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In this episode, I chat with one of my previous Confident Equestrian Program (CEP) students, Kelly Ralph.

Kelly is a show horse competitor and competes successfully at a state and national level with her beautiful show hunter galloway KL Embers aka Amber.

Together we chat about:

• How Kelly started riding and the confidence issues she had from the beginning
• Her experience showing one pony for many years
• The story behind how she came across Amber and their journey together (including a big champion win at Sydney Royal Show)
• The different things she had tried to help settle her own and Ambers nerves in the ring
• Her experience going through CEP and how that has helped boost both her own and Ambers confidence levels
• How shows have been since completing CEP (including qualifying for Nationals - a dream come true)
• Her future plans

and so much more!

To connect further with Kelly you can follow her here - https://www.instagram.com/kellylralph/

Connect with me via:

www.confidentequestrianprogram.com

Instagram - @felicitydavies_

Marthe is a business owner (Free Riding Neckropes) and horse woman based in the Netherlands. She owns a stunning black Friesian stallion named Bauke and together they have built an amazing relationship together and are well known for their free riding.

Listen in to hear about her journey including:

• Learning to ride and gel with a riding school mare
• Her first horses, both being Friesian stallions and she was only 12
• Free riding for the gram to honing her craft and building a pure connection
• How she taught her horse to respond to the neck rope and her aha's along the way
• Her goals to go trail riding just in the neck rope
• Starting and running a successful business in the equestrian world

and so much more!

To find out more about Marthe then follow her here on instagram

@black.stallion.bauke

or visit Free Riding Neckropes @fr.neckropes or 

https://www.freeridingneckropes.com/

For info about the neckrope dressage competition click here 

https://www.weallride.nl/en/fr-neckrope-competition/

And to connect with me simply find me on instagram here @felicitydavies_

or check out my website www.confidentequestrianprogram.com

Dr. Tracy Rainwaters is an Animal Chiropractor, Energy Healer, Animal Communicator, Shaman and dressage rider. 

Inside this episode hear about her journey with horses so far including:

• Learning to ride
• Pursuing her dressage dreams and having horses that were not 100% suited to her
• Realising that she had a gift and could communicate with animals
• How she was introduced to horsemanship and how it changed everything for her
• Her journey inside the Confident Equestrian Program with her WB who went from bolting and shutting down to feeling much more comfortable and relaxed
• Her healing journey
• Going to Peru and learning about shamanism
• Going to Thailand and experiencing a breakthrough (https://chailaiorchid.com/)
• Her future plans to create energy healing courses and what she currently offers

To connect with Tracy please click here https://www.tracyrainwaters.com/

IG: https://www.instagram.com/dr.rainwaters/

To connect with me please click here

www.confidentequestrianprogram.com

IG: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_

In today's episode I dive into all things preparing horses for competitions from home via 7 lessons I learnt from waving huge plastic tarps over horses.

Inside the lessons I'll cover

• The reason why YOU can do it with your horse, no matter how sensitive they are
• How to get started and what to reward your horse for (and why)
• How to reverse engineer your day so you can set yourself up for success

So you'll become a competition prep machine (in the best way of course ;) )

Connect with me on Instagram @felicitydavies_

Or check out my website www.confidentequestrianprogram.com

Are you sick of not understanding your spooky horse and constantly feel disheartened, upset, frustrated or helpless about achieving your riding goals?

Well, then let me help you! Inside this episode I dive into the situations you might be in right now with your horse, why they might be spooky and I give you 5 steps you can take NOW to help them become more confident.

Because lets face it, life is to short to misunderstand your best friend and I know that you are committed to helping them, you just need a helping hand :)

So, buckle up, sit back and enjoy the ride to getting to know your spooky horse a little bit better!

www.confidentequestrianprogram.com

Instagram: @felicitydavies_

Here’s a snippet at what you’ll learn from me in this episode:

• My journey with horses and struggles and triumphs along the way and how I went from sucking at groundwork to working as a horse trainer and mentor in 1.5 years.
• My own personal mindset blocks, career confusion and body image lessons
• Where I'm at now 

www.confidentequestrianprogram.com

Instagram: @felicitydavies_

Show notes:

• How I got into horses
• The story of each of the main horses in my life and the struggles I encountered along the way whilst competing and otherwise
• My career journey and how I went from "not knowing what I want to do" to feeling fulfilled and amazing
• Going overseas and working in Germany at Will Rogers Performance Horses
• Where I am at right now and my journey over the past year an a half working as a horse trainer/mentor
• Moving forward, what my goals are right now and in the near future

Here’s a snippet at what you’ll learn from me in this episode:

• Who I am, why I’m launching a podcast, and why you’re going to loveee it.
• What to expect from the show (think...lots of light bulb moments!)
• What this podcast ISN’T
• Who to expect on the show

Show Notes

• All things horses: Expect horse training tips, shifts in perspectives, and step-by-step trainings
• Also be prepared for me to go on tangents, be clear and direct, simplify horse training - and reveal why the industry NEEDS an overhaul
• I’m a very practical and logical Virgo, manifesting generator in HD and I actually used to think spirituality was weird but now.. I kinda like it! I’m all for anything that helps you embody your true authentic self and I loveee seeing people shine and follow their dreams!
• My mission is to educate people on the what, why and how behind horse training so they can empathise with their horses and help pivot the industry away from outdated dominance based methods. I believe anyone can train any horse with the right knowledge - and no it doesn't have to be hard!
• I know how it feels to suck at groundwork, not understand horsemanship and often hopeless and scared around my horses because I’ve been there.
• We’ll talk about groundwork, desensitising, forming a relationship where your horse wants to participate (and loves it) and confidence building hacks for all.
• Tune in for straight to the point lessons and get your pen and paper ready….you’re going to want to take notes!

