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The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH142 | It's in the safety that things fall apart - a Raven Moon farm update with AlexaSecond lone wolf episode this season! Easy to get inspired sitting out amongst the trees and horses especially when big thigns are shifting here at the farm. This short 20 minute pod is an update on the herd and myself now that we have officially "landed" here and settled in our forever home, as things start to arise to be worked with. Would love to hear your thoughts on how these topics land for you! Enjoy.
2025-08-0624 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH139 | Let the horses show you the way with Sandra WallinI spend this episode with my mentor Sandra Wallin riding waves of emotion - as you'll hear in our chat, this is our first time connecting for a good chat in almost a decade and it felt so good to be back in her depth of presence, the very same presence that supported me so essentially during my year as her student almost 20 years ago. What an honour to have Sandra on the podcast and what a pleasure to share her wise self with all of you. In this episode we travelled back through time to remember h...
2025-06-1557 min
The Grounded CommunicatorDeath, Dying, and the Art of Presence with Alexa LintonIn this profound and heart-opening episode, I’m joined by Alexa Linton to explore one of the most tender and transformative topics we face as animal guardians: the journey of death, dying, and the transitions that come with it. Together, we dive into the emotional and physical preparation for both sudden and inevitable end-of-life experiences, and how we can show up fully present and open-hearted for our beloved animals during this sacred time.We talk about anticipatory grief, the importance of creating space to honour the process, and what it means to live fully with our animals, ev...
2025-06-101h 18
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH138 | Storytime with Alexa - finding our new home and farmThis is a short and sweet episode and it's just me, which I haven't done since the very beginning of season one! In this episode, I sit out with the herd and share the story of how this space and land came to be for us, the horses and our other animals, as it definitely was a miracle how it all came together. I also go into our hopes and dreams for this space (hint: it involves you!) It's just 20 minutes long, have a listen and let me know what you think of our new farm name...
2025-05-1922 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH130 | Horses as muses, teachers, and guides with artist Kim McElroyAs we wrap up season 7, I was honoured to sit down for a conversation with the artist Kim McElroy. As you'll hear in this episode, I met Kim in 2007 through a series of synchronistic events, and was struck by her presence even then. I then had the opportunity to be inspired by her art as I regularly pulled cards from the Way of the Horse, her collaborative deck with Linda Kohanov. In this episode, timed for the release of her newest collaboration with one of my mentors Sandra Wallin, the Council of Horses Oracle deck, you'll learn a...
2024-10-091h 02
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH129 | Unmasking sensitivity to be better (horse) people with Lori HallidayThis conversation with the wise and wonderful Lori Halliday certainly touched into some tender places! Lori offered her perspective on the fall from grace of a notable rider this past summer, which led us into a powerful discussion on the personal responsibility we all hold to be accountable for our history and allow it to inform our present-day actions. She shined a light on how trusting our intuition and exposing our sensitivities is how we get the good work done, while being mindful to remember the importance of not sacrificing our health in the process. T...
2024-09-2459 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH128 | Becoming nervous system navigators with Wired 4 Connection author Lucie KlaassenToday on the podcast, I had Lucie Klaassen back on for the first time since Season 1 (!) and we had a chance to catch up on all the ways her work has evolved since that first conversation. Lucie's new book, Wired 4 Connection: Transform your Horse Training with the Polyvagal Principles, just came out over the weekend, and I was excited to ask her about how this new body of work came to be. Throughout our conversation, Lucie and I discuss how invaluable it is to practice horsemanship through the lens of the nervous system, and she sha...
2024-09-011h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH127 | Speaking the language of horses with Belinda BolsenbroekIn this episode I was joined by classical horse trainer Belinda Bolsenbroek for an amazing conversation about the way she merges scientific study with historical, artful ways of partnering with horses. I had the pleasure of auditing a clinic of Belinda's awhile ago, and it was great to be able to sit down together to talk about her latest work doing equine dissections and the wealth of knowledge she has accrued over her years of being a rider, trainer and horsewoman. Much of our discussion centred around the many subtle ways in which horses communicate wi...
2024-08-161h 08
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH126 | What horses can teach us about healthy boundaries with Kim HallinWhat a deep and necessary conversation I had the pleasure of sharing with Kim Hallin, owner of Unbridled LLC. Kim's tagline is "Stay true to yourself so you can stay true to your horse" and this is exactly the road we went down in this episode, exploring the world of boundaries in ourselves, in our horses and in the equine industry at large. It was so insightful to hear Kim's experience and perspective on why boundaries are the foundation of the work she offers, and to get to chat about some areas where I see this edge c...
2024-08-031h 03
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH125 | Taking a 3Fs approach to providing good horse care with Lauren FraserThis week on the podcast I spoke with equine behaviour specialist Lauren Fraser, the woman behind the 3 Fs (Friends, Forage, Freedom) framework for species-appropriate horse management. As you might imagine, I was excited to pick her brain on the intersection between equine life-styles and environments and their behaviour. Our conversation ranged into many interesting territories, such as the direct links between deficits in the 3Fs and the problem behaviour we may encounter as a result, the negative effects our human mindsets can have when it comes to providing appropriate lifestyles for our horses, and a few notes a...
2024-07-181h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH124 | Releasing Tension to build trust with Jim MastersonIn this episode with reknowned equine body worker Jim Masterson, I got to know the origin story behind the Masterson Method and ask Jim about his perspective on a wide range of important topics including consent, pain and environment for our horses. One of my favourite take-aways from our conversation is the simple yet profound power of observation. Jim is skilled in mindful observation when it comes to attuning to horses and helping them release tension, and this is a skill that anyone can learn. We chatted about how, over time, this visual awareness begins to translate i...
2024-07-0154 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH123 | The wisdom of nature and the body with Julie Anne Lee, DCHThis episode with holistic practitioner and classically trained homeopath Julie Anne Lee is absolutely jam packed with digestible, insightful information about the often-mysterious practice of homeopathy and some super helpful facts about remedy usage. Additionally, we chat about feeding medicinal mushrooms to horses, and how the wisdom of mushrooms matches up beautifully with horses, and Julie shares the intention behind her signature equine-specific probiotic, one of my personal favourtie products. Whether you've dabbled in using homeopathic remedies with your horses or have never ventured into this healing method, I can guarantee you'll walk away from thi...
2024-06-041h 02
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH122 | Making the hardest choice with Diana WatersIn this moving episode I am joined by horse trainer Diana Waters of Responsive Equine. We begin with an overview of some of Diana's formative equestrian experiences, including her passion for training at the walk and its many benefits to the equine-human partnership, and then head into a vulnerable conversation about her journey rescuing a horse whom she diligently and compassionately attempted to rehabilitate, only to ultimately make the incredibly difficult choice to end his life. I am very grateful for Diana's courage to share the story of her time with this young gelding, Forrest, and for a...
