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The Elevated Equestrian

Samantha Baer
Horse Welfare
Positive Reinforcement
Horses
Dressage
Horse Training
Eventing
Horse Behavior
Equine Fitness
Nervous System
Equine Training
Endometriosis
Horsemanship
Osteopathy
Horse Voice Project
Equithink
Somatic Experiencing International
Learning Theory
Equestrian Performance
For Martin Bio
Equisale Sport Horses

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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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

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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

In this conversation, Samantha Baer and Emmie Speckens, co-founder of Equithink dig into learning theory and positive reinforcement training, puzzle design and environmental enrichment, and why agency and choice are quietly some of the most important... more

If your horse's back pain, lameness, or behavior issues keep coming back no matter what you try, this conversation is for you.

Equine and human osteopath Elisse Miki of Equilibria Therapeutics joins Sam to unpack what osteopathy actually is — and wh... more

What if the way your horse stands in the cross-ties is telling you everything? What if the "good" horse in the show ring is actually the most dysfunctional one? Sam sits down with Tara Osborne of Long Drove Holistic Horse Training for a conversation ... more

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Recent Guests

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
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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
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Episode: The Neuroscience of a Calm Horse - Shawna Karrasch & Jessie Hillegas
Emmie Speckens
Co-founder of Equithink
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Episode: Giving Horses Agency in Their Own Lives - Emmie Speckens
Elisse Miki
Owner of EQ Therapeutics; Equine osteopath and manual therapist with dual human and equine practice
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Episode: Why Do the Same Issue Keep Coming Back? - Elisse Miki
Tara Osborne
Holistic horse trainer focused on balance and dysfunction in the horse
Long Drove Holistic Horse Training
Episode: Rethinking Balance, Function, and the Thoracic Sling - Tara Osborne

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Samantha Baer
Host of The Elevated Equestrian

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The Science of Feel and How Horses Actually Learn - Dr. Andrew McLean
Q: How should a trainer approach retraining a racehorse that doesn't understand the bit, particularly regarding stopping and halting
Start on the ground with the horse stationary, apply pressure on the bit and release as soon as the horse steps back, then gradually build to light cues; ensure the horse responds to one side first and then the other to account for laterality, and practice until the response becomes reliable under saddle.
RERELEASE: Why Your Horse Isn’t Building Topline (And What Actually Works!) — Jec Ballou
Q: How do you safely use lunging to benefit top-line and overall balance?
Use productive lunging: begin on a circle briefly to observe posture changes, then allow a straight line for a few strides, and weave in small directional changes and lateral movements; avoid perpetual circling and always ask why you're circling or moving at a given speed.
RERELEASE: Why Your Horse Isn’t Building Topline (And What Actually Works!) — Jec Ballou
Q: What should riders do first when aiming to build top line and flexibility?
Start by clearing up restriction and addressing areas of tightness through bodywork or groundwork, then activate the postural muscles before increasing cardio or gymnastic work, because a before-ride mobility routine helps ensure the horse accepts and benefits from subsequent conditioning.
RERELEASE: Why Your Horse Isn’t Building Topline (And What Actually Works!) — Jec Ballou
Q: And what is the difference between postural muscles and gymnastic muscles?
Postural muscles are closest to the skeleton, highly innervated, and fatigue resistant; they form the foundation for movement and stability, while gymnastic muscles are the larger stabilizers and movers that respond to targeted conditioning and can be strengthened over time, though they require careful progression to avoid overpowering the postural system.
The Real Reason Your Horse Won’t Relax - Karen Rohlf
Q: How do relaxation, energy, and balance interact in practical training sessions?
She describes a three-conversation framework where you first establish relaxation, then introduce energy, and finally work on balance, ensuring each conversation is understood in isolation before combining them for more effective riding.

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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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2. Suzanne Galdun
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4. Julia Alebrand
5. Shawna Karrasch
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7. Emmie Speckens
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