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PODCAST

Canter Therapy

Dr Shelley Appleton & Kathryn Christieson

A podcast hosted by Dr. Shelley Appleton of Calm Willing Confident Horses and Kathryn Christieson of Firenza Park Equine Services on all things horse and learning

education self-improvement

All Episodes

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EPISODE 96. Inside the Horse: Dissection Lessons,...

Canter Therapy ·

2025/11/06

Kat has just come back from a three-day equine dissection in Wagga hosted by Dr Heidi McGraw and led by Dr Raquel Butler (with nods to pioneer Sharon May-Davis). We unpack what anatomy really looks like (spoiler: nothing like the textbook), why fascia and “everything’s connected” matters, how X-rays can miss early change, mares’ ovaries, the ethics/wicked-problem of riding, and Shelley’s new tech toys—from the Lami-Tag for digital pulses (laminitis) to Equestric Saddle Clip for gait/HR tracking -

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00:41:33

95. The Vibe You Bring: Energy, Intention & Learning...

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2025/10/07

After a little hiatus (and 100,000+ listens—thank you!) Shelley and Kat are back. Inspired by an episode of The Canine Paradigm, they explore “vibe”: how our energy, presence and intention shape every interaction with a horse—and with people. From the “volume knob” of our presence (too big vs too small) to practical ways to lift or soften energy, they dig into awareness, rope skills, and why the skill is in returning after you drift. They talk pivoting when you’re on the wrong train, embracing the

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01:00:44

94. Interview with Steve Halfpenny

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2025/10/01

Horseman and educator Steve Halfpenny (Light Hands Equitation, SA) joins Canter Therapy to talk being a “horse’s lawyer,” why the mind comes before the body, building trust without force, connection and feel, and why balance comes first. We cover permission in coaching, awareness over labels, matching horses to humans, and practical ways to avoid triggering prey instincts while creating willing movement.

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01:10:27

93. Seeing the Whole Horse - Especially Mares!

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2025/09/23

Kat and Shelley are joined by Tami Elkayam to share highlights from her Canberra workshops on keeping horses sound. They talk about moving beyond just spotting lameness to understanding the whole horse—posture, movement patterns, and prevention. The chat also touches on simple tools for owners and how hormones can affect mares’ performance.To find out more about Tami and her owners course discussed in the episode go to:https://equinetensegrity.com/

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00:47:45

92: 2024 Wrap Up & Book Recommendations

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2025/03/20

In this episode we wrap up 2024 with a look back at the highlights of the year, including our experiences at Equitana and the incredible visit from Tami Elkayam. We reflect on what we’ve learned, the connections we’ve made, and how these experiences are shaping our plans for 2025. Plus, we share some exciting goals for the new year and discuss our favorite book recommendations.

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00:55:57

91. Interview with Daniel Dauphin Horsemanship

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2024/11/02

Daniel Dauphin Horsemanship is someone you need to know. He should be on your radar—not only because he is an exceptional horseman who has started thousands of colts, trained high-level performance horses, and conducts clinics worldwide, but also because he is the host of the popular Adult Onset Horsemanship Podcast and an expert on bits. Daniel can explain bits from every angle! He knows his engineering, physics, and anatomy. Daniel is also extremely entertaining, and you’re sure to learn a lot

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01:19:03

90: Equine Nutrition with Carol Layton

Canter Therapy ·

2024/09/22

In this episode we talk to the lovely Carol Layton from Balanced Equine. Carol had brought mineral supplementation into the everyday horse owners repertoire. We talk about the importance of specific minerals and their place in our horses diets as well as how to put together a basic diet that suits the average horse.If you want to find out more about Carol Layton or the products she has available, her website is balancedequine.com.au

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01:18:03

89: Questions for the Dentist

Canter Therapy ·

2024/08/30

Anna Minogue is back!In this episode we talk about everything dentistry and bit fitting from the differences in mouth shape between breeds to the different actions of bits.

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00:44:21

88: What is "New Home Syndrome"?

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2024/07/20

In this episode Shelley explains two terms she wishes to bring into the vehicular of the equestrian world. "New Home Syndrome" to bring attention to what horse's can experience when they are moved to a new home. And, "New Horse Syndrome", which is to bring attention to what happens to people when they get a new horse and how the unfamiliarity of the new horse can set the scene for distrust to occur.

