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Talking About Horses

Talking About Horses

Hosted by: Patrick King and special guests

In TALKING ABOUT HORSES, Patrick brings you some of the best riders, horsemen, trainers, equine advocates, and thought leaders in the horse industry for tips, insights, and stories. These broadcasts are first...

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Ep # 63, Tami Elkayam, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - backing horses up, a professional disagreement

In this episode, Patrick King and Tammy Elkayam explore differing perspectives on the effectiveness of backing a horse up, the significance of proper execution, and the potential physical and emotional impacts on...
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Ep # 62, Jim Masterson, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - the horse as a participant in the process

In this engaging conversation, Jim Masterson and Patrick King discuss the intricacies of horse training and bodywork, emphasizing the importance of the horse's active participation in the process. They explore how to...
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Ep # 61, Karen Rohlf, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - the development of a happy athlete

In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Karen Rohlf, a renowned horse trainer who blends traditional dressage with natural horsemanship. Karen shares her journey from a young rider to a...
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Ep # 60, Dr Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner - horse fear, rider fear, and so much more!

In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King engages with Dr. Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner of Riding Far, exploring their unique approach to equestrian training that combines sports psychology with horse...
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Ep # 59 Daniel Dauphin - Bits, Bitting, Foamy Mouth, Contact, and more

In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Daniel Dauphin, clinician and expert on bits and horsemanship. They discuss the science behind bits, the importance of understanding horse behavior, and...
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Ep # 58 Donna Snyder Smith - The Alchemy of Horses

In this episode, Patrick King interviews Donna Snyder-Smith, a seasoned equestrian educator with over 40 years of experience. They discuss Donna's recent retirement, the challenges she faced, and her journey through...
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Ep # 57 Jec Ballou - Developing a fitness plan for your horse

In this conversation, Patrick King and Jec Ballou delve into the intricacies of equine fitness and conditioning. They discuss the importance of customized fitness plans for horses, evaluating movement through video...
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Ep # 53.5 ("The Lost Episode") Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

This episode somehow was lost in the shuffle and missed getting an official "episode number," so I'm calling it episode 53.5, as that's where it fell on the calendar of interviews (between episode 53 with JJ Tate, and...
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Ep # 53, JJ Tate, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

In episode 53, JJ Tate joins us to talk about classical dressage in the competitive arena.
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Ep # 52, Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

In this episode, Charles de Kunffy joins us to talk about riding in Academies and the importance of remembering history.
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Ep # 51, Dominique Barbier, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

In this episode, Dominique Barbier talks about his background, relationships with horses, and the idea of collecting the horse rather than compressing the horse.
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Ep # 50, Anja Beran, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

In this episode, Anja Beran joins to talk about classical dressage and her history and approach.
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