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#194 Simple Does Not Mean Easy
Season 2 · Episode 194
samedi 13 septembre 2025 • Duration 35:53
Deb and I are back from a sabbatical of sorts, working on projects while absent from doing the podcast. This conversation goes a bit all over the place but has lots of interesting tidbits to take with you!
Guest: Deb Romero, Certified Alexander Technique Instructor www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer developer of Training for Optimal Balance www.kirstennelsen.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
193: Balance, Feel & Timing
samedi 9 août 2025 • Duration 53:09
Going solo right now since Deb is out of town for a few weeks and I am finally ready to start up again. This episode is about horsemanship in general, a little bit about my own journey and what I am looking for as a horse trainer. It's a mash up but with a point in there somethere as I talk about the less tangible parts of horsemanship such as balance, feel and timing.
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
developer of Training for Optimal Balance
www.kirstennelsen.com
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 184: Seeing Muscle Use in Horses
mardi 6 mai 2025 • Duration 01:02:15
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
FREE TICKET link for the Art of the Horseman Online Horse Fair May 31-June 1, 2025 https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/23333/a2zsSgDH
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Topic: Learning how to see and feel muscle use in our horse can be really helpful at understanding the underlying coordination. When the outer muscles are tight and hard, like well done meat, then we know the core muscles are weak. When chronic tightness shows up in one area, we know that too much weight is habitually carried in the opposite direction. Coordination is what dictates muscle use throughout the body. So no matter how many massages we give, the chronic tightness is perpetual until coordination is improved.
Guest: Deb Romero, Certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
The workbook series mentioned is only available at: https://kirstennelsen.com/shop/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
FREE TICKET link for the Art of the Horseman Online Horse Fair May 31-June 1, 2025 https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/23333/a2zsSgDH
NEW: Sign up for Kirsten's email list and get all four of the horse fair videos as part of the welcome sequence and a free monthly newsletter. Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: Learning how to see and feel muscle use in our horse can be really helpful at understanding the underlying coordination. When the outer muscles are tight and hard, like well done meat, then we know the core muscles are weak. When chronic tightness shows up in one area, we know that too much weight is habitually carried in the opposite direction. Coordination is what dictates muscle use throughout the body. So no matter how many massages we give, the chronic tightness is perpetual until coordination is improved.
Guest: Deb Romero, Certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
The workbook series mentioned is only available at: https://kirstennelsen.com/shop/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 94: FAQ’s About Horses, Asked on Internet Searches
samedi 1 juillet 2023 • Duration 58:22
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
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Topic: We just could not resist giving our geeky answers to questions that non-horse people ask about horses on the internet. This episode covers questions 1-17 on a list that is posted on www.Prep4IAS.com. It was a random search because we were curious about what kinds of questions are asked about horses on search engines. Some questions were easy to answer and others actually involve more complicated answers. Join us for a horsey "pub-quiz" in this episode and let us know if you would like more of the same - should we finish the list?
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
AND - For a FREE Power Hour consultation please visit: www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: We just could not resist giving our geeky answers to questions that non-horse people ask about horses on the internet. This episode covers questions 1-17 on a list that is posted on www.Prep4IAS.com. It was a random search because we were curious about what kinds of questions are asked about horses on search engines. Some questions were easy to answer and others actually involve more complicated answers. Join us for a horsey "pub-quiz" in this episode and let us know if you would like more of the same - should we finish the list?
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 93: Conversations with Our Horses
samedi 1 juillet 2023 • Duration 44:42
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
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Topic: A deep dive into the nonverbal language that horses use as their primary form of communication. What seems subtle, almost magical like horse whispering, is clear and obvious to our horses. With some practice we can we reawaken and refine our sense of touch so that we can begin to converse with our horses in their natural language instead of always asking them to learn our language.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
AND - For a FREE Power Hour consultation please visit: www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: A deep dive into the nonverbal language that horses use as their primary form of communication. What seems subtle, almost magical like horse whispering, is clear and obvious to our horses. With some practice we can we reawaken and refine our sense of touch so that we can begin to converse with our horses in their natural language instead of always asking them to learn our language.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 92: Recognizing Pain Issues in Our Horses
samedi 1 juillet 2023 • Duration 51:22
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
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Topic: It is not uncommon to label a horse with a "behavioral problem" that is really struggling with a physical problem. Since horses can't talk to us in our language and tell us what is wrong, they have to act out through resistant behaviors or by not cooperating with us in order to let us know that something is not right. Even vets can label a horse with a behavior problem that is just a hard to find or diagnose physical source of discomfort or pain. As horse owners we need to really look at why our horse may choose "bad behavior" instead of cooperating and not just label problems as being naughty. Some horses may only feel uncomfortable in their jobs while others could be coping with significant pain. We might not know what is wrong immediately, but behavior problems are how our horses tell us clearly that something is wrong.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
AND - For a FREE Power Hour consultation please visit: www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: It is not uncommon to label a horse with a "behavioral problem" that is really struggling with a physical problem. Since horses can't talk to us in our language and tell us what is wrong, they have to act out through resistant behaviors or by not cooperating with us in order to let us know that something is not right. Even vets can label a horse with a behavior problem that is just a hard to find or diagnose physical source of discomfort or pain. As horse owners we need to really look at why our horse may choose "bad behavior" instead of cooperating and not just label problems as being naughty. Some horses may only feel uncomfortable in their jobs while others could be coping with significant pain. We might not know what is wrong immediately, but behavior problems are how our horses tell us clearly that something is wrong.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique Instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 91: Equine Nutrition Basics
samedi 1 juillet 2023 • Duration 01:00:23
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
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Topic: Learn about what essential ingredients are good for our horses and what ingredients are problematic regarding daily feed programs. Stephanie covers both the general needs for all horses and how each horse will have unique and specific requirements regarding supplements or extra nutrients. As a nutritional therapist, this information is not linked to any specific feed companies, which is usually how we horse owners tend to get our information.