2024-04-0252 min
HORSE, FIRST - with Lockie PhillipsFeels Like Greener Grass on the Other Side with Alexa LintonThe EH Video Library:https://www.patreon.com/EmotionalHorsemanship Join my friend and colleague Alexa Linton and I as we understand the anatomy of burn out, what happens when we push and hustle too hard for too long, and how extricating ourselves from this can bring us to a brand new place, a better place, for ourselves AND our horsemanship. Discover more about Alexa Linton here: https://alexalinton.ca/Begin Emotional Horsemanship here:www.emotionalhorsemanship.comFor more information check out www.emotionalhorsemanship.com!
2024-03-081h 10
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH121 | Allowing room for Emergence in our relationships with our horses and their habitats with Shannon BeahenIt was such a pleasure to have Shannon Beahen back on the show today for an impassioned discussion about our mutual interest in stewarding and cultivating relationship with land - with special attention as to how that endeavour relates to keeping horses, obviously! We wandered together through the topics of land having its own nervous system, what it feels like for us to be on a path of evolution as horse people, and how we can benefit from navigating our relationships with the land, our horses and ourselves through a lens of emergence, rather than one of f...
2024-03-0658 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH120 | A call for collaboration to support horses with Dr. Rachel Heart BelliniThis week on the podcast I was joined by holistic veterinarian Dr. Rachel Heart Bellini for her perspective and experience of the scope of vet med and the ways in which she's supplemented her education over the years in order to be of better service to horses. We had a really interesting conversation about the gap and, at times, inconsistencies between body workers and veterinarians, and discussed possible solutions for bridging these professions in a way that optimizes care and treatment for our equines. Whether you're an equine care provider or a horse owner, this ep...
2024-03-0359 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH119 | All about track systems for horses with Amy DellI was excited to be joined by Amy Dell of Abbotts View Livery for this episode, who wrote the book Horse Track Systems and runs her own track livery in England. What I loved about Amy's book is how it laid out the steps and tips for creating your own track system in a very thoughtful and practical way, and it was great to be able to go into more detail about many aspects of tracks systems within this episode. Our discussion ranged from footing, to forage, to considerations for shelter and integrating new herd members. ...
2024-02-151h 00
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH118 | Leading with relationship with Jodine BuydensThis week I was joined by my long-time friend and colleague Jodine Buydens (pictured here with her mare Breeze) for a beautiful conversation on the horses who have shaped her life and given her the tools to be able to help humans receive the many teachings of their own equines, or, for some folks, encounter horse wisdom for the first time. We talked about what it can look and feel like to have soul contracts with our horses, and how those lessons and missions differ depending on each unique horse. Jodine also shared how she's learned to...
2024-02-0254 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH117 | Restoring functional movement through fascial chains + rib sling work with Christy DiCollaTune in to this episode with equine sports therapist Christy DiColla for a great chat about her latest work and area of research: rib entrapment and fascial chains. Christy filled me in on how she was seeing common patterns of posture and muscular appearance in her equine clients and how these dysfunctional presentations were chronically affecting movement and performance. She then shared how, through her human bodywork training, she discovered that working with the ribs - due to the nature of their attachments - provided release of these patterns in a number of horses. This has since become a...
2024-02-0156 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH116 | Centring the horse in our horse keeping and training with Lockie PhillipsIt was lovely to have Lockie Phillips back this week for his fourth time on the podcast. We got to chatting about how he's feeling and what he's been up to since his big move across the country to the North West of Spain last summer, which I have been excited to talk to him about! Unsurprisingly, he's been busy turning his new property into a super functional, horse-centric environment and learning how to manage best amidst some pretty wet weather conditions (think: Atlantic hurricanes). Throughout our discussion Lockie emphasized the Horse in Horsemanship, leading him to share some s...
2024-01-101h 08
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH115 | Healthy Land, Healthy Horses with Jane Myers of EquicultureI was so excited to welcome Jane Myers of Equiculture onto the podcast for our first episode of 2024! Jane is a wealth of knowledge on the subject of land and pasture management, and an expert on equine grazing behaviour. We covered a lot of ground (pun intended!) chatting about the ways in which horse owners can learn to keep horses in a way that creates a mutually beneficial interaction between the land and the horses who live on it. We also discussed the importance of keeping horses in herds, prioritizing access to forage and grazing, and how these management...
2024-01-0257 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH114 | Holistic + horse-first hoofcare with Kendra SkorstadIn this episode with farrier Kendra Skorstad, our conversation covers my many (and maybe yours too!) hoof-related questions from both the perspective of horse steward and body worker, including the interplay between horses' posture, body, and the health of their feet, as well as specific inquiries surrounding navicular, high-low syndrome and heel first landings. It was so refreshing and affirming to hear how Kendra approaches hoofcare from a holistic and horse-first perspective, where making choices such as whether to go barefoot, wear metal shoes or use other tools such as composite shoes or boots are made based on the...
2023-12-2356 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH113 | Geek out with Alexa and Elisse: Senior Horse Care + The Rule of the ArteryToday's conversation with Elisse Miki is a special edition podcast episode that we are affectionately dubbing a 'geek out', and we want to hear what you think! This episode is the first of what will be a four-part series together over the next year, and could eventually turn into its very own show if people like you are curious and hungry to listen to more in-depth anatomy and physiology-based discussions. If getting nerdy is your jam, you may even want to start with our previously recorded chats before hitting play on this latest one! https://wholehorse.ca...
2023-12-171h 00
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH112 | How empathy creates safer spaces for humans and horses with Michele AranaIn this potent conversation with Michele Arana of In Stride Equestrian, we dive into the parallels between advocating for more ethical horsemanship in the equestrian industry and practicing allyship for BIPOC members of our horse communities. She shared how prioritizing diversity, inclusion and equity can make being with horses better for all. We also had a chance to nerd out about Michele's volunteer work for Equus-Soma Equine Osteology and Anatomy Learning Centre (a.k.a. the Bone Room) and talk about the value in horse trainers educating themselves about what's going on beneath their horses' skin. I am so a...
2023-12-0157 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH111 | Restoring the care, beauty and grace of dressage with Karen RohlfWelcome to season 7 everyone! I celebrated my 20th anniversary with my mare Diva earlier this month, and it fills me with gratitude to be continuously walking this journey of learning for the betterment of the horse, and to have all of you along for the ride. In this episode, I sat down with Karen Rohlf of Dressage Naturally to hear her perspective on the sport and discipline of dressage, which has attracted much scrutiny in recent times for its harsh and controlling treatment of horses. Karen walked me through some of her guiding principles, such as her H...
