES, Patrick brings you some of the best riders, horsemen, trainers, equine advocates, and thought leaders in the horse industry for tips, insights, and stories. These broadcasts are first presented LIVE through Facebook. You can listen at home, at work, in the car, or in the saddle either thru Facebook, YouTube, or by downloading the podcast from iTunes. What do we talk about? Horsemanship, dressage, competition, rider problems, nutrition, news in the industry, horse training, personal stories and so much more!

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Ep # 63, Tami Elkayam, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - backing horses up, a professional disagreement

Mar 30 2025 125 mins  
In this episode, Patrick King and Tammy Elkayam explore differing perspectives on the effectiveness of backing a horse up, the significance of proper execution, and the potential physical and emotional impacts on horses. Through their dialogue, they emphasize the need for professional collaboration and the importance of setting horses up for success in their training and care. They

Ep # 62, Jim Masterson, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - the horse as a participant in the process

Mar 23 2025 85 mins  
In this engaging conversation, Jim Masterson and Patrick King discuss the intricacies of horse training and bodywork, emphasizing the importance of the horse's active participation in the process. They explore how to read horse responses, the significance of tension release, and the correlation between bodywork and training. The discussion also touches on the challenges of uncoveri

Ep # 61, Karen Rohlf, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - the development of a happy athlete

Mar 23 2025 88 mins  
In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Karen Rohlf, a renowned horse trainer who blends traditional dressage with natural horsemanship. Karen shares her journey from a young rider to a professional trainer, emphasizing the importance of understanding the horse's emotional and mental well-being. The conversation explores the evolution of training methods, t

Ep # 60, Dr Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner - horse fear, rider fear, and so much more!

Mar 05 2025 128 mins  
In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King engages with Dr. Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner of Riding Far, exploring their unique approach to equestrian training that combines sports psychology with horse training. They discuss the importance of understanding both the horse and rider, the significance of collaboration in training, and the need for effective communication

Ep # 59 Daniel Dauphin - Bits, Bitting, Foamy Mouth, Contact, and more

Feb 09 2025 115 mins  
In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Daniel Dauphin, clinician and expert on bits and horsemanship. They discuss the science behind bits, the importance of understanding horse behavior, and the journey of becoming a skilled horse trainer. Daniel shares his experiences with colt starting, the pressures of training, and the significance of mentorship in de

Ep # 58 Donna Snyder Smith - The Alchemy of Horses

Jan 25 2025 103 mins  
In this episode, Patrick King interviews Donna Snyder-Smith, a seasoned equestrian educator with over 40 years of experience. They discuss Donna's recent retirement, the challenges she faced, and her journey through the equestrian arts. Donna shares her insights on the evolving equestrian industry, the importance of continuous learning, and the impact of her experiences with horses

Ep # 57 Jec Ballou - Developing a fitness plan for your horse

Jan 18 2025 74 mins  
In this conversation, Patrick King and Jec Ballou delve into the intricacies of equine fitness and conditioning. They discuss the importance of customized fitness plans for horses, evaluating movement through video analysis, and understanding horse physiology to enhance training effectiveness. The conversation emphasizes identifying imbalances and asymmetries in horses, training te

Ep # 53.5 ("The Lost Episode") Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14 2025 87 mins  
This episode somehow was lost in the shuffle and missed getting an official "episode number," so I'm calling it episode 53.5, as that's where it fell on the calendar of interviews (between episode 53 with JJ Tate, and 54 with David Koss). In this episode, Charles de Kunffy joins me to talk about the principles of classical horsemanship. 

Ep # 53, JJ Tate, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14 2025 119 mins  
In episode 53, JJ Tate joins us to talk about classical dressage in the competitive arena.

Ep # 52, Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14 2025 96 mins  
In this episode, Charles de Kunffy joins us to talk about riding in Academies and the importance of remembering history.