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Horse Geeks

Kirsten Nelsen
Horse Training
Alexander Technique
Horse Riding
Impulsion
Stress Response
Balance In Riding
Learning Process
Disengagement
Horse Tail Behavior
EPM
Equine Training
AIDS
Inflammatory Response
Dressage
Relaxation Response
Body Language
Pelvic Engagement
Balance
Superfluidity
Lyme Disease

Bringing out the best in horse and rider kirstennelsen.substack.com

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The term swinging back is used a lot to describe ideal use of horse's backs, but what does that really mean? Does the back swing, back and forth or side to side like a swing set? If we look at the spine itself, the vertebral joints and soft tissues t... more

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Not physical therapy type tape - just plain old masking tape, painters tape or maybe even duct tape if not pressed too hard. When we place tape on our horse's hindquarters, straight across or point to point on the pelvis, the tape helps us see what i... more

We all hold visions in our heads, the image of what we think things should be like, look like or feel like. Then the gravitational force of reality suddenly invades our image. This is the rub. The rub is that uncomfortable feeling when things are not... more

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Once again... it depends I guess. Deb and I discuss what this horse training strategy entails and the drawbacks we have seen from experience. At the end of the day this strategy comes from observation of horses, but fails to explain that horses appro... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Carter
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Episode: 212: Functional Nutrition for Horses
Amy Potter
Reiki master and intuitive, works with horses
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Episode: Horse Geeks Episode 178: Energy and Horses
Dr. Ann-Marie Hancock
Veterinary osteopath from True North Equine
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Victor Bahna
Author of the fictional thriller Heliacal Star
Episode: Horse Geeks Episode 164: Heliacal Star, a Book About a Racehorse
Linda Drattell
Author of poetry about horses
Episode: Horse Geeks Episode 162: Horse Inspired Poetry
Anne Leary
Inventor and creator of Annie's Sole Paint
Annie's Sole Paint
Episode: Horse Geeks Episode 161: Sole Paint for Horses

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Kirsten Nelsen
Host of Horse Geeks Podcast; professional horse trainer
Deb Romero
Co-host, Certified Alexander Technique Instructor

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Worth your time.

    Always informative.

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    Mtn Grama
    United States4 years ago

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Owners and trainers likely gain practical insights for real-world use.
Episodes feel consistently informative.

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Horse Geeks Episode 162: Horse Inspired Poetry
Q: Will you read that poem for us? That was the first poem in the book, and it touched me so deeply.
Sure, here it is.
Horse Geeks Episode 162: Horse Inspired Poetry
Q: Can you read that?
Yes, of course! Here's the poem 'Flying'.
Horse Geeks Episode 162: Horse Inspired Poetry
Q: Do you have a preference to talk about Vegas and a little background or jump into some of the poetry?
It’s helpful to discuss Vegas first as he contributed significantly to my poetry.

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What is Horse Geeks about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts explore horse training through a holistic, body-aware lens, blending traditional riding technique with nervous-system science, mindful pauses, and body-awareness methods. Episodes frequently center on safety, resilience, and the relationship between rider and horse, arguing that real progress comes from inner coordination, calm states, and patient retraining rather than force or speed. A distinctive angle is the integration of Alexander Technique concepts, neurophysiology, and even nutrition and heart coherence research to support humane, effective horsemanship.

Listeners are likely drawn to practical, science-informed coaching for horses and riders, with a bias toward empathy, safety, and long-term welfare over quick fixes. The ... more

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1. The Journey On Podcast
2. Straight from the Horse Doctor's Mouth
3. Starline Equine Bodywork
4. The Equine Functional Posture Podcast
5. Horse Training in Harmony

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Horse Geeks launched 4 years ago and published 219 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Amy Potter
3. Dr. Ann-Marie Hancock
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5. Linda Drattell
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