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The Elevated Equestrian

Samantha Baer
Horses
Horse Welfare
Positive Reinforcement
Nervous System
Horse Training
Eventing
Dressage
Horse Behavior
Resilience
Biomechanics
Equine Fitness
Mindfulness
Equine Training
Endometriosis
Horsemanship
Equestrian Sports
Presence
Osteopathy
Equithink
Somatic Experiencing International

The Elevated Equestrian is where horse people come to think deeper about riding, training, and connection. Hosted by professional event rider Samantha Baer, the podcast dives into biomechanics, horse welfare, mindset, and the realities of modern equestrian sport. Each week brings honest conversations with riders, trainers, and innovators who are changing how we work with horses. If you want to rid... more

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Why does your horse stand crooked — and what is it costing him? In this episode, Dr. Karen Gellman, veterinarian and research scientist behind Postural Rehabilitation, explains how neutral posture is the foundation of soundness, and why the most comm... more

What does it take to keep the world's top horses sound — and what can everyday horse owners learn from it? In this episode, I sit down with Harry Spinks, a UK-based farrier who shoes everything from family ponies to international competition horses a... more

What if your horse's mystery lameness, spooky behavior, or separation anxiety isn't a training problem — but stored trauma? In this episode, I sit down with Mandy McConechy, founder of The Neural Shift Method, to explore how the nervous system holds ... more

In this episode of The Elevated Equestrian Podcast, host Samantha Baer sits down with equine conditioning expert and best-selling author Jec Ballou for a deep dive into training horses for longevity and soundness.

Drawing on her background in equine... more

Follow The Elevated Equestrian so you never miss an episode—and if this one shifts something for you, share it with a riding friend who needs to hear it.

What if the way you ride—your busy hands, your collapsing core, the leg that just won't stay qu... more

Most horses aren't born with the core strength to carry us — and the ones that are tend to sell for a fortune. Everyone else? We have to build it, deliberately and patiently.

In this episode, Samantha sits down with classically trained European ride... more

That "training problem" might not be a training problem at all. In this episode, Samantha Baer sits down with Julia Alebrand, a certified equine and saddle ergonomist with Saddle Fit 4 Life, to unpack how saddle fit issues hide in plain sight — masqu... more

In this episode, Sam sits down with Shawna Karrasch — who spent a decade as a marine mammal trainer at SeaWorld before bringing positive reinforcement to Grand Prix show jumping at Beezie and John Madden's barn — along with trainer Jessie, who made t... more

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Harry Spinks
Farrier based in Dorset, England; IOC farrier team member at Tokyo Olympics
Self/Team Farrier practice
Episode: What the World's Best Farriers Know About Keeping Horses Sound - Harry Spinks
Mandy McConechy
Founder of The Neural Shift Method
The Neural Shift Method
Episode: The Hidden Reason 97% of Horses Carry Trauma - Mandy McConechy
Jec Ballou
Equine conditioning expert and author
Author, Equine Fitness; speaker on equine conditioning
Episode: RERELEASE: Why Your Horse Isn’t Building Topline (And What Actually Works!) — Jec Ballou
Suzanne Galdun
Rider Biomechanics Coach
Mary Wanless and Ride With Your Mind
Episode: The Science of Why You Ride the Way You Do — Suzanne Galdun
Simon Cocozza
Classically trained European trainer and author of Core Conditioning for Horses
Core Conditioning for Horses
Episode: 91% of Horses Have This Hidden Back Problem - Simon Cocozza
Julia Alebrand
Certified equine and saddle ergonomist, Saddle Fit 4 Life
Saddle Fit 4 Life
Episode: The Signs Your Saddle Doesn't Fit (That Look Like Something Else) - Julia Alebrand
Shawna Karrasch
Equine trainer known for positive reinforcement approaches
Shawna Karrasch Equine
Episode: The Neuroscience of a Calm Horse - Shawna Karrasch & Jessie Hillegas
Jessie Hillegas
Horse trainer who adopted positive reinforcement methods
Shawna Karrasch Equine
Episode: The Neuroscience of a Calm Horse - Shawna Karrasch & Jessie Hillegas
Emmie Speckens
Co-founder of Equithink
Equithink
Episode: Giving Horses Agency in Their Own Lives - Emmie Speckens

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What the World's Best Farriers Know About Keeping Horses Sound - Harry Spinks
Q: What does a piece of practical advice look like for horse owners who want a better relationship with their horse and soundness?
Know your horse's feet intimately: learn how to read pulses, observe normal stance and movement, and understand what “normal” looks like for each individual horse so you can spot changes early and discuss options clearly with your farrier and vet.
Healing from the Ground Up: Laminitis, Metabolism & Bodywork - Alicia Harlov
Q: What should owners do first when they suspect laminitis or related hoof issues?
Owners should start with diagnostic blood work to assess metabolic status and rule out underlying metabolic triggers, then implement diet and exercise changes as an emergency management plan.
Healing from the Ground Up: Laminitis, Metabolism & Bodywork - Alicia Harlov
Q: So, what is laminitis, in simple terms?
Laminitis is inflammation of the lamina that connects the coffin bone to the hoof wall, but the condition can also involve changes in the lamina structure or its integrity, leading to possible rotation or sinking of the coffin bone.
8 Pain Behaviors You’re Probably Normalizing - Dr. Sue Dyson
Q: What is the role of saddle and tack fit in horse welfare and performance?
Tack fit directly affects movement and comfort; ill-fitting saddles or bridles can cause pain or compensate movement patterns, masking issues that trainers might mistake for training deficiencies. Regular professional assessment and active rider-involved evaluation are essential for optimal fit.
8 Pain Behaviors You’re Probably Normalizing - Dr. Sue Dyson
Q: How can riders and trainers practically apply this checklist in daily training?
Riders and trainers should observe and score behaviors during schooling and riding, use the eight-or-more threshold to decide when to refer for veterinary evaluation, and adjust training or management—such as improving saddle fit, changing work plans, or incorporating cross-training—to address pain and prevent progression.

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A thoughtful, practitioner-focused show exploring the science, welfare, and practicalities of horsemanship. Across episodes, conversations center on horse welfare, biomechanics, training philosophy, and rider wellness, with guests ranging from researchers and veterinarians to physical therapists and elite trainers. The format often blends cutting-edge science with real-world, hands-on guidance, including diagnostics, nutrition, somatic practices, equipment design, and ethical considerations in sport. Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on humane, horse-first approaches, and on translating complex research into actionable tips for riders, owners, and coaches. Potential listeners who want to learn how to improve horse performance while prio... more

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1. Harry Spinks
2. Mandy McConechy
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4. Suzanne Galdun
5. Simon Cocozza
6. Julia Alebrand
7. Shawna Karrasch
8. Jessie Hillegas

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