2023-11-171h 02
The Equestrian Connection#39 Navigating Transitions with Alexa LintonShifting our perspective around death and difficult transitions
Alexa Linton is the founder of the Whole Horse Apprenticeship, a culmination of almost 20 years of learning about all things equine wellness. She is also the creator and host of the Whole Horse Podcast, and she has written a variety of articles for Horse Journals.
Alexa also specializes in supporting with transitions, including death and dying, but also herd, human and barn changes, and physical transitions including illness, injury and aging. Alexa wrote a book to support those who are navigating the death of their animals called Death Sucks...
2023-11-121h 19
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH110 | Building calm, connection, and communication with calming signals and equine scent work with Rachaël DraaismaEvery year at the beginning of the Whole Horse Apprenticeship, I ask participants what they are most interested in learning or exploring during our six months inside the program together. This year, several people wanted to delve into the nuances of equine body language in order to refine their skills and knowledge when it comes to assessing and responding to their horse's communication signals, so I was excited to connect with Rachaël Draaisma, author of Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses, for this episode all about her areas of expertise! Not only did we get i...
2023-11-0256 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH109 | How ritual can support accessibility and connection in horsemanship with Kathryn Hofstetter of Open Heart HorsemanshipKathryn is currently running a four-week class called Ritual Crafting for Barn and Stable, and I was excited to have a chat with her about how she weaves the practice of ritual into her life as a horsewoman and facilitator. Throughout our conversation, Kathryn offered insights and tools that horse-people far and wide can tap into to deepen their relationship with themselves and their horses. Kathryn shared that intention really is the golden thread that ties potency and power to our activities with our horses, and that developing rituals can be as simple and accessible as asking...
2023-10-191h 08
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH108 | De-bunking dominance theory + how research can inform best practices with our horses with Shelby Dennis of Milestone EquestrianHaving seen Shelby's recent social media post titled "Dominance theory is dead / Your horse does not view you as the alpha" circulating the internet, I knew I had to have her on the show for a conversation about this important, and often controversial, topic. After presenting the current research on dominance theory and de-bunking this long-standing perspective on horsemanship, we mused about why horse people are so committed to this alpha mindset despite what science has since proven on the social dynamics of horses. Shelby then offered her advice to folks who are on the path of overhauling their...
2023-10-1758 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH107 | Observing posture and behaviour to meet your horse where they are with Equine Physiotherapist Yasmin StuartThis week I was joined by Equine Physiotherapist Yasmin Stuart, who is also a BTMM apprentice trainer with Celeste Lazaris. As I recently enrolled in Celeste Lazaris' self-study Nerve Release Technique course, it felt very aligned to connect with Yasmin for a chat about her work and the patterns she's been noticing amongst her clients through the lens of posture and nerve impingement. She thoughtfully explained her findings on the relationship between posture and behaviour, and outlined the need to consider these two variables in tandem in order to make informed assessments about our horses' suitability for...
2023-09-2159 min
The Numinous PodcastTNP206 Alexa Linton on Interspecies Relating and Healing with HorsesIn this episode we grapple with the questions,
Can you ever really be in a consensual relationship with a being who depends on you for food?
How do white supremacy culture and patriarchy show up in horsemanship?
What does non-coercive horsemanship look and feel like?
If you’ve read my book, The Spirited Kitchen, or you’ve been around my work for a while, you know that I come from a long line of horse people - a lineage that wends its way from southern Alberta and rodeo culture to the Scott...
2023-09-021h 07
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH106 | Wisdom of the water element + habits to restore balance with Susan Tenney of Elemental Acupressure In the two most recent episodes, guests and I have delved into our experiences of burnout and the impact of this all-too-common state of exhaustion amongst equestrians and equine professionals. In today's podcast, I had a chance to chat with Susan Tenney of Elemental Acupressure about what to do about recovering from stress, burn-out and overwhelm. Susan shared many helpful tidbits and habits that anyone can practice to improve their overall emotional and physical balance, drawing insight from the wisdom of the Water Element. Be sure to catch up on our previous podcast together where we dive into the 5 element...
2023-08-2457 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH105 | Perspectives on compassion fatigue + a chat about spines with Dr. Tracy RainwatersIt was so great to have Dr. Tracy Rainwaters back on the podcast this week. Tracy reached out to me after listening to my last episode - Unpacking the impact of burnout and adrenaline poisoning in horses and humans with Lockie Phillips and Elsie Reford (Episode 104) - to express how much that conversation landed for her. As the two of us got to talking, it became clear that she and I have been on a parallel path as of late, navigating serious health events and discovering how to find more sustainable ways forward in our professional lives. We delved i...
2023-08-101h 02
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH104 | Unpacking the impact of burnout and adrenaline poisoning in horses and humans with Lockie Phillips and Elsie RefordI was delighted to welcome Lockie Phillips back for his third appearance on the podcast to unpack his recent Emotional Horsemanship clinic tour. Joining our conversation was long-time Whole Horse Apprenticeship student, and my new assistant, Elsie Reford, who hosted Lockie for a two-day clinic in her home town of Ottawa, ON and later attended the Whole Horse Clinic that Lockie, Elisse Miki and I hosted in Langley, BC. Together, the three of us reflect on the unique and surprising elements that unfolded during the clinics, including my very real encounter with the alarming consequences of burnout a...
2023-07-271h 12
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH103 | Integrating our shadow selves + experiencing love with our horses with Emily Frost of Kiros WayGet ready to expand your mind and heart with this potent conversation! Recording this episode with Emily Frost of Kiros Way was a glorious and deep look at the ways in which horses invite us to remember and reconnect to the divine nature of life. We discuss shadow work as an essential tool on our journey to embodying the love we know we feel for our horses, but can struggle to express due to unconscious conditioning, and share how everything from the mundane to the mystical can be a spiritual experience. I'm truly grateful for Emily's enthusiasm and unapologetic...
2023-07-1355 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH102 | Beyond equine rehab + finding neutrality with Betsy VondaA synchronistic series of events connected Betsy Vonda and I and right away we knew we needed to have this important conversation. Betsy specializes in rehabilition and meets and works with a lot of horses dealing with pain and major, sometimes progressively deteriorating conditons. In this episode we talk about when rehab is no longer enough, how to know, and what to do about it, and we get personal as she shares about her own mare, their journey together, some of the hard and important decisions she's making and facing, and what she's doing to stay neutral through this...
2023-06-221h 07
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH101 | Gracefully navigating transitions with our horses with Dr. Tracy Rainwaters What a pleasure to connect with Dr. Tracy Rainwaters! I had goosebumps most of this poignant episode, as there was so much resonance and so many affirmations of my own path and work. We explored more deeply how to navigate death and dying in a healthy and even sacred way, how to more fully listen to horses in all moments and interactions, how to support them in a concrete way through all the transitions they may face, how to wean foals in a more mindful and communicative way, and how to gracefully listen to and receive a no from the...
