The Elevated Equine https://ashleynemec.podbean.com Welcome to The Elevated Equine — Conversations to Enhance the Horse-Human Relationship.

This podcast is a space for thoughtful dialogue about horsemanship, equine welfare, and interactions between horses and people who love them.

Each episode invites curiosity, reflection, and an opportunity to learn together.  Join us as we apply our knowledge of behavioral science to improve the horse-human experience.  This is the place to explore what it means to show up with intention and compassion for the horses in our lives.

]]> Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:47:37 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2026 All rights reserved. Kids & Family:Pets & Animals 1440 episodic Welcome to unique conversations about horsemanship, humanship, and life! We are two women who passionately love horses. We are dedicated to improving equine welfare. We are excited to share our personal experiences along our journey to elevate our practice and perspective on the horse-human relationship. Join us as we talk about horse training, horse behavior, care, and more from our behavioral science and wellness-centered point of view. ashleynemec ashleynemec No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/22093707/Untitled_design_1_6s6bp.png The Elevated Equine https://ashleynemec.podbean.com 144 144 Episode 1 - Welcome to the Elevated Equine! Episode 1 - Welcome to the Elevated Equine! https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/episode-1-welcome-to-the-elevated-equine-1786675657/ https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/episode-1-welcome-to-the-elevated-equine-1786675657/#comments Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:47:37 -0600 ashleynemec.podbean.com/ee259991-19e8-3573-9b09-a2c11290597a Welcome to The Elevated Equine — Conversations to Enhance the Horse-Human Relationship.

This podcast is a space for thoughtful dialogue about horsemanship, equine welfare, and interactions between horses and people who love them.

Each episode invites curiosity, reflection, and an opportunity to learn together.  Join us as we apply our knowledge of behavioral science to improve the horse-human experience.  This is the place to explore what it means to show up with intention and compassion for the horses in our lives.

]]> Welcome to The Elevated Equine — Conversations to Enhance the Horse-Human Relationship.

This podcast is a space for thoughtful dialogue about horsemanship, equine welfare, and interactions between horses and people who love them.

Each episode invites curiosity, reflection, and an opportunity to learn together.  Join us as we apply our knowledge of behavioral science to improve the horse-human experience.  This is the place to explore what it means to show up with intention and compassion for the horses in our lives.

]]> ashleynemec false No 2349 7 full Episode 6 - Control Your Horse Part 2 - Can You Control without Force? Episode 6 - Control Your Horse Part 2 - Can You Control without Force? https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/controling-your-horse-part-2-is-there-another-way/ https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/controling-your-horse-part-2-is-there-another-way/#comments Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:00:08 -0600 ashleynemec.podbean.com/acc0a2fc-23a6-30b0-845f-efef7b2933f8 It's natural to want to keep an animal as large and powerful as a horse under control.  Negative consequences to our well-being and our horses' safety are real and can be serious.  However, methods of control can also be detrimental to our horses' physical and emotional welfare.  In this episode Dale and Ashley explain the downside of a control-focused relationship and share how practical evidence-based techniques can help you and your horse have safe and successful interactions.  

]]> It's natural to want to keep an animal as large and powerful as a horse under control.  Negative consequences to our well-being and our horses' safety are real and can be serious.  However, methods of control can also be detrimental to our horses' physical and emotional welfare.  In this episode Dale and Ashley explain the downside of a control-focused relationship and share how practical evidence-based techniques can help you and your horse have safe and successful interactions.  

]]> ashleynemec false No 3061 6 full Episode 1- Welcome to the Elevated Equine Episode 1- Welcome to the Elevated Equine https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/episode-1-welcome-to-the-elevated-equine/ https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/episode-1-welcome-to-the-elevated-equine/#comments Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:28:33 -0600 ashleynemec.podbean.com/830f9654-9014-3b46-95cf-7c8bcbe71cc6 Meet the hosts. Dale's work with horses focuses on welfare-centered care and training. Ashley is a horse-lover who works in special education with a passion for helping caregivers connect with their children.

 

]]> Meet the hosts. Dale's work with horses focuses on welfare-centered care and training. Ashley is a horse-lover who works in special education with a passion for helping caregivers connect with their children.

 

]]> ashleynemec false No 2349 1 full Episode 5 - Controlling Your Horse - Part 1 Episode 5 - Controlling Your Horse - Part 1 https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/episode-5-a-new-perspective-on-control-and-the-horse-human-relationship-part-1/ https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/episode-5-a-new-perspective-on-control-and-the-horse-human-relationship-part-1/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:43:55 -0600 ashleynemec.podbean.com/a7766a4e-2451-3439-afe7-42610b66e890 Many horse owners want to have control of their horses for very important and valid reasons such as personal safety, the horse's safety, and the enjoyment of being with a horse who does what is asked.  In this episode we take on how control is perceived, applied, and how it may or may not work when working with the horses in our lives.  

]]> Many horse owners want to have control of their horses for very important and valid reasons such as personal safety, the horse's safety, and the enjoyment of being with a horse who does what is asked.  In this episode we take on how control is perceived, applied, and how it may or may not work when working with the horses in our lives.  

]]> ashleynemec false No 3028 5 full Episode 4 - Does Goal Setting Help or Hinder Success with Your Horse? Episode 4 - Does Goal Setting Help or Hinder Success with Your Horse? https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/does-goal-setting-help-or-hinder-success-with-your-horse/ https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/does-goal-setting-help-or-hinder-success-with-your-horse/#comments Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:37:01 -0600 ashleynemec.podbean.com/53d8e569-635c-3874-9a32-13fbe3cbf7b8 Goals motivate us and give us satisfaction when we reach them.  While there are benefits to setting goals when handling and training horses, there are some pitfalls to watch out for too.  

]]> Goals motivate us and give us satisfaction when we reach them.  While there are benefits to setting goals when handling and training horses, there are some pitfalls to watch out for too.  

]]> ashleynemec false No 2948 4 full Episode 3 - Communicate Clearly with Your Horse Episode 3 - Communicate Clearly with Your Horse https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/creating-successful-communication-between-horses-and-humans/ https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/creating-successful-communication-between-horses-and-humans/#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 22:35:15 -0600 ashleynemec.podbean.com/470b679b-5aba-338b-b788-051d72dd9290 Finding ways to communicate clearly between two very different species is easier when you find common ground and are clear about what you're saying. 

]]> Finding ways to communicate clearly between two very different species is easier when you find common ground and are clear about what you're saying. 

]]> ashleynemec false No 3673 3 full Episode 2- Relationship is Everything Episode 2- Relationship is Everything https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/relationship-is-everything/ https://ashleynemec.podbean.com/e/relationship-is-everything/#comments Sat, 23 May 2026 22:13:16 -0600 ashleynemec.podbean.com/e6c00767-e391-3cad-898d-76f1f38aa33a When you're interacting and communicating with horses and people, you are creating a relationship.  There are many ways we can contribute that will influence how well that relationship works for each of you.  

]]> When you're interacting and communicating with horses and people, you are creating a relationship.  There are many ways we can contribute that will influence how well that relationship works for each of you.  

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