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• What If Horses Could Heal the Trauma We're Too Ashamed to Talk About?

  This episode is presented by Nikovian.  Saly Glassman spent nearly four decades leading one of the largest retail investment practices in the world, but she walked away to help people heal through horses, and isn't looking back.  In this episode, we dive into how Saly combined her passions for psychology, philanthropy, and horsemanship to create the Kindle Hill Foundation, a cutting-edge equine-assisted therapy center serving first responders and individuals facing anxiety, PTSD, depression, and more. The wisdom about horses and humans that she has gained through this process will be of value to every person who tunes into this conversation.  Saly has helped over 800 police officers, firefighters, dispatchers, and paramedics find emotional regulation and connection through the horse-human bond—and she’s challenging all of us to rethink what we call a “relationship” with our horses. 🔗 Learn more about the Kindle Hill Foundation: https://www.kindlehillfoundation.org 📲 Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

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• The Heart of Horse Care: Emma Chapman on 18 Years As a Pro Groom at the Top of Show Jumping

  Emma Chapman has been a professional groom at the top of show jumping competition for almost 2 decades and in that time, she's learned a thing or two. Today, we get to learn from her.  Emma, who manages WEG gold medalist Adrienne Sternlicht's operation, gives us an inside look at the essential role of grooms in horse care and competition. We also dive into the evolving career path for grooms and what needs to change to improve working conditions in the industry. Plus, Emma offers a candid look at how she balances life as a new mom with the demands of professional horse care. We also discuss: - Differences between Europe and the U.S - How and why contracts are more rare in the US than Europe - The importance of movement and turnout for equine health - Why better working conditions for grooms benefit everyone - How, really, no one has life with kids figured out (and that's okay!) One thing is clear: if you want to understand and support top-level sport, look to the grooms.  This episode is presented by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. Learn more at www.connaway.net This episode is also supported by #WeRideTogether. Reach out to the team for FREE safeguarding resources for your barn: [email protected]  

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• Anna Buffini: 'I Built My String of Horses—Then Lost Them All.' On Faith, Winning Messy & Life as a Top US Dressage Rider

  You know her from riding in the biggest arenas in the world as an elite US dressage rider, or from her beloved social media following documenting her life as a top athlete. But there's so much more to Anna Buffini and her story than what meets the eye, and today, we're peeling back some of the layers on this incredible young woman who is rightly becoming a role model for many up-and-coming riders. This episode is proudly presented by Connaway and Associates Equine Insurance Services.  Anna, 30, who trains with her longtime trainer, Olympic bronze medalist Guenter Seidel, shares her high highs, her low lows, and how she's found sturdiness in a sport and lifestyle that often feels unpredictable and out of control.  We talk about:  How she's built her mental strength to allow her to 'control the controllables' The best lesson she ever learned from her trainer The value of putting herself out there on social media in a sport that is often conservative and... let's face it... a bit judgemental.  Her faith and how it has affected her worldview as a top athlete The moment she decided her fitness needed to become a top priority Dressage being a subjective sport vs. objective sport The lessons she learned from her parents, who were also successful athletes in other sports The heartbreaking moment her Olympic dreams evaporated ahead of Paris This episode is supported by WeRideTogether.today. For more information on the response reporting guide mentioned in this episode, go here: https://www.weridetogether.today/blog-posts/response-reporting-guide    

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• When We Lose Them: Love, Loss, and the Permission to Grieve

  If the only things certain in life are death and taxes, we sure do a poor job talking about the former. Let's change that.  In this heartfelt conversation, Caroline Culbertson and renowned sport psychologist Dr. Jenny Susser explore the complexities of grief, particularly in relation to the loss of beloved horses. They discuss personal experiences with anticipatory grief, the emotional toll of preparing for loss, and the challenges of communicating about death.  Dr. Jenny shares her recent experiences with the loss of two horses only weeks apart, highlighting the stark differences between expected and unexpected losses. They discuss the importance of recognizing the physical and emotional toll of grief, and the necessity of managing personal energy during difficult times. Grief is an all-consuming physical, emotional, and spiritual process, and it’s time we talk about it as such.  This episode is supported by WeRideTogether - a nonprofit organization created to cast light upon the endemic issue of sexual abuse in youth and amateur sports. Their mission is to make the youth and amateur sport environment safer for all athletes. For more information from today's episode, as well as free resources, go here.  00:00 Navigating Grief: Personal Experiences and Reflections 14:53 The Impact of Anticipatory Grief 30:08 The Language of Loss: Communicating Grief 45:13 Finding Presence Amidst Worry 44:43 Understanding Energy and Grief 50:06 Protecting Mental Space During Grief 54:28 The Physical Manifestations of Grief 01:01:06 The Complexity of Anger in Grief 01:05:15 The Permission to Grieve 01:12:07 Finding Permanence in Loss To learn more about Dr. Jenny Susser and her work, visit her website, www.DrJenny.com

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• Her 5* Show Jumping Career - and Life - Were Sidelined by Undiagnosable Pain. Now, She's Speaking Out.

  Paige Jardine is a 5* Australian show jumper whose symptoms started small. Some discomfort, some nausea. But as time went on and she kept pushing through, with doctors providing little insight or treatment, things got worse, until she collapsed at the ingate during an FEI show.  Paige spent years seeking a diagnosis, and is now speaking out about the power of removing the shame from women's health issues, especially in a sport that is majority female. In this conversation, Paige shares her deeply personal journey through mental health struggles and the diagnosis of endometriosis. She discusses the impact of self-doubt, the pressure to maintain appearances, and the importance of seeking help. Paige shares with us the power of knowing: the power of knowing your diagnosis, of knowing you're not 'crazy' for feeling the way you do, and the power of knowing your limits along the way. 

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