2023-05-2356 min
Tea Time with Shayleigh and Amber"Alexa Linton"- Episode 20Join us for a thought provoking conversation as we meet Alexa Linton! Alexa is the founder of the Whole Horse Podcast, an author, an osteopath, an animal intuitive, kinesiologist, a lifetime student, and dare we say, total self-proclaimed nerd for all things horse and we are HERE FOR IT! Alexa has an apprenticeship, and several other online programs available at alexalinton.com
You won’t want to miss this convo!
Cheers!
2023-05-2352 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH100 | 100th episode + Densensitization Practices that support your horse with Felicity DaviesWell look at that! It's the 100th episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! Loved celebrating this milestone with this awesome chat with fellow podcaster Felicity Davies. We covered a heck of a lot of ground, from unpacking our feels about podcasting and why we love it so much, to how to centre and support your horse with trauma-informed desensitization practices, to a new understanding on capacity, why less is often more with horses and training, to why I love magnesium so so much, to the importance of regular bowel movements and healthy digestion, not just for your horses (oh...
2023-04-241h 00
Equestrian Perspective105. Holistically Listening To & Tending To Your Body's Needs with Alexa LintonIn this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation about holistically listening to and tending to the needs of our bodies with Alexa Linton. Alexa is the host of the Whole Horse Podcast, and she uses a wide range of transformative modalities (including Osteopathy) to support both horses and humans in physical, emotional and energetic capacities. We talk about: What Osteopathy is and who it can support The impact of being a horse rider on our bodies Considerations to make if you have a fall and what to do next So...
2023-04-121h 07
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH99 | The foundational mechanisms, anatomy and physiology behind cranial work with Elisse MikiMe and my partner in all things equine body work are back again for another deep-dive into geeky territory! Elisse Miki of Equilibria Therapeutics is back for her fourth episode as we dig right into one of our favourite subjects, cranial therapy, specifically applying to horses. If you've been curious about why cranial work is so effective, what mechanisms are actually being worked with and how they function to help or hinder our horses, the fascinating anatomical landscape of the cranium and spinal cord through an osteopathic lens, and how this work might help your own horses or your...
2023-03-2359 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH98 | The Balance through Movement Method Masterclass Explained with Celeste LazarisThis episode with Celeste Lazaris, founder of the Balance through Movement Method, was everything I had hoped and more! After starting this work with my own horses through Celeste's Masterclass and having a good amount of success but feeling very much like a newbie, I was full of questions and Celeste was full of informative answers and information, getting into how the masterclass works, how to use it well for you and your horses, where to go for more support, what this work is and how it can support many different kinds of horses and much more. If you've been i...
2023-03-181h 08
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH97 | Understanding the history + finding the harmony in our relationship with saddle fit with Claire MarshallAn archeologist turned saddle fitter? It's the recipe for a completely fascinating conversation, as I found out recently in this episode with Claire Marshall of Plateau Holistic Equine. She had me on the edge of my seat (pardon the saddle pun!) with her in-depth knowledge of saddles and tack through the age, sharing how tack has not come very far at it's essence, how saddles are still a ways off from that elusive "perfect" fit and what we can do to support our horses to find what works for them, why bridging might not be the terrible thing you...
2023-02-011h 00
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH96 | The many facets of honouring our horses with Tara Davis of Unbridled GoddessThis beautiful conversation with Tara Davis of Unbridled Goddess may require tissues! We covered much territory, from her ever-deepening work with positive reinforcement training and it's roots with her mare Misa, her deep commitment to creating a haven for her horses where all physical needs are met before moving forward and why she believes in a free-choice forage, her work with the Balance through Movement Method and how it's supporting her horses, and the passing of her much beloved stallion, and her powerful and very moving way of honouring him and his legacy. At Unbridled Goddess, Tara...
2023-01-121h 08
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH95 | What element is your horse + how knowing can support you both with Susan TenneyEver since Equine Therapy school I was fascinated with the Element theory from Traditional Chinese Medicine and how it provided a lens to understand horses and their health better, as well as understanding myself. Now, many years later, Susan Tenney of Elemental Acupressure re-kindled this fascination for me and I'm so excited to share this super helpful and interesting understanding with you! In this episode we chatted about how to identify the main element of your horse, the behvioural and personality patterns related, the health implications of their key element and how you can help them to be their...
2022-12-191h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH94 | Collaborative care + unpacking food rewards with Heather NelsonIt wouldn't be a new season without a podcast episode with Heather Nelson! Our fun and funny conversation unpacking positive reinforcement training, food rewards (and how to use them safely), how to do horse care, like feet, wounds, teeth and vet visits, collaboratively with your horse to greatly reduce stress for everyone, and why it's totally ok to not have an agenda when it comes to your horses (or the rest of your life), kicks off season six of the podcast (how has it been this long already?!). This season promises to be packed with great conversations, with new...
2022-12-051h 07
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH93 | Homeopathy and gut health with Animal Synergist Sarah Griffiths, DCH After having incredible success with homeopathy and the products of Adored Beast, I was very excited to sit down for a chat with Sarah Griffiths DCH, and to learn more. Sarah shares about her journey to become a homeopath, how homeopathy works (so cool!), how to administer them for horses, and how to support your horses gut health with homeopathy, probiotics, supplements and more. A conversation packed with helpful and supportive guidance and information, and such a joy to meet and learn from Sarah. Enjoy! Sarah is a partner to the Adored Beast Apothecary and the creator of two companies: T...
2022-09-291h 04
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH92 | The nuances of no + the connection in choice with Shannon BeahenIt's my second podcast conversation with Shannon Beahen of Humminghorse Equestrian and boy, was it a good one. We travelled a lot of territory as we discussed the nuances of no, the possibility that comes with choice, some of the core wounds of horses (specifically the "weaning" wound) and how to support, and Shannon's new course, Cleaning up the contact zone, and some key take-aways from her exciting curriculum. Much gold to be found here and I hope you enjoy as much as I do! Shannon is an alternative horse trainer, online educator, academic and writer. She...
2022-09-121h 03
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH91 | Exploring the place where astrology and horses meet with Allison GoinIt is good to be back! Especially when the conversations are like this gem with Allison Goin of Centaur Soul Work. We get into the ins and outs and sometimes trickiness of combining our spiritual path, our love of horses and our work, how our own soul path with horses shows up in our astrology chart, how connections and collaboration can be key, and what to pay attention to as we move forward, astrologically speaking! Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did. Allison Goin is an Evolutionary Astrologer & Equine Specialist who combines practical tools, e...
2022-08-301h 00
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH90 | Slow and easy + Embracing surrender with Kerri Lake Another beautiful conversation with Kerri Lake, and the perfect chat for this time we find ourselves in, as we get right into some incredibly rich territory around re-framing our learning process (and supporting our horses through this shift), what surrender really means, learning to love the boring and mundane, and the gifts in taking things slow and easy for ourselves and our horses. As always, so many potent nuggets of wisdom come through Kerri in this chat. Enjoy! Kerri Lake shares wisdom and guidance for humanity to live closer to the heart. At age 11 she began asking h...
