Curious Equestrian
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Curious Equestrian
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Curious Equestrian | Documentary & podcast exploring the world of horses. Real stories, deep conversations, and a community that values knowledge. 🐎✨
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Rethinking the Traditional Riding School full episode here 👉https://youtu.be/fHSdpwawWT4?si=AyBglV5CE-DI5RkO
#horse #horseriding #horsemanship
What happens to wild horses that rounded up
#equestrian #wildhorses #equinepodcast

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Why Are Wild Horses Being Separated From Their Families?
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July 24, 2025 at 7:15 AM
More to wild stallion behaviour then you might think. #equestrian #wildhorses
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Wild Stallion Surprises Everyone With Kindness!
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July 22, 2025 at 7:33 AM
It's a sobering reality that the number of wild horses in holding facilities may soon equal those roaming free, a deeply sad situation. This herd management area issue is costing American taxpayers over...more
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Most People Don’t Know This About Wild Horses!
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July 20, 2025 at 9:15 AM
horses use calming signals to calm themselves and those around them (including humans) to reduce stress, avoid conflict and maintain social relationships. #horsebehaviour #equestrian open.substack.com/pub/theresam...
The Book That Changes Everything: Why Every Horse Owner Needs "Language Signs and Calming Signals of Horses"
Rachaël Draaisma, the Dutch behaviour consultant who revolutionised our understanding of horse communication
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June 12, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Connect with your horse on a deeper level by understanding their mind, body, and spirit.
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What if You Could Connect with Your Horse on a Deeper Level?
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June 8, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Have you ever gone to the barn with a rigid training plan, only to find your horse isn't "on board"? In this clip, Paula and Jack Curtis, founders of The Art of the Horseman, explain why flexibility is key in #horsemanship #equestrians www.curiousequestrian.co.uk/p/building-t...
June 4, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Paula and Jack Curtis of The Art of the Horseman discuss a core principle for understanding and connecting with horses: observation. www.curiousequestrian.co.uk/p/building-t... #equestrian
June 1, 2025 at 6:43 PM
How equestrians care for each other after falls #equestrian International show jumper Aisling Byrne shares how equestrian community rallied to support her after her life changing fall. www.curiousequestrian.co.uk/p/aisling-by...
May 31, 2025 at 4:52 PM
If you enjoyed our interview with Louise Backholler about natural hoof care, you might want to explore some of the books mentioned:
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What books or resources have helped your journey toward better hoof health?
#NaturalHoofCare #HorseBooks #EquineWellbeing
Horse Hoof Health
Check out this list on Bookshop.org
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April 4, 2025 at 8:19 AM
Latest Episode! Are your horse's hooves truly healthy? In this eye-opening interview, natural hoof care expert Louise Backholler

#horsesofbluesky #equestrian #horsehoof

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Natural Hoof Care: What Wild Horses Can Teach Us About Healthy Hooves
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April 2, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Treats or praise as a reward, what does your horse prefer? #horsesofbluesky #horse #equestrian

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Horse Treats or Praise. What's the best reward? #horsetraining
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March 29, 2025 at 8:50 AM
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Chloe Phillips-Harris and Debbie Sutcliffe run Born to Run Adventure Racing, a charitable trust with an unusual mission: creating thrilling adventure races while advocating for the welfare of miniature horses. #horsesofbluesky #horse #equestrian
Mini Horses with GIANT Hearts | The Incredible Story of Born to Run Racing
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March 19, 2025 at 10:03 PM
In an industry often resistant to change, Lucy represents a new generation of professionals who are as comfortable discussing neuroscience as they demonstrate practical skills.
#horsesofbluesky #horsetraining #equestrian #horse #equine
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How a Young Equine Behaviorist is Reshaping Horse Training
Watch now (64 mins) | Lucy Butt is quietly revolutionizing how we understand and train our horses, one scientific paper – and one practical solution – at a time.
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March 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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"One of Denmark’s most influential dressage studs, Blue Hors, has announced it is withdrawing its horses from competition while the country works to establish a new framework for horse welfare in sport."

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#dressage
Top stud to withdraw their horses from dressage competitions amid welfare reforms
Blue Hors has announced the temporary withdrawal of its horses from competition as Denmark develops new horse welfare guidelines.
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March 13, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Zoe Coade | Recognizing and interpreting a horse's sensory systems—from ear movements to nose behaviors—is the key to building trust, effective training, and meaningful communication. #horsesofbluesky #equestrian #horse

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The Horse's Sensory World: Understanding Communication Through Ears, Eyes, and Nose
Zoe Coade | Recognizing and interpreting a horse's sensory systems—from ear movements to nose behaviors—is the key to building trust, effective training, and meaningful communication.
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March 14, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Latest episode released for subscribers as ad-free viewing. Will be published on YouTube and Spotify this Wednesday. open.substack.com/pub/theresam... #healingwithhorses #horseboy #equine #equineassistedtherapy #horsesofbluesky
March 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
A study comparing horses trained in open versus closed environments found that those given more freedom to respond actually showed more exploratory behaviour towards humans. #horse #equestrian #horsesofbluesky
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Groundwork and Horses: An Evidence-Based Approach to Training Methods and Human-Horse Relationships
Few topics spark as much passionate debate as the 'correct' way to train a horse.
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March 8, 2025 at 8:13 AM
What if our pursuit of ribbons and sponsorships has been at the cost of our horses' well-being?
#horsesofbluesky #horse #equestrian #podcast
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Horses as Pets: Could it Change Equestrian Sport?
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March 6, 2025 at 6:23 PM