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Equestrian Voices

NOELLE FLOYD

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Equestrian Voices dives deep into the emotions, lives, stories, and everything we don't talk about when it comes to life as an equestrian. Join our host, Caroline Culbertson, for vulnerable, different, and sometimes hilarious chats with riders from all backgrounds. We want to get the 'human' out of horse people. Thanks for being here.
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02/22/22 • 44 min

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We know, we know... flatwork is so crucial for training and athletic development, but boy can it be frustrating when you’re dealing with an ongoing training or behavioral issue. Good flatwork feels amazing; bad flatwork feels like the longest 45 minutes of your life.

In this episode, host Caroline Culbertson sits down with Team USA’s Silva Martin to dissect 3 common flatwork woes. Ride horses long enough, and you’ll probably encounter all three. Hooray!

  1. The horse that jigs at the walk.
  2. The horse that is stiff in one direction (or easier to bend in one direction).
  3. The horse that leans on the forehand.

They discuss how to think about these problems, what is happening biomechanically, what doesn’t work (tempted though we may be), and what exercises to focus on instead. Silva has seen it all, and each of these problems can be improved greatly. There’s hope for us yet!

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02/22/22 • 44 min

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If you’re in the horse world long enough, you or someone you know will probably experience trauma. For almost all of us, it has been – or will be – a part of life and the horse world is no exception. And horse people are really, really good at trying to ignore it or “tough it out”.

Many of us can miss the signs of it or feel confused about why we’re feeling overwhelmed, or irritable, or can’t sleep, or just don’t feel like ourselves. Horse people value grit and toughness and think that means ignoring those feelings and signs. But here’s the thing: healing from trauma will improve your experience as a rider... and as a human.

What is trauma? Where do we begin?

In this episode host Caroline Culbertson is joined by Lisa Weiss, LCSW, and Meredith Varie, an amateur hunter-jumper rider. Through the lens of Meredith’s experience, we explore:

  • What trauma is and how it affects the brain
  • The symptoms of trauma to look out for
  • Meredith’s experience with trauma evolving into more complex and very concerning symptoms
  • Why we can’t rely on white-knuckling our way through trauma
  • Talk therapy vs EMDR for trauma
  • What happens in a therapy session, how to get started, and how to break up with your therapist if it’s not working out
  • How medication can factor into the equation (sometimes, but not always)

Note: if you’re looking for therapy and need help navigating the process, MiResource is an excellent place to start. Founded by an equestrian, too! If you or someone you know is in crisis, please go to https://988lifeline.org/

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10/11/22 • 63 min

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Your horse nips at the girth. He shivers when you run the brush over his lumbar. He’s always on the forehand no matter what you do.

Wouldn’t it be great if horses could just tell us what was going on inside their bodies? What ached, what felt sticky or clicky, what caused them to start stopping at jumps they used to do with ease?

Most of us are clued into the fact that when horses start demonstrating some behaviors, a physical investigation must come first. Saddle fit and pressure distribution are a big part in what can contribute to (or take away from) our working horses’ comfort, and there are some common culprits and themes that experienced saddle fitters and equine physios see a lot of.

Enter: Carolyn Cohen. She’s an equine bodyworker, biomechanics expert, and independent tack fitter who founded her company, CC fits, in 2018. In this episode, Carolyn and host Caroline Culbertson walk through 4 things that Carolyn wants every rider out there to know about their horse’s body and tack.

They discuss:

  • The crucial importance of girthing systems and what to look out for
  • How saddle fit issues can manifest in less obvious places in the horse
  • The problem with focusing on the saddle only fitting the horse
  • Where to begin with building your team of support people for your horse’s athletic journey (hint: you don’t have to do it ALL)
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09/14/21 • 60 min

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The show jumping portion of the women's modern pentathlon at the Tokyo Olympics is making headlines - and not in a good way. It was so stressful to watch, there were many rider falls, and lots of stressed out horses who clearly didn’t understand what was expected of them.

How do we make heads and tails of this? Are there solutions? Host Caroline Culbertson is joined by Tik Maynard, Rick Maynard, and Peter Holmes - who cumulatively have decades of experience in pentathlon as athletes, coaches or course designers - for a roundtable discussion in response to this troubling display of riding.

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08/12/21 • 30 min

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In the second of our 2-part episode about bits, FEI rider/trainer and certified bitting specialist, Stephanie Brown-Beamer of http://horsebyhorse.com, and host Caroline Culbertson continue their chat from last episode (so listen to that one first!) as well as answer some listener questions.

