OM & The Equestrian, the podcast

Have you ever heard someone on a podcast or followed them on socials and felt like you totally resonated with them? That is how I feel about Joey. I heard her on another podcast and she was so down to earth, real and I was totally honored when she agreed to come on the OM & The Equestrian podcast. Be sure to give this one a listen.

You hear me preaching about movement, strength, balance and flexibility all of the time. In this episode Katie breaks it down with a little more detail! Be sure to tune in.

Long gone are the days of therapy and speaking with a counselor something that is shameful. Today it is encouraged and a beautiful form of self-care for us as humans and for us as athletes. Tune in to hear why it so important to do the work on ourselves mentally and physically and why positive self talk is so important. Enjoy!

Given that the Retired Racehorse Project is happening now, I wanted to have my trainer come on and unpack RRP as well as retraining of the OTTB. I know that they aren't everyone's cup of tea but they really are full of heart, athleticism and versatility.

In this solo episode, we reintroduce ujjai breath work practice for the fall season. This breath work practice is great for getting grounded and calm, slowing down the respiration really stimulates the vagus nerve. Also learn the WHY's behind yoga for riders.

Have you ever caught yourself saying to your horse "I hope you know how much I love you", "Thank you for today!" "I'm so grateful to have you in my life", or wanted to ask them how they felt about something, an upcoming event/show/clinic, or wanted to give them a heads up "the weather is changing buddy and turn out is going to be switching to days, pastures are changing, new friends, etc." With the help of todays guest, you can! She really is the real life Vivvie Taylor from The Silent Harmony Book series for all of my fellow book worms out there.

We all know that our sport is just as much a mental game as it is physical and emotional. In this episode Annette unpacks her work and pieces of her book in such a beautiful way. Our culture hasn't always wanted to believe in the benefits of health, wellness and truly caring for ourselves, mind, body and soul. Tune in to hear how valuable this work can be for you as a human and as a rider.

Josie has been a professional show groom with Jessica Springsteen for 8 years. In this episode we talk about all things from the Olympics, international travel, off days, of course I couldn't resist asking about Don! As well as Josie's business Yehaww. Guess what Josie's favorite grooming tool is?!

Sarah Bachor is an Adult Amateur chasing big dreams and bringing us along for the journey. In this episode we talk about how she's used wellness to support her journey and how she works out to get better at riding. She also shares some tips on looking the part without spending a small fortune (we all know horses are expensive enough).

Calling all OTTB lovers, enthusiasts and those interested in adopting an OTTB. We sat down with Lauren, the director of CANTER CA to chat all things TB's, racing, retirement, after care & starting a new career. This episode is near and dear to my heart as I adopted Stuart from Second Chance Thoroughbreds and got a first hand glimpse of him at the track prior to adopting him.

We all know that it takes a lot of dedication to be a top athlete and at the top of a sport. In this episode we discuss some of the ways that fitness has helped Gaby to stay strong in the saddle and we unpack some of her mental skills and strategies. You don't want to skip this one.

Did you know that we have on average 60,000 to 80,000 thoughts in a day (maybe more). In this episode we talk about what meditation even is, some of the common types of meditation and why it is an important ancient practice. We debunk common myths and settle into a practice.

We all know that our horses shine from within because healthy starts from within. Join Rachael and I as she unpacks the pillars of nutrition for our horses, feed & grain labels and the why's of hay testing.

Everyone's riding and yoga journey look so different. In this episode with Sabrina we talk about wellness routines and the how's, why's & benefits of yoga for riders.

Interested in learning simple ways to connect with your horse? Listen in. Libby has over 40 years experience showing hunter jumpers, Reiners and ranch riding. This experience set her on a quest to deepen her connection with her horses. In 2019, she developed The Mindful Horse Program that helps others improve horsemanship, build confidence and create lasting connection with their horses. Libby is a certified mindfulness and equine assisted learning teacher, 2021 Extreme Mustang Makeover Rookie Champion and a proud horse show mom.

Tiger Bye has a Masters in Public Health, she's the Co-Founder of Better Yoga and an Oxygen Advantage Master teacher. In this episode, Tiger unpacks the science behind the breath, why its important to have a functional breath practice and how the breath impacts your performance as an athlete.

Ansley has 10+ years experience as a licensed massage therapist in the state of Florida, she is certified in Equine Massage and Equine Rehabilitation. She is a lifelong learn and continues to grow her knowledge with continuing education courses. She's taught international clinics and has developed her own treatment modality, called the Movement Feedback Method as well has her helping hand tool and her course bundle for everyday equestrians to learn some techniques to use on their own horses. The courses that she's developed are approved as continuing education courses through the National Board of Certification for Animal Acupressure and Massage (NBCAAM). Listen in for a special code to use for 10% off her bundles. http://offer.abequinetherapy.com/offer#

It takes 60- 90 seconds to shift the biochemistry of the body and we can do that just by using our breath. Tune into this episode to get cultivate awareness in the body and in the breath.

Hi friends and welcome to OM & The Equestrian, the podcast. In this episode I introduce myself, OM & The Equestrian, our Online Yoga Studio and the inception of OM & The Equestrian, the podcast.