The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 146 | The beauty of the mundane, boring, still and settled with with Elsa Sinclair Is there a better way to start a brand new season then a chat with the amazing Elsa Sinclair? I think not! We start season 9 with this rich...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 145 | Using clicker training to support your equine manual therapy with Dr. Barbara Parks What a perfect way to finish off season 8! This episode with Dr. Barbara Parks was fun, fascinating and fully geeky - my fave. We...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 144 | On the shoulders of giants + with the wisdom of elders with Dave Collins We're finishing out this seasons mentorship series with one of my most essential mentors, the one, the only, Dave Collins. Founder of the BC...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 143 | Hoof Care Fundamentals with Nicole Jory There's a good reason why I asked hoofcare professional Nicole Jory to contribute her online course Hoof Care Fundamentals to Outside the Box Equine - she knows her stuff!...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 141 | Regenerative ranching, an exploration in attunement, capacity and connection with Robin Waugaman Wow, this conversation with Robin Waugaman truly had my mind crackling with connections and ideas! Her way of drawing...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 140 | The impact of "hidden" injuries + how horse-keeping intersects with manual therapy with Equine Osteopath Allie Plaschka Season 8 has been one of my faves so far - and this chat with Equine Osteopath Allie Plaschka is...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 139 | Let the horses show you the way with Sandra Wallin I spend this episode with my mentor Sandra Wallin riding waves of emotion - as you'll hear in our chat, this is our first time connecting for a good chat in almost a...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 138 | Storytime with Alexa - finding our new home and farm This is a short and sweet episode and it's just me, which I haven't done since the very beginning of season one! In this episode, I sit out with the herd and share...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 136 | Contact nutrition for the horse-human relationship with Carmen Spagnola As we continue this season's mentorship series, this conversation with one of my current mentors was as potent as I had imagined. Carmen...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 135 | What flowers have taught me about horses and healing with Sabina Pettitt of Pacific Essences Welcome to the first of my mentorship series. where I have conversations with some of my most important mentors, allowing...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 134 | A whole horse perspective on veterinary care with Dr. Tomas Teskey This conversation with Dr. Tomas Teskey blew my mind in the best possible way, as he shared about what veterinary care looks like for him (and truly,...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 133 | Sacred contracts with horses and how to recognize them with Brittany Ashworth Season 8 of the Whole Horse podcast is here! To start us off right, I chatted with my friend and colleague Brittany Ashworth of Sacred...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 132 | Understanding equine postural mechanisms with Dr. Karen Gellman In this episode, marking the end of season seven of the podcast, I spoke with Dr. Karen Gellman. What an incredible journey she has been on, culminating...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 131 | Shifting how we think about breathing with Holly Barnett In this episode with Holly Barnett, I learned all about the new style of breathwork she created called InteroBreath, which is a way of working with the breath...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 130 | Horses as muses, teachers, and guides with artist Kim McElroy As we wrap up season 7, I was honoured to sit down for a conversation with the artist Kim McElroy. As you'll hear in this episode, I met Kim in 2007...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 128 | Becoming nervous system navigators with Wired 4 Connection author Lucie Klaassen Today on the podcast, I had Lucie Klaassen back on for the first time since Season 1 (!) and we had a chance to catch up on all the...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 127 | Speaking the language of horses with Belinda Bolsenbroek In this episode I was joined by classical horse trainer Belinda Bolsenbroek for an amazing conversation about the way she merges scientific study with...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 124 | Releasing Tension to build trust with Jim Masterson In this episode with reknowned equine body worker Jim Masterson, I got to know the origin story behind the Masterson Method and ask Jim about his perspective on a...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 123 | The wisdom of nature and the body with Julie Anne Lee, DCH This episode with holistic practitioner and classically trained homeopath Julie Anne Lee is absolutely jam packed with digestible, insightful information...

