Chatting about: The long walk of shame…

Originally aired on: June 12th, 2026

In this episode we talk about how sometimes, when we push a little too much in horse training and the horses have the freedom to walk away, we end up taking a long walk to figure out where things went wrong. Once we figure out what went wrong, we get to make a plan of what we might do differently when we see the horses again. I recently adopted two mustang mares and tried out some new ideas of training with them. The results were good, but we were not nearly as fast to make progress as I expected. I took a “long walk” across the ocean to teach in Europe for four weeks and half way through my trip I think I figured it out. Now I am on my way home to see if I can prove to my mares I learned something while I was away, and can do better now.

Chatting About: Pattern versus Details…

Originally aired on: July 21st, 2026

In this episode we talk about how the brain chooses how to process the world it lives in, noticing the patterns (how today is the same as yesterday) or noticing the details (how each moment is completely unique). When we notice the patterns we become better friends and support to others. When we notice the details we form memories of events that are more romantic and rich and beautiful. My goal with horses is to first become the best friend possible so they can live a life that is beautiful. Then later we can switch, so they anticipate the patterns that best support the relationship while I get to bask in the details that make life and memories feel rich.

Chatting About: The Foundation Work Of Simply Being…

Originally aired on: August 29th, 2026

In this episode we talk about how sharing time with horses can sometimes be about simply being together without trying to change them. A “Watching Practice” sets the stage of understanding for all the training to come later.

Chatting about: We All Get To Decide What Is Important?…

Originally aired on: May 5th, 2026

In this episode we talk about how we all get to decide where to focus and where we focus and how we show what is important to us as an individual. However, if the relationship to others is important, then what we focus on gets shaped by what is important to them. This is the primary way we show a horse that our relationship to them is valued.

Chatting About: Our Relationship To Pressure…

Originally aired on: July 14th, 2026

In this episode we talk about how past associations around pressure determine the quality of our relationship with pressure. In order to build a better relationship with pressure (from the horse’s perspective or the humans perspective) we get to start from where we are and, one experience at a time, build experiences that lead to better associations. “When pressure is felt, how excited can we feel about the possible outcomes?”

Chatting About: Basic Needs First…

Originally aired on: August 18th, 2026

In this episode we talk about how my understanding of the “Basic Needs” of a horse has become deeper over the years. Both horses and humans are herd animals and as such it is natural for them to value the needs of others they consider part of their herd. However, before they can act as a good herd member their “basic needs” must be addressed. Forage, Friends, Freedom and then beyond that, they need someone to acknowledge them as an individual with their own unique wants and needs. When we take the time to show them we understand them as individuals, we open up the possibilities around everyone becoming better partners.

Chatting about: Don’t Fight Reality…

In this episode we talk about how working without tools is a great time to accept the reality of the horse’s state of mind. In each moment the horse will either have: a good idea, a bad idea, or no idea at all. If they have no ideas at all, the door is open for you to have an idea for them, if they are having a bad idea (pushing against you or pulling away from you) this is a reality you probably can’t change in the moment it is happening, all you can do is stay out of the way and learn something from it, so you can do better next time you see a similar situation brewing.

Originally aired on: May 17th, 2026

Chatting about: A Good Luck Frame Of Mind…

Originally aired on: July 7th, 2026

In this episode we talk about how training in freedom is all about capitalizing on the naturally occurring moments with our horses that are in the direction of training that we hope for. When training with more pressure we can create the patterns and habits we hope for in our horses. When prioritizing freedom, it is a game of luck. Developing a good luck frame of mind is all about honing our skills to see things we want, mark them and make them memorable. We tend to repeat what we remember.