
Practical horse talk, welfare first.
The gist
Horse Chats gathers relaxed conversations with named horse people, educators, and returning guests. The show stays close to everyday equestrian concerns: better handling, safer teaching, hoof care, wound care, rider position, feed choices, and horse business basics.
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About Horse Chats
Horse Chats is a practical equestrian interview show built around horse welfare, safety, training, care, and education. It is not flashy. It takes its time. The show’s strength is the way it lets guests explain the small decisions behind good horse work, from a rider’s seat to a hoof-care education path to the sign at the entrance of a riding farm. The host voice is warm and direct, usually setting up a topic with a plain question and then leaving space for the answer. Recent episodes point to a wide horse-world range. There are conversations about engaging newcomers and youth, improving the rider’s seat, hemp-based horse feeds, integrative hoof care, wound care, and working with brumbies. The show also spends time with returning guests and personal history, as in the milestone conversation with Andrew McLean and Jonna McLean. It is especially interested in foundations. Guests come back to the value of clear training systems, patient groundwork, safe handling, and education that helps both horse and human. The language can get technical, but it rarely floats away from the barn. A discussion of seat influence becomes a conversation about thighs, rib cages, breathing, posture, and how the horse can move. A business discussion can become a simple reminder that a riding farm needs a readable sign with basic contact details. That groundedness is the appeal. Horse Chats gives practical horse people room to talk in full, including their side stories, cautions, and lived examples. The show does carry repeated sponsor and course references, and some excerpts include general-advice disclaimers rather than individualized instruction. That is part of its shape. It is a steady, familiar place for horse welfare, rider education, and hands-on equestrian knowledge.
Made for: Suits a listener who wants patient, practical equestrian conversations about training, care, safety, and horse welfare. It fits riders, handlers, instructors, and horse-business owners who prefer detailed answers over quick tips.
What sets it apart: Horse Chats stands apart through its calm, guest-led depth and its repeated return to welfare and safety as everyday practice. It keeps specialist topics close to barns, horses, and practical decisions.
In their own words
Interviews with Equine Industry Experts. Listen to Olympians, World Cup riders, World Champions, Veterinarians, Equine Body Workers as well as leading horse specialists in their field.Regular International guests give specific advice on tips, steps and ideas in their specialty area.A must listen to all horse lovers and those genuinely interested in safety and horse welfare.
As heard by us
Based on 5 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Horse Chats makes equestrian practice legible through detailed interviews on riding, horse care, education, welfare, and the everyday work of running a barn.
Horse Chats turns equestrian knowledge into practical conversation. The host keeps guests close to decisions horse people face, asking how rider tension affects a horse's movement, where aspiring hoof-care practitioners can find credible education, and how a riding business can…
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One tight thigh, one restricted rib cage: suddenly your seat has consequences.
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- to understand how tension in your thighs can affect your horse's movement
- to hear why learning hoof care from more than one teacher might serve you well
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Episodes
- 1
0965 Dr Raquel Butler 2 LC - "Ten Interesting Things You Should Know About the Horse Hyoid" (Listeners' Choice)
·34m - 2
0997: Amanda Wilson - Why Amanda Wilson trains her potential World Cup Showjumpers over Obstacle Courses
·31m - 3
0998: Elise Chand 2 LC - "Ten Ways to Engage Newcomers and Youth to Horses" (Listeners' Choice)
·48m - 4
0966: Helen Fletcher 3 - Practical Pilates Pilates Session at Equitana with Helen Fletcher
·26m - 5
0993: Tracy Whiter - Benefits Of Hemp Based Horse Feeds and Equine Supplements with Tracy Whiter and Hemp Pet
·29m - 6
0937: Glenys Cox 49 - What Do Horses Dream About?