In this moving episode I am joined by horse trainer Diana Waters of Responsive Equine. We begin with an overview of some of Diana’s formative equestrian experiences, including her passion for training at the walk and its many benefits to the equine-human partnership, and then head into a vulnerable conversation about her journey rescuing a horse whom she diligently and compassionately attempted to rehabilitate, only to ultimately make the incredibly difficult choice to end his life.

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 120 | A call for collaboration to support horses with Dr. Rachel Heart Bellini This week on the podcast I was joined by holistic veterinarian Dr. Rachel Heart Bellini for her perspective and experience of the scope of vet...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 119 | All about track systems for horses with Amy Dell I was excited to be joined by Amy Dell of Abbotts View Livery for this episode, who wrote the book Horse Track Systems and runs her own track livery in England. What I...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 118 | Leading with relationship with Jodine Buydens This week I was joined by my long-time friend and colleague Jodine Buydens (pictured here with her mare Breeze) for a beautiful conversation on the horses who have shaped...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 117 | Restoring functional movement through fascial chains + rib sling work with Christy DiColla Tune in to this episode with equine sports therapist Christy DiColla for a great chat about her latest work and area of...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 116 | Centring the horse in our horse keeping and training with Lockie Phillips It was lovely to have Lockie Phillips back this week for his fourth time on the podcast. We got to chatting about how he’s feeling and what...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 115 | Healthy Land, Healthy Horses with Jane Myers of Equiculture I was so excited to welcome Jane Myers of Equiculture onto the podcast for our first episode of 2024! Jane is a wealth of knowledge on the subject of land...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 114 | Holistic + horse-first hoofcare with Kendra Skorstad In this episode with farrier Kendra Skorstad, our conversation covers my many (and maybe yours too!) hoof-related questions from both the perspective of horse...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 112 | How empathy creates safer spaces for humans and horses with Michele Arana In this potent conversation with Michele Arana of In Stride Equestrian, we dive into the parallels between advocating for more ethical...

Every year at the beginning of the Whole Horse Apprenticeship, I ask participants what they are most interested in learning or exploring during our six months inside the program together. This year, several people wanted to delve into the nuances of equine body language in order to refine their skills and knowledge when it comes to assessing and responding to their horse’s communication signals, so I was excited to connect with Rachaël Draaisma, author of Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses, for this episode all about her areas of expertise!

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 109 | How ritual can support accessibility and connection in horsemanship with Kathryn Hofstetter of Open Heart Horsemanship Kathryn is currently running a four-week class called Ritual Crafting for Barn and Stable, and I...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 108 |  De-bunking dominance theory + how research can inform best practices with our horses with Shelby Dennis of Milestone Equestrian Having seen Shelby's recent social media post titled "Dominance theory is dead / Your...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 107 | Observing posture and behaviour to meet your horse where they are with Equine Physiotherapist Yasmin Stuart This week I was joined by Equine Physiotherapist Yasmin Stuart, who is also a BTMM apprentice trainer with...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 106 | Wisdom of the water element + habits to restore balance with Susan Tenney of Elemental Acupressure In the two most recent episodes, guests and I have delved into our experiences of burnout and the impact of this...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 104 | Unpacking the impact of burnout and adrenaline poisoning in horses and humans with Lockie Phillips and Elsie Reford I was delighted to welcome Lockie Phillips back for his third appearance on the podcast to unpack...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 103 | Integrating our shadow selves + experiencing love with our horses with Emily Frost of Kiros Way Get ready to expand your mind and heart with this potent conversation! Recording this episode with Emily Frost of Kiros...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 102 | Beyond equine rehab + finding neutrality with Betsy Vonda A synchronistic series of events connected Betsy Vonda and I and right away we knew we needed to have this important conversation. Betsy specializes in...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 100 | 100th episode + Densensitization Practices that support your horse with Felicity Davies   Well look at that! It's the 100th episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! Loved celebrating this milestone with this awesome...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 99 | The foundational mechanisms, anatomy and physiology behind cranial work with Elisse Miki Me and my partner in all things equine body work are back again for another deep-dive into geeky territory! Elisse Miki of...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 98 | The Balance through Movement Method Masterclass Explained with Celeste Lazaris   This episode with Celeste Lazaris, founder of the Balance through Movement Method, was everything I had hoped and more! After starting...