2022-08-181h 02
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH89 | Why I've been gone so long, a chat with Alexa Linton and Geri RamsayMy first episode in over three months! It feels great to be back and to have this conversation with my dear friend Geri Ramsay to share about my recent intense health event, where I am at now, and what is to come. Grateful to be alive and to continue to share great knowledge and horse people with you here on the podcast. Thanks for listening and for all your support! Enjoy.
2022-07-2646 minThe Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH88 |The nervous system - the key to effective rehabilitation with Elisse MikiWe're getting geeky again! Elisse Miki of Equilibria Therapeutics and I venture into more of our favourite territory, this time focusing on the nervous system, neuroplasticity, motor control, rehabilitation, what cranial work has to do with any of this, and all things neuroscience. With a herd of seniors (one over 40 years old!) that love to move and are getting more agile and fit every time I see them, Elisse is definitely doing something very right. Rehabilitation of horses is a huge topic, and this episode might give you some clues on why your horse is not recovering from an...
2022-04-041h 00
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH87 | How to support and love the mares in your life with Lockie PhillipsAfter his recent post about mares went viral, I knew I needed to chat with Lockie Phillips and more about this important topic! As most of you know, I love my mares, but in this episode, we get into the specifics of how we can love the mares in our lives even better, and support them as the fully intact and amazing beings they are. We also chat about herbs for horses (specifically mares), and I share some cringe-worthy but learning-rich moments from my past. Enjoy! Lockie Phillips is an Australian horse trainer, instructor and coach living in Spain, a...
2022-03-1457 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH86 | Healthy herd integration with Josh NicholJosh Nichol is back on the podcast, and sharing more wisdom, this time sharing his thoughts and practices around how to support healthy and safe integration of horses into herds. We get into the nitty gritty of his process and why he works this way, how he supports horses to work together, how to work with insecure horses and changing herd dynamics, and why throwing horses in together and hoping for the best often doesn't work for anyone involved. As always, I walked away with more great tools in my toolkit, and more ways to support the horses in...
2022-01-3157 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH85 | The meeting of movement and neuroscience with Kathy SierraThis conversation with Kathy Sierra literally shifted my direction with my horses! It was pivotal in the best possible way and I am excited to share her work with you, as I believe it is one of the keys to changing our minds about our horses, our training, their movement, and their performance, and supporting so many horses to be happier and healthier. It has even shifted my way of thinking as an equine manual therapist, and what I am seeing, how I am working, and how I can support the horses I work with in better ways. I...
2022-01-101h 09
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH84 | How emotions support your horsemanship with Lockie PhillipsOur last episode of 2021! In this wide ranging conversation, Lockie Phillips of Emotional Horsemanship shares about his unique path to horses by way of a life of movement, as a dancer, how he believes sensitivity is a superpower, and the role of emotion as a helper in our horsemanship. Enjoy! Lockie Phillips is an Australian horse trainer, instructor and coach living in Spain, a former professional dancer, Lockie focuses on the emotional well being of horses and humans in his business, Emotional Horsemanship. Learn more at www.emotionalhorsemanship.com
2021-12-231h 06
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH83 | Intuition and the Equestrian with Felicity DaviesSeason Five is here! In this episode, Felicity Davies of the Confident Equestrian Program traversed uncharted territory, to celebrate the creation of her new Equestrian-centric oracle deck. As you'll hear in our chat, I love oracle cards, and loved this conversation about intuition, following your gut and those little nudges, and embracing your spiritual nature. I also share about my new adventure - new house, new spot for the horses and more. Felicity Davies is a Horsemanship and Mindset mentor based in South Australia. She is the founder of The Confident Equestrian Program, a global online course t...
2021-11-2259 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWH82 | Working with the equine brain and nervous system with Sarah SchloteSo awesome to have Sarah Schlote, founder of EQUUSOMA™ and now EQUUSCIENCE, is back on the podcast! In this incredible follow-up episode (check out Episode 21 for an intro to her work), Sarah shares about her upcoming collaboration with Dr. Stephen Peters, her recent learning about the function and structure of the equine brain and how understanding these differences impacts our training and interactions with our horses, how to increase vagal tone for a more balanced autonomic system and much more. It's always a pleasure to geek out with Sarah and I hope you enjoy our conversation as much as I...
2021-11-0354 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Classical Foundations, Wild Movement and Deep Attention with Shannon BeahenIt's the very last episode of Season 4 and I'm so glad it was with Shannon Beahen of Humminghorse Equestrian. Our conversation was wide-ranging, fun, tangential, and so enjoyable. We chatted about everything from getting more nuanced about the "no", to meditation and it's role in our clarity, to incorporating consent into training, to track systems, and even got into numerology a little! As you'll hear in this episode, I recently bought a house, and Raven and Diva are now living off property (it's going well!), so about a week ago Shannon and I had the opportunity to get together...
2021-10-0859 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Grace, Grit, and Gratitude with Tara CoyoteAfter following the inspiring Tara Coyote of Wind Horse Sanctuary and Cancer Warrioress for quite a few years, I finally worked up the courage to ask for an interview and was so glad I did! We had a wide-reaching conversation about her grief work, her incredible life journey with horses, cancer, and more, her brand new book (it's out now!) Grace, Grit and Gratitude, and her recent trip to visit the wild horses in Nevada. Enjoy! Tara weaves together 30 years together of somatic experience with her love of horses. She was a horse-obsessed young girl being fortunate e...
2021-08-0954 min
Equestrian Perspective28. Exploring Different Layers Of Horsemanship & Personal Growth With Alexa LintonIn this episode, I had a great conversation with fellow podcast host, Alexa Linton. Alexa hosts the Whole Horse Podcast and is an Equine Sports Therapist, Energy Medicine Practitioner, Animal Intuitive, an author and is studying Osteopathy! Together we chat about: How she started riding and the journey to get her first horse in her early 20's Her introduction to communicating with animals and some of the synchronistic experiences she had The different styles of horsemanship she tried with her mare Diva and some of the lessons she learnt along the way A glimpse into her...
2021-07-221h 11
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Finding sacred spaces with horses with Dr. Susan FayWhat an honour to have a conversation with Dr. Susan Fay about her fascinating research about horses, presence and relationship, her work with breathing and the nervous system, the many meanings and nuances of sacred space and the ways these spaces support our relationship with horses. What a joy! I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did. Dr. Susan Fay is an internationally recognized equine expert, consultant, and author of the Amazon best-selling book, Sacred Spaces–Communion with the horse through science and spirit. Susan has a bachelor's and master's degree in Environmental Science and...
