Horsemanship: In Practice

DAMIEN MCNICKLE
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Candid conversations with Equine professionals about horses, training and business.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Josh Milburn - Natural Balance Dentistry

    In this episode I’m joined by Josh Milburn of Milburn Equine. Josh is an equine dental practitioner and former farrier who specialises in Natural Balance, or Neuromuscular Dentistry. We talk about his journey from farriery into dentistry and why his experience working with horses’ feet led him towards a very different way of thinking about the mouth. We explore how the teeth and jaw can influence the rest of the horse, including posture, movement, balance and behaviour. Josh explains the importance he places on the TMJ and incisors, what he looks for when assessing a horse, and some of the changes he sees following dental treatment. We also discuss wolf teeth, young horses, sedation, power tools, behavioural problems during dental treatment and why Josh’s approach remains controversial within parts of the equine dental profession. Towards the end, we get into the importance of questioning established practices in the horse world, and Josh shares some of the resources he enjoys for continuing to learn. Find Josh / Milburn Equine: 🌐 Website: https://www.milburn-equine.co.uk/ 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61590004452145 Josh’s podcast recommendations: 🎧 Adult Onset Horsemanship – Daniel Dauphin https://dauphinhorsemanship.com/podcasts/ 🎧 Everyday Mulemanship – Ty Evans https://tsmules.com/podcast

  2. Aug 21

    Dr Russell McKechnie-Guire - Centaur Biomechanics

    Dr Russell MacKechnie-Guire is the founder of Centaur Biomechanics and one of the leading researchers in horse and rider biomechanics. In this episode, Russell shares his journey into horses and equine research before we explore how horses move, the factors that can influence their balance and symmetry, and what riders and trainers can learn from the science of equine biomechanics. We discuss: How to observe and assess a horse’s posture and movementThe relationship between laterality, asymmetry and discomfortWhy taking time to notice small changes in our horses mattersUsing targeted exercise and pole work to improve movementHow the rider’s balance, position and movement affect the horseRising trot, diagonals and pressure through the saddleThe relationship between the horse, saddle and riderWhat to look for when choosing a saddle fitterTurning scientific research into useful, practical information for horse ownersFind out more about Russell and his work: Centaur Biomechanics websiteCentaur Biomechanics on FacebookCentaur Biomechanics on InstagramResources mentioned in this episode: Dr David Marlin’s AnimalwebVeterinary CompendiumSociety of Master Saddlers

  3. Aug 14

    Holly Barber - Working Equitation

    In this episode of the Horsemanship: in Practice podcast, I’m joined by Holly Barber, a horse trainer, riding instructor and one of Britain’s leading competitors in working equitation. Holly has represented Great Britain 13 times and, riding her Lusitano Exparta D’Atela, finished sixth in the world at the 2018 Working Equitation World Championships. She is also an Advanced National Champion, a Level 4 trainer and a national judge with the Association for British Working Equitation. We talk about what working equitation involves, Holly’s experiences, and how she thinks about training horses, and teaching riders. You can find Holly and follow her work here: Pine Lodge School of Classical Equitation on Facebook Holly Barber on Instagram You can also follow Steelehorse, Holly and Freddy Steele’s training and performance partnership: Steelehorse on Facebook Steelehorse on Instagram Steelehorse website If you’re interested in trying working equitation or finding out more about the sport, visit: The Association for British Working Equitation

  4. Aug 7

    Millie Martin - Equus with Millie

    A deep dive into the world of positive reinforcement with accredited behaviourist and award winning trainer, Millie Martin

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Candid conversations with Equine professionals about horses, training and business.

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  • Creator
    DAMIEN MCNICKLE
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 DAMIEN MCNICKLE
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    Horsemanship: In Practice