  The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 95 | What element is your horse + how knowing can support you both with Susan Tenney   Ever since Equine Therapy school I was fascinated with the Element theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 94 | Collaborative care + unpacking food rewards with Heather Nelson   It wouldn't be a new season without a podcast episode with Heather Nelson! Our fun and funny conversation unpacking positive reinforcement...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 93 | Homeopathy and gut health with Animal Synergist Sarah Griffiths, DCH   After having incredible success with homeopathy and the products of Adored Beast, I was very excited to sit down for a chat with Sarah...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 90 | Slow and easy + Embracing surrender with Kerri Lake Another beautiful conversation with Kerri Lake, and the perfect chat for this time we find ourselves in, as we get right into some incredibly rich territory around...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 89 | Why I've been gone so long, a chat with Alexa Linton and Geri Ramsay My first episode in over three months! It feels great to be back and to have this conversation with my dear friend Geri Ramsay to share about my...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 88 | The nervous system - the key to effective rehabilitation with Elisse Miki We're getting geeky again! Elisse Miki of Equilibria Therapeutics and I venture into more of our favourite territory, this time focusing on the...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 87 | How to support and love the mares in your life with Lockie Phillips After his recent post about mares went viral, I knew I needed to chat with Lockie Phillips and more about this important topic! As most of you know,...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 86 | Healthy herd integration with Josh Nichol   Josh Nichol is back on the podcast, and sharing more wisdom, this time sharing his thoughts and practices around how to support healthy and safe integration of horses...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 85 | The meeting of movement and neuroscience with Kathy Sierra   This conversation with Kathy Sierra literally shifted my direction with my horses! It was pivotal in the best possible way and I am excited to share...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 83 | Intuition and the Equestrian with Felicity Davies Season Five is here! In this episode, Felicity Davies of the Confident Equestrian Program traversed uncharted territory, to celebrate the creation of her new...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 82 | Working with the Equine Brain and Nervous System with Sarah Schlote So awesome to have Sarah Schlote, founder of EQUUSOMA™ and now EQUUSCIENCE, is back on the podcast! In this incredible follow-up episode (check out...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 81 | Classical Foundations, Wild Movement and Deep Attention with Shannon Beahen   It's the very last episode of Season 4 and I'm so glad it was with Shannon Beahen of Humminghorse Equestrian. Our conversation was...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 80 | Grace, Grit and Gratitude with Tara Coyote   After following the inspiring Tara Coyote of Wind Horse Sanctuary and Cancer Warrioress for quite a few years, I finally worked up the courage to ask for an interview...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 74 | What horses teach us about systemic oppression with Julia Alexander What an episode this was with Julia Alexander. After reading one of Julia's blog posts, I knew that I needed to speak with her about her work at the...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 72 | Creating health in horses with Allecia Maine What an insightful and eye-opening conversation with animal communicator and healer Allecia Maine! In this episode we geeked out about healing and how it works, equine...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 71 | Seeing horses as Sovereign with Kerri Lake What a beautiful conversation with Kerri Lake, and the perfect chat for this potent fourth season, as we get right into some incredibly rich territory around showing up for...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 70 | Healthy Activation + Embracing Discomfort with Jane Pike of The Confident Rider What a treat of a conversation with Jane Pike of The Confident Rider for this episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! Before we even started...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 69 | A Conversation with Nahshon Cook I spent a whole lot of this amazing conversation with Nahshon Cook with tears in my eyes, and a big goofy smile on my face. After listening to his podcast with Warwick Schiller (go...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 68 | Supporting healthy decision-making in our horses with Heather Nelson One of my favourite podcast guests is back and dropping some amazing wisdom about horses and life! Heather Nelson and I connected over the interwebs...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 67 | Slow training + Deep listening with Elsa Sinclair   In our second Whole Horse podcast episode of season 4, Taming Wild's Elsa Sinclair takes us on a journey into her potent year with her two stallions, and stars...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 66 | Growing presence with Warwick Schiller Really enjoyed this far-ranging conversation with Warwick Schiller of Warwick Schiller Performance Horsemanship! In this Whole Horse Podcast episode Warwick opened up about his...