Talking About Horses

Talking About Horses

Patrick King and special guests

Episodes 79
Avg. Duration 1h 30m
Activity Sporadic
Apple Rating 4.8 (50)
Since Jul 2017
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
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app.kajabi.com

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About This Podcast

In TALKING ABOUT HORSES, Patrick brings you some of the best riders, horsemen, trainers, equine advocates, and thought leaders in the horse industry for tips, insights, and stories. These broadcasts are first presented LIVE through Facebook. You can listen at home, at work, in the car, or in the saddle either thru Facebook, YouTube, or by downloading the podcast from iTunes. What do we talk about? Horsemanship, dressage, competition, rider problems, nutrition, news in the industry, horse training, personal stories and so much more!

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Recent Episodes

Ep # 69, Dr Stephen Peters, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Horse Brain Science, part 2

Apr 14, 2026 1h

In this episode of the Talking About Horses podcast, Patrick King welcomes back neuroscientist Dr. Stephen Peters to explore the biological intersection of horse training and brain science. The…

Ep # 68, Dr Stephen Peters, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Horse Brain Science

Nov 16, 2025 1h 23m

In this episode of Talking About Horses, Dr. Stephen Peters, a neuroscientist and horseman, discusses the intricate relationship between horse behavior and brain science. He emphasizes the importance…

Ep # 67, Paul Belasik, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Long and Low: A Revolution in Modern Dressage

Oct 07, 2025 1h 25m

Summary In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Paul Belasik, a respected international rider and author, discussing the evolution of dressage and the importance of classical…

Ep # 66, Best Horse Practices Episode, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Oct 07, 2025 1h 28m

Summary This conversation explores the upcoming Best Horse Practices Summit, focusing on the importance of collaboration, practical application, and the diverse backgrounds of the presenters. The…

Ep # 65, Dr Paul & Justin Haefner, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - Emotions in the Arena

Oct 06, 2025 1h 32m

Summary In this episode of 'Talking About Horses', host Patrick King is joined by Dr. Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner from Riding Far to discuss their new program, 'Emotions in the Arena'. The…

Ep # 64, Clair Thunes, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - equine nutirition

Apr 17, 2025 1h 57m

In this episode of Talking About Horses, host Patrick King interviews Dr. Claire Tunes, an equine nutritionist, about the complexities of horse nutrition. Dr. Tunes shares her journey into the field,…

Ep # 63, Tami Elkayam, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - backing horses up, a professional disagreement

Mar 30, 2025 2h 5m

In this episode, Patrick King and Tammy Elkayam explore differing perspectives on the effectiveness of backing a horse up, the significance of proper execution, and the potential physical and…

Ep # 62, Jim Masterson, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - the horse as a participant in the process

Mar 23, 2025 1h 25m

In this engaging conversation, Jim Masterson and Patrick King discuss the intricacies of horse training and bodywork, emphasizing the importance of the horse's active participation in the process.…

Ep # 61, Karen Rohlf, TALKING ABOUT HORSES - the development of a happy athlete

Mar 23, 2025 1h 28m

In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Karen Rohlf, a renowned horse trainer who blends traditional dressage with natural horsemanship. Karen shares her journey from a young…

Ep # 60, Dr Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner - horse fear, rider fear, and so much more!

Mar 05, 2025 2h 8m

In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King engages with Dr. Paul Haefner and Justin Haefner of Riding Far, exploring their unique approach to equestrian training that combines sports…

Ep # 59 Daniel Dauphin - Bits, Bitting, Foamy Mouth, Contact, and more

Feb 09, 2025 1h 55m

In this episode of Talking About Horses, Patrick King interviews Daniel Dauphin, clinician and expert on bits and horsemanship. They discuss the science behind bits, the importance of understanding…

Ep # 58 Donna Snyder Smith - The Alchemy of Horses

Jan 25, 2025 1h 43m

In this episode, Patrick King interviews Donna Snyder-Smith, a seasoned equestrian educator with over 40 years of experience. They discuss Donna's recent retirement, the challenges she faced, and her…

Ep # 57 Jec Ballou - Developing a fitness plan for your horse

Jan 18, 2025 1h 14m

In this conversation, Patrick King and Jec Ballou delve into the intricacies of equine fitness and conditioning. They discuss the importance of customized fitness plans for horses, evaluating…

Ep # 53.5 ("The Lost Episode") Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14, 2025 1h 27m

This episode somehow was lost in the shuffle and missed getting an official "episode number," so I'm calling it episode 53.5, as that's where it fell on the calendar of interviews (between episode 53…

Ep # 53, JJ Tate, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14, 2025 1h 59m

In episode 53, JJ Tate joins us to talk about classical dressage in the competitive arena.

Ep # 52, Charles de Kunffy, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14, 2025 1h 36m

In this episode, Charles de Kunffy joins us to talk about riding in Academies and the importance of remembering history.

Ep # 51, Dominique Barbier, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14, 2025 1h 37m

In this episode, Dominique Barbier talks about his background, relationships with horses, and the idea of collecting the horse rather than compressing the horse.

Ep # 50, Anja Beran, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode, Anja Beran joins to talk about classical dressage and her history and approach.

Ep # 49, Gerd Heuschmann, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14, 2025 1h 46m

In this episode, Patrick is joined by Dr Gerd Heuschmann to talk about classical horsemanship, the horse in good balance, and good riding vs what we often see in modern competitive dressage.

Ep # 56, Bettina Drummond, TALKING ABOUT HORSES

Jan 14, 2025 2h 18m

In this fascinating and deep-dive episode, Bettina Drummond joins me to talk about the dimensions of riding, the "myths and legend" of Nuno Oliveira, the direction of modern dressage, and…

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Talking About Horses has published 79 episodes since July 2017, covering topics in Education, Hobbies.

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