Horse Person

Caroline Culbertson
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Being a horse person is like this: the more you learn, the more you realize you know nothing... at all. So, with all the different "bubbles" of the horse world, how can we all get into the same room to share a little bit of curiosity, perspective, and humanity with each other? Welcome to Horse Person, the equestrian podcast hosted and produced by 3x award-winning podcaster Caroline Culbertson. Part education, part human-(horse?) interest, all with the ultimate goal of supporting and encouraging you on your journey to become the best horse person you can be.

  1. 6D AGO

    You & Your Horse's Brain: How Understanding the Type of Horse You Have Can Change Your Training, with Leo Rauscher

    This episode is sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. In this ep of Horse Person, Caroline is joined by horse behaviorist and trainer, Leo Rauscher, whose work has influenced some of the top show jumpers in the world like Daniel Deusser, Lorenzo de Luca, Luciana Diniz, and Ashlee Bond. Leo's philosophy centers on the idea that horses are always communicating, and nearly everything they do is driven by self-preservation. Together, we challenge the assumption that pushy, tense, spooky, or "checked out" behavior is a dominance or respect problem. Instead, Leo invites us to look at these moments through the horse's lens, where communication is built almost entirely on space, movement, and clarity. In this conversation, you'll learn: How horses' language has evolved to keep them safe & what that means for us  How fear shuts down communication  The diff between leadership and dominance Why clarity = safety  How right-brain and left-brain horses experience pressure differently Why punishment doesn't make sense to your horse Practical, step-by-step examples you can apply immediately in groundwork and riding To learn more about Leo, visit his IG page.

    1h 2m

  2. FEB 4

    Warwick Schiller Has Changed Lots of People and Horses. He Had to Change Himself, Too.

    This episode is presented by Corro. Use code horsewoman15 at checkout for $15 off your order.  What if true strength in horsemanship isn't control—but awareness? Today, internationally respected horseman, author, podcaster and clinician Warwick Schiller shares how his journey with horses led him to question traditional training, emotional suppression, and the classic cowboy archetype. What began as a search for better horse behavior became a deeper exploration of vulnerability, intention, and how our internal state directly affects the horse. Warwick opens up about the horse that challenged everything he thought he knew, how therapy and Brené Brown's work reshaped his understanding of shame and emotion, and why changing perspective instead of technique is often the real breakthrough in horsemanship. Beth, Caroline and Warwick cover:  Warwick's evolution from traditional performance training to connection-based horsemanship Vulnerability and emotional awareness in modern masculinity and the horse world How suppressed emotions limit both performance and joy Judgment, intention, and how horses respond to who we are Burnout, shame, and ego in horse training culture Can empathy and high-level competition coexist? Books that shaped Warwick's thinking and horsemanship philosophy Books mentioned: The Tao of Equus, Outliers, The Alchemist, Ishmael, The Celestine Prophecy, Shantaram, The Last Shaman

    41 min

  3. JAN 28

    High Performance Care Without a High Performance Budget with Dr. Erica Lacher

    This episode is sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services. Go to www.connaway.net to learn about how you can protect your horse.  Want straightforward, expert advice on keeping your horse sound and thriving? Dr. Erica Lacher's eight-part program, Horse Health Essentials, is now available, and you can use code CAROLINE for $20 off. Learn more at RideIQElevate.com/horse-health. Most of us are feeling the financial squeeze of maintaining horses and wanting to do our absolute best by them in the midst of the cost of everything rising. So, one of the big things we have to determine is what is worth the price, and what's not. On the show today I'm joined by veterinarian Dr. Erica Lacher to walk us through what's effective, what's not, and where your dollar is best spent when mapping out management costs for your horse. We talk about everything from feet to equipment to supplements to bodywork and I can guarantee you will leave this episode with a clearer understanding of how you can make the best plan for your horse without spending frivolously.  Dr Lacher is a veterinarian and owner of Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic and host of the 'Straight From The Horse Doctor's Mouth' podcast.

    54 min

  4. JAN 21

    She Wasn't the Trainer's Kid. She Didn't Start Young. She Still Went to the Olympics.