In this portion of the episode, they discuss:

  • The type of mouths we’re seeing on many of today’s horses
  • What about tongue relief bits?
  • How do we properly size our bits when we’re buying them?
  • Demystifying the dull-mouthed horse
  • How to know when a bit is “as good as it gets” and to stop searching
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08/10/21 • 36 min

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Is it just us, or can finding the right bit for your horse feel like a shot in the dark?

Sure, we have a general understanding of how certain bits work, and maybe you know a little about your horse’s mouth. But for most riders, the knowledge stops there. And that’s because historically, we haven’t HAD much information about bit and bridle fitting and function the same way we now have info about saddle fit, for example.

FEI rider/trainer and certified bitting specialist, Stephanie Brown-Beamer, and host Caroline Culbertson get into the weeds of bit and bridle fit and function in this two-part episode. They discuss:

  • How horses tell us the bit they have isn’t working
  • What happens when the noseband is too tight to compensate for a bit they don’t like
  • Debunking the idea that “thicker is milder and thinner is harsher”
  • How the tongue’s function affects the horse’s entire self carriage, head to tail.
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07/27/21 • 31 min

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07/13/21 • 47 min

Riding and training horses is a long game. You can work on it for a lifetime and still won’t know it all. This is one of the best things about the sport, but it also means that - just like a long marriage - we have to work at keeping our minds right and continue to find the joy.

This can be even more profound when you’re a top athlete in the sport and are often faced with major disappointment, heartbreak, loss, and tough decisions that come with advancing up the leaderboard, buying and selling horses, etc.

Luciana Diniz has managed to keep the joy alive in her own riding by making her connection to her horses a pillar of her training. Only a few weeks out from the Tokyo Olympic games where she’ll represent Portugal, host Caroline Culbertson and Luciana talk all about why this mindset matters and how it gives her an added edge.

They also discuss:

  • How we balance our priorities around advancing in our sport with our innate desire to connect with the horse - and why those two things can sometimes feel like they’re at odds
  • Simple practices that make Luciana more bulletproof in her own riding
  • How ego can interfere and Luciana’s own personal work around this
  • How to bring joy into our riding even when daily care and training is a grind, and when things go wrong
  • Luciana’s advice to riders everywhere
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07/13/21 • 47 min

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07/21/21 • 19 min

In this Bonus episode, host Caroline Culbertson catches up with with US Eventing team rider, Doug Payne, as he is on his way to Tokyo for the Olympic Games with his horse, Vandiver.

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07/21/21 • 19 min

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“I can’t get this horse into a frame!”

“Pick up the reins and put your horse in a frame, it’s time to work!”

We’ve all heard some variation of these phrases. But let’s break down what FRAME really means and refers to. There’s so much more to it than just the shape of the horse.

Who better to break it down than Jacquie Brooks, a 2x Canadian Olympian who has trained 30+ horses (!!) up through the Grand Prix level in dressage. She coaches jumpers and eventers as well and knows all about the horse’s frame across disciplines.

Warning - this episode is CHOCK full of detail and information. You may want a notepad for this one, y’all.

Jacquie and Caroline discuss:

  • What ‘frame’ really refers to (hint: it’s not about the head and neck).
  • An effective visual exercise to understand your horse’s energy and balance better
  • At what point in a horse/rider’s training do they need to worry about ‘frame’?
  • How to tell if the horse is looking posed versus actually working effectively
  • The magic of a neck rope
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06/29/21 • 60 min

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Host Caroline Culbertson is joined by Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer, Lauren Sprieser, to discuss the seen and unseen realities of becoming a professional rider. Lauren worked her way up in the business, including years as a working student, and learned much along the way. They discuss:

The characteristics it helps to have in this business - The big elephant: MONEY. How much does it matter? - The horses you should/shouldn’t be riding - Structuring your business in a way that plays to your strengths - Marketing and branding yourself - Advice for when it feels like things are falling apart around you.

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08/31/21 • 63 min

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FAQ

How many episodes does Equestrian Voices have?

Equestrian Voices currently has 74 episodes available.

What topics does Equestrian Voices cover?

The podcast is about News, Equestrian, Athlete, Interview, Lifestyle, Podcasts, Entrepreneurs, Sports, Horse and Sports News.

What is the most popular episode on Equestrian Voices?

The episode title '3 of Your Biggest Flatwork Woes with Silva Martin' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Equestrian Voices?

The average episode length on Equestrian Voices is 55 minutes.

How often are episodes of Equestrian Voices released?

Episodes of Equestrian Voices are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Equestrian Voices?

The first episode of Equestrian Voices was released on Jan 6, 2021.

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