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Zoë's Horse Bytes95. The power of mental practiceSend us a textWhat if you could improve your horsemanship without even stepping into the arena?Mental practice is a game-changing tool used by top riders and it’s more powerful (and practical) than you might think. In this episode, we explore how visualization can build confidence, clarity, and connection with your horse.Whether you’re preparing for a ride or rebuilding after a tough moment, this episode will share with you how to train your mind like you train your horse. ♥GIVE YOUR HORSE BUSINE...2025-07-2514 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes94. Help! My horse is boredSend us a textIs your horse losing interest, acting out, or just going through the motions?In this episode, we dive into why boredom happens, how to spot it, and what you can do about it. From mental enrichment to playful training ideas, I share practical tips to re-engage your horse and bring joy back into your time together.Let’s make “fun” a part of your horse’s routine again! ♥GIVE YOUR HORSE BUSINESS A VOICE...To advertise on this podcast, please visi...2025-07-1822 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes93. Be their parent, teacher and very best friendSend us a textThe idea I’m exploring here is about regularly checking in with ourselves to see how we’re showing up in the relationship — are we being more of a parent than a teacher, or more of a teacher than a friend? This kind of reflection helps us understand the dynamic we’re creating, and gives us a more realistic view of the outcomes we can expect based on how we treat our horse.Listen in to hear more about what I mean. ♥GIVE YOUR HORSE BUSINESS A VOICE...T...2025-07-1113 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes92. Humor around horsesSend us a textWhen was the last time you truly laughed with your horse?Laughter is such an underrated part of building connection and trust. It brings lightness, joy, and positive energy into the partnership and the horses feel it too.Let’s bring more of that to the (s)table. ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-07-0412 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes91. Building a foundation that actually mattersSend us a textWe wouldn’t send a child to university without any prior schooling… so why do we expect young horses to handle advanced training without the right foundation?Tune in as I share some honest thoughts (no sugar-coating, just real talk) on this important topic ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-06-2716 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes90. My horse is stupid...really Karen?Send us a textNo offense to all the horse loving Karen's out there!But seriously I do get people telling me that they think their horses is stupid.Most of the time when I hear this kind of statement I know for sure two facts:The horse is incredibly smart.The human got outsmarted and does not like it.In this episode I share some real life stories about it ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my...2025-06-2011 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes89. What you ignore, you reinforceSend us a textMany horse owners are afraid to correct their horse — they worry it will damage the bond or make the horse stop liking them.But honestly, the only behaviours we truly can’t accept around horses are the ones that are potentially dangerous — like pushing, biting, or kicking.So if a horse is showing those behaviours and isn’t being taught otherwise, can we really say they liked the human in the first place?Have a listen to hear my thoughts ♥Support the showThanks for...2025-06-1310 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes88. Letting people learn: sod the critical bystandersSend us a textEver feel like your confidence dips or your progress comes to a halt because of critical bystanders?In this episode I share how you can work through that and that you are not alone ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-06-0609 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes87. The left side thingSend us a textDo you know, or do you ever think about why were taught to do everything on the left with horses?In this episode I reveal to you where it I have researched it may come from and also another theory via the horses nature as to why it came about!Tune in where I hope you learn something ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-05-3012 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes86. The emotional rollercoaster - I call it the 'Horsemanship Heartbeat'Send us a textWhat if I was to tell you, you are supposed to get worried sometimes, get nervous, get scared. And, what if I was to tell you, even the best horse professionals in the world sometimes suffer from these emotions. Would you believe me?I hope so because that means you are ALIVE and are ready to discover what I call the 'Horsemanship Heartbeat'. ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-05-2314 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes85. Make sure you're teaching them the things they need to knowSend us a textIt’s easy to overlook the things that take extra time - especially when our days with horses are already full. But some of those “small” things are actually essential to our horse’s wellbeing and our safety.In this episode, I dive into one of those often-neglected areas, sharing insights on why it matters more than we think and how paying attention can make all the difference in daily life with your horse. ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok 2025-05-1615 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes84. Unrelaxed horses and how to help themSend us a textIn this episode, I share practical tips and real-life situations to help both you and your horse find more relaxation and confidence.Horses can get tense, spook, or react in ways we don’t expect but when you have the right tools in place, and you’ve practiced them consistently, you’ll be ready to respond with clarity and calm when it matters most ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-05-0935 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes83. Unsolicited advice and how to handle itSend us a textBelieve it or not, I struggled with this and still sometimes do!So I thought it was nice to share my experiences and offer you tips how to handle it when someone is offering you advice you do not want and did not ask for.I also touch base a bit about negativity on social media and how to handle keyboard warriors ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-05-0220 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes82. Being aware of instant gratificationSend us a textThe world is moving so fast now, personally I find it exciting to witness and I am grateful, but I also find it a bit scary. In this podcast I talk about how it is important to leave the need for speed at home and to not bring it to the barn. The horses don't need it and as far as I can tell, they don't care for it either ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Lear...2025-04-2519 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes81. Don't forget to have fun!Send us a textFun is what it should be all about - this podcast is a simple reminder of why we do what we do and that usually where fun ends frustration can begin ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-04-1820 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes80. How do you know if you're doing it right?Send us a textI reveal the truth of it in this thought provoking podcast.The main point to remember is that you are not alone and people like myself are here to help guide you and get it to the point where one day indeed it could be just be right ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-04-1114 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes79. The three pole projectSend us a textLooking for a nice easy exercise and pattern you can offer your horse on the ground that you can use to maintain or improve fitness?At the same time still look after all of your other skills as you go, then please listen to get more information ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-04-0415 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes78. Personal spaceSend us a textUnderstanding why our personal space around horses is very important, from both a friendship, and a safety perspective.If you like more information on this subject sign-up to a free account in my online training platform and watch the videos - no strings attached ♥https://www.getgoodwithhorsescourses.com/get-good-with-me-for-free/Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-03-2816 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes77. The Milkman ProjectSend us a textWould you like to learn how to utilize and improve your physical, verbal and energy communications with your horse?OR maybe teach a horse to stand still OR teach a horse with a lower spirit to have more energy? Then please listen to this podcast and check out my Online Training Academy for the supporting educational videos ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-03-2133 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes76. Possible v's impossibleSend us a textAre we asking too much of our horses too soon?Do we understand the process of isolating and training over long term periods rather than looking for short term fixes?In this episode I talk a bit about this in order to help our expectations an hopefully become better horse owners and trainers because if it ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-03-1416 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes75. The nose knows...Send us a textDo you know how and why the horse needs it nose in order to survive, learn and communicate?Do you also understand how the nose can help us identify between confident and unconfident horses?Please tune in where I offer insights about this subject ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-03-0727 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes74. Connection - what is it and how do we get it?Send us a textA very broad subject squeezed into less than 30 minutes, so forgive me for not covering the subject too broadly. However, I hope the idea of what I talk about here gives a little more understanding to those that were not too sure what connection is. I also hope it sends a ripple to those that are ready ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-02-2820 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes73. Embarrassment during trainingSend us a textNever should we feel embarrassed or be made to feel embarrassed.In this episode I discuss different scenarios how and why that might happen.So please tune and have a listen ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HERE2025-02-2126 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes72. Separation anxiety in horsesSend us a textIn this episode I share with you my thoughts and experiences with regards to separation anxiety, herd bound or barn sweet horses. I talk about why horses might develop it, some ideas how to resolve it and additional conclusions.Besides all of that, please know you are not alone, one of my own horses suffers with it from time to time where sometimes and like my situation, it is out of your hands. If you are looking for support you can also reach out to me here or...2025-02-1435 min
Zoë's Horse Bytes71. The Heart of Horsemanship: A special interview with Mia RodleySend us a textIf you’re a true admirer of exceptional horsemanship and the art of Liberty, then Mia is someone you absolutely need to get to know. Watching her grow over the past 10 years has been nothing short of inspiring, and trust me, you are in for an incredible treat. If you ever have the opportunity to learn from Mia or witness one of her live performances, don’t hesitate—do it! It's an experience you won’t forget.Take a moment to connect with Mia and follow her journey below. I truly hope you...2025-02-071h 52
Zoë's Horse Bytes70. First steps under the saddleSend us a textThank you Oros Mihai for the question - it is indeed a good subject and although broad, if we can understand some things which make the whole process much easier and safer, and from the horses point of view, their dignity can be preserved that whole much more and their first experiences carrying us can leave a long term positive effect rather than not.Thank you for listening ♥Support the showThanks for listening! Follow me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok Learn my training secrets HE...2025-01-3129 min