Kate and Kathleen - A podcast about humans and horses – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode we talk about something which is really at the nub of so many issues horses experience with humans.  

How can we work out whether a horse has a physical problem, a training problem, a lifsetyle problem, an equipment problem...?

 How do I start tracking where things might be going awry with my horse, and what is a symptom and what is a primary issue?

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

In this second episode we start light - ethics!! 

What is ethical when it comes to horses ? We consider this from many perspectives -  owning them, caring for them, riding and training.

What is ethical in relation to horses as a wider framework? And what is my own moral compass concerning horses? 

We hope this episode gives you food for thought.

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

The first one!!  


Kate and Kathleen  give a 'as-brief-as-they-can-make-it 'introdution to their lives with horses and how they came to be where they are today. 

We also try to descrtibe how we think the podcast might pan out  as we share our thoughts about and exoeriences of, a life lived with horses. 

 Find out more on FB at Ethos Equine (Kathleen) and Soft and Sound (Kate).
Or https://www.ethosequine.com and https://softandsound.org
  

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

In this episode we talk about all the things we love about a life filled with horse. Where do we find fun and joy in this sometimes challenging pursuit? 

I am sure we will return to this topic over and over, as really it is this which keeps us hooked...

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

We were asked a question about 'the basics'.  What are they? How do we go about teaching them?   How do we know when a horse has had them missed out of his education?

We talk about the difference between principles and practical tools, and where do we start with a young untouched horse vs one who has had a few experiences of life with people...

We hope you enjoy this episode, if you have a question you would like us to discuss please do get in touch. 

Episode 6

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

In this episode we continue our chat about the basics. It turns out we could talk about this for a very long time...
This time we discuss what a horse needs to be asked to be ridden - and feel really good about that. How we can contribute to that in our day to day handling?  A horse may be talented enough (and sometimes worried enough) that you can cause him to piaffe, but that doesn't mean that he is balanced, or straight, or relaxed.  Even if we have no desire to piaffe, we most likely want our horse to be calm, forwards and straight.

How does leading, feeding and going around gates contribute to this?  We hope you enjoy this chat - we did!

Music credit to Hurricane Rodriguez 

Episode 7

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

In this episode we talk about the all important topic of Attention and Awareness, can you request it, keep it and direct it?

How does your horse feel about paying you attention and are you practicing it?

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

In this episode  we begin a huge topic, which we  both feel pretty passionate about - women and horses.  Whether you're making your living with horses, competing, or just enjoying them in your life, what does it mean to do this from the female perspective? What are our strengths and where do we struggle?  Can we see helpful examples of women in the equine world which can inspire and faciliate us?

This is definately just a Part 1 and we would love to hear your thoughts.

if you would like to find us you can join Kathleen at https://www.ethosequine.com

Or Kate at www.softandsound.org

In this episode  we continue our conversation about women and horses, but this time with a focus on working in the equestrian industry. 

Is it still true that we have to work twice as hard, be twice as good and earn half as much? 
Why might we still so so many men at the 'top', while our customers are primarily women?

 Can we see helpful examples of women in the equine world which can inspire and faciliate us?

In this episode Kate and Kathleen respond to a question from a listener, who wanted to know our thoughts about single horse ownership vs multiple horses. We talk about the pros and cons of both situations, our personal experiences of that,  and things any horse owner might want to think about. 

If you have a question you would like us to answer, please do get in touch.

You can find us here:

Kathleen - www.ethoseequine.com 

Kate - www.softandsound.org