From the Horse Girl’s Mouth

In this episode we discuss:
Aryan and David discuss all things UDJC.
How David is creating solutions in his organization and the equestrian world.
The challenges we’re facing in the equestrian industry, and how we can move forward.
Judging a rider vs. the horse.
A resurface of riding schools and lesson programs, and why they are so invaluable.

In this episode we discuss:
How the equestrian sport teaches you to lose.
Dealing with loss in a positive manner.
Aryan’s new favorite documentary “Faultless: The riders, Their Horses and the Pursuit of Excellence.”
Navigating the paradox of being in a subjective sport.
Learning Grace and humility.

In this episode we discuss:
In the equine industry we see the social media post daily, that horsemanship is a dying art. But is horsemanship really dying?
The correlations between a lack of horsemanship and increased prices.
The disappearance of lesson barns, and the true value of the lesson horse.
Ways to promote and teach horsemanship.

In this episode we discuss:
The unsettling story of a pony at the Hampton Classic Horse Show, and how the situation was dealt with.
“See Something, Say Something”
How horse welfare can be addressed in a horse show setting.
The Shift that is happening in the equine industry.
 

In this episode we discuss:
Aryan and Kristin break down equine first aid kit essentials.
The betadine hack.
What is proud flesh?
Understanding what your horse’s body temperature is telling you.
Are your supplements/ first aid supplies show legal?

EPISODE 46: Listening to the horse
In this episode we discuss:
Aryan’s chicken tragedy.
Doc’s intuition.
Learning to listen to the horse.
The power of the horse’s heart, and the electromagnetic field they create.
The healing power or horses and their therapeutic benefits.

In this episode we discuss:
Being taken seriously in the horse industry.
The definition of an amateur.
The different levels of adult amateur.
The art of acceptance.

In this episode we discuss:
Why Aryan and Kristin don’t do video episodes.
Bad school, good show.
When the show is over it’s time to show up at home.
Teaching young riders to get through tough rides.

In this episode we discuss:
Aryan reveals her chat GPT fail.
Creating consistency at home to prepare for the show ring.
Using horse shows to test current skills.
The responsibility a rider has in choosing their classes.
Being mindful in the show ring.

In this episode we discuss:
Aryan shares the story of Foo cat
Dealing with the grieving process when losing a pet