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Canter Therapy

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

Podcast · By Dr Shelley Appleton and Kathryn Christieson · English · Official site

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Sep 23, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 23, 2026

    114. Her Ride, Her Way - Sabrina Davies (opens the original)

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    What if rebuilding confidence with your horse didn’t begin with pushing yourself harder? In this episode, Shelley and Kat talk with Sabrina Davies, founder of Her Ride, Her Way, about confidence, communication, people pleasing, self-doubt and why “just ride through it” might be some of the least helpful advice we give nervous riders. Sabrina shares her human-first approach to horsemanship and one powerful question: what might change with your horse if you changed something in yourself first? Sho

  2. Episode · Sep 12, 2026

    113. What the Horse's Body is Telling Us - Interview with Mary Sargeant (opens the original)

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    What can we learn about a horse by really learning to see its body? In this fascinating and wonderfully candid conversation, Shelley and Kat talk with equine bodyworker Mary Sargeant about the experiences that transformed the way she sees horses. From dissections and compensation patterns to pain, rehabilitation, behaviour, riding, regulation and the increasingly popular language of choice and consent, Mary isn't afraid to question accepted ideas. She also explains why understanding anatomy does

  3. Episode · Sep 6, 2026

    112. The Horse Beneath Our Assumptions: A Conversation with Monique Craig of EponaMind (opens the original)

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    Join Dr Shelley Appleton in conversation with Monique Craig , CEO and co-founder of EponaMind , for a thought-provoking discussion that begins with the hoof and expands into a much bigger conversation about how we understand horses. Drawing on decades of experience, research and practical observation, Monique explores hoof biomechanics, soundness, movement and why our preference for symmetry and control may sometimes work against the horse. Shelley and Monique also delve into training, riding, t

  4. Episode · Aug 27, 2026

    111. Itch, Allergies, Asthma & Greasy Heel with Dr Talia Morgan (opens the original)

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    Why is one horse constantly itchy while another is completely unaffected? And could allergies be behind problems like head shaking, coughing, poor performance or changes in behaviour? In this fantastic episode, Shelley and Kat are joined by Equine Dermatology Vet Dr Talia Morgan from Veterinary Dermatology Specialists in Western Australia to unpack the surprisingly complex world of equine allergies and skin disease. We explore Queensland itch, the fascinating "allergy bucket" , asthma, head shak

  5. Episode · Aug 25, 2026

    110. The Science, Art & Humility of Horsemanship with Peter Cowell (opens the original)

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    Peter Cowell returns to the Canter Therapy Podcast for another fascinating conversation about the depth and nuance of working with horses. Peter is an experienced horseman, a deep thinker and someone who never stops questioning, experimenting and learning. In this episode, we explore how horsemanship develops in layers, from learning the basic rules of pressure and release to recognising the tiny changes in thought, attention and intention that can completely change how we influence a horse. We

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