Horses Episodes
March 2, 2025
Jessica Gonzales - Every Horse and Every Person Deserves a Second Chance S3 E25
In this episode of The Empathetic Trainer podcast, host Barbara O’Brien chats with Jessica Gonzalez, a dedicated horse rescuer and author of Equine Empowerment . They discuss how horses help people heal, the power of positive...
Nov. 16, 2024
Dr. Shelly Appleton - My Horse's Problem was Actually Me - S2 E23
Barbara O’Brien talks with horse trainer, coach and author Shelley Appleton about building trust and confidence between riders and their horses. Shelley shares how things like fear, aging, and hormones can affect riding, espe...
July 22, 2024
Chris Lombard - The Power of Patience and Presence in Horse Training - S2 E21
Have you ever felt a profound connection to something that completely shifted your life's direction? In this episode of the Empathetic Trainer Podcast, we chat with Chris Lombard, a horse trainer and author who found his call...
July 20, 2024
Ingrid Henry - What we are Trying to Communicate is Trust - S2 E20
Ingrid Henry, an equine coach, discusses the importance of trust and consistency in building a strong relationship with horses
May 12, 2024
Julie Smart - What Horses Want - Trust, Communication and Leadership
New Zealand Horse advocate and author, Julie Smart joins Barbara O'Brien in a conversation not just about training, but about retraining ourselves to listen, to watch, and to feel the subtle cues that horses give us when tryi...
April 16, 2024
Susan Friedland - The True Story of Marguerite Henry and Misty of Chincoteague S2 E16
Susan Friedland and I explore the world of Marguerite Henry, a beloved author whose stories have enchanted readers for years. From "Misty of Chincoteague" to "King of the Wind" and so many others, Henry's books have made a la...