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 65 | Working with Equine Metabolic Syndrome with Elisha Edwards This episode with the amazing Elisha Edwards of Riva's Remedies digs right into an area that many horse lovers, including me, are curious and often,...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 62 | Working somatically with horses and riders with Alissa Mayer Another mind-stretching and learning-rich episode, this time with Equine Hanna Somatics Educator Alissa Mayer! Alissa shares about how she found somatic...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 60 | HorseSpeak with Sharon and Laura Wilsie What a mind-blowing episode with Sharon and Laura Wilsie of HorseSpeak! Did you know horses have a face, and use blinking, nodding, chin, mouth and nostril movement and more to...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 57 | Healing Horses their Way with Elisha Edwards of Riva's Remedies I'd been looking forward to my conversation with Elisha Edwards for a while, and it did not disappoint! After hearing about her teaching and online...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 56 | Understanding equine anatomy to enhance wellbeing with Thirza Hendriks In this episode of the podcast, I met a kindred spirit in all things geeky and horse-related in Thirza Hendriks! Our conversation highlights our...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 53 |  Myofascial lines in horses with Tami Elkayam This podcast is one of my geekiest yet and I loved it! What a pleasure to chat with equine body worker Tami Elkayam about the equine anatomy, equine myofascial lines, her...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 52 | The training of "magical unicorns" with Heather Nelson One of my favourite podcast guests is back, because we all can use a little humour right about now. Liberty trainer Heather Nelson joined me on a Saturday evening...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 51 | Horse time from home with Sarah Schlote of EQUUSOMA Always such a pleasure to have Sarah Schlote, founder of EQUUSOMA™ back on the podcast! In this follow-up episode (check out Episode 21 and 24 for an intro to her...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 50 | Slowing down in challenging times with Jayne Roberts of Equijay   Episode 50!! With this episode, my 40th birthday on Tuesday, and the entire globe navigating entirely unprecedented times with Covid-19, I'm...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 49 | Understanding the Masterson Method with Katey Campbell I had the pleasure of beginning to learn about the Masterson Method from Katey Campbell of KC Equine this past summer at the Whole Horse Apprenticeship Retreat,...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 48 | Building balance and proprioception with SURE FOOT Founder Wendy Murdoch   Such a pleasure to have a conversation with Wendy Murdoch, developer of the SURE FOOT pad. I've been seeing these pads being used by...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 47 | Getting to the Heart of it with Elisse Miki and Josh Nichol Oh wow. This episode was off the charts cool! Elisse Miki and Josh Nichol have teamed up to build a bridge between the anatomy and physiology of the heart...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 46 | TTouch explained with Robyn Hood and Sinead McCann When you're a horse geek, it doesn't get much more cool than this! For this episode I was joined by Robyn Hood and Sinead McCann of the Tellington Touch Method. We...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 44 | Building community with our horses with Equine Researcher Emily Kieson   What a fantastic follow up episode with Emily Kieson, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and PhD Graduate of Oklahoma State...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 43 | Releasing residual tension with Anna Marciniak   A very special Whole Horse episode with Anna Marciniak of OneHorseLife, as she shares about her journey with horses and her unique and important perspective on...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 42 | Creating safety for your horse with Violet van Hees Season 3 is proving to be awesome so far! In this episode, I sit down with Violet van Hees to talk about safety - how to create it with our horses, how it looks and...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 41 | Whole Horse | Taming Wild + Restoring Trust with Elsa Sinclair   In our first Whole Horse podcast of season 3, Taming Wild's Elsa Sinclair shares the differences between dominance and passive horse training, the...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 40 | Connection Training with Hannah Weston   This episode celebrates the release of Hannah Weston's new book Connection Training! After our first episode together, I couldn't wait to chat with her again, and I was...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 37 | Hannah Weston   I love meeting and chatting with people that are changing our way of being with horses! It was such a pleasure to connect with Hannah Weston, co-founder of Connection Training. What a mission...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 35 | Finding the feminine in the ride Part 2 with Jayne Roberts of Equijay It's the return of Equijay's Jayne Roberts, joining us all the way from Australia, and diving right into all sorts of wonderfully uncomfortable...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 33 | The Academic Art of Riding Part 2 with Kenneth Vansweevelt and Heather Nelson  Our very first 3 person episode was a success! Heather Nelson and Kenneth Vansweevelt came to Firefly Farm in the Cowichan Valley to geek...

