The Empathetic Trainer
The Empathetic Trainer
Barbara O’Brien
It's Not The Spook, It's What Happens Next - Christine Beattie - S4 E31
1 hour 5 minutes Posted Apr 15, 2026 at 1:00 pm.
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Send us Fan Mail What happens after the horse reacts? In this conversation, I talk with carriage driving trainer Christine Beattie about how driving changes the way we communicate with a horse — and why it can have such a big impact on the relationship. We talk about ground driving, working horses in real-world environments, and what horses need from us when things feel uncertain. A big part of this conversation comes down to something simple: It’s not whether the horse reacts… it’s wha...