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Heal Your Horse

Owning, training and working with yours can be a lonely road. In this podcast I share real stories and my years of experience as an animal chiropractor to inspire you to keep asking questions and enjoy and ups and downs of horses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Get Good With Horses - Nika Vorster- Zoe Coade

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2025/12/21

In this deeply moving episode, Nika sits down with Zoe Van Kruiningen-Coade, founder of Get Good With Horses and former Parelli professional, to explore the truth behind horse-human connection.Zoe shares how her 900 kg Irish Warmblood, Mia, forced her to question everything she thought she knew — leading her to discover that real horsemanship begins when the ego ends.From building trust with traumatized horses to balancing empathy with clarity, Zoe and Nika dive into:The moment Zoe realised her

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56:46

Equestrian Athletes: YOUR EMOTIONS AREN’T THE ENEMY

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2025/12/07

What if your emotions were the key to your next level — not the obstacle?In this powerful conversation, Nika Vorster sits down with performance psychologist and coach Dr Anne-Marie King to explore how high achievers can release emotional blocks that keep them stuck in cycles of proving, perfectionism, and burnout.Dr Anne-Marie shares her four-step Realignment Process — non-resistance, non-judgment, non-attachment, and alignment — a practical framework that helps ambitious people get out of their

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47:33

Strength, Mobility & Riding: What Equestrians Need to...

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2025/11/23

What happens when your gym strength doesn’t translate to the saddle?In this episode, Nika Vorster talks with dressage rider and founder of Equibody Fit Fitness, Jack, about the gap between general fitness and rider-specific fitness. Jack shares how his powerlifting background left him with tight hips and poor mobility, and how retraining his body — even learning the splits — transformed his riding at Grand Prix level.Together, they discuss Equibody’s mission to help riders build a body that “just

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1:05:57

The #1 Habit Riders Overlook

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2025/11/09

What separates a good rider from a great one? According to Dan, it’s not flashy exercises or quick fixes—it’s repetition, fitness, and mindset.In this episode, Nika sits down with international rider and coach Dan, whose career spans from the junior European Championships to over 15 years of training riders in the UK and Italy. They explore why the fundamentals never stop mattering, how to address “bad habits” with clarity and consistency, and the role of rider fitness in building confidence in the

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1:02:11

Horse Depression- An introduction

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2025/10/26

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

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49:01

Horse Behaviour Secrets

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2025/10/12

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

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1:02:01

Pain In Horses: What's the missing link?

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2025/09/28

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

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24:19

Learning to Listen

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2024/08/22

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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1:15:27

Harry Spinks Remedial Farrier

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2024/08/12

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1:07:07

Alice Hurley- UK to Australia International Dressage...

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2024/07/29

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

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1:07:07

Alice Hurley- UK to Australia International Dressage...

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2024/07/29

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

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38:11

Top 10 training tips for young horses

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2024/07/07

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.

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