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 146 The beauty of the mundane, boring, still and settled with with Elsa Sinclair
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...
Episode 145 | Using clicker training to support your equine manual therapy with Dr. Barbara Parks
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...
Episode 144 | On the shoulders of giants + with the wisdom of elders with Dave Collins
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...
Episode 143 | Hoof Care Fundamentals with Nicole Jory
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!...
Episode 141 | Regenerative ranching, an exploration in attunement, capacity and connection with Robin Waugaman
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...
Episode 140 | The impact of “hidden” injuries + how horse-keeping intersects with manual therapy with Equine Osteopath Allie Plaschka
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...
Episode 139 | Let the horses show you the way with Sandra Wallin
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...
Episode 138 | Storytime with Alexa – finding our new home and farm
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...
Episode 136 | Contact nutrition for the horse-human relationship with Carmen Spagnola
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...
Episode 135 | What flowers have taught me about horses and healing with Sabina Pettitt of Pacific Essences
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...