...and you can too! If you like this episode, don't miss our FREE Masterclass Six Steps to Six Figures on December 10th at 2pmET on Zoom. Sign up here: https://freelyforwardbodywork.mykajabi.com/pl/2148591465 For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a follow @NoBucksGivenPodcast on Instagram. This episode was executive-produced by Maija Liisa Luttinger and Allie Watson Bayne. Special thanks to our editor and sound mixer, David Dalton of Driftwork Sound. This po...
Dec 06, 2024•58 min
Are you skeptical of trends in the horse world? Here's how to look at equine research in a way that actually HELPS your horse! This week, we’re joined by Elisa Walfish of The Data Driven Equestrian — a true game-changer in the equine world. Elisa has a knack for breaking down complex equestrian studies, making science accessible for every horse owner. Whether you're struggling to understand the latest equine products or unsure how to evaluate research for your horse's unique needs, this episode ...
Sep 24, 2024•1 hr 20 min
This one is for the skeptics of bodywork - does it really work? This week on NBG, we sit down with three educated equestrians whose horse's lives have been changed by equine myofascial release; a professional equine bodyworker, and two adult amateurs from different sides of the world. Each of them took my course, Equine Massage 101 and were able to utilize that knowledge to meaningfully help their own horses as well as others in their areas! We start with Liz Butler of Barrio Performance Therapy...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Unlocking the Secrets of Equine Communication with Alex Anderson Ever wondered how your relationship with your horse could change if you truly understoodd what your horse is trying to tell you? Spoiler alert: You're probably picking up on more than you realize. This week on NO BUCKS GIVEN, we're diving deep into the psychology behind animal communication with Alex Anderson of Pet Talk with Alex. And no, you don't have to believe in telepathic communication to get a lot out of this episode; so he...
Jul 09, 2024•58 min
Ok real talk: we know warming up is certainly not the most exciting part of your ride and more often than not, it gets glossed over because as equestrians, we are busy and often strapped for time BUT here's why it's integral that we make the warm-up a priority for our horse's sake... This week, we're back with dressage trainer and equine emotion specialist, Melissa Gallagher, with a few key tips on how to elevate your training routine. Whether you're prepping for a show or a regular ride, Meliss...
Jun 18, 2024•1 hr 19 min
No Bucks Given Listeners! We're offering a limited-time discount for my signature massage course, Equine Massage 101 specifically for you! From now through June 8th, take $100 off the price of EM101. Use the code NBG100 or visit this link to learn more! https://freelyforwardbodywork.mykajabi.com/offers/zpbZ3xQz?coupon_code=NBG100 Let's talk about the biggest problems riders face when it comes to elevating your riding... Meet Jack LaTorre of Equibody Fitness. If you've ever wondered how the top r...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 3 min
We're back this week with a bonus episode that is incredibly close to my heart. I'm honoring my heart horse, Westley, who passed away two years ago with one more solo episode and sharing the three most powerful things I learned from suddenly losing him; my riding partner for over seven years. Bodywork was integral to keeping Westley comfortable during his life and he is a huge part of why I do what I do today. Join me as we dive into this emotional retrospective on my heart horse who is truly th...
May 28, 2024•16 min
This week I'm honoring my heart horse, Westley, who passed away two years ago with a solo episode and sharing the top ten things I learned from him that changed my entire outlook on horsemanship. We're also offering a limited time discount for my signature massage course, EM101 - from now through Sunday June 2nd, take $100 off the price of EM101. Use the code EM101SUMMER or visit this link to learn more! https://freelyforwardbodywork.mykajabi.com/offers/zpbZ3xQz?coupon_code=EM101SUMMER For more ...
May 21, 2024•43 min
Unpopular opinon: riding your horse is not always the answer to improving their physical well being. In fact, prioritizing your horse's muscular health and fitness is MORE important than your riding goals when it comes to your horse's overall health and longterm soundness - and sometimes that means taking a break from ridden work to focus on rebuilding muscles with, you guessed it, groundwork. Ok, we know this sounds boring but hear us out... This week we're unpacking the foundational advantages...
May 14, 2024•1 hr 26 min
This week I'm spilling my own tea on the BIGGEST mistakes I've made in the horse world (which ultimately cost me thousands of dollars) so you don't fall into the same patterns I did!! In my first solo episode of NO BUCKS GIVEN, I'm getting real about buying horses that match you as a rider, how investing in a properly fitted saddle can transform your riding (in my case, literally overnight), and why listening to your horse's needs is absolutely integral to your partnership. I also go over common...
