Heal Your Horse

What if the “dangerous” horse isn’t dangerous at all—but depressed or misunderstood?In this episode, Nika Vorster speaks with equestrian coach and author Joanna (Horses Explained) about horse psychology and the overlooked mental health of our equine partners. Joanna shares insights from her book Understanding Horse Depression, explains the difference between temperament and personality, and breaks down the four temperament types that shape how horses respond to training. Together, they explore how

What if your horse’s body language is telling you more than you realise?In this conversation, Nika Vorster sits down with equine behaviourist Carolina (Horse Conversations) to explore the subtleties of equine communication and the role of positive reinforcement in training. Carolina shares her personal journey into natural horsemanship, how a traumatised horse shifted her approach, and why observing tiny changes in eating, expression, and posture reveals so much about a horse’s emotional state

What if your horse’s “naughty” behaviour is really pain—and the rehab plan is missing the point? In this conversation, Nika Vorster and equine practitioner Ansley Bevan dig into evidence-informed, horse-centered rehab. From Florida’s heat to the UK’s milder climate, they compare management realities, unpack why traditional stall-rest protocols can fail the horse mentally, and explore how behaviour is a primary signal of discomfort. Ansley shares lessons from her horse Charlie, the origins of her

Horse's are constant reminders for us to be more kind not only to others, but to ourselves as well. In this episode, I talk you through 5 invaluable lessons horse's keep reminding me to do. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Alice and I met over 5 years ago in Oxfordshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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In this episode, I am rejoined by Alice Hurley - international dressage rider - based in Australia. Today we are sharing our top 10 tips when it comes to training young horses. Alice and I have a combined experience of over 55 years working with young horses. If you have any questions, comment below or contact me via my website: www.animalchiropractoruk.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.