Lyn talks with our special guest Loni Langdon, a certified Masterson Method Practioner and Instructor, about managing your horse when they are laid up emphasizing the importance of considering the horse’s pain, energy level and our own mindfulness of their situation. (Thanks go to the artists Thorn and Shout for
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Episode 20: Building Your Team
In this episode Lyn talks about the characteristics of a good team which can help you keep your horse dream alive. She also talks about your responsibility to the team, how to build a good team, and the importance of leadership in establishing your team.
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Episode 19: Desire
What keeps you coming back to horses when the going gets tough? In this episode Lyn and Joan share personal reflections about the importance and the role of “passion” in keeping our horse dreams alive. (Our thanks to Derek Clegg and his composition of “Selfish” for the musical background.)
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Episode 18: Letting Go of Your Horse
Today Lyn discusses the importance of knowing when the horse you have might not be the right horse for you. She also talks about what signs to look for and how important your decision is not only for you but for your horse. (Thanks to Miller and Sasser for “East Texas Pines”
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Episode 17: Don’t Train the Pain
Have you experienced the frustration of trying to teach your horse something which they just can’t seem to master? In this episode Lyn revisits the topic of listening to your horse and considering physical factors which may be responsible for their difficulty in learning the maneuver. (Our thanks to Derek Clegg and
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Episode 16: Straightness and Alignment in Your Horse
In this episode, Lyn defines straightness (alignment) in the horse, how to observe whether or not your horse is straight, its’ importance, and she suggests ways that you can help your horse maintain straightness. (Thank you to the band Miller and Sasser for their composition “East Texas Pines” which we used
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Episode 15: How Pilates Can Improve Your Riding
Special guest Julie Lanocha of Centaur Pilates talks to us about the value of incorporating Pilates in our fitness routine to improve balance, coordination, and self-carriage. (Thanks go to the artists Thorn and Shout for the composition of “Trouble” which we used as our musical background.)
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Episode 14: Working Through a Slump
In this episode Lyn talks about what a slump is, the unseen progress we make during a slump, the importance of mental discipline and flexibility, and the opportunity slumps give us to learn something different. (Thanks go to Derek Clegg and his composition of “Selfish” for the musical background.)
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Episode 13: Training Perspectives on Older vs. Younger Riders
Lyn has had a lot of experience teaching both older and younger riders. Here she talks about important differences between these groups and some of the advantages of being an older rider. (Thanks to Fascinating Earthbound Objects for “Moonsun” which provides the background music.)
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Episode 12: Training Session
In this Episode Lyn talks about the importance of planning your riding session with your horse. She includes factors that can modify that plan including listening skills such as “What’s the horse’s mood? What is my mood? And what’s the weather like? Then she walks us through one of her 45
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