Canter Therapy

What if rebuilding confidence with your horse didn’t begin with pushing yourself harder? In this episode, Shelley and Kat talk with Sabrina Davies, founder of Her Ride, Her Way, about confidence, communication, people pleasing, self-doubt and why “just ride through it” might be some of the least helpful advice we give nervous riders. Sabrina shares her human-first approach to horsemanship and one powerful question: what might change with your horse if you changed something in yourself first? Show Notes To find out more about Sabrina Davies: Website: www.herrideherway.com Facebook: Her Ride, Her Way Email: [email protected] To find out more about Canter Therapy Podcast and hosts Dr Shelley Appleton and Kathryn Christieson: Website: www.cantertherapy.com.au

What can we learn about a horse by really learning to see its body? In this fascinating and wonderfully candid conversation, Shelley and Kat talk with equine bodyworker Mary Sargeant about the experiences that transformed the way she sees horses. From dissections and compensation patterns to pain, rehabilitation, behaviour, riding, regulation and the increasingly popular language of choice and consent, Mary isn't afraid to question accepted ideas. She also explains why understanding anatomy doesn't need to be intimidating and how learning to recognise what is happening beneath the surface can help us make better decisions for horses. Funny, thoughtful and packed with ideas worth pondering, this is an episode about observation, curiosity and having the courage to ask: does what we believe about horses actually make sense? Show Notes To find out more about Mary Sargeant: Website: www.equinebodyworksbymarysargeant.com Mary's Shop to purchase her Easy to Understand Anatomy ebooks: www.equinebodyworksbymarysargeant.com/shop Facebook: www.facebook.com/equinebodworks To find out more about Canter Therapy Podcast and Dr Shelley Appleton & Kathryn Christieson: Website: www.cantertherapy.com.au

Join Dr Shelley Appleton in conversation with Monique Craig, CEO and co-founder of EponaMind, for a thought-provoking discussion that begins with the hoof and expands into a much bigger conversation about how we understand horses. Drawing on decades of experience, research and practical observation, Monique explores hoof biomechanics, soundness, movement and why our preference for symmetry and control may sometimes work against the horse. Shelley and Monique also delve into training, riding, the relationship between science and intuition, the development of expertise, and the importance of questioning long-held equestrian assumptions. At the heart of the conversation is a simple challenge: to remain curious, look more closely at the horse in front of us, and be willing to reconsider what we think we know. Show Notes Visit EponaMind to learn more about Monique’s work, research, educational resources, publications, seminars, hoof care and equine technology: Website: https://www.eponamind.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EponaMind Email: [email protected] Visit the Canter Therapy website for more episodes, information about Dr Shelley Appleton and Kathryn Christieson, and ways to support the podcast: https://cantertherapy.com.au/ If you enjoy the Canter Therapy Podcast, please subscribe or follow the show. It helps us reach more equestrians and continue sharing thoughtful conversations and important voices from across the horse world.

Why is one horse constantly itchy while another is completely unaffected? And could allergies be behind problems like head shaking, coughing, poor performance or changes in behaviour? In this fantastic episode, Shelley and Kat are joined by Equine Dermatology Vet Dr Talia Morgan from Veterinary Dermatology Specialists in Western Australia to unpack the surprisingly complex world of equine allergies and skin disease. We explore Queensland itch, the fascinating "allergy bucket", asthma, head shaking, greasy heel, skin-barrier health, allergy testing and immunotherapy, plus loads of practical advice for everyday horse management. This episode is packed with those wonderful "I didn't know that!" moments and may completely change the way you think about your horse's skin. Show Notes Find Dr Talia Morgan: Veterinary Dermatology Specialists website vetdermspecialists.com.au (Reminder: Telehealth is available) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/doctor_talia/ 🎧 Canter Therapy Podcast: Listen on all your favourite podcast platforms. For more from Shelley and Kat, and to support the podcast and grab some cool Canter Therapy merchandise, visit cantertherapy.com.au.

Peter Cowell returns to the Canter Therapy Podcast for another fascinating conversation about the depth and nuance of working with horses. Peter is an experienced horseman, a deep thinker and someone who never stops questioning, experimenting and learning. In this episode, we explore how horsemanship develops in layers, from learning the basic rules of pressure and release to recognising the tiny changes in thought, attention and intention that can completely change how we influence a horse. We talk about feel, timing, sensitisation and desensitisation, recognising the try, preparing rather than forcing, and why the more experienced you become, the more you realise there is still to learn. As Peter so perfectly describes it, good horsemanship is part science, part art and part humility. Peter also shares his clever approach to preparing young horses to tie up. We have included a short video in the show notes of Peter working with a young horse using this technique. We highly recommend watching it as it provides valuable context to the discussion. Show Notes & Links WATCH: Peter Cowell demonstrating his young horse tying-up technique HERE. Find out more about Peter Cowell, Julie Cowell & Conundrum Horse Handling: Conundrum Horse Handling on Facebook Canter Therapy Podcast: Visit the Canter Therapy Podcast website to listen, learn more about Shelley and Kat, support the podcast and check out our podcast merchandise. If you enjoyed this episode, please like, follow or subscribe to Canter Therapy Podcast on your favourite podcast platform and share the episode with another horse person. It genuinely helps us continue bringing thoughtful, experienced voices from the horse world to the podcast.