In this episode Nikki and Nadine have a great chat with friend and trainer, Dan Northrup, of Northrup Quarter Horses. Nikki and Nadine wanted to bring you a well rounded conversation about selecting a trainer, sending your horse to a trainer and what ideal communication looks like throughout the process and knew that Dan's diverse experience as both a client and trainer would be a great fit! Dan shares his experience as a client and also some great tips if you are looking to send a horse to a trainer sometime in the future. Links Mentioned:https://www.facebook.com/NorthrupQuarterHorseshttps://www.facebook.com/VandorpReiningFollow Canada Horse Podcast online @:https://www.instagram.com/canadahorsepodcast/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

We have a unique episode for you today where we reshare a great conversation about tack & equipment we had the privilege of facilitating on Clubhouse with Matt Mills! Matt Mills is a professional reining trainer in rider who aligns perfectly with the values of Informed Equestrian through our desire to share knowledge and create a supportive and inclusive community where there are no stupid questions! Matt is consistently ranked on the NRHA Top Twenty Professionals Riders list and has NRHA lifetime earnings of over $1,000,000.00. He is regularly a finalist at major NRHA events and has received several titles including NRHA Intermediate Open Futurity Reserve Champion as well as multiple titles at the National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC). He has also earned several large futurity and derby titles including RMRHA Summer Slide, High Roller Reining Classic, SWRHA Futurity and NRHA Cowtown Classic. In addition to his youth, skill and natural riding ability, he is well known for his professionalism, showmanship, and charismatic personality. Links Mentioned:https://mattmillsreining.comhttps://www.youtube.com/user/mattmillsreining1https://tombalding.comhttps://classicequine.com/ce/https://www.5starequineproducts.comhttps://www.americanrodeo.com/events/american-horsemanFollow Canada Horse Podcast online @:https://www.instagram.com/canadahorsepodcast/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

In today's episode Nikki and Nadine speak with Dr. Chris White about the sensitive, but extremely important, topic of veterinarian mental and emotional health and how you as a client can help ease the stress on a system in crisis. Dr White speaks candidly about the struggles professionals in the veterinarian field face and the toll it takes on their mental and emotional health. He shares the story of Not One More Vet and highlights ways in which we can be better clients for our vets to help prevent the loss of more professionals due to suicide or leaving the profession for something less taxing. Links Mentioned:https://www.nomv.org https://www.nomv.org/about/story/ Follow Canada Horse Podcast online @:https://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

Our guest today is Sport and Exercise Psychology Coach, Annika McGivern. Annika is an Equine Canada Competition Coach with a BA in Psychology and MSc in Sport and Exercise Psychology. She works with people to help them reach their goals and gets them training and competing with confidence, her work focuses on optimizing the ability to use your mind as a resource.

*TRIGGER WARNING* Contains Sensitive and Mature content. In this episode Nikki and Nadine dive into a very large and important conversation around ethics in the horse industry from teaching to training after coming across a blog post that resorts to shaming and shocking its readers. The hosts discuss a variety of topics regarding ethics in the equestrian world, but above all hope to spread the message of kindness for both humans and horses. Links Mentioned:https://annablake.com/2022/12/16/things-we-should-refuse-to-train-horses-to-do/https://www.instagram.com/sdequus/  https://www.instagram.com/ahorsemanspursuit/https://www.facebook.com/groups/312142000438150 - Safe HorseFollow Informed Equestrian online @:https://www.instagram.com/canadahorsepodcast/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

In this episode Nadine and Nikki get the advice from Lindsay Hayes Cofell of finding the right supports to set yourself up for the most success possible in the show pen.

This episode is filled with passion and energy as  Nikki and Nadine discuss relational horsemanship with Josh Nichol. The interview may just be there best episode yet, jam packed with tips all while encouraging people to understand that they can follow a relational path with their horses and still do hard things. Follow Canada Horse Podcast online @:https://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrianhttps://joshnichol.com

On this episode we discuss how getting honest with ourselves can expose our need to assess our values and if our words and actions are lining up with them. We work to make the conversation as tangible as possible so you leave the conversation feeling inspired to do the work for both you and your horses. We end the episode with a special announcement AND a special guest, so make sure you listen all the way to the end!Follow Canada Horse Podcast online @:https://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrianhttps://www.instagram.com/hayes_cofell_performancehorses/ https://www.instagram.com/wearthepeace/

Welcome to the first episode of season 3 here on Canada Horse Podcast! On this episode we discuss changes that we have made to the show to better align us with our mission and values. We dug deep before beginning this new season to make sure we were doing this podcast, among pretty much everything else in our lives, for the right reasons. We asked tough questions and were brave enough to listen to the answers. On today’s episode we reveal some changes and some revelations that will impact the podcast and our lives as equestrians. We are not shying away from tough conversations this season and are starting this season out being up front and honest! Follow Canada Horse Podcast online @:https://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

This is our final episode in Nikki and Nadine's Equestrian Image series and they're discussing the topic of Fitness & Nutrition with multiple guests! Be sure to tune into the full episode to hear from Nardine of The Strong Rider, a strength & conditioning coach who helps equestrians, Desiree Sieben, a registered massage therapist who specializes in working with equestrian athletes and a very special guest, Nadine's husband, Dr Mark Smith, a medical doctor who has a very special interest in nutrition!This well rounded conversation will hopefully leave equestrians feeling inspired to take care of themselves like the true athletes they are!

