Horse Chats

Interviews with Equine Industry Experts

0203 – Shonel Balsillie

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Improving Social/Emotional Well Being In Children Workshops, Incorporated With Horses   About Shonel – Shonel is coach who  started riding when she was 3 yrs old, riding Shetland ponies for the “Qld Shetland Jockey Club.”    Shonel’s father trained thoroughbreds from their Equestrian Centre “Kurshonbrooke Lodge” in Gumdale and Shonel started competing in Pony Club representing […]

0202 – Joanne Verikios

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Winning Doesn’t Have To Be About Trophies and Ribbons, It Can Be About A Harmonious Trail Ride With Your Horse   About Joanne – Joanne grew up with a passion for horses. She is an award winning author, experienced horse breeder, equestrian competitor and trainer, Australian representative athlete, and businesswoman. Joanne’s earliest ambition in life […]

0182 – Jaymie Loy

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The Best Thing About Working With Horses Is That You Learn Something New Every Day   About Jaymie – Jaymie is someone who started with horses, and is now teaching horse handling and reproduction.  She also presented a lecture at the 2017 ISES Conference as an Associate Lecturer – Equine Industry and Reproduction on The […]

0172 – Jonathan (Jonna) McLean 3

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“Ten Steps for Further Foal Handling”   About Jonna –  If you would like to know more about Jonna then have a look at First Chat – 042 –  Jonathan McLean Second Chat – 144 –  Jonathan McLean 2 – “Ten Tips for Initial Foal Handling” Listeners’ Choice- 211 – Listeners’ Choice interview  (042) Fourth Chat – 292 – Jonathan […]

0164 – Dr Haley Randle

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Appreciate The Horse For What He or She Is, Horses Are All Individuals   About Haley – Haley is an Associated Professor of Equine Science and has  Equine Industry Related Qualification/ Experience/ Achievements as well as a PhD in Animal Science.  She is the Ex-President of the International Society for Equitation Science and a member of the […]

0157 – Kate O’Connor

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Get a Horse Industry Qualification and Know That There Is a Lot of Manure to Pick Up Before You Get To The Glamorous Bits   About Kate – Kate is a show horse and dressage rider and she has a Diploma of Teaching.   Kate is showing horses of several breed types at national level shows and dressage at […]

0154 – Dr Camie Heleski

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The Best Thing About Working In the Horse Industry Is That The Line Between Your Job and Your Hobby Becomes Very Blurry   About Dr Camie – Dr Camie Heleski received her Ph.D. in Animal Science with an emphasis in equine behavior and welfare; her M.S. was also in Animal Science, with an emphasis in […]

0153 – Diana Waters 2

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“Ten Ways to Improve Your Riding: A Biomechanical Approach”   About Diana – See previous Episode 016 – Diana Waters  http://horsechats.com/DianaWaters Diana’s Third Interview 291 – “Ten Tips for Teaching a Group Lesson”   About This Episode “Ten Ways to Improve Your Riding: A Biomechanical Approach”   To Listen to Diana Waters 2 on iTunes – Click Here […]

0151 – Neil Pye

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You Need To Be a ‘Forever’ Student of Horsemanship and The Study of Horses For As Many Lifetimes As We Have   About Neil – Neil is the Head Coach at Australian Parelli Centre and the Global Ambassador of Education for the Parelli Centre.  He has been with Parelli Natural Horsemanship for 13 years, at first […]

0150 – Danielle Keogh

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Using Physiotherapy To Improve Rider Position As Well as Lower Back and Pelvic Pain   About Danielle – Danielle is a dressage specialist, rider, trainer and coach up to FEI (Prix St George/Inter 1).  She also busy with her training and agistment yard on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland.  Danielle is sponsored by Picture The […]

0142 – Ben Netterfield (Listeners’ Choice)

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World Cup Showjumper Specialising in Micro Post Traumatic Stress for Riders  (Listeners’ Choice)   By Popular Demand we have re-published this episode.   Each weekend we are choosing the most listened to and  commented on episodes for you to enjoy. This interview was previously published in 2017 (BenNetterfield) (005)   About Ben Netterfield – Ben is […]

0141 – Dr Andrew McLean (Listeners’ Choice)

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Award Winning Equine Scientist, Equine Trainer, Equestrian Coach and Speaker (Listeners’ Choice)   By Popular Demand we have re-published this episode.   Each weekend we are choosing the most listened to and commented on episodes for you to enjoy. This interview was previously published in 2017 (Andrew McLean) (003)   About Dr Andrew McLean – Andrew […]

0137 – Lindsay Nylund

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Surviving the Unexpected – Fall Safety Training for Horse Riders   About Lindsay – Lindsay comes from a gymnastic background and is the founder and creator of Horse Rider Fall Safety Training, teaching recreational riders, professional riders, jockey and track work riders the skills to enable them to react safely in the event of a fall.  […]

0134 – Marc Pierard

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What Is In It For The Horse? Is He Finding This Okay Or Is He Showing Signs of Discomfort and What Can I Do to Help Him?   About Marc – Marc has had a lifetime of horses and is bridging the gap between the laboratory and the arena, with a focus on training the riding […]

0131 – Meredith Chapman

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The More Time You Spend On The Ground With Your Horse, The Easier It Is When You Ride   About Meredith – Meredith has had a lifetime with horses, she also breeds quarter horses crossed with Australian Stock Horses.  Her area of expertise is around horse safety and risk management, looking at the prevention of […]

0127 – Kate Fenner

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Have Empathy To Be Able To See Things From The Horses Point of View   About Kate – Kate is a coach and trainer and who has competed in dressage, showjumping, western, working equitation, hacking and polo.  She is a equine scientist working towards her PhD.  Her research is on training and welfare and she […]

0124 – Katrina Merkies

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Horses Speak Very Clearly, We Just Need to Pay Attention     About Katrina – Katrina was a dressage competitor but now focuses on Equine Behaviour Research with particular attention to stress levels. Eye Blink Rate Research has been used as an indicator of stress in cattle and humans.  Horses exposed to stressful situations such […]

0122 – Sheila Ramsay

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Research into Hoof Wall Separation Disease (HWSD) Funded Through Social Media   About Sheila –  Sheila breeds Connemara horses and doing research for HWSD Hoof wall separation disease (HWSD) is a genetic hoof disease.  The use of social media and ‘citizen science’ is integral in generating researcher interest in HWSD.  Social media as utilized to […]

0111 – Dr Andrew McLean 2

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“Ten Training Principles For All Horse Interactions”     About Andrew – Episode 003 – Andrew McLean  http://horsechats.com/andrewmclean – Listeners’ Choice 141 (003)   About This Episode – Andrew discusses 10 training principles for all horse interactions.  As first Principles, these stand as non- negotiable obligations for trainers to maintain optimal welfare in trained horses […]

0102 – Rachelle Wilson

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It Takes a Team To Make a Successful Horse and A Successful Rider   About Rachelle – Rachelle is a dressage specialist competitor, trainer and coach.  She follows the German Training System and has been successfully at Medium Tour Level.   To Listen to Rachelle Wilson on iTunes – Click Here Or Listen below   […]