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In this episode of Stable Picks, Dr. Tyler Murray shares five powerful journal prompts designed specifically for equestrians who want to grow their confidence and sharpen their mental game. Whether you’re stepping into the show ring, schooling at home, or coming back from a setback, these reflective questions will help you ride with more clarity, focus, and inner strength.Grab your notebook or a quiet moment after your next ride—this is mindset work that truly makes a difference.✍️ What You’ll Learn:How to redefine confidence based on what’s actually in your controlWhat your best rides can teach you about your ideal performance mindsetHow to identify the “noise” (both internal and external) that distracts your focusWhy your WHY matters—and how to reconnect to your original motivationHow to use your existing strengths to work through common riding challenges🧠 Journal Prompts Covered:How do I define confidence?(Circle what’s in your control, cross out what’s not.)What do my best performances feel like?(What was I doing, thinking, believing when things clicked?)What internal and external “noises” tend to distract me?(Name the distractions so you can manage them.)What is my WHY?(Why did I start riding, and what emotion still drives me?)How can I use my strengths to overcome my weaknesses?(Your strengths are your toolkit—use them strategically.)🐎 Perfect For:Riders preparing for a horse showEquestrians recovering from a rough ride or fallAnyone working on mindset, self-talk, or goal settingTrainers and coaches looking for rider reflection toolsJournaling fans ready to go deeper with purpose
Hello! And welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses! Welcome to our spring season, Stable Picks, where I share some reccomendations for different tools to enhance your life as an Equestrian! On this episode, I share my Top 5 Sport Psychology books: The Inner Game of Tennis, The Champion's Mind, Mastery, Mind Gym and Think Like a Warrior.
Hello and welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast. Where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. Tune in to our last episode for 2024 as we recap all the fun things we've accomplished this year. Our plan for 2025 is to keep quarterly episodes with Tyler and Emily going, and introduce a few mini-series with guests! Please reach out with suggestions and requests :)
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. In this last installment of our fall mini-series, Beyond the Barn, we are joined by Megan Wicks and Kelsea Blazek who are passionate advocates of an integrative approach to the care of the horse. Their business, Meadow Woods Performance and Wellness combines Magnawave and bodywork techniques to support our equine athletes. You can learn more about them at https://www.facebook.com/MWmagnawave or reach out directly to Megan (443) 243-1018 or Kelsea (443) 286-1706.
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming, and management. This week we are joined by yogi and mental health researcher, Kristen Kolenda. You can find more about Kristen @kristenkolendayoga on Facebook/Instagram/YouTube/Insight Timer or @equitation.education for more equine-specific content. IF you'd like to learn more about working with Kristen head to https://www.kristenkolendayoga.com
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming and managment. This week we are joined by Adult Amateur Eventer, Lauren Foster, who works for Zoetis.
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming and managment. This week we are joined by Joanie Morris who now works in sport management and orginization.
HELLO and WELCOME to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We are so excited to share our new fall series, Beyond the Barn, featuring Equestrians who have continued their love of horses in their careers beyond the traditional roles of riding, grooming and managment. This week we are joined by Doretta Wright, who works with Equestrian athletes on sports nutirition.
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Coach Tony Sando and Doretta Wright as we explore two essential pillars of The Whole Equestrian: fitness and nutrition. Our focus today is to unveil the new standard for Coach Sando Training—a high-performance platform designed to offer tailored workout plans alongside comprehensive nutrition and mindset support, all under one roof.Discover what sets the high-performance model apart and how it can elevate your journey as an Equestrian, regardless of your level of involvement. Ready to dive in? Sign up for the program at https://www.coachsandotraining.com and be sure to connect with us on Instagram @coachsandotraining for all the latest updates.
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. In this episode we are joined by brain health and concussion expert, Natasha Wilch. You can learn more about Natasha and her practice on her website: https://www.natasha-wilch.com through her social media @natasha.wilch or by listening to her podcast, The Concussion Nerds Podcast available wherever you listen to your podcasts!
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Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. In this episode, we are joined by former 5* groom Kristen Shepherd as she shares her experiences in the industry and transition to work as a Vet Tech.
