The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 32 | How Horses do Community with Equine Researcher Emily Kieson
What a fantastic podcast with Emily Kieson, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and PhD Candidate at Oklahoma State University! Her extensive research focuses on equine-human interactions and equine behavioural psychology. In this fascinating episode we discussed the results of her current research looking at the affiliate and community behaviours of large herds of horses (100+). What is coming forward in her research is very different from our current understanding of herd dynamics, and challenge some of commonly used training practices and foundational aspects of our equine-human relationships. I was on the edge of my seat, and I have a feeling you will be too!
Emily works closely with MiMer Centre, a Swedish non-profit focused on research and education in horses and humans and collaborates with international scientists, universities, and equine therapy programs to improve research and education in equine-human interactions. She has over 20 years working full time with horses, ten of which has been in equine-assisted therapies, works as an equine specialist in mental health and learning (ESMHL) with the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH) and has certifications and training as an equine specialist in many other models of equine-assisted therapies.
Episode 31 | Holistic Equine Rehabilitation with Dr. Raquel Butler
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 31 | Dr. Raquel Butler My Whole Horse episode with Biomechanical Medicine Veterinarian Dr. Raquel Butler from New South Wales was amazing and full of helpful information! We focused in on her work in rehabilitation - she...
Episode 30 | Adding value + osmosis + creating happy herd with Josh Nichol
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 30 | Josh Nichol This conversation with Whole Horse favourite Josh Nichol of a Horseman's Pursuit really pulled all the pieces together for me, and I have a feeling it will for you as well! After watching an...
Episode 29 | Starting Sailor, a feral pony, with Heather Nelson Liberty Coach
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 29 | Starting Sailor, a feral pony, with Heather Nelson Liberty Coach For the episode, liberty coach (and much more) Heather Nelson and I literally sat down on my couch and had a chat. And what a chat it was! I...
Episode 28 | The Cowgirl Re-union Explained with founders Stefanie Travers and Alexa
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 28 | The Cowgirl Re-union explained with founders Stefanie Travers and Alexa In this Whole Horse podcast my bestie and horsewoman extraordinaire Stefanie Travers and I share about our creation The Cowgirl Re-union,...
Episode 27 | The Academic Art of Riding with Kenneth Vansweevelt
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 27 | The Academic Art of Riding with Kenneth Vansweevelt In this much anticipated episode of the Whole Horse Podcast, Academic Art of Riding instructor Kenneth Vansweevelt shares about his journey with horses - his...
Episode 26 | Bridleless and balanced riding with Tori Jeffress
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 26 | Bridleless and balanced riding Tori Jeffress First episode after my Australia trip and of course, I had to chat with one of the incredible horse people I met on my adventures! Tori Jeffress caught my attention...
Episode 25 | Natural Balance Dentistry Part 2 with Jackson Holm
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 25 | Natural Balance Dentistry Part 2 with Jackson Holm Another awesome hour spent with Jackson Holm, a Natural Balance Equine Dentist born and raised in southern Alberta with a deep love for horses and riding, for his...
Episode 24 | Trauma-informed Horsemanship Part 2 with Sarah Schlote of EQUUSOMA
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 24 | Sarah Schlote So awesome to have Sarah Schlote, founder of EQUUSOMA™ back on the podcast! In this incredible follow-up episode (check out Episode 21 for an intro to her work), Sarah opens up about how Attachment...
Episode 23 | A cranio-sacral geek out with One Spirit’s Laura Bird
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 23 | Featuring Laura Bird of One Spirit Laura Bird and Alexa come together once again for the second episode of Season 2, this time for a full-blown geek out! We combine over 30 years of equine therapy to unpack the...
Episode 22 | Finding the feminine in the ride Jayne Roberts of Equijay
The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 22 | Finding the feminine in the ride with Jayne Roberts of Equijay Season 2 of the Whole Horse Podcast kicks off with a bang with the help of Equijay's Jayne Roberts, joining us all the way from Australia! We ventured...