·1m - 7
0995: Julie Anne Humphries 3 LC - "Ten Benefits of Lunging and Ways to Improve Your Lunging" (Listeners' Choice)
·37m - 8
0948: Belinda Bolsenbroek - Classical Equitation, the Art and Science of Horsemanship
·38m - 9
0947: William Faerber LC - Art 2 Ride - Developing dressage horses through Classical Foundation Training (Listeners' Choice)
·51m - 10
0945: Letita Glenn - Rethinking Saddle Fitting
·40m - 11
0944: Michelle Strapp 2 LC - "Ten Truths About The Mysterious Half Halt" (Listeners' Choice)
·23m - 12
0942: Camilla Whishaw 7 - Joint Injections in Horses, Preventative Measures and Joint Health with Camilla Whishaw
·56m - 13
0941: Wendy Baker 2 LC - "Ten Tips for Before You Start Your Test at a Dressage Competition" (Listeners' Choice)
·39m - 14
0939: Diana Waters 4 - Working In Walk Using French Classical Dressage With Diana Waters
·35m - 15
0992: Dr Raquel Butler 3 LC - "Ten Questions to Ask When Your Horse is 'Behaving Badly' " (Listeners' Choice)
·28m - 16
0991: Dr Kate Fenner 3 - Dr Kate Fenner Teaching Practical Application of Equitation Science
·29m - 17
0990: Daisy Bicking - International School of Integrative Hoof Care with Daisy Bicking
·34m - 18
0989: Tanja Mitton 2 LC - "Ten Tips On How To Improve Your Seat To Influence Your Horse" (Listeners' Choice)
·26m - 19
0987: Tanya French - Holistic Horse Education Focusing on Hoof Care with Tanya French
·26m - 20
0988: Sue Williams - Ranch Horses in Australia with Sue Williams
·32m - 21
0985: Sue Spencer - Horses Helping Humans: How Sue Spence Improves Communication with Equine Assisted Learning
·28m - 22
0986: Allecia Evans 2 LC - "Ten Things You Must Do Before You Interact With Your Horse To Have The Best Communication" (Listeners' Choice)
·45m - 23
0984: Dr Melanie Quick 3 - Going Beyond Veterinary Practices to Improve Competition Horse Welfare with Dr Melany Quick
·45m - 24
0983: Wendy Murdoch 2 LC - "Ten Quick Tips to Improve Your Riding" (Listeners' Choice)
·47m - 25
0982: Dr Sabine Ware - Equine Rehabilitation with Dr Sabine Ware
·23m - 26
0981: Helen Huie - Using Empathetic Equestrian to be a Horse Riders' Therapist with Helen Huie
·25m - 27
0980: Islay Auty 2 LC - "Ten Common Traits Amongst World Class Coaches" (Listeners' Choice)
·56m - 28
0979: Melany (Mel) Rowe - Treating horses with Equine Lymphatic Therapies with Mel Rowe from Melt Lymphatics
·20m - 29
0977: Jason Hill 2 LC - "Ten Rider Fitness Principles" (Listeners' Choice)
·28m - 30
0975: Carol Layton - Science based, cost effective feeding solutions with Carol Layton
·51m - 31
0974: Helen Fletcher 2 LC - "Ten Reasons Why Pilates is Perfect for Riders" (Listeners' Choice)
·40m - 32
0973: Adam Sutton 2 - New Insights into Teaching Confidence and Horsemanship with Adam Sutton
·25m - 33
0972: Sallyanne Slater - SAS Equestrian Owner Teaches Connection With Horses
·25m - 34
0971: Erin Flanagan LC - How to Manage a Busy Riding School in the Tropics (Listeners' Choice)
·37m - 35
0969: Elsa Sinclair - Elsa Sinclair gives insights on Taming the Wild
·34m - 36
0970: Dr Shelley Appleton - Calm Willing Confident Horses with Shelley Appleton
·27m - 37
0968: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre LC - The Mustang - The Number One Horse Movie to Watch in 2019!(Listeners' Choice)
·34m - 38
0967: Dr Andrew McLean 3 - Pony Club Curriculum Based on Evidence-Based and Ethical Training Methods with Dr Andrew McLean
·52m - 39
1000: Andrew McLean and Jonna McLean - A Horse Family Legacy
·1h 18m - 40
0963: Tom Curtain - Tom Curtain Giving a Real Raw Look at the Katherine Outback
·40m - 41
0964: Jacqui Panozzo - Busting Myths About Worms And Worming
·29m - 42
0962: Dr Melanie Quick 2 LC - "Ten Common Problems with Horses that Catch People Out" (Listeners' Choice)
·43m - 43
0961: Kim Thompson - Heartland Equestrian with Kim Thompson