Lunging gives you second by second feedback on how your horse is actually responding to your aids; not how you ‘think’ your horse is responding to your aids. 

Today I got to chat to the Style Queen Bethany Lee, the horse trainer, exercise rider and the influencer behind My Equestrian Style.

Bethany is a walking example of the the saying, “If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life.” She loves all of my jobs and I want to share her story on how she started MY Equestrian Style, her passion for horses and her new venture to help more equestrian entrepreneurs and businesses with 'THE EQUESTRIAN WORKSHOP'

Website: https://myequestrianstyle.com/

instagram: @myequestrianstyle

Podcast: The Equestrian Podcast

"Ten Tools For The Successful Rider's Toolbox" (Listeners' Choice)

Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/AnneBattley2LC

Music
- BenSound.com

Interviewed by Glenys Cox

Surviving the Unexpected - Fall Safety Training for Horse Riders (Listeners' Choice)

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/LindsayLundLC

Music
- BenSound.com

Interviewed by Glenys Cox

Using Physiotherapy To Improve Rider Position As Well as Lower Back and Pelvic Pain (Listeners' Choice)

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/DanielleKeoghLC

Music
- BenSound.com

Interviewed by Glenys Cox

Ten Tools For The Successful Rider's Toolbox

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/AnneBattley2

Music
- BenSound.com

Interviewed by Glenys Cox

"Ten Points for the More Experienced/Advanced Rider to Make the Most of Their Riding Lesson"

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/AnnaOKeppel3

Music
- BenSound.com

Interviewed by Glenys Cox

Using Physiotherapy To Improve Rider Position As Well as Lower Back and Pelvic Pain

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/DanielleKeogh

Music
- BenSound.com

Extraordinary International Showjumping & Three Day Eventing Competitor

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/VickiRoycroftLC

Music
- BenSound.com

Surviving the Unexpected - Fall Safety Training for Horse Riders

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/LindsayNylund

Music
- BenSound.com

Understanding the Needs and the Changing Physical Abilities of the Mature Aged Rider

About Liz Gatti
- Liz started off riding by climbing on the backs of full sized stock horses while they were still tied up. As she gained a bit of confidence, she rode the stock horses around the sheep yards.
Later she rode and competed in showjumping and eventing, and then later specialised in dressage.
Initially Liz studied in the UK to become qualified as an instructor and then continued her career as a coach and coach educator.

Liz's Favourite Inspirational Quote
- Look up, direction must be the primary focus when riding

Who Has Inspired Liz
- Jake Makim and Ruth Emery when Liz was in Pony Club
- Edgar Litchwark has been the main inspiration when Liz was competing
- Phillipe Karl from the School of Lightness

Recommended Book
- Centred Riding by Sally Swift

About This Episode
Liz talks about teaching the mature aged rider. She discussed the lack of confidence the mature aged rider faces when they commence riding after a long break, often choosing the type of horse they would love to have as a younger rider.
The older rider typically has more weight than the younger rider with less fitness and physical ability.
Other challenges such as lower back, shoulder, hip and knee issues with restricted movement and lack or core strength along with less ability to hear and remember are not uncommon.

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/LizGatti

Music
BenSound.com

Extraordinary International Showjumping & Three Day Eventing Competitor

About Vicki Roycroft
- Level 3 Showjumping, Eventing & General Coach
- Coach Educator
- 6 Olympic Games (3 as a competitor, 3 as a coach)
- 3 World Equestrian Games
- 4 World Cup Finals
- 3 times Australian Champion (2 x Show Jumping, 1 x Eventing)
- Only female in the world to represent Equestrian in 2 different disciplines (Eventing and Show Jumping) in Olympic Games
- Won 37 World Cup Qualifiers on 15 different horses

Favourite Inspirational Quote
- Never stop learning

Who Has Inspired Vicki
- Bill Roycroft who produced 25 horses for Olympic Games
- George Morris who produced countless riders to Olympic podiums

About This Episode
With six Olympics under her belt (three as a competitor and three as a Coach), three World Equestrian Games, four World Cup finals and three times Australian Champion (twice in Showjumping and once in Eventing) Vicki Roycroft has set some international records.

Vicki is the only female in the world to represent Equestrian in two different disciplines (Eventing and Showjumping) in the Olympic Games.

This interview gives an insight to her beginnings as a rider, how mentor George Morris has influenced her and memories of being in the Roycroft family.

Time Stamps and Contact Details for this Episode are available on 

www.HorseChats.com/VickiRoycroft

Music
BenSound.com

Feel...  A hugely important component of successful horsemanship and something that is often considered as a talent that you are either gifted at birth with or your not!

From years spent helping and watching people ride, I do agree that some people seem to have a more natural feel than others. However, I have also found that, often, riders who seemingly lack natural feel can learn it. They can develop it with consistent effort and diligence.

What Is Feel?

So what is feel?  My explanation of feel is the ability to know the right time to ask a question of your horse without having to consciously think about it.  It is also the skill of reacting correctly, in a timely fashion, to almost all situations without, again, having to think too long or hard about it.

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Additional Resources for Equestrians

• Online Community for Equestrian focusing on Planning and Mindset
• Great Expectations – Returning to Riding series
• Step by Step – Returning to Riding Series
• Choosing Your Mindset – Returning to Riding Series
• Focusing on the Basics – Returning to Riding Series
• The Original Returning to Riding Plan
• The Full Returning to Riding Program
• Free Equestrian Fitness Challenge
• Connection; The Online Membership for Equestrians