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...

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...

  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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 21 | With EQUUSOMA founder Sarah Schlote What an honour to have Sarah Schlote, founder of EQUUSOMA™ on the podcast! In this potent episode, Sarah shares about her work with Somatic Experiencing®, attachment theory,...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 18 | Amy Hay In this fun and fascinating episode of the Whole Horse Podcast I am joined by Equine Performance Therapist and founder of Kheiron College of Equine Therapy Amy Hay. We get geeky about the shoulder girdle,...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 17 | Christa Miremadi In this episode of the Whole Horse Podcast, Christa Miremadi of Horsemanship from the Heart opens up about her heart horse Cisco, her love affair with the Californio Bridle Horse tradition, Tai Chi...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 16 | April Ray In this vulnerable and personal episode of the Whole Horse Podcast, I’m joined by long-time friend April Ray of the Canadian Horse Journal for a conversation about the #metoo movement in the horse industry....

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 15 | Building bridges with Somatic Riding Founder Cassandra Ogier   In this Whole Horse podcast I had the extraordinary opportunity to connect with Cassandra Ogier, founder and director of The Reflective Horse and a...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 14 | Josh Nichol   It's not often that I get to completely geek out with another horse person. But, in this podcast episode, horse trainer Josh Nichol of a Horseman's Pursuit and I get right into things, diving into...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 13 | Hillary Schneider On this potent Whole Horse Podcast, I connected with Hillary Schneider of Epona Rise to explore her journey from the breeding industry to her current role as steward and empowering partner of a herd...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 12 | Lucie Klaassen This week on the Whole Horse Podcast, I connected with the incredible Lucie Klaassen in the Netherlands, fresh on the heels of her first New Zealand/Australia clinic tour. I never know quite what to...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 11 | Breanne Ellison   In this Whole Horse Podcast, Breanne Ellison of West Coast Animal Massage and I brought one of our wonderfully geeky conversations about all things body work and manual therapy out of the saddle...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 10 | Michelle Atterby In this potent episode of the Whole Horse Podcast we connect with Equine Behaviour Specialist Michelle Atterby and tap into her deep passion for Behaviour Science and its ability to support horse...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 8 | Christina Cline Find out about the creation of happy horses and hooves with Hoof care professional Christina Cline in this episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! She shares about her current passion projects, her new...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 7 | Featuring Liberty Coach Heather Nelson What a great Whole Horse episode! Heather is a wealth of information and hilarious to boot - we dove into all the ways that not riding our horses can be awesome, how we can...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 6 | Natural Balance Dentistry with Jackson Holm An 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 a brand-new episode...

The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 5 | Elsa Sinclair   In this Whole Horse podcast horse trainer Elsa Sinclair and Alexa discuss the differences between dominance and passive horse training, the role of stress relief in training, the core steps to...