·33m - 44
0958: Linda Drattell - My horse was like a second husband
·16m - 45
0959: Camilla Whishaw 2 LC - "Ten Important Facts About Good Gastro-Intestinal Health in Horses" (Listeners' Choice)
·43m - 46
0960 - Warwick Schiller - Journeying On to Equitana
·47m - 47
0957: Louise Sedgman - The Art of Equine Photography
·33m - 48
0955: Chase Day - Educating People About Donkeys at Equitana
·32m - 49
0956: Karen Irwin LC - Retired Four Star Eventer Now Gets a Huge Buzz Out Of Coaching Riders (Listeners' Choice)
·27m - 50
0952: Skye Liikanen - From Dressage to Chuck Wagons to Stunts with Skye Liikanen
·32m - 51
0953: Brendan Bergin 2 LC - "Ten Ways To Develop Control of Speed Over Fences" (Listeners' Choice)
·29m - 52
0954: Camilla Whishaw 8 - Busting Feeding, Nutrition and Supplement Myths with Camilla Whishaw
·53m - 53
0950: Selina Iddon LC - Life Coach Specialising with Equestrians (Listeners' Choice)
·30m - 54
0951: Maureen Rogers 2 - Equine Confirmation vs Equine Posture Myths Unveiled
·33m - 55
0909: Christoph Hess 15 - The Happy Hour (Complementary Training for the Competition Horse)
·29m - 56
0938: Anna Twinney 2 LC - "Ten Ways to Use Telepathy with Your Horse, the Silent and Secret Language of Horses - a Language of Love" (Listeners' Choice)
·47m - 57
0936: Wendy Murdoch 7 - Improving Rider Function In The Comfort Of Your Own Home To Find Harmony In The Saddle With Wendy Murdoch
·33m - 58
0935 : Andrew Turnbull LC - Every Horse Deserves to be Understood (Listeners' Choice)
·42m - 59
0934: Glenys Cox 49 - Dream Job in the Horse Industry
·2m - 60
0933: Anna Twinney 7 - The Whisper is in Our Thought, Reflected in the Eye of Our Horse with Anna Twinney
·37m - 61
0932: Sandy Simons 2 LC - "Ten Strategies to Choose the Right Horse" (Listeners' Choice)
·28m - 62
0931: Glenys Cox 47 - Ride a Few Horses Teach a Couple of Lessons
·1m - 63
0930: Renee Neubauer - The Real Story About Culling of Brumbies With Renee Neubauer
·32m - 64
0929: Dr Robert Miller 2 LC - "Ten Behavioural Characteristics Of The Horse" (Listeners' Choice)
·50m - 65
0928: Glenys Cox 46 - After Quiz Teach Beginner Horse Riders Safely
·1m - 66
0927: Camilla Whishaw 6 - Equine Anxiety, Stress and Behavioural Issues. Camilla Whishaw discusses the role that diet and supplements play
·53m - 67
0926: Allecia Evans LC - Putting Relationship with Horses Before Riding (Listener's Choice)
·30m - 68
0925: Glenys Cox 45 - Specialist Equestrian Coach - Careers in the International Horse Industry
·2m - 69
0924: Jennifer Renouf - Helping to Rehome Brumbies to Save Them From Being Shot with Jennifer Renouf
·42m - 70
0923: Sue Franks LC - Teaching Students to Celebrate the Victories, Even the Tiny Ones (Listeners' Choice)
·36m - 71
0921: Julie-Anne Humphries 5 - Stop the Aerial Cull of Our Brumbies Advises Julie-Anne Humphries
·35m - 72
0920: Annyka Overton 2 LC - "Ten Tips on Engaging the Child Rider” (Listeners' Choice)
·41m - 73
0919: Glenys Cox 43 - Beginner Horse Rider Common Mistakes
·6m - 74
0918: Jenny Solomon - Get a true count of the brumbies and find out the true damage in the National Parks and improve passive trapping recommended by Jenny Solomon
·34m - 75
0917: Jane Faulkner LC - Equine Assisted Therapist Helping People Believe in Themselves (Listeners' Choice)
·27m - 76
0916: Glenys Cox 42 - Teach Beginner Horse Riding Lessons
·4m - 77
0915: Lauren Crocker and Saddled Souls - How Saddled Souls holistically betters the quality of life of those served through equine assisted activities
·19m - 78
0914: Elise Chand LC - Because of Horses (Listeners' Choice)
·34m - 79
0913: Glenys Cox 41 - What is the best way to teach beginners how to be safe around horses
·5m - 80
0912: Julie-Anne Humphries and Shannon White - How can mental to physical engagement assist riders to fulfil their potential?