2021-07-1958 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Chatting with horses and why it's healthy with Animal Intuitive Lilly LudwigThis chat with Animal Intuitive Lilly Ludwig was about as refreshing as they come, and her take on animal communication and busting down myths in the horse world is my cup of tea! In this episode we got into how to support our animals through transitions with the help of clear communication, how it doesn't take any sort of gift to do it, what her mare Athena has to say about, well, everything, and the many ways our horses will surprise us if we let them. Enjoy! Lilly Ludwig is a professional animal intuitive. Utilizing her intuitive c...
2021-06-291h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Being with loss and creating a legacy with Josh NicholWow. This podcast episode with Josh Nichol went in an entirely different direction than expected, and I'm so grateful. It became a tribute to the two beings Josh supported in transitioning the previous day, including his best cattle dog Jake (see his picture below). Josh shares about his experience, the process that happened for both animals, the role of the other animals and his family and we got into ways to create a legacy for our dear ones, when they have left their physical forms. Get your tissues out, this conversation is powerful and important. In Josh's...
2021-06-1553 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Recovery through deep presence and horse connection with Mona IllerbrunIt's so good to be back in the podcast saddle! I sure missed you all and chatting with awesome guests like Mona Illerbrun. In this podcast we spoke about Mona's recovery from a traumatic brain injury and subsequent PTSD, her unique and amazing path with horses, how horses participated in her healing process, living in the moment as a way to heal, and how she found her way back to her strength and a renewed and deep connection to herself and her horses. It was such a pleasure to connect with her! Enjoy. Mona Illerbrun is the...
2021-06-0556 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Discovering the wild in us with Thirza VoyseyJoining me in my first episode since the insanity that is (or should I say was - I passed!) my final exams in osteopathy, is the calming and amazing Thirza Voysey of Soul Farm Sanctuary on Gabriola Island. We chat about life, horses, pivotal life-changing moments, the beauty of routine and ritual, energy centres, the amazingness of mares, and the role of horses on our soul path in this beautiful conversation. It's so good to be back sharing inspiring conversations like this one with you. Enjoy! Thirza Voysey is a woman who, when she heard the words, "I don't know i...
2021-05-2353 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | What horses teach us about systemic oppression with Julia AlexanderWhat an episode this was with Julia Alexander. After reading one of Julia's blog posts, I knew that I needed to speak with her about her work at the intersection of horses and systemic oppression, and her ideas on how to start to change the unhealthy systems that we exist in, and the foundation of much of our horse work (and how we have been taught to be). I'm so grateful to her for doing this work, exploring my many questions, and opening up about this challenging topic. Julia (she, her, hers) is a fellow traveler for...
2021-04-021h 04
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Building a safe solid foundation with your horses with Noah Tillman-YoungIt was such a pleasure to chat with Noah Tillman-Young of Steady Horse in this episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! We unpacked some essential ideas around pressure, fear, safety, learning, the importance of intention, trust and what it truly takes to "create" a truly steady and safe horse. I found this so helpful in shifting my perspective around my own training, and really seeing more honestly what is happening with many of the horses I work with therapeutically, and I hope you will too. Enjoy. Noah T.Y. is the founder of Steady Horse LLC and the Fearless Rider Fo...
2021-03-191h 04
The Confident Rider PodcastThe Mystery & Magic Of The Body With Alexa LintonA little while back I was interviewed for the Whole Horse Podcast and for the first time "properly" had a chance to talk to the host of the show, Alexa Linton. I found our conversation before and after the interview so fascinating and enlivening that I knew I had to turn the tables and invite Alexa to speak to you all on my own podcast! Aside from being one of life's inspiring and engaging people (two of my favorite things!), Alexa is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to all things body-based; from the energetic to...
2021-02-181h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Creating health in horses with Allecia MaineWhat an insightful and eye-opening conversation with animal communicator and healer Allecia Maine! In this episode we geeked out about healing and how it works, equine well-being on all levels, and the efficacy and ins and outs of remote work on horses and other animals. Enjoy! Allecia Maine is The Animal Heeler™. For over 26 years she has been successfully translating the truth of the animal's for thousands of her clients by providing precise, accurate and often lifesaving information to thousands of humans about their animal's health, behavior, soul partnership, natural leadership, nutrition, and crossing over issues. She is...
2021-02-151h 04
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Seeing horses as Sovereign with Kerri LakeWhat a beautiful conversation with Kerri Lake, and the perfect chat for this potent fourth season, as we get right into some incredibly rich territory around showing up for our horses, becoming emotionally stable and agile with our horses, communicating clearly with our horses through our own inner state, actions and intentions, why congruency is essential, and what it means to really do right by the horses in our world. Kerri Lake shares wisdom and guidance for humanity to live closer to the heart. At age 11 she began asking horses directly how she can be with people in the same pr...
2021-01-131h 13
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Healthy Activation + Embracing Discomfort with Jane Pike of The Confident RiderWhat a treat of a conversation with Jane Pike of The Confident Rider for this episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! Before we even started recording, my face was hurting from giggling, and that spirit continued as we traversed territory around working with and not against our emotions with our horses, practical simple steps to restore regulation in our nervous systems and build in resilience, how to work with healthy activation and discomfort, and how to navigate losing our tempers with grace and growth, so that we can find better footing in the future. An excellent listen for any...
2020-12-291h 13
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse |A Conversation with Nahshon CookI spent a whole lot of this amazing conversation for the Whole Horse Podcast with Nahshon Cook with tears in my eyes, and a big goofy smile on my face. After listening to his podcast with Warwick Schiller (go have a listen here), I was over the moon to be able to have this chat about horses, spirituality, teaching, growing, playing and much much more. As he shares in the podcast, Nahshon passes for a horse trainer, but he is truly a conduit and a channel, and brings words and wisdom to the horse-human connection beyond what I have...
2020-12-181h 15
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Supporting healthy decision-making in our horses with Heather NelsonOne of my favourite podcast guests is back and dropping some amazing wisdom about horses and life! Heather Nelson and I connected over the interwebs to chat about what staying home for the winter means for her training and her own horses, where her new learning edge lies and why and how she's shifting the way that she's working with her horses in a big way, how this new way of doing things is showing up in my lessons with her and my mare Raven (and why I was quite terrible at it!). As always, we giggled a lot...
2020-12-141h 03
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Slow training + Deep listening with Elsa SinclairIn our second Whole Horse podcast of season 4, Taming Wild's Elsa Sinclair takes us on a journey into her potent year with her two stallions, and stars of her in-progress documentary Taming Wild Evolution, particularly Atlas, who has been a teacher of epic proportions and tiny ones too. Elsa shares how Freedom Based training, which she fondly refers to as the slowest training method in the world, is evolving even more, and growing in nuance and subtly, with the help of Atlas, a stallion with a deep freeze response and a big heart. It's always an honour and pleasure...
