The Whole Horse Podcast | Episode 45 | Calming signals as communication with Anna Blake
Speaking with horse advocate Anna Blake was beyond delightful, and had me giggling or crying good tears throughout the episode, as she shared her hard-earned wisdom about horses, training, communication and life. We talked about calming signals, how they show up in horses and humans, and how we can use them as a road map to understanding and relaxation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did!
Anna Blake is a horse advocate, then a trainer, international clinician, and award-winning author. Working with riders of any discipline and horses of any breed, Anna believes affirmative dressage training principals build a relaxed & forward foundation that crosses over all riding disciplines in the same way that the understanding Calming Signals benefits all equine communication. She blogs at Relaxed & Forward on annablake.com. Her clinics and writing affirm a humorous and inspirational approach to understanding, training, and respecting animals. Blogging at Relaxed & Forward on annablake.com and the author of five books. Infinity Farm is home, on the flat, windy, treeless prairie of Colorado, with a multi-species herd of horses, llamas, goats, dogs, and our moral compass, Edgar Rice Burro. Learn more about Anna at annablake.com
Episode 148 | Walking the rocky road of recovery with Shannon Beahen
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Episode 147 | Bringing creativity to the paddock with Nica Quinn
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Episode 146 The beauty of the mundane, boring, still and settled with with Elsa Sinclair
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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
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Episode 143 | Hoof Care Fundamentals with Nicole Jory
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Episode 141 | Regenerative ranching, an exploration in attunement, capacity and connection with Robin Waugaman
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Episode 140 | The impact of “hidden” injuries + how horse-keeping intersects with manual therapy with Equine Osteopath Allie Plaschka
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Episode 139 | Let the horses show you the way with Sandra Wallin
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Episode 138 | Storytime with Alexa – finding our new home and farm
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