·26m - 81
0911: Dr Peter Huntington 6 LC - "Ten Points on Common Feeding Myths" (Listeners' Choice)
·33m - 82
0910: Glenys Cox 40 - How and When to Introduce Trot Poles
·8m - 83
0908: Carlos Tabernaberri LC - Letting The Horse Be The Teacher So We Can Be The Students (Listeners' Choice)
·24m - 84
0907: Glenys Cox 39 What NOT to do When Lunging Your Horse
·5m - 85
0906: Dr Allecia Maine - New research to improve horse behaviour with Dr Allecia Maine
·1h - 86
0905: Amie Power LC - Natural Horsemanship Trainer Standing Young Horses at Power Equestrian (Listeners' Choice)
·38m - 87
0904: Glenys Cox 38 - Jumping Distances for Beginner Riders
·7m - 88
0903: Katharine Chrisley-Schreiber 11 - Understanding the canter gives the rider more confidence explained with Katharine Chrisley-Schrieber
·49m - 89
0902: Gareth Mare LC - Combining Training and Music To Find Horses Natural Rhythm (Listeners' Choice)
·22m - 90
0901: Glenys Cox 37 - How to Teach and Improve Your Riding During the 5 Phases of Jump
·5m - 91
0900: Paul Cornish - Happy Horses is the Goal
·35m - 92
0899: Anna Twinney LC - Escaping Tradition: Discovering The Next Generation of Horsemanship (Listeners' Choice)
·42m - 93
0898: Glenys Cox 36 - Building Confidence Riding in Open Areas
·7m - 94
0897: Christoph Hess 14 - Christoph Hess Discusses Developing the Canter and Working Towards Collected and Extended Trot
·54m - 95
0896: Dr Robert Miller LC - Discarding Tradition to Discover New Methods in Horsemanship and Equine Behaviour (Listeners' Choice)
·41m - 96
0895: Glenys Cox 35 - Three Things to Remember Before you Start Teaching a Rider to Jump
·5m - 97
0998: Elise Chand 2 LC - "Ten Ways to Engage Newcomers and Youth to Horses" (Listeners' Choice)
·48m - 98
1000: Andrew McLean and Jonna McLean - A Horse Family Legacy
·1h 18m - 99
0976: Tori Jeffress - Training for the Australian Brumby Challenge with Tori Jeffress
Interview with Tori Jeffords about the Brumby Challenge, horse training, and equestrian education.
·51m - 100
0949: Georgia Bates - Working with Brumbies and Much More with Georgia Bates
An interview with Georgia Bates discussing horse nature, behavior, and welfare to improve horse training and safety.
·36m - 101
0946: Amanda Edwards 2 - Equine Wound Wisdom with Amanda Edwards
An interview with equine expert Amanda Edwards about horse wound care and welfare, promoting educational courses from International Horse College.
·34m - 102
0978: Lee Davis - Horsemanship and Equine Assisted Skills Development - EASD - with Lee Davis
Interview with horse trainer Lee Davis about his services and equine-assisted skills development.
·24m - 103
1000: Andrew McLean and Jonna McLean - A Horse Family Legacy
Hidden gemHorse Chats hosts brothers Andrew McLean and Jonna McLean reunite for the podcast's 1000th episode to share childhood memories from King Island, where they grew bareback across coastal hills chasing kangaroos and peacocks, and competed in hack races and cross-country events with a home-bred horse named Saracen.