2020-12-071h 02
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Growing presence with Warwick SchillerReally enjoyed this far-ranging conversation with Warwick Schiller of Warwick Schiller Performance Horsemanship! In this Whole Horse Podcast episode Warwick opened up about his self growth journey over the past four years, what caused such a potent shift (hint: there was a horse or two involved!), what this process has looked like for him, what resources and exercises have been most helpful, how this process has impacted the horses in his world, and where he's headed next. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! A lifelong equestrian of varying disciplines, Warwick Schiller moved from...
2020-12-011h 08
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Working with Equine Metabolic Syndrome with Elisha EdwardsThis episode with the amazing Elisha Edwards of Riva's Remedies digs right into an area that many horse lovers, including me, are curious and often, concerned, about, Equine Metabolic Syndrome. With her intensive background in nutrition and pharmacology, I learned a great deal in just one hour about this rising and ever-growing issue, and I hope you will too! Elisha Edwards is a long-time horse lover who holds both a Bachelor of Science in organic chemistry and an MBA from the University of Alberta. Elisha is the Director of Education at Riva's Remedies and she is also...
2020-10-231h 03
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Body, Mind and Horses with Daniela KaemmererThis was such a restorative and relaxing episode with Daniela Kaemmerer of Body Mind and Horses, who also has a mare named Diva! We chatted yoga, breathing, presence, horses, self care practices, and how yoga is actually something way more than just going to a yoga class. Her voice is so soothing, and it was the perfect thing for these stressful times. I hope you enjoy as much as I did! Daniela Kaemmerer teaches positive horsemanship and works as a coach and yoga teacher for people who love horses. Her mission is to turn each and every one of them i...
2020-10-081h 00
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Life as a Black Equestrian with Stephanie KallstromAfter reading the article Life as a Black Equestrian on Chronicle of the Horse and realizing that we lived right across the ocean from each other as the crow flies and had spent time in the same barns growing up, I knew I needed to reach out to fellow horse lover Stephanie Kallstrom. I am deeply appreciative to Stephanie for this opportunity to have this important conversation and to continue the discussion around diversity and inclusion within the horse industry, and to begin the essential conversation about anti-racism, the impact of racial trauma, and how we can begin to...
2020-09-191h 02
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Working somatically with horses and riders with Alissa Mayer Another mind-stretching and learning-rich episode, this time with Equine Hanna Somatics Educator Alissa Mayer! Alissa shares about how she found somatic work, what it is and how it works on a physiological level with a specific and important reflex, and how she works with it to shift the health and performance of horses and riders. She also shares a simple daily somatic-based exercise near the end of the podcast that I have been using since with great results. Hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Alissa Mayer has been the mind-body instructor, interspecies-relationship advisor...
2020-09-011h 06
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Meeting Raven + learning with horses with Alexa and guest host Allie GoinIn this episode of the podcast, my awesome guest host Allie Goin is back as we chat about the story of my new mare Raven and my current learning about her injury, rehabilitation, and looking at the "whole" horse, physical, emotional, energetic, and spiritual, when moving through a healing process. We get into the woo-woo parts of things, and ways that intuition can show up that we may not realize (funny story about this one at 16 minutes in!) and how we can connect with or listen to our horses in different ways, beyond body language. We also discuss the...
2020-08-2057 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | HorseSpeak with Sharon and Laura WilsieWhat a mind-blowing episode with Sharon and Laura Wilsie of HorseSpeak! Did you know horses have a face, and use blinking, nodding, chin, mouth and nostril movement and more to communicate with other horses, and if you're paying attention, with you? As you'll hear in this episode, this had not fully occurred to me. This is the kind of simple, yet major stuff we were discussing, as well as getting into roles in the herd and horse personalities, and how taking on the characteristics of the different roles can change your relationship with your horses in profound ways.
2020-08-121h 03
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Rider fitness and diversity with Jamie LauLoved speaking with Jamie Lau, founder of Haybales & Barbells in this episode of the Whole Horse Podcast! During these challenging times, Jamie has pivoted, followed her heart and launched her company, sharing with us about why it's so important for riders to be strong, coordinated and flexible (and some funny stories of how this work has saved her a few times in the saddle!). I met Jamie through a group called Equestrians of Colour, and am so appreciative of her perspective on diversity and accessibility within the horse industry, and how we can create positive change in simple ways...
2020-07-1255 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Chinese Medicine and Acupressure for horses with Susan TenneyWhat a joy of a podcast episode! Susan Tenney of Elemental Acupressure brought her passion and expertise to our time together, sharing about how her journey with horses and acupressure began, how she works with Chinese medicine concepts and horses, some ways to begin using acupressure simply and effectively with your horses. It was a pleasure to learn from her, and I hope you feel the same. Susan's students and clients say that she positively shines when she works. Her love of animals comes through in everything she does. To illustrate her ideas, Susan can be theatrical – ma...
2020-06-191h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Healing Horses their Way with Elisha Edwards of Riva's RemediesI'd been looking forward to my conversation with Elisha Edwards for a while, and it did not disappoint! After hearing about her teaching and online programs, and watching the evolution of Riva's Remedies over many years, I was filled with questions about her work with horses. In this conversation we covered a lot of ground, from her guidance around vitamin-mineral supplementation and supplementation in general, to working with metabolic disorders, to flower essences, to muscle testing, and beyond. I learned a lot and I think you will too! Elisha will definitely be back as we have much more to...
2020-05-3059 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Understanding equine anatomy to enhance wellbeing with Thirza Hendriks In this episode of the podcast, I met a kindred spirit in all things geeky and horse-related in Thirza Hendriks! Our conversation highlights our combined passions for anatomy, biomechanics and bridging the gap from these essential subjects to training, with Thirza sharing about her experience with whole horse dissections, some of the main issues that are being seen repeatedly in domestic breeds and how she works with them through biomechanically correct and horse-specific training. A fascinating conversation, and definitely the first of many! From Thirza: I am an enthusiastic equine professional that is intrigued by beauty and complexity of the ho...
2020-05-221h 03
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Horses and your breath with Karine Vandenborre of Horsefulness TrainingWhat a beautiful conversation with Karine Vandeborre of Horsefulness Training! I left the conversation feeling relaxed and more aware of my breath and my impact on my horses and clients, and grateful for the new subtleties added into my breathing practice. We also touched on how to bring this awareness into your training, how to start slow (and at liberty) to go faster later, and how to work with more difficult horses by building trust and foundation of connection. Karine Vandenborre is the founder of Horsefulness Training. She has worked with horses professionally for almost 25 years now an...
