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The River Tiger Podcast from Dynamics Coaching

Marianne Davies
Ecological Psychology
Optimality
Movement Science
Meadows 12 Framework
Artificial Intelligence
Horse Riding
Biomechanics
Trampolining
Autonomy In Skill Development
James Gibson
Horse Welfare 12
Wicked Problem
Attentiveness / Education Of Attention
Companion Species / Human-Animal Relations
Wayfinding
Ethic Of Responsibility
Design Of Spaces / Affordances
Posture
Variability In Movement
Affordances

The River Tiger Podcast from Dynamics Coaching is a space for curious, evidence-informed conversations that sit at the intersection of learning, movement, skill acquisition, ethics, and philosophy — with a particular love for adventure, lifestyle, and equestrian sports.

Hosted by Marianne Davies, the show explores what it means to become skilful in environments that are complex, fluid, and never ... more

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In this episode of the River Tiger Podcast, Marianne Davies is joined again by distinguished ecological psychologist Harry Heft for a wide-ranging exploration of how humans and other animals come to know, navigate, and participate in the worlds they ... more

Guest: Tracy Cole, NLP Master Trainer and equestrian mindset coach

In this episode of the River Tiger podcast, Marianne Davies talks with Tracy Cole, an NLP master trainer who works with riders ranging from very nervous amateurs to elite competitors... more

In this episode of the River Tiger Podcast, I am joined by returning guest Dr. Karen Luke to explore her new paper and framework referred to as “Horse Welfare 12”, based on Donella Meadows’ 12 leverage points for intervening in complex systems.

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Karen Luke
Researcher/author focused on horse welfare and systems thinking
Unknown (guest on this episode)
Episode: Horse Welfare 12 with Dr Karen Luke: Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, and Rethinking Equestrian Practice.
Carl Woods
Previous guest on the show; researcher/author in ecological psychology and movement
Episode: Response-Able: Ecological Psychology, Wayfinding, and Multi-Species Life. A catch-up with Carl Woods.
Harry Heft
Researcher in Ecological Psychology
Independent/Academic
Episode: How we learn to move in the real world: A conversation with Harry Heft.
Danny Hatcher
Coach and researcher with a focus on ecological psychology and strength/conditioning
Ecological Coaching Practice
Episode: Coaching Falling with Style: Affordances, safety, and skill adaptation with Danny Hatcher
Madhur Mangalam
Assistant Professor of Biomechanics, University of Nebraska Omaha
University of Nebraska Omaha
Episode: Beyond Optimality: Embracing emergent adaptation. A conversation with Madhur Mangalam.

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Marianne Davies
Host of The River Tiger Podcast

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Stepping outside the matrix

    Brilliant podcast. Enjoyed every minute of it. 2 such eloquent equestrian scientists sharing their views. And it also made me cry … very thought provoking stuff.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Paulien KB
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • Great exploration of Eco Dynamics

    This podcast is a fantastic exploration of complex topics within the ecological dynamics framework. She makes these topics easy to grasp and apply. I cannot recommend this podcast highly enough.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshua Root
    United States3 years ago

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Guest selections consistently bring expert perspectives and real-world relevance.
Thoughtful, accessible, and deeply informed on movement and learning.
Evidence-informed discussions that respect animal perspectives and human learning.
A thoughtful balance of theory and practice that rewards careful listening.
Complex topics explained with clarity and practical takeaways.

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Horse Welfare 12 with Dr Karen Luke: Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, and Rethinking Equestrian Practice.
Q: Can you walk us through one of the real-world examples from the paper that illustrates the different intervention levels, such as a dressage scenario?
One example examines nosebands (a parameter-level solution) versus introducing feedback about rein tension (a feedback-level solution), then moving to design-level changes like policy or scoring rules and finally reconsidering the overall goals and values driving dressage practice.
Horse Welfare 12 with Dr Karen Luke: Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, and Rethinking Equestrian Practice.
Q: What makes the equestrian world a wicked problem, and how does that shape which interventions you consider?
Because there are multiple stakeholders with conflicting values—riders, organizers, associations, and horses—solutions that help one group may harm another; this requires considering deeper paradigms and long-term cultural shifts rather than isolated gadget fixes.
Horse Welfare 12 with Dr Karen Luke: Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, and Rethinking Equestrian Practice.
Q: Could you give a quick introduction to the main idea behind the Horse Welfare 12 framework and why it sits at the core of your paper?
The framework outlines 12 intervention points organized into bands from easy-to-change parameters to deep paradigm shifts, helping us see where change will be most effective and how to combine levers to address underlying welfare issues rather than just applying quick fixes.
Coaching Falling with Style: Affordances, safety, and skill adaptation with Danny Hatcher
Q: What role does AI play in your coaching practice today?
AI is a surface tool for data handling and research summarization; it cannot replace the human touch, alignment with context, or understanding of lived experience that underpins effective coaching.
Coaching Falling with Style: Affordances, safety, and skill adaptation with Danny Hatcher
Q: How do you balance safety and exploration when coaching high-velocity trampolining skills?
You prioritize safe crashing, gradual exposure, and giving learners permission to start with lower degrees of freedom, then progressively build up while maintaining agency and choice.

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A thoughtful, evidence-informed series that centers on learning, movement, skill acquisition, ethics, and philosophy within dynamic, real-world environments. Episodes blend ecological and systems perspectives with practical coaching, aiming to improve decision-making under pressure and deepen understanding of human–animal relationships, particularly in equestrian contexts. Notable strengths include integrating research with hands-on practice, inviting practitioners and researchers to share nuanced insights, and maintaining a curious, dialogic tone that challenges traditional training paradigms while remaining accessible to listeners across coaching, sport, and education spheres.

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