Be Your Best Horsemanship

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"Be Your Best" is hosted by professional horse trainer and clinician, Phil Haugen. Inspired by his “1% better everyday" training philosophy, Phil explains the methods, mindset, and performance tips that drive continuous learning and growth in horsemanship, as well as in life. Join us each week as Phil shares his experiences over the past 30 years in the horse training industry, discussing the methods that have helped him bridge the language barrier between horse and rider to enhance understanding and performance from foundation to finish.

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APR 8, 2025

Road to the Horse 2025 Recap

Road to the Horse was everything I thought it would be―and more. From picking my colt to riding the obstacle course in the final round, this journey was one of the biggest challenges―and growth moments―of my life. Join me as I share my insights from the competition and what I'm taking away from this experience.

Episode Resources:

Watch the Replay of RTTH 2025: https://roadtothehorse.com/how-to-watch-road-to-the-horse-2025/

36 MIN

APR 1, 2025

Staying True to Your Brand

I recorded this episode just before heading out to Lexington for Road to the Horse 2025. Now that the event has come and gone, it’s interesting to look back and see how the themes I talked about truly played out in real time. In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of staying true to your brand—what it means to trust your process, build your brand through every experience, and embrace the philosophy of “no risk, no story.”

30 MIN

MAR 25, 2025

Final Thoughts Before Road to the Horse 2025

In this episode, I am sharing some final thoughts before we pack up and head to Lexington, Kentucky, for my first ever Road to the Horse competition. The journey of getting here has been full of full-circle moments, and I could not be more excited to get in that round pen at Kentucky Horse Park and showcase the impact that the horse has had on my life.

Episode Resources:

Watch the Livestream of Road to the Horse 2025: https://roadtothehorse.com/how-to-watch-road-to-the-horse-2025/

View the Road to the Horse Competition Schedule: https://roadtothehorse.com/event-schedule/

21 MIN

MAR 18, 2025

The Importance of Controlling Your Horse's Ribcage

In this week's episode, I am covering the importance of establishing control of one of the five main body parts of a horse: the ribcage. This episode is inspired by a question from one of our listeners who was having challenges with her barrel pattern. Tune in as I address this topic, as well as share a recap of our first colt starting mentorship of the year.

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31 MIN

MAR 11, 2025

Being Mindful and Present While Training

As we are preparing for a week of colt starting mentorships, I want to share one of the most important fundamental skills we cover in our first day of training: being present. Any time you are working with a horse (especially a colt), there is always an inherent risk factor to be aware of. In this episode, I am sharing some best practices for maintaining safety when handling horses.

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