The Whole Equestrian is known for aiming to bridge the gap between riding and wellness. Lake Girl Retreats offer a transformative experience for women fostering healing, connection, and empowerment all through the lens of mental, emotional, and physical wellness. It seems only natural that Dr. Tyler Held, EdD CMPC of The Whole Equestrian, and Stephanie Everett, M.Ed CHC of Total Evolution Health & Transition would collaborate on an epic journey for equestrians of all levels and disciplines. On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Lake Girls of the past, present, and future to talk about wellness and what a retreat is all about. With a limited number of participants, these all-inclusive retreats ensure an intimate atmosphere where women can embrace where they've come from to honoring where they are at, all while setting goals and working towards where they want to be. The work done at these retreats showcase women supporting women while arriving at a higher level individually, truly nothing short of magical.This retreat includes:+ Accommodations in a lovely lake house on Deep Creek Lake, MD+ Over 18 hours total of wellness counseling & mental performance consulting+ Delicious and nutritious food & drink! cheers+ Luxury goodies and one-of-a-kind swag+ Movement & adventure+ Deep relaxation+ Fire pit, hot tub, lake toys and more!If you're interested in this event, please send us a message at stephanie.e.bff@gmail.com. We'll shoot you a survey and connect with you on how we can customize this retreat for YOU
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. This episode, we are joined by 4* rider Alexa Lapp, who spent over 8 years working for Jennie Brannigan. Hear her story of how she turned part-time work as a 13-year-old kid into a decade long journey in the industry and up the levels. You'll get to hear her insights on how we can make the Equestrian workforce better and all the things that are already amazing now.
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast. Where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. Tune in to this week's episode, where Emily returns for a 2023 roundup! We talk about lessons learned and much more :)
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we're briding the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. Today we are welcoming Dr. Barbara Blasko of ShowMD to the podcast. Dr. Blasko has been an Emergency Medicine Physician for almost 3 decades and is an amateur jumper rider and an entrepreneur. Dr. Blasko is the Founder and CEO of ShowMD - a mobile Urgent Care and Medical Clinic located right on-site at the horse shows!You can learn more about Dr. Barbara by visiting her website:https://www.showmd.org Or following her on Instagram @showmd_
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast- where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. Tune in to this week's conversation with wellness professional Stephaine Everett. You'll get to hear her take on what it means to be 'well' and how she gets this message across to different individuals. Stephanie is also the owner of Lake Girl Retreats. Lake Girl Retreats offer a transformative experience for women, fostering healing, connection, and empowerment. With a limited number of participants, these all-inclusive retreats ensure an intimate atmosphere where you can embrace where you’ve come from to where you’re at, while setting goals and working towards your desired life story. We are SO excited to be offering a Whole Equestrian exclusive Lake Girl Retreat this May (May 16-19th) in Oakland, Maryland on Deep Creek Lake. Please reach out to Tyler via The Whole Equestrian socials or email her at thoughtquestsolutions@gmail.com to learn more and reserve your spot. To learn more about Stephanie, visit her website: http://lakegirlretreats.com
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast- where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. Tune in to this week's episode with trainer Scot MacGregor. If you listened to our last episode with Dr. Pamela Reband, you most definitely heard Scot's name. He was a critical part of helping Pam rebuild her confidence and get back into the saddle. Very excited to share the conversation with you where we discuss positive coaching and horsemanship. You can learn more about Scot through Pam's self-published book, Three Steps Up to Mediocrity, available on Amazon: https://a.co/d/egLj3uT
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast- where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
Tune in to this week's episode with Dr. Pamela Reband author and endurance rider. Pam tells the story of how she got over a fear of horses that developed after 60 years in the saddle, with the help of her friend and trainer Scot.
You can learn more about Pam and her story in her self-published book, Three Steps Up to Mediocrity, available on amazon: https://a.co/d/egLj3uT
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
On this week's episode, we are joined by 3* Rider, Fitness Performance Trainer and Massage Therapist, Davina Warrener. Jump into this conversation on how to spot imbalances in yourself that might affect your horse and SO much more!
Also be sure to check out Davina's podcast, The Outstanding Equestrian, available on Spotify.
To learn more about Davina and her coaching services, head to https://www.davinaeventing.com/ or follow her @davinaeventing on instagram!
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast, where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
On this weeks episode, we got to know Juliana Chapman, founder of The Tech Equestrian and got to hear all about how technology is changing the horse industry.
To learn more about some of the apps we discussed be sure to head to https://www.thetechequestrian.com and follow Juliana on Instagram @techequestrian_offical
Thanks for listening, and in the meantime, enjoy the ride!
WELCOME! To the Whole Equestrian Podcast. We're here bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
This week, we got together with Alexis Kletjian, an Equestrian mom, jewelry designer and collector, and podcast host living a spiritual and intuitive life. Alexis is a long time friend of the show, working with Emily and supplying her beautiful good luck necklace that she wears every day. Tune in to hear their 'meet cute' story, a little bit of Tyler's Human Design reading and much much more.
To learn more about Alexis, head to https://www.alexiskletjian.com Follow her on Instagram @alexiskletjian and tune into her podcast, Luxuries for Your Soul wherever you get your podcasts! For inquisitive minds, join the Luxuries for Your Soul Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/917180976266918
WELCOME! To the Whole Equestrian Podcast. We're here bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
This week’s episode is just for giggles, as Tyler and Emily are joined by long-term listener (and midwestern native) Kayla! Can you pronounce these Wisconsin names? Tyler couldn’t.
Waukesha Gillett Iola Oconomowoc Shawano Weyauwega Manitowoc Menomonie Kaukauna Waunakee Prairie du Chien Outagamie Giannis Antetokounmpo
Joy is so important to our lives so we hope this brought a little to you!
WELCOME! To the Whole Equestrian Podcast. We're here bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.In this week's episode, Dr. Tyler Held EdD CMPC gets to catch up with Courtney Carson, the US coordinator of the International Grooms Association. We have some laughs, and some worthwhile conversations about what it means to work in the equestrian industry, how we can make it better and how you can get involved. To learn more about IGA, or to sign up for a membership visit: https://internationalgrooms.orgTo connect with Courtney reach out to her social media: https://www.instagram.com/courtlee26/
WELCOME! To the Whole Equestrian Podcast. We're here bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.In this week's episode, Dr. Tyler Held EdD CMPC gets to catch up with Laura Crump Anderson, ASCM Personal Trainer who has dedicated her life to making fitness accessible for busy equestrians.As the owner of Hidden Heights Fitness (www.hiddenheightsfitness.com) and author of Ultimate Exercise Routines for Riders (www.horseandriderbooks.com/store/ultim…riders.html), Laura has a unique view on how fitness should look for those who may already be doing lots of physical labor.Be sure to follow Laura on Instagram, @lauracrumpanderson for more fitness tips or to find out how she can help you achieve your fitness goals!
Connect with Sarah! Instagram: @Sarahlouiselilley Website: www.emotionalfreedomwithsarah.com
We paired up with Rachel and Liz from Unstabled and Unbridled to put together this fun community episode where we discuss how to be a 'whole equestrian' in spite of some serious saddle sores.
If you're interested in connecting with Kate or exploring her work more, here are some of the links we mentioned in the episode. Kate also has an Awakening With Equines certification program beginning this year for those who want to learn additional skills to add to their current practice or for those just getting started as an equine-partnered coach so if that is your area of interest, be sure to connect with her!
Awakening With Equines Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/671582702877050 Awakening With Equines Card Deck Pre-Order: https://www.gofundme.com/f/awakening-with-equines-card-deck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kateneliganequinecoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/Kneligan Website: www.consciousrockstar.com "Animals" book: https://sacredstories.com/product/animals-personal-tales-of-encounters-with-spirit-animals/ "Animal Prints on My Soul" book: https://absolutelovepublishing.com/animal-prints-on-my-soul/
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Welcome to another episode of The Whole Equestrian Podcast, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community- our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
In this month's episode, we talk about what you can do to find your real life superpower and use it to help your horses and community!
We were really excited to sit down with Coach Sando for this bonus episode of the Whole Equestrian- touching on fitness, nutrition, mindset and community!
To learn more about coach Sando- check out his website https://www.coachsandotraining.com/
Welcome to another episode of The Whole Equestrian Podcast, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community- our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
In this month's episode, we talk and reflect on the current state of life as we know it, answer listener questions and hopefully entertain you and make you smile!
On this bonus episode of The Whole Equestrian we sat down with Natasha Sprengers- Levine, COO of Strider.
Check out this platform to enter and host clinics www.striderpro.com @Striderpro on facebook and instagram
Welcome to the whole equestrian podcast! Where we are bridging the gap between riding and wellness, discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community.
Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
On today’s episode we are going to try our best to cover what can be a controversial subject- mental health and body image. So we’d like to add the disclaimer that we are not mental health professionals.
If you or someone you know is suffering from serious problems we strongly encourage you to enlist professional help.