Guest: Stephanie Carter, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Indigo Ancestral Health
www.stephaniecarterntp.com
True North Equine Vet clinic in Marshall, VA
stephanie@truenorthequinevet.com
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
AND - For a FREE Power Hour consultation please visit: www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: Learn about what essential ingredients are good for our horses and what ingredients are problematic regarding daily feed programs. Stephanie covers both the general needs for all horses and how each horse will have unique and specific requirements regarding supplements or extra nutrients. As a nutritional therapist, this information is not linked to any specific feed companies, which is usually how we horse owners tend to get our information.
Guest: Stephanie Carter, Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner
Indigo Ancestral Health
www.stephaniecarterntp.com
True North Equine Vet clinic in Marshall, VA
stephanie@truenorthequinevet.com
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 90: Head and Neck Balance
samedi 1 juillet 2023 • Duration 46:55
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
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Topic: Both for riders and horses how we organize our head and neck balance relative to our backs will affect the coordination of the entire body. Learn the difference between how horses need to use their heads and necks as stabilizing mechanisms while developing balance in their back and hindquarters - much like humans need to use their arms as stabilizers while trying to gain balance. Understanding the importance of head/neck use as part of soundness helps us better understand how to use the reins and how to work with horses through the reins and bit without causing damage.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
AND - For a FREE Power Hour consultation please visit: www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: Both for riders and horses how we organize our head and neck balance relative to our backs will affect the coordination of the entire body. Learn the difference between how horses need to use their heads and necks as stabilizing mechanisms while developing balance in their back and hindquarters - much like humans need to use their arms as stabilizers while trying to gain balance. Understanding the importance of head/neck use as part of soundness helps us better understand how to use the reins and how to work with horses through the reins and bit without causing damage.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 89: Spurs and Riding Whips
samedi 1 juillet 2023 • Duration 01:01:38
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
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Topic: How spurs and riding whips work dynamically as training aids while riding. What we reach for when our horse won't cooperatively move forward energetically can have long term consequences on the horse's balance and performance. Learn more about which tool to use and why.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
AND - For a FREE Power Hour consultation please visit: www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: How spurs and riding whips work dynamically as training aids while riding. What we reach for when our horse won't cooperatively move forward energetically can have long term consequences on the horse's balance and performance. Learn more about which tool to use and why.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
Horse Geeks Episode 88: Rider Leg Contact and Leg Aids
samedi 1 juillet 2023 • Duration 51:46
The Horse Geeks Podcast - Where we look at horses and riding from the inside out
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Topic: How we use our legs as riders is directly related to how well we stabilize our center of mass over our own feet and in alignment with gravity. Legs can become almost the sole point of stability for many riders but will have negative effects on the horse's ability to balance. Discussion involves recognizing our own leg use as riders and how to make substantial improvements.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
NEW: Wexford Training monthly newsletter! Get micro lessons with Thoughts to Ponder, Info on new content, learning offers and updates to my calendar delivered to your inbox monthly by signing up on the email list.
Sign up is at the bottom of the home page at www.kirstennelsen.com
AND - For a FREE Power Hour consultation please visit: www.kirstennelsen.com
Topic: How we use our legs as riders is directly related to how well we stabilize our center of mass over our own feet and in alignment with gravity. Legs can become almost the sole point of stability for many riders but will have negative effects on the horse's ability to balance. Discussion involves recognizing our own leg use as riders and how to make substantial improvements.
Guest: Deb Romero, certified Alexander Technique instructor
www.optimalposture.org
Host: Kirsten Nelsen, professional horse trainer
Developer of Training for Optimal Balance
https://kirstennelsen.com/
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit kirstennelsen.substack.com
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