Be Your Best Horsemanship

Earning Trust and Respect From Your Horses

Trust is earned, not owed. Just because a horse respects you doesn't necessarily mean you've earned their trust. In this episode, I'm sharing some thoughts on the diffe

The Difference Between Collection and Control

There's a big difference between a horse that's collected and one that's simply being held in a position. In this episode, I'm breaking down the difference between frame,

Don't Let Perfection Get in the Way of Progression

One of the things I think we have to be careful about as horsemen is getting so focused on what our horses aren't doing right that we overlook what they're doing well. Th

The Most Productive 10 Seconds in Horsemanship

Sometimes, one of the hardest things to do in horsemanship is to do nothing at all. Years ago, someone told me, “If you don't have 10 seconds to sit, pause, and let tha

The Weanling and Yearling Work You Can't Afford To Skip

One of the biggest challenges in starting young horses is when their physical development gets ahead of their mental development. That's why I believe some of the most va

The Three Non-Negotiables of Colt Starting

You may not consider yourself a colt starter, but if you're breeding, raising, owning, or handling young horses, you're already influencing their training. Every interac

Why Soft Hands Don't Always Create Soft Horses

You may have heard the phrase, "soft hands create soft horses." In this episode, I'm sharing my perspective on this training philosophy and why focusing too much on being

Building Ranch-Raised Performance Horses with Shane & Allyson Eliason

In this episode, I'm joined by Shane and Allyson Eliason of Eliason Performance Horses in Snowville, Utah. As fifth-generation ranchers, Shane and Allyson run an impressi

Hidden Habits That May Create Anxiety or Resistance in Horses

This episode is inspired by a question from one of our loyal listeners and Be Your Best Membership members. Her question is: What’s something you see good riders doing th

Finding Joy in the Process

There are always going to be things we can’t control—the weather, our circumstances, or how quickly progress comes—but we can control how we approach them. In this episod

Developing & Testing Your Horse's Mental Toughness

In this episode, I’m talking about what it takes to build both the mental and physical toughness needed to perform when the pressure is on. Tune in as I share how to prep

Adjusting Your Approach To Fit Your Horse

The better we become at reading the horse in front of us, the better we can apply what we know to help that horse succeed. In this episode, I’m sharing examples from som

Always in Growth Mode

If you want a result you aren't getting, you've got to be willing to do something you aren't doing. In this episode, I'm talking about what it means to stay in growth mod

The Owner's Role in the Training Process

As an owner, your role in your horse’s training process starts long before you ever drop them off at the trainer’s barn. In this episode, I talk about how the handling an

Getting Ahead of Your Horse's Hydration with Dr. Jyme Nichols from Bluebonnet

The summer season puts a different level of stress on your horses. When you are in the 'heat' of training and competition, maintaining adequate hydration is key to proact

Adjusting Your Training Routine in the Summer Months

Every season requires something different from both you and your horse. In the summer months, heat, humidity, and longer days can take a physical and mental toll, which m

Establishing The Essential Connection With Your Horse

When it comes to horsemanship, connection is key. Establishing that initial connection with your horse is what opens the door to creating trust, confidence, and control—e

What You Repeat, You Become

This episode is all about habits―developing the routines, mindset, and systems to be your best everyday. Join me as I share some of my favorite takeaways from James Clear

Why Great Preparation Always Wins

One thing I've learned over the years is that preparation has a way of showing up when it matters most. In this episode, I talk about preparing our horses by exposing the

Determining Realistic Development Timelines for Performance Horses

Today's performance horses are more athletic and talented than ever before—but that also means it can take time for all those pieces to come together. In this episode, I