In this episode Nikki and Nadine do a deep dive into equestrian fashion based on their listener feedback and personal experience. They touch on essential equestrian items and don't shy away from the real talk of why certain items do or don't work as an equestrian. This episode will leave you with lots to look into to ensure that your equestrian fashion is meeting your needs!

In this episode Nikki and Nadine share some very exciting news that pushes their fashion episode ahead but is SO worth it. They also give one last shout out for input into what is working best for their listeners when it comes to their equestrian clothing’s functionality. Stay tuned for photos and reveals of some handsome new dudes on their Instagram page!Follow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

In this episode Nikki and Nadine continue their conversation in the two part episode discussing Body Image in the equestrian world. In Part 2 Holly Chow and Lynn McLean share with Nikki and Nadine their personal struggles with body image as an equestrian, along with some great listener experiences as well. To round out the episode Nikki and Nadine welcome another special guest, Tameka, to the show who brings an incredible energy and wraps up the first portion of The Equestrian Image Series beautifully! Links Mentioned:Tiktok: @tamekathehorsewoman https://bitsnbridles.cahttps://www.instagram.com/bitsnbridles/https://www.instagram.com/hollychow/https://www.instagram.com/mrsmclean124/Follow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

In this episode Nikki and Nadine are joined by a few special guests in the two part episode discussing Body Image in the equestrian world. In Part 1 they have the pleasure of speaking with friends and fellow maritime equestrians, Holly Chow and Lynn McLean. The four ladies have an honest and candid conversation about what their experience of what impacts body image as an equestrian and the importance of bringing awareness to the diversity of bodies in the equestrian sport that all deserve to be represented and respected. Stay tuned for Part two where the ladies share some person struggles with body image, as well as another special guest who brings an incredible energy to the show and wraps up the first portion of The Equestrian Image Series beautifully! Links Mentioned:www.canada.ca/mentalhealthwww.camh.cawww.nedic.ca  https://bitsnbridles.cahttps://www.instagram.com/bitsnbridles/https://www.instagram.com/hollychow/https://www.instagram.com/mrsmclean124/Follow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

In this episode Nikki and Nadine share an exciting new series that they are working on for the podcast and ask for your help! The series is called “The Equestrian Image” and will be broken into three episodes: First episode is discussing Body Image in the Equestrian world, the judgements, negative impacts, sigmas and experiences.The 2nd episode is all about Equestrian Fashion! What English and Western attire do riders of ALL body types ride in and find suits their style and needs the most?The 3rd and final episode of the series is on Equestrian Nutrition & Fitness where we talk about how to work toward optimal health & mobility as an equestrian versus an optimal weight! Different methods of body workWays that you can contribute to the conversation are: Send us a audio msg, type it out and send via Instagram, etc  of your personal experiences, both positive and negative.Share with Nikki & Nadine brands and styles that you have found suit your equestrian needs and body type.Share positive social media accounts to follow as an equestrianFollow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

In this episode Nadine and Nikki were excited to talk about the clinics they took with Franco Bertaloni and Alex Ross.Take a listen to hear some of their biggest struggles and take aways, along with some fun details of each clinic! Links Mentioned:https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100039953386042https://www.facebook.com/RossPerformanceHorses/Follow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

Nikki and Nadine speak with Lindsay Hays Cofell of Hays-Cofell Performance Horses to get some answers and information for you about buying a western saddle and making sure it fits you and your horse properly! This topic is one topic they have been planning to cover for quite some time, but Nadine's recent saddle search put it to the top of their list. After Nadine worked directly with Lindsay to purchase her new Bob's Custom Saddle, she knew exactly who to speak to on the subject. Links Mentioned:https://hayescofellperformancehorses.cahttps://www.facebook.com/reinerstop/Follow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

Nikki and Nadine sit down and discuss their impression of the Along for the Ride Symposium and Nikki shares some long hauling lessons!

In this episode Nadine and Nikki have the joy of speaking with Sheley Brien and Chelsea Sutton, the two driven, hard working women behind Reiner Stop - An interactive, live sports commentary platform for the reining industry…and SO much more. This conversation is jam packed! If you are interested in business in  the horse industry b beyond training, this is a must listen! Links Mentioned:https://reinerstop.comhttps://www.facebook.com/reinerstop/Follow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian

In this episode we dig deeper  into equine nutrition with Scott Cieslar, the founder of Mad Barn. In this chat we ask for clarity in a number of areas regarding equine nutrition that we know will help our listeners make better and more informed choices for their horses. We get specific about dietary needs for horses who are hard keepers, versus easy keepers and how to decide what is best for your horse and your situation.If you are a current customer of Mad Barn or would like to try their products, be sure to use code: INFORMEDEQUESTRIAN to receive a 5% discount when you shop on their website. Links Mentioned:https://madbarn.com (Discount code: INFORMEDEQUESTRIAN)Follow Informed Equestrian online @:www.informedequestrian.comhttps://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/https://www.facebook.com/informedequestrianhttps://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian