Contemporary Horsemanship Podcast

Contemporary Horsemanship Podcast

Author: Chandra Language: English Episodes: 100
Chandra hosts Contemporary Horsemanship Podcast, a space dedicated to thoughtful conversations about working with horses. Rather than presenting rigid rules, this podcast explores the nuances of equine behavior and the practical application of modern training methods. Each episode feels like a candid discussion, breaking down why horses react the way they do and how we can build clearer, more trusting partnerships with them. You'll hear specific insights on interpreting subtle body language, refining groundwork, and applying riding techniques that prioritize mutual understanding over dominance. It’s for anyone who spends time around horses and wants to move beyond simple commands to a deeper, more collaborative connection. The focus is always on sharing accessible, useful knowledge that listeners can immediately relate to their own experiences at the barn or on the trail. By tuning in, you join a community curious about the evolving art of horsemanship, all delivered through Chandra’s grounded and relatable perspective. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about fostering a lifelong, rewarding dialogue with these incredible animals.
Episodes
What a Marker Signal Is and How to Train One [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
Clicker training requires a marker signal. This marker is usually a click from a handheld clicker or a tongue click. The marker signal tells the horse that what he is doing right now is what you wanted and he will be get…
Treating Eye Injuries with Cooperative Care/Atlas’s Eye Story [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:53
My mustang Atlas recently injured his eye which required me to put two different medications in it four times a day. I used clicker training to get him to cooperate during this process. I discuss how I did this with him…
Preparing a Horse for a R+ Training Session [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:01
Training horses with positive reinforcement is different than training using traditional training methods. There is a lot more attention to detail, planning, and arranging the environment. These are all little but import…
Re-Cueing Behaviors /Timing the Release of Pressure [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:36
I see people releasing a pressure cue before they are getting the behavior they want happen often and in many different forms. For example, picking up on the reins and asking the horse to stop. The horse ignores the cue…
Teaching a Horse to Lead and Fixing Leading Problems [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:46
I wanted to do a revised version of my old episode on leading. I am always learning and adding new stuff to my training program and getting rid of old techniques or beliefs as I grow. I have definitely found what I consi…
Putting Behavior on Cue [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:30
There can be a lot of confusion about cues for both people and horses. Sometimes horses don’t respond to the cues we give them, sometimes horses do a behavior without a cue, and when the context changes (when you are in…
Horse Shows From the Horse’s Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:27
We can easily get wrapped up in why we want to show our horses. We can often forget how horse shows and other events feel like to the horse. Horse shows are filled with scary things that can cause a horse to be very stre…
What Shaping Is and How to Be a Good Shaper [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:42
Shaping is done when using both negative and positive reinforcement. It is more often associated with positive reinforcement though. Shaping is when you reinforce small steps toward the behavior that you ultimately want.…
The Myth About Bombproof Horses [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 31:16
I want people to have realistic expectations with horses. Everyone loses when a horse is promised to be bombproof and will never spook. I’m going to talk about why I think this is so dangerous and give some tips on what…
What to Do Instead of Riding or Training [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:54
We all get burn out and just need a break sometimes. There is a culture in the horse world that you must work with or ride your horse all the time, no matter how you or your horse feels. But instead of working just to ge…