May 07, 2024•29 min
DID YOU KNOW that nutritional deficiencies can impact a horse's physical performance and behavior? (As an added bonus, results of deficiencies in the diet can often be misconstrued as training issues...) If you want to learn a few subtle signs that horses may display due to problems with their diet, and how a horse's food plays a pivotal role in addressing these underlying issues, come along with us for this episode on EQUINE NUTRITION FOR DUMMIES! This week we dig into the world of equine nutri...
Apr 23, 2024•1 hr 18 min
This week on No Bucks Given, we have special guest Maddie Houser from The Blonde and The Bay on to talk about her unique journey with her quarter horses in dressage. Tune in to hear Maddie share her story of transitioning from a seasoned purpose-bred dressage horse to embarking on a new path with untraditional breeds. She opens up about her experiences with her horses, including achieving milestones like earning her USDF silver medal and navigating the challenges of training her western pleasure...
Apr 09, 2024•58 min
Buying a well-fitting saddle for your horse and yourself is already hard enough but if you factor in not-so-ethical sellers, it becomes even tougher. Amanda and I are back this week to discuss slimy saddle sales tactics and how equestrians can be aware of red (and green) flags when it comes to selecting and buying a saddle. This week, we're joined by special guest Amanda Anderson of Saddle Fitting US. Amanda is a saddle fitter who is well known for advocating for equine welfare and how it's affe...
Mar 26, 2024•1 hr 36 min
We're back to discuss the question: Is saddle fit an equine welfare issue? This week, we're joined by special guest Amanda Anderson of Saddle Fitting US. Amanda is a saddle fitter who is well known for advocating for equine welfare and how it's affected by saddle fit. Amanda has over 24 years of saddlefitting experience and participates in yearly continuing education with multiple brands in Germany and UK/Scotland. Since 2001, Amanda has attended over 20 US, German, and UK based independent and ...
Mar 19, 2024•1 hr 36 min
Rider fitness might impact your horse's overall welfare more than you might realize... This week, we have special guest Jamie Graham of Haybales x Barbells to talk about rider fitness and why it's so good for the overall welfare of our horses. As an equestrian fitness expert, Jamie dives into the importance of balance while riding and the scientific studies that prove rider balance is infinitely more important than simply looking at the weight of the rider. Join us as we dive into the science an...
Mar 12, 2024•27 min
This week, we sit down with Andrew Philbrick to talk about "social license to operate" in the horse world. What does this practically mean in the wake of recent scandals for the future of equine sports? Before we dive into this week’s interview with Andrew around social license to operate, the Katie Prudent scandal and what it all means for the future of the equestrian community, I want to note that we recorded this episode before the Cesar Parra video came out. Andrew and I both want to emphasi...
Mar 05, 2024•52 min
You’ve probably heard the phrase “no hoof, no horse” but let’s breakdown the science behind the biomechanics of equine locomotion of the legs and the feet with one of the top leaders in equine biomechanics, Dr Hilary Clayton. Today, we'll talk about how the hoof and horse's limbs move and react to different types of footing. Learn what kind of footing is best to train in to give them an advantage in any riding discipline and keep them sound and comfortable for years to come! Listeners, this week...
Feb 28, 2024•55 min
Today we sit down with our friend with Melissa Gallagher and Michael Kilmke to talk about equine welfare in competitive equestrian sports. We dig deep into how we should define welfare in the first place and what changes should be made (or perhaps even old traditions that should be revisited) to get back to what matters most: the well being of the horse in these competitive environments. Michael has been one of Germany’s top dressage riders since the early 90’s, even though he has never been on ...
Feb 13, 2024•1 hr 10 min
This week, Maija and fellow equine massage therapist, Brittany Gray of Grayscale Equine sit back down to discuss what their first year building their respective bodyworking businesses looked like and how you can do it too! If you want to grow and scale your business while making a lasting impact on the horses you work with, don't miss this episode! In other news: did you know that MOST horses experience some level of back pain? Be sure to check out our latest mini course - BACK IN BALANCE - whic...
Jan 30, 2024•48 min
As an equine massage therapist, a question I am asked ALOT is if massage guns and their use on horses is safe or beneficial. The answer is a bit more complicated than you'd think! This week we dive into the science of massage guns and how best to approach using them on your horses! Join me and my best friend and amateur equestrian, Laura Adriaanse, as we break down the benefits of this tool! In other news: did you know that MOST horses experience some level of back pain? Be sure to check out our...