Mar 16, 2025·1h 18m·5 clips - 104
0998: Elise Chand 2 LC - "Ten Ways to Engage Newcomers and Youth to Horses" (Listeners' Choice)
Hidden gemElise Chand, a former equestrian industry consultant and podcast host, outlines ten strategies for barn owners to attract and retain newcomers and youth to horses, drawing on conversations with figures including Olympic eventer Denny Emerson, World Horse Welfare's Dr.
Nov 12, 2024·48m·3 clips - 105
0997: Amanda Wilson - Why Amanda Wilson trains her potential World Cup Showjumpers over Obstacle Courses
Nov 12, 2024·31m - 106
0995: Julie Anne Humphries 3 LC - "Ten Benefits of Lunging and Ways to Improve Your Lunging" (Listeners' Choice)
Nov 11, 2024·37m - 107
0993: Tracy Whiter - Benefits Of Hemp Based Horse Feeds and Equine Supplements with Tracy Whiter and Hemp Pet
Hidden gemTracy Whiter, a horse owner, equine science student, and product advisor for Hemp Pet, explains the legal status of hemp (mandatorily low-to-undetectable THC under Australian law), the nutritional properties of hemp seed protein and omega fatty acids for horses, and the specific products in Hemp Pet's horse range including Power Feed, Gut Restore, and Hemp Bites cookies.
Nov 10, 2024·29m·1 clip - 108
0991: Dr Kate Fenner 3 - Dr Kate Fenner Teaching Practical Application of Equitation Science
Nov 9, 2024·29m - 109
0992: Dr Raquel Butler 3 LC - "Ten Questions to Ask When Your Horse is 'Behaving Badly' " (Listeners' Choice)
Nov 9, 2024·28m - 110
0989: Tanja Mitton 2 LC - "Ten Tips On How To Improve Your Seat To Influence Your Horse" (Listeners' Choice)
Hidden gemEquestrian coach Tanja Mitton talks to Horse Chats host Glenis about ten tips for improving riding seat and influence, drawn from Mitton's book It Takes Two to Tango and her two-day clinics in Australia, Tasmania and Germany.
Nov 8, 2024·26m·1 clip - 111
0990: Daisy Bicking - International School of Integrative Hoof Care with Daisy Bicking
Hidden gemDaisy Bicking, founder of Daisy Haven Farm in Parksburg, Pennsylvania, and director of the International School of Integrative Hoof Care, discusses her 21-year career using digital radiography and photography to guide hoof rehabilitation.
Nov 8, 2024·34m·2 clips - 112
0987: Tanya French - Holistic Horse Education Focusing on Hoof Care with Tanya French
Nov 7, 2024·26m - 113
0988: Sue Williams - Ranch Horses in Australia with Sue Williams
Nov 7, 2024·32m - 114
0985: Sue Spencer - Horses Helping Humans: How Sue Spence Improves Communication with Equine Assisted Learning
Nov 6, 2024·28m - 115
0986: Allecia Evans 2 LC - "Ten Things You Must Do Before You Interact With Your Horse To Have The Best Communication" (Listeners' Choice)
Nov 6, 2024·45m - 116
0984: Dr Melanie Quick 3 - Going Beyond Veterinary Practices to Improve Competition Horse Welfare with Dr Melany Quick
Nov 5, 2024·45m - 117
0983: Wendy Murdoch 2 LC - "Ten Quick Tips to Improve Your Riding" (Listeners' Choice)
Nov 5, 2024·47m - 118
0982: Dr Sabine Ware - Equine Rehabilitation with Dr Sabine Ware
Nov 4, 2024·23m - 119
0981: Helen Huie - Using Empathetic Equestrian to be a Horse Riders' Therapist with Helen Huie
Nov 4, 2024·25m - 120
0980: Islay Auty 2 LC - "Ten Common Traits Amongst World Class Coaches" (Listeners' Choice)
Nov 3, 2024·56m - 121
0979: Melany (Mel) Rowe - Treating horses with Equine Lymphatic Therapies with Mel Rowe from Melt Lymphatics
Nov 3, 2024·20m - 122
0978: Lee Davis - Horsemanship and Equine Assisted Skills Development - EASD - with Lee Davis