    This episode is proudly sponsored by Connaway & Associates Equine Insurance Services Irish Olympic dressage rider Abi Lyle didn't come from money or an equestrian legacy. In fact, when she decided to give serious dressage training a go in her mid-20s, she was working in retail.  Abi has overcome far more in her 40 years than many people, including extreme domestic abuse, the death of her brother, mental health struggles, and more. She speaks in this episode about what changed when someone close to her finally said, 'You don't have to live like this,' and she began to take her mental health more seriously.  She also walks us through per pre-Paris Olympics mental prep system line-by-line in this not-to-be-missed episode.  Follow Abi on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/abilyle/

    50 min

  5. JAN 19

    SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: What's Happening with Horse Person?

    Caroline is joined by a special guest to announce a change about the show.  Weigh in - we want to hear from you! DM us on Instagram @horsepersonpodcast or email me - caroline[AT]horsepersonpodcast.com

    9 min

  6. 12/19/2025

    Matt Brown and Cecily Clark Address Horse Abuse in an Open Letter to the Equestrian Community

    Today I'm going to do something a little different on the podcast and I'm going to read a letter written to the equestrian community by husband and wife team Matt Brown and Cecily Clark. Matt and Cecily were one of the first interviews I did for this podcast, and I really enjoy their perspective and respect their willingness to put bold ideas and statements forward, especially with regard to horse welfare and social license. Matt is a member of the U.S. Eventing Team and five-star competitor. He was an alternate for the Olympic team in eventing and also develops young horses for sport. Cecily has a background in Hunters and Equitation and is currently pursuing goals as a dressage rider. Together, they run East West Training Stables, which they founded jointly in 2004.  The following letter is a Facebook post that they made on their joint account, and while it has mostly been circulating around the eventing community, I wanted to read it on this podcast which has an audience that spans into the show jumping, hunter/eq and dressage disciplines as well. There will be some parts that you'll find provocative, some you might find surprising, but all of it is food for thought and well-situated to be part of a larger discussion. What do you think? Email me - caroline@horsepersonpodcast.com

    31 min

  7. 12/15/2025

    Clare Staples of Skydog Sanctuary Found Her Purpose Protecting America's Wild Horses

    This episode is proudly sponsored by Nikovian. Use code horseperson15 for 15% off at checkout.  This episode first appeared on The Horsewoman's Almanac. Click here to subscribe to that show - for free! In this episode, Clare Staples shares her journey from a horse-loving child in England to becoming a leading advocate for wild horses in America. She discusses the deep spiritual connection she feels with horses, the challenges of running a sanctuary, and the importance of preserving wild horse families. Clare also touches on the legislative landscape affecting wild horses and her efforts to inspire change through storytelling and advocacy. This episode is also supported by #weridetogether. Check out their viral Out of Bounds series here.

    1h 13m

  8. 11/17/2025

    ROUNDTABLE: How Did Showing Get So Expensive?

    The horse world doesn't always agree on everything, but it can agree on this: The cost of competing is becoming prohibitively high. In fact, the cost of most things related to horses seem to be creeping up every time we turn around.  How did showing get so expensive? Are enthusiastic riders getting priced out of being able to compete even just a few times a year? What is the sport's leadership's view on this and what's driving the bottom line at show venues? To discuss, Caroline Culbertson is joined by USEF CEO Bill Moroney, CEO of West Palms Event Management Dale Harvey, and a Texas based adult amateur named Meg Walsh. As you can imagine, it's not a straightforward issue with straightforward answers, but the four try to untangle the strings in this discussion.

    1h 21m
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Being a horse person is like this: the more you learn, the more you realize you know nothing... at all. So, with all the different "bubbles" of the horse world, how can we all get into the same room to share a little bit of curiosity, perspective, and humanity with each other? Welcome to Horse Person, the equestrian podcast hosted and produced by 3x award-winning podcaster Caroline Culbertson. Part education, part human-(horse?) interest, all with the ultimate goal of supporting and encouraging you on your journey to become the best horse person you can be.

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  • Creator
    Caroline Culbertson
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Horse Person

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