2020-05-151h 00
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Getting to know host Alexa Linton, with guest host Allie GoinWhen my friend and client Allie asked me to turn my podcast on its head and tell my own story, I found myself both hesitant and excited. She had shared that she really didn't know what I did in the world before becoming a client and wondered if others felt the same - if you do, then this episode is for you! The story of my journey, how I came to love horses, how I became an equine therapist, an animal communicator and the steward of Diva, and what the heck brought me to doing this podcast. Enjoy!
2020-04-291h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Myofascial lines in horses with Tami Elkayam This podcast is one of my geekiest yet and I loved it! What a pleasure to chat with equine body worker Tami Elkayam about the equine fascial lines, her recent osteopathy training, craniosacral work and the essential role of the TMJ, and much more. A must listen for any equine body workers out there, and for horse lovers interested in learning more about how their horses bodies work. Scroll down the page for all the resources shared - I definitely have some new books on my wish list! Tami started her equine therapy journey with the Masterson M...
2020-04-1758 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | The training of "magical unicorns" with Heather NelsonOne of my favourite podcast guests is back, because we all can use a little humour right about now. Liberty trainer Heather Nelson joined me on a Saturday evening to chat and chuckle about the training of her "magical unicorns" aka her three horse herd, while she is spending a whole lot of time at home during the Covid-19 event. We got into some excellent detail about the unicorn creation process, mainly diving into working at liberty in different positions (including long-lining) and in different ways with each of her horses, and I was riveted and inspired. I hope...
2020-04-101h 03
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Horse time from home with Sarah Schlote of EQUUSOMAAlways such a pleasure to have Sarah Schlote, founder of EQUUSOMA™ back on the podcast! In this follow-up episode (check out Episode 21 and 24 for an intro to her work), we found ourselves speaking to the very real experiences of horse people as we move through a pandemic, especially when we can't see our horses, and/or ride, and how to be with this change in a healthy way. Sarah unpacked her Horse Time from Home article, and shared so much gold about what can support us through this challenging time, and how we can resource our horse connection even wh...
2020-04-031h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Slowing down in challenging times with Jayne Roberts of EquijayEpisode 50!! With this episode, my 40th birthday on Tuesday, and the entire globe navigating entirely unprecedented times with Covid-19, I'm feeling like there are milestones everywhere. Thankful to have Jayne Roberts join me to share her Equi-nidra work, a practice of yoga that centres around slowing down, breathing, and learning to be with stillness and with change. We talked about the impact of this crisis on our time with horses, and even our ability to ride, and things to support our ability to be with so much change. An important episode for sure, and a great way to hit 50...
2020-03-2752 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Understanding the Masterson Method with Katey CampbellI had the pleasure of beginning to learn about the Masterson Method from Katey Campbell of KC Equine this past summer at the Whole Horse Apprenticeship Retreat, and have wanted to have her on the podcast to share more since then! We sat down together at Firefly Farm to unpack this equine body work method that is growing at a rapid pace - we chatted about the underlying theories and physiology, how it allows the horse to have choice in every moment, why it is effective for so many horses, and why it is accessible for every horse owner...
2020-03-1854 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Building balance and proprioception with SURE FOOT Founder Wendy MurdochSuch a pleasure to have a conversation with Wendy Murdoch, developer of the SURE FOOT Equine Stability Program. I've been seeing these pads being used by friends and colleagues and needed to hear from the source what they are all about! During this chat we got into the importance of developing balance and proprioception in our horses, the role of the hoof to allow the horse to find themselves in space and to reduce anxiety, and the power of giving our horse choice in their healing process. We had a great time! Wendy Murdoch is an internationally re-knowned riding instructor an...
2020-03-0355 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Getting to the Heart of it with Elisse Miki and Josh NicholOh wow. This episode was off the charts cool! Elisse Miki and Josh Nichol have teamed up to build a bridge between the anatomy and physiology of the heart and horsemanship, and I can't get enough. This conversation took us to so many amazing mind-blowing places I don't even know how to share them all in writing. You'll just have to have a listen in to get a sense of the adventure we had. Enjoy this awesome collaboration! As a human and equine therapist with over 15 years of experience working with clients in a therapeutic setting, Elisse M...
2020-02-031h 02
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | TTouch explained with Robyn Hood and Sinead McCannWhen you're a horse geek, it doesn't get much more cool than this! For this episode I was joined by Robyn Hood and Sinead McCann of the Tellington Touch Method. We got into the misconceptions around this work, and how TTouch can be successfully applied to everything with horses, including starting young horses, re-starting horses who need a loving trauma-releasing approach to find their trust and confidence, and resetting the nervous system, including balance and proprioception. It was such a pleasure to be able to learn from these two incredible and dedicated women. Enjoy! Robyn Hood, who al...
2020-01-2135 min
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Calming signals as communication with Anna BlakeSpeaking with horse advocate Anna Blake was beyond delightful, and had me giggling or crying good tears throughout the episode, as she shared her hard-earned wisdom about horses, training, communication and life. We talked about calming signals, how they show up in horses and humans, and how we can use them as a road map to understanding and relaxation. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as I did! Anna Blake is a horse advocate, then a trainer, international clinician, and award-winning author. Working with riders of any discipline and horses of any breed, Anna believes a...
2020-01-151h 01
The Whole Horse Podcast with Alexa LintonWhole Horse | Building community with our horses with Equine Researcher Emily KiesonWhat a fantastic follow up episode with Emily Kieson, Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning and PhD Graduate of Oklahoma State University! Her extensive research focuses on equine-human interactions and equine behavioural psychology. In this fascinating episode we discussed her new understandings of how horses and humans connect, and what we can do daily to increase our connection with our own horses. What is coming forward in her research is very different from our current understanding of horse-human relationship, and challenges some of commonly used training practices and foundational aspects of our equine-human relationships. I was once again...
2020-01-0657 min
Come Along for the RideAlexa LintonIn this episode I speak with Alexa Linton. Alexa is what this podcast is all about, she is herself bringing consciousness to the horse world through all of her skills which include animal communication, equine sports therapy, kinesiology, BodyTalker, Author and teacher. But most of all, she is a student of the animals she loves. Hear how her life with animals and working with horses has come about, hear the depth of how far she goes with animals and humans and also hear about the courses she has put together that are incredibly comprehensive and something you may want...
2019-02-0554 min
Women Who Run with HorsesEP: 32 A conversation with Alexa LintonOn today's podcast we are speaking with Alexa Linton. A life-time animal lover and completely horse-obsessed, Alexa Linton has dedicated her fifteen-year career to the well-being of animals and their people, becoming an international facilitator, the author of Death Sucks: A Straight-up Guide to Navigating Your Pet’s Final Transition, the host of The Whole Horse Podcast, co-founder of the Cowgirl Re-union, creator of The Whole Horse Apprenticeship, and continuously continuing her education and practice of animal therapies and animal communication. She has a degree in kinesiology, a certificate in Equine Sport Therapy, five...
2019-01-1855 min