Nov 2, 2024·24m - 123
0977: Jason Hill 2 LC - "Ten Rider Fitness Principles" (Listeners' Choice)
Nov 2, 2024·28m - 124
0976: Tori Jeffress - Training for the Australian Brumby Challenge with Tori Jeffress
Nov 1, 2024·51m - 125
0975: Carol Layton - Science based, cost effective feeding solutions with Carol Layton
Nov 1, 2024·51m - 126
0974: Helen Fletcher 2 LC - "Ten Reasons Why Pilates is Perfect for Riders" (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 31, 2024·40m - 127
0973: Adam Sutton 2 - New Insights into Teaching Confidence and Horsemanship with Adam Sutton
Oct 31, 2024·25m - 128
0971: Erin Flanagan LC - How to Manage a Busy Riding School in the Tropics (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 30, 2024·37m - 129
0972: Sallyanne Slater - SAS Equestrian Owner Teaches Connection With Horses
Oct 30, 2024·25m - 130
0969: Elsa Sinclair - Elsa Sinclair gives insights on Taming the Wild
Oct 29, 2024·34m - 131
0968: Laure de Clermont-Tonnerre LC - The Mustang - The Number One Horse Movie to Watch in 2019!(Listeners' Choice)
Oct 28, 2024·34m - 132
0967: Dr Andrew McLean 3 - Pony Club Curriculum Based on Evidence-Based and Ethical Training Methods with Dr Andrew McLean
Oct 28, 2024·52m - 133
0970: Dr Shelley Appleton - Calm Willing Confident Horses with Shelley Appleton
Oct 28, 2024·27m - 134
0966: Helen Fletcher 3 - Practical Pilates Pilates Session at Equitana with Helen Fletcher
Oct 27, 2024·26m - 135
0965 Dr Raquel Butler 2 LC - "Ten Interesting Things You Should Know About the Horse Hyoid" (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 27, 2024·34m - 136
0964: Jacqui Panozzo - Busting Myths About Worms And Worming
Oct 26, 2024·29m - 137
0963: Tom Curtain - Tom Curtain Giving a Real Raw Look at the Katherine Outback
Oct 26, 2024·40m - 138
0962: Dr Melanie Quick 2 LC - "Ten Common Problems with Horses that Catch People Out" (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 25, 2024·43m - 139
0961: Kim Thompson - Heartland Equestrian with Kim Thompson
Oct 25, 2024·33m - 140
0959: Camilla Whishaw 2 LC - "Ten Important Facts About Good Gastro-Intestinal Health in Horses" (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 24, 2024·43m - 141
0960 - Warwick Schiller - Journeying On to Equitana
Oct 24, 2024·47m - 142
0958: Linda Drattell - My horse was like a second husband
Oct 24, 2024·16m - 143
0956: Karen Irwin LC - Retired Four Star Eventer Now Gets a Huge Buzz Out Of Coaching Riders (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 23, 2024·27m - 144
0957: Louise Sedgman - The Art of Equine Photography
Oct 23, 2024·33m - 145
0955: Chase Day - Educating People About Donkeys at Equitana
Oct 23, 2024·32m - 146
0952: Skye Liikanen - From Dressage to Chuck Wagons to Stunts with Skye Liikanen
Oct 22, 2024·32m - 147
0954: Camilla Whishaw 8 - Busting Feeding, Nutrition and Supplement Myths with Camilla Whishaw
Oct 22, 2024·53m - 148
0953: Brendan Bergin 2 LC - "Ten Ways To Develop Control of Speed Over Fences" (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 22, 2024·29m - 149
0951: Maureen Rogers 2 - Equine Confirmation vs Equine Posture Myths Unveiled
Oct 21, 2024·33m - 150
0949: Georgia Bates - Working with Brumbies and Much More with Georgia Bates
Oct 21, 2024·36m - 151
0950: Selina Iddon LC - Life Coach Specialising with Equestrians (Listeners' Choice)
Oct 21, 2024·30m - 152
0946: Amanda Edwards 2 - Equine Wound Wisdom with Amanda Edwards
Oct 20, 2024·34m