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00:35:27

87: Finding Motivation

Canter Therapy ·

2024/07/12

In this episode Kat and Shelley talk about finding motivation to ride when there are so many things that make it hard. Things such as the weather to a lack of company. They explore what they have learnt about motivation and how doing something you want to do is more about being strategic than waiting around to feel ready.In this podcast four (4) books that contain interesting insights into motivation and habits were mentioned. They are: 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins Atomic Habits by James Clear

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00:38:08

86: Hoof Care In Winter

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2024/07/06

In this episode Kat gives some great tips about hoof care in winter. We go over ways to look after your farrier during the wet weather as well as how to look after your horse’s hooves.Kat also tells us the exciting news about her new course she has released, "Hoof Care Basics - The Essential Guide to Understanding & Caring for your Equine’s Hooves". Kat has created this course as a resource for owners to improve their understanding of hoof care and how to monitor hoof health and management

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00:37:39

85: Why Have a Training Process?

Canter Therapy ·

2024/06/29

In this episode Shelley and Kat talk about "cookie cutter" training approaches for horses. They discuss why they are criticised but also about why they have merit.

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00:59:26

84: Understanding Metal Health with Mel Stewart

Canter Therapy ·

2024/06/14

Mel Stewart has over 30 years of experience in both commercial and clinical psychology and she brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode. We delve deep into the human mind, exploring the nuances of mental health and behaviour, and how that relates back to horses.

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01:09:04

84. Endurance Riding & Breeding with Jodie Luck

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2024/03/30

In this episode we interview Jodie Luck from Almarzan Stud in Birdwood, South Australia.Jodie is an experienced and successful endurance competitor, as well as a breeder of Arabians, Warmbloods and German Riding Ponies. Jodie is a dedicated learner and she takes us on a journey into how she worked stuff out.

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00:52:17

82: Dr Raquel Butler from Integrated Veterinary...

Canter Therapy ·

2024/02/25

We had the privilege of talking to Dr. Raquel Butler from Integrative Veterinary Therapeutics. Raquel is an absolute wealth of knowledge in the industry, having initially trained as a veterinarian before immersing herself in equine bodywork and biomechanics. In this episode we talk about the role of functional posture how it goes hand in hand with soundness.Find out more about Raquel on Facebook: Integrative Veterinary Therapeutics Website: https://integratedvettherapeutics.mykajabi.com

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00:32:02

81: Learning to Ride as an Adult

Canter Therapy ·

2024/02/18

Learning to ride as an adult is harder than you think! This episode delves into the unique challenges faced by adults learning to ride horses. In this episode, we engage in a conversation with Sam McGilvray, unraveling her journey into horsemanship. Sam shares her experience and frustrations of navigating the world of riding, offering insights into self-discovery and some of life's lessons.

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00:38:45

80: Dr. Lizzie McCready & Empowering Horse Owners

Canter Therapy ·

2024/01/19

In this episode, we have the privilege of chatting with Dr. Lizzie McCready, a dedicated veterinarian on a mission to enhance the lives of animals everywhere. With a passion for ongoing learning and a heart for the equestrian community, Dr. McCready is committed to sharing her veterinary expertise to positively impact horses. She's all about empowering everyday horse owners with practical skills and invaluable horse-health knowledge, enabling them to provide the best possible care for their

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00:29:11

79: The Lessons from 2023

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2023/12/30

In this episode Kat and Shelley reflect on what their highlights and learnings from 2023 were. 2023 was full of lots of insightful conversations and clinics and 2024 will no doubt be the same ❤️

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00:41:33

78: Horse Lameness & Poor Performance with Dr. Sue Dyson

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2023/12/11

Dr. Sue Dyson is a well-known veterinarian and researcher in the field of equine health and welfare, particularly in the area of lameness and poor performance in performance horses. She has made significant contributions to the understanding of pain and discomfort in ridden horses.

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00:47:38

77: You Can Learn Many Things from Kate Nipperess

Canter Therapy ·

2023/11/25

We could say that this is an inspirational story of how Kate Nipperess, former jockey, returned to riding after a track work fall left her a paraplegic. But Kate is more than this. She is a wealth of knowledge about horses, especially thoroughbreds and how understanding their racing experiences can help you transition them off the track. You can follow Kate on instagram: @katenipperess You can help support Kate on her quest to get to the para-olympics by adding to her Go Fund Me campaign:

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