The Ethical Equestrian
The Ethical Equestrian
Mia Hickey
Have you ever felt a special sense of belonging with horses, but maybe not the horse industry? This podcast is for anyone who dreams of harmony and partnership with horses, without the pressure of tradition, coercive training, or exclusivity. The horse world is not designed to protect the very animals it depends on, and it's time for change. Each week, join me to help shift the perspective through training tips, personal insights, and the lens of empathetic horsemanship.
Episode 4: Letting Go of the Training Timeline
Welcome to episode 4 of the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I discuss the idea of a timeline in horse training, and just how limiting it can be for a genuine relationship with our horses. I talk about my personal mindset shift in working with horses, and how I'm currently applying it to my partnership with my horse Ghost. I encourage every equestrian to let go of a rigid framework and instead welcome flexibility into their training methods. Every horse is an individual and shows us a unique perspective when we're willing to listen.
May 30
19 min
Episode 3: Getting Curious Is the Best Thing You Can Do for Your Relationship with Horses
Welcome to episode 3 of the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I want to explore how curiosity is one of the most powerful tools in horsemanship. It's essential for bettering ourselves and cultivating deeper relationships with our horses. Being stuck in one mindset limits progress and stands in the way of the equine welfare movement. Through curiosity, we can create the real and lasting change that is necessary to save the equine industry.
May 23
13 min
Episode 2: What Makes a Reliable Source for an Equestrian?
Welcome to episode 2 of the Ethical Equestrian Podcast!In this episode, I break down what I look for when searching for reliable sources in the horse world. With so much information out there and so many different perspectives, it can be hard to determine what is worth listening to and what is really in the best interest of the horses. I also share some of the resources that have been the most impactful in my own horsemanship journey. I encourage all equestrians to get curious and ask themselves what makes a source worth trusting in their mind.Thank you so much for listening!
May 9
11 min
Episode 1: Romeo's Story and Welcoming Change
Welcome to the first official episode of The Ethical Equestrian Podcast! In this episode, I breakdown my story with my personal horse Romeo, and how he completely transformed my relationship with horses. Romeo taught me how to open my mind to listening to the horses above all, and how embracing what we don't know is one of the most powerful things we can do to better our interactions with horses. I talk about my goals for this show and future episodes. Thank you so much for listening!
May 2
15 min
Intro to the Ethical Equestrian Podcast
Welcome to the Ethical Equestrian Podcast! Join me each week to share stories, training tips, horsemanship insights, and psychology-based perspectives all in the name of bettering the world for the horses we love so much.
Apr 26
1 min