The Horsefulness Training Podcast

Episode #24: The reflex that brings shame

A student came to Karine not to fix her horse, but to ask if something was wrong with her. Her mare bit, kicked, and sometimes came at her. And one day, before she coul

Episode 23: Seven reasons to not work in a round-pen

In this episode, I share why space and distance are key in horse communication, and why they’re essential in Liberty Connection Work™. In fact, it’s so important that I n

Episode 22: Body- & Self-Awareness

This episode is about something that influences every single moment we share with our horses, even when we’re not aware of it. It’s about body awareness and self-awarenes

Episode 21: Understanding pressure and using it with feel

In today’s episode, I’m talking about something that some trainers say: “It’s not done!” While others say: “You need it!” I’m talking about… pressure. I want to explain

Episode 20: Punishing your horse - why there's always a better way

Have you ever raised your voice at your horse… or reacted out of frustration? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about something few feel safe to talk abou

Episode 19: The Growth Mindset for horsewomen

This episode is all about mindset and how it affects the way you train and connect with your horse. It is said that "your mindset shapes your reality." But what does tha

Episode 18: Why Groundwork shouldn't come first

In this episode of the Horsefulness Training Podcast, I talk about something that surprises many horsewomen: the idea that groundwork shouldn’t come first. You’ll discov

Episode 17: The Treat Trap

In this episode, I talk about what I call “The Treat Trap”,  a common pitfall when trying to build a deep connection with your horse. You’ll learn: • What not to do when

Episode 16 : Three simple steps to help your horse move from trauma to trust

Many horsewomen don’t realize how their own energy, affects their horse in so many ways.  Yes, most of you know you should be calm, most of you know that a horse can mi

Episode 15: What if your difficult to catch horse would choose you?

In this episode, I go deeper into the challenge of horses that are difficult to approach, difficult to catch, and difficult to halter. Maybe you've experienced this at so

Episode 14: The what and why of Bonding Time

What if the strongest bond with your horse didn’t start with doing… but with simply being? In this episode, I share the heartfelt story of a so-called “sour mare” that c

Episode 13: Do you make excuses or do you make progress?

In this episode, I explore a powerful question: Are you making progress with your horse, or are you making excuses? I talk about the fears that often hide behind our ex

Episode 12: Why your horse doesn't need to be fixed

In this episode I talk about something that I carry deeply in my heart. It's a message I wish every horse owner could feel with his heart,  and not just understand with t

Episode 11: Horse training myth #5 - "Horses need to know “who’s boss” otherwise they will be difficult to train”

In this final episode of our 5-part myth-busting series, we’re tackling another harmful idea that still circulates in the horse world: “Your horse needs to know who’s bos

Episode 10: Horse training myth #4 - "If you move your feet first, you act lower in rank"

In this episode, we continue our myth-busting journey by taking a closer look at a very persistent belief from dominance-based training methods: If you move your feet f

Episode 9: Horse training myth #3 - "Your horse IS dominant."

Among many trainers and horse owners, there is a strong belief in the dominance theory, and when a problem with the horse occurs, it is quickly claimed that the horse is

Episode 8: Horse training myth #2 - "If you want to be your horse’s leader, you need to be higher in rank."

Free training: https://horsefulnesstraining.com/from-trauma-to-trust/ In this episode, I talk about one of the most common myths in the horse world: that to be your hors

Episode 7: "Confidence reset" - a hypnotherapy exercise for a positive self-image

In this episode, Tom Deloof will guide you in a deep relaxation exercise in which you will transform a negative self-image into a positive one.  This will have a positive

Episode 6: Horse training myth #1 - "Be your horse's leader"

In the upcoming five episodes of the Horsefulness Training Podcast, I'll be talking about the top five myths and misconceptions in horse training. We'll also see how thes

Episode 5: The Subtle Breathing Technique

Because of the corona crisis, which is influencing the whole world, many people are in a state of hightend anxiety. That’s why, in this 5th episode of the Horsefulness Tr