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 tr...
Mar 30, 2023•1 hr•Season 3Ep. 52
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 li...
Mar 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 51
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 prev...
Mar 02, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Season 3Ep. 50
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.
Feb 16, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Season 3Ep. 49
*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/thing...
Feb 02, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 48
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.
Jan 19, 2023•53 min•Season 3Ep. 47
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/informedequestrian https://www.tiktok.com/@informedequestrian https://joshnic...
Jan 05, 2023•1 hr 27 min•Season 3Ep. 46
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/informedequestr...
Dec 22, 2022•59 min•Season 3Ep. 45
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 po...
Dec 08, 2022•54 min•Season 3Ep. 44
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 ...
Aug 11, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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!
Jul 28, 2022•2 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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.com https://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/ https://www.facebook.com/inform...
Jul 14, 2022•20 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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 beaut...
Jun 30, 2022•55 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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 ...
Jun 16, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 ...
Jun 02, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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=100039953386042 https://www.facebook.com/RossPerformanceHorses/ Follow Informed Equestrian online @: www.informedequestrian.com https://www.instagram.com/informedequestrian/ https://www.facebook.com/informedeque...
May 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 Mentione...
May 05, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 2Ep. 36
Nikki and Nadine sit down and discuss their impression of the Along for the Ride Symposium and Nikki shares some long hauling lessons!
Apr 21, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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.com https://www.facebook.com/reinerstop/ Follow Informed Equestrian online @: www.informed...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 produc...
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 33
In this episode Nadine and Nikki continue the conversation they started last episode with Jim Greendyk, a Canadian Reining trainer in British Columbia, about what success in and out of the arena looks like for horses and trainers. Jim discusses his program and opportunities, as well as the touchy subject of expectations placed on not only horses, but trainers as well. This episode was one for the books! Links Mentioned: https://www.facebook.com/JimGreendykHorses https://jimgreendykhorses.com htt...
Mar 10, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 32
In this episode Nadine and Nikki dive into an important converstation with Jim Greendyk, a Canadian Reining trainer in British Columbia, about what success in and out of the arena looks like for horses and trainers. Jim discusses his program and opportunities, as well as the touchy subject of expectations placed on not only horses, but trainers as well. This episode was too good to end, so stay tuned next episode of the continuation of the conversation in part two. Links Mentioned: https://www.f...
Feb 24, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 31
In this episode Nadine and Nikki go over the curriculum for the Along for the Ride Symposium they are attending at the end of February, what questions they hope to ask, what they hope to take away from the event and an opportunity for listeners! This episode will show you why these ladies are so excited to be going along for this ride and how they hope to help those of you watching from home get the most out of it too! Links Mentioned: https://alongfortheride.pro https://be.synxis.com/?adult=1&a...
Feb 10, 2022•56 min•Season 2Ep. 30
In this episode Nadine and Nikki speak with Adelle from Prime Equine about all things boarding horses. They cover an extensive list of dos and don’ts while bridging the gap through their conversation between horse boarders and barn owners. Adelle and Nadine do a wonderful job of pivoting mid episode when the lose Nikki to a power outage and carry on the show beautifully without her! Links Mentioned: https://www.primeequine.ca https://www.instagram.com/primeequine_/ Follow Informed Equestrian onl...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 29
In this episode Nadine and Nikki are thrilled to speak with the NRHA ALL TIME leading rider, Andrea Fappani, after discussing their intentions for 2022. Andrea speaks about his Along for the Ride Event & Symposium that is being held Feb 25-27 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Take a listen to hear all about why every level horse owner is being invited to the Along for the Ride Symposium and if you decide to go, don’t forget to use the Hotel Discount Code: AQH0307 to book your room for the event! Links M...
Jan 13, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 28
In this episode we reveal our top 5 episodes of 2021 and some VERY BIG news that we have been dying to share with you! Check out the links below to access all the episodes we discuss in today's episode and to learn more about an incredible event that we encourage you to check out! We cannot believe that our podcast is almost a year old and we are grateful for all your support along the way! We will see you again in 2022! Links Mentioned: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/interview-with-matt-...
Dec 09, 2021•53 min•Season 1Ep. 27
In this episode we speak candidly about the power of yes to push us toward reaching our goals, the importance of recognizing our habits around saying no, and the progression of learning to say Yes to the right things with our horses and in life. The equestrian world is filled with opportunities to grow, but we can be help back by so many things. We challenge you to look deeper into your why’s and discover if you are holding yourself back. Follow Informed Equestrian online @: www.informedequestri...
Nov 25, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 26
What a joy it was to sit down with Jim Anderson after spending a number of days learning from him with our two sweet geldings. Jim takes the time to explain his teaching and horsemanship philosophy, reminding us to always put the horse ahead of the goals and we spend a lot of time laughing and enjoying our time just talking horses together! This episode was much needed for both of us after our last episode with such a heavy topic. This episode felt light and fun, yet informative. We hope it is j...
Nov 11, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 25
**Trigger Warning** This episode discusses the sensitive subject of Equine Euthanasia and is recommended for mature listeners only. In this episode we are joined by Dr Chris White to guide us through an important, yet difficult, conversation surrounding Equine Euthanasia. This was a challenging episode to record, however we believe it is a topic that deserves our attention and is part of helping horse owners make informed choices that are best for their horses and theirselves. Links Mentioned: h...
Oct 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode we do a little reflecting in honor of Thanksgiving, which just passed here in Canada. Later in the episode we jump into clinic mode because in a couple weeks we are going into a big annual clinic that we look forward to each year with Jim Anderson which leads us into some reminders for our listeners going into clinic season! Listen to the end to hear how being horsey affects our holidays and how we celebrate! Links Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/christian.lowe.100/ http://c...
Oct 14, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 23