Jan 24, 2024•47 min
This week, we sit down with Tori Kager who has a long history working with off-the-track thoroughbreds (OTTB's) and helping them learn to have successful second careers. Tori's horses all have had their own unique set of behavioral issues, cognitive issues and catastrophic injuries BUT despite all of those hurdles, Tori was able to work with each of these horses to rise up the levels in eventing and dressage. Listen in as we talk through Tori's journey, from producing these horses herself, winni...
Jan 17, 2024•57 min
USE CODE NOBUCKS10 to get 10% off any of our online courses! Join Maija and Dr. Chuck Arensberg to discuss the anatomical development of young horses and the effects of training (or not training) at a young age will have on the horse for the rest of its life. Studies discussed in the episode today: Training Young Horses: The Science Behind the Benefits: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7916178/ For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a follow @NoBu...
Jan 09, 2024•1 hr 17 min
Happy New Year! This week, sit down with Maija of Freely Forward Bodywork and Brittany Gray of Gray Scale Equine as they chat through the process of becoming an equine bodyworker. If you are an asipiring equine bodyworker, you'll learn what having a career as a bodyworker is really like, what you need to know before getting into it from both a business and legal perspective and the intial steps to take to get started! For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a ...
Jan 02, 2024•57 min
This week, we're back with Equine Emotion Specialist and trainer, Melissa Gallagher of Collective Roots Dressage to talk about reading equine emotion and understanding what they are trying to tell us. Learn how you can better read and interpret your horse's emotional responses to protect their emotional well being. Did you know: Nearly all working horses have some level of muscle soreness. If you're looking for a last-minute gift for yourself or the educated equestrian in your life, check out ou...
Dec 19, 2023•1 hr 16 min
PULSE PEMF practitioner Jen Bottalico is back on the pod as she and Maija dive into how they built successful businesses with PEMF and give advice on how to find mentorship when you're getting started building your business. For more information on PULSE PEMF, please contact Jennifer Bottalico jbottalico@pulsepemf.com https://www.pulsepemf.com/jennifer-bottalico/ *Use referral code: Maija Luttinger To schedule a time to meet with Jen set a time on Calendly: https://calendly.com/jenpulsepemf/30mi...
Dec 13, 2023•1 hr 32 min
This week we're back with Melissa Gallagher to talk about training horses with empathy and working WITH them to form a collaborative partnership vs having one-sided conversations and making demands of our horses as well as her journey from loving horses as a kid and how she turned that into a career training horses in her own distinct style. For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a follow @NoBucksGivenPodcast on Instagram. This episode was executive-produced ...
Dec 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min
Want to know how to make it in the horse world with no money, connections or financial backing? Meet Fylicia Barr, a five-star eventer who bought her horse, Sunny, on Craigslist for $500 and produced that mare into a five-star eventing horse. Listen as we talk through Fylicia's incredible journey from starting as a working student, to an assistant rider, running someone else's barn, to becoming an eventer at the top of her sport AND finally running a competitive eventing program of nearly 30 hor...
Nov 28, 2023•1 hr 19 min
PART THREE - HOW TO HELP YOUR HORSE OVERCOME MUSCLE SORENESS AT HOME! Learn Maija's top techniques that you can do at home to help your horses to resolve and avoid muscle soreness! RESOURCES WE MENTIONED: OUR FREE GLUTE MEDIUS MASSAGE TRAINING : https://freelyforwardbodywork.mykajabi.com/pl/2148033965 Cavalletti by Ingrid and Reiner Klimke - https://www.horseandriderbooks.com/store/cavalletti-revised-4th-edition.html Pilates and Stretching by Horses Inside Out - https://www.horsesinsideout.com/p...
Nov 21, 2023•46 min
We're back with PART TWO in our MUSCLE SORENESS Series! This week we're covering where and why your horse might be sore , and how to spot the early signs associated with chronic muscle soreness. Usually, these are caused by environmental factors, conformational concerns or acute trauma so join us as we break down all of these factors and talk through the skills you need to identify these roadblocks and mitigate them before they cause long-term damage! For more graphics, video explanations, and b...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Want to know how to stop DELAYED ONSET MUSCLE SORENESS in its tracks? How about combating FASCIAL ADHESIONS? Maija & her producer Allie are back in the studio with a three-part series breaking down what causes muscle soreness at a biological level and how to KICK IT TO THE CURB FOR GOOD! For more graphics, video explanations, and behind-the-scenes bites, give us a follow @NoBucksGivenPodcast on Instagram. This episode was executive-produced by Maija Liisa Luttinger and Allie Watson Bayne. Sp...
Nov 07, 2023•47 min
