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27 | Cone Exercise - Transitions
In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m sharing another favourite cone exercise - this time all about transitions! It’s a beautifully simple setup, but it has a remarkable way of bringing more...
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26 | Nina's Story: From Shut Down to Empowered
In this episode, I share the journey of a very special mare who completely transformed the way I work with horses. What started as a promising beginning slowly shifted into something I didn’t expect - and one moment...
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25 | The True Meaning Of Setting Up For Success
In this episode, I take you far beyond the training space and into the real foundations of liberty: your horse’s lifestyle, nervous system, and basic needs. If we want our horses to genuinely say “yes” to our...
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24 | Emphasizing The Silences
In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I explore how the pauses and silences in our communication with horses can be just as powerful as the moments of action. Inspired by a quote from a West Coast Swing...
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23 | Cone Exercise - Distance By Destination
In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I'm talking about one of my absolute favorite liberty exercises that can completely change the way your horse feels about space, connection, and confidence.
If your...
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22 | From Spooky to Playful Through Liberty
In this Halloween special, Dr. Nadine Lindblom explores the spooky side of desensitising — and how some traditional methods may actually cause horses to shut down rather than truly relax.
You’ll discover how to...
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21 | When "Play" Gets Dangerous And How To Stay Safe
In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m talking about how to safely encourage playful, expressive energy in your horse. Playfulness is one of the most rewarding aspects of liberty training, but it can...
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20 | The One Gear Mistake Sabotaging Your Training
In this short but powerful episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I’m talking about one of the most common mistakes I see in positive reinforcement training: using the wrong pouch or pocket for your food...
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19 | How To Make Sure It Doesn't Become All About The Treats!
Is your horse becoming hyper-fixated on food rewards? Do you ever worry liberty training might turn into nothing more than “cookie training”?
In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, Dr. Nadine Lindblom...
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18 | Why I reward my horses for doing NOTHING
In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I dive into one of the most counterintuitive yet powerful foundations in positive reinforcement: rewarding your horse for doing absolutely nothing.
Many students are...
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17 | 6 Ways To Strengthen Your Relationship With Your Horse
How strong is your relationship with your horse?
In this episode of The Essence of Liberty Podcast, I share 6 powerful ways to strengthen your relationship—3 outside the training space, and 3 within it. Plus, we’ll...
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16 | 5 Ways To Avoid Frustration Around Food Rewards
In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that all R+ trainers face at some point: frustration. But here’s the twist—you don’t need to fear it. I’m sharing five powerful ways to reduce frustration in your training...
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