In this potent podcast for horse lovers Author, Teacher, Equine Sport Therapist, horse lover, and rebel Alexa Linton explores the fascinating territory and newly discovered edges of the horse-human partnership with special guests. Together, we’ll be shedding light on all the different ways of relating to and being with horses, learning how to cultivate optimal health for horses and their riders, uncovering the many facets of horse training, and sharing about the rather bumpy ride of becoming an advocate for horses in our current horse industry. The goal? Happier, healthier horses, riders and communities!

It’s sure to be an adventure!

Find out more about Alexa at www.alexalinton.com

Episode 122 | Making the hardest choice with Diana Waters

Episode 122 | Making the hardest choice with Diana Waters

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.

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Episode 110 | Building calm, connection, and communication with calming signals and equine scent work with Rachaël Draaisma

Episode 110 | Building calm, connection, and communication with calming signals and equine scent work with Rachaël Draaisma

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!

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Episode 86 | Healthy herd integration with Josh Nichol

Episode 86 | Healthy herd integration with Josh Nichol

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...

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Episode 71 | Seeing horses as Sovereign with Kerri Lake

Episode 71 | Seeing horses as Sovereign with Kerri Lake

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...

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Episode 69 | A Conversation with Nahshon Cook

Episode 69 | A Conversation with Nahshon Cook

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...

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Episode 66 | Growing presence with Warwick Schiller

Episode 66 | Growing presence with Warwick Schiller

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...

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