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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 # 67, Paul Belasik, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Long and Low: A Revolution in Modern Dressage

Summary In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Paul Belasik, a respected international rider and author, discussing the evolution of dressage and the importance of classical equestrian...
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Ep # 66, Best Horse Practices Episode, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Summary This conversation explores the upcoming Best Horse Practices Summit, focusing on the importance of collaboration, practical application, and the diverse backgrounds of the presenters. The discussion highlights...
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Ep # 65, Dr Paul & Justin Haefner, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Emotions in the Arena

Summary In this episode of 'Talking About Horses', host Patrick King is joined by Dr. Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner from Riding Far to discuss their new program, 'Emotions in the Arena'. The conversation explores...
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Ep # 64, Clair Thunes, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - equine nutirition

In this episode of Talking About Horses, host Patrick King interviews Dr. Claire Tunes, an equine nutritionist, about the complexities of horse nutrition. Dr. Tunes shares her journey into the field, the importance of...
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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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