All US Equestrian members have access to free 24/7 counseling services through the Mental Health First Aid Hotline at 1-800-633-3353 and there are plenty more national services such as The NAMI HelpLine, which is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with mental health conditions, their family members, caregivers, mental health providers, and the public. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast- bridging the gap between riding and wellness- our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We talk about goals, books, and topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community.
This month's episode is brought to you by Higher Standards Leather Care, check out the products here http://www.higherstandardsleathercare.com/index.html
To honor Higher Standards, we're talking about setting higher standards for yourself, your horse and your barn and how this can enhance all areas of your life.
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast- bridging the gap between riding and wellness- our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. We talk about goals, books, and topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. This month's episode we talk about the concept of locus of control and the things we can do to influence the outcomes in our lives.
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Wow guys! We've made it to our final episode of the year- the topic of this month's episode is "A Year in Review"- where we touch in a little bit on all of our pillars, mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. We wrap up our 19 goals for 2019 and talk about our experience at the USEA convention. Thanks to all of our listeners for their support and feedback- can't wait to jump into next years topics!
Join us for this Bonus Episode of The Whole Equestrian Podcast with Jenna Knudsen- creator of The SMART Equestrian Planner. We talk about Jenna's story- principles of goal setting and how her planner can help you keep your year on track.
Connect with Jenna on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thesmartequestrian/
Check out her website https://www.facebook.com/thesmartequestrian/
And get your planner and get after it!!!
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian! Our podcast is dedicated to bridging the gap between riding and wellness by discussing topics such as mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. On this months episode we feature the topic "Thanks" and "Giving" - defining the concept of gratitude, explaining ways to cultivate it in our lives with horses and exploring why it's so important.
Thanks to RideSafe for providing a gift certificate as part of our very first listener giveaway! Check them out at https://www.teamridesafe.com
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian! Our podcast is dedicated to bridging the gap between riding and wellness by discussing topics such as mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. On this months episode we feature the topic "preventing burnout"- where we discuss what burnout is, how you know you have reached that point and some things you can do to recharge and refresh.
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian! Our podcast is dedicated to bridging the gap between riding and wellness by discussing topics such as mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. On this months episode we feature the topic of dealing with setbacks and discuss some of our personal struggles in the horse industry and how we have overcome them.
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian! Our podcast is dedicated to bridging the gap between riding and wellness by discussing topics such as mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. On this months episode we feature the topic "cross train your life" and dive into activities and concepts you can focus on outside of the saddle or barn to enhance your life as an equestrian. We hope you enjoy.
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast, we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness- discussing topics such as mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. On this month's episode, we talk about presenting your best self- tips and hacks that help you hone in on what it takes to be the best version of yourself- and because we are the Whole Equestrian, we focus on the whole self- from inner to outer attributes that really make a difference!
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness- discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
On this month's episode we're tuning in from the Bromont CCI Three Day Event in beautiful Bromont Quebec, and since we are traveling, we decided to focus on travel hacks for staying whole and healthy while you travel with (or without) horses.
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness- discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
On this month's episode we're talking about lifestyle design. Tune in as we isolate 5 daily habits that lead to a healthy and fulfilling life and share some tools and tricks help you find the time to pull it all off!
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast, we're bridging the gap between riding and wellness- discussing topics such as mindset, fitness, nutrition, and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses.
On this month's episode, we talk about nutrition and debunk some of the common barriers to healthy eating within the equestrian lifestyle.
Welcome to the Whole Equestrian Podcast! We're bridging the gap between riding and wellness. Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. On this week's episode, we talk about horse show anxiety- and some tools and tactics to help overcome it! Big thanks to our show sponsor @equestrian_wellness
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian Podcast. We're bridging the gap between riding and wellness! Discussing topics related to mindset, fitness, nutrition and community. Our mission is to promote health and happiness through our love of horses. This week, we discuss topics to foster positive relationships with our horses, coworkers, coaches and communities!
Welcome to The Whole Equestrian! We are so excited to release our first podcast today. This has been our brainchild for a while now and with the coming of a new year, we decided to take action and make it happen. In this episode, we will continue to feed off the new year with a discussion about goal setting. First, we will give you a little background on ourselves to boost our credibility. Then, we will get into our one-word themes for the year and breakdown some of our 19 for 2019 goals. As we discuss in the podcast we are committing to 12 episodes (1/month) even if it is a total flop. Obviously, we hope it’s not and that the entertainment/food for thought value is enough to keep you coming back for more!