HORSE, FIRST - with Lockie Phillips

Lockie Phillips

Yes, but let's put the horse first! Taking a clear, ethical stance on horsemanship without judgement. We are observant, humble, clear eyed, regulated and deeply respectful of our equine partners. This podcast is not: Not human self-help using horses as metaphors Not romantic liberty training mythology Not moral superiority Not training evangelism This podcast is: Deep listening Thoughtful questioning Slowing down human narratives Allowing the horse to be the authority Join Lockie Phillips, the horseman behind Emotional Horsemanship, as we explore the inner world of the horse, the human systems that impact horses and building functional, ethical partnerships with horses where the horse is the authority on correctness. Guests from all around the world plus solo episodes to build connections based on truth telling, community and the joy of the HORSE FIRST way of life.

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Too Much Turn Out? (With Michelle Knapp)

I wrote a post online that went viral, about the issues facing horses living in 24/7 turn out, and my colleague and friend Michelle came on the pod to help me hash out the aftermath.

Aug 13

58 min

The Future Isn't Anti-Tradition (With Jillian Kreinbring, M.S.)

In this episode of Horse First, Lockie Phillips is joined by horsewoman, educator, and movement specialist Jillian Kreinbring for a thoughtful conversation about the evolution of horsemanship.

Aug 7

1 hr 27 min

Building Better Horses | Homecoming 4.0 and UK Clinic

I toured the UK for the first time, and I am launching my most important Coaching Program yet!

Jul 30

36 min

The Tap That Stayed With Me (Reading My New Book)

In this special episode of Horse First, Lockie Phillips reads a chapter from his forthcoming book exploring the origins of his professional objection to whips.

Jul 23

25 min

The End of Horse Ownership as We Know It (with Kim Hallin)

What kind of future are horse people building? And perhaps more importantly, what kind of future are we failing to imagine?

Jul 16

1 hr 24 min

Life First, Horsemanship Second

But what if the horse isn't expressing a training problem at all? What if they're expressing a living problem?

Jul 9

14 min

Clickers, Culture, and Common Ground (With Remy Burley)

In this episode of Horse First, Lockie Phillips sits down with Canadian horse trainer Remy Burley, a specialist in operant conditioning and clicker training.

Jul 2

1 hr 38 min

The Most Dangerous Thing You Can Teach a Horse

Most horse people assume dangerous horses are disobedient horses. What if the opposite is sometimes true?

Jun 25

23 min

The Internship Effect (Cat Roy Stanley)

In this episode of Horse First, Lockie Phillips sits down with horse trainer, high school teacher, equestrian relationship coach, and upcoming UK clinic host Cat Roy Stanley following her two-week live-in internship at the farm.

Jun 18

1 hr 27 min

Mustangs, Mistakes, and Becoming

In this episode of Horse First, Lockie Phillips sits down with horsewoman, mustang owner, former jeweler, and emerging educator Hayley Josephs.

Jun 12

1 hr 36 min