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23/09/2026

What does it really take to become a good judge?

In this episode of Horse Chats, Glenys Cox speaks with Sue Chandler, an experienced equestrian professional with an impressive career spanning riding, coaching, judging, and education.

Sue is a Level 3 Dressage Coach, Level 2 General Coach, Coach Educator, Level A Dressage Judge, and Judge Educator. With around 45 years of involvement in the horse industry, she brings a wealth of experience to her work with riders, coaches, and judges.

Sue shares what inspired her to become a judge, the pressure judges can experience in the judge’s box, and why developing sound knowledge and learning from experienced mentors is so important.

She also explains how judging can be a way of giving back to the sport and helping riders receive the right message and constructive feedback.

🎧 Listen to the full episode with Sue Chandler on Horse Chats and learn from her years of experience in the equestrian industry.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ftbzQcKgC78
www.HorseChats.com/SueChandler

19/09/2026

What does it really take to build a successful career or business in the horse industry?

In this episode, Debbie Burgermeister shares the key lessons she has learned through her journey in the horse industry, including:

• Love what you do, especially when the work gets challenging
• Develop a strong business mindset and be prepared to make difficult decisions
• Build a network and don’t try to do everything alone
• Learn how to build strong relationships and work with your community
• Keep learning and develop the skills needed to turn your passion into something meaningful

From running a riding school to starting Giddy Up Gold Coast, Debbie shares how her experience with horses, business and community shaped her journey.

🎧 Listen to the full episode of Horse Chats
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CWSkQgp1TQ4
www.HorseChats.com/DebbieBurgermeister

What do they say? The best way to know is to listen for yourself!Horse Chats brings together real stories, practical hor...
18/09/2026

What do they say? The best way to know is to listen for yourself!

Horse Chats brings together real stories, practical horse knowledge and valuable insights from riders, trainers, coaches and equestrian professionals.

Ready to learn, be inspired and improve your horsemanship?

Listen to Horse Chats and discover your next favourite episode at horsechats.com.

16/09/2026

You’re never too experienced to keep learning.

In this episode of Horse Chats, Sandra Pearson Adams shares lessons from a lifetime in the horse industry and how every horse, student, and experience has continued to shape her approach to training.

Key lessons from Sandra:
• Build strong foundations before rushing ahead
• Develop the rider and the horse separately before bringing them together
• Good training takes time, practice, patience, and repetition
• Learn to ride with your brain before your brawn
• Be willing to question your own beliefs and keep an open mind
• Learn something from every horse and every lesson
• Don’t let pressure or quick fixes replace thoughtful training

Sandra’s message of “hurry slowly” is a powerful reminder that meaningful progress with horses takes time.

🎧 Watch the full episode on Horse Chats to hear more about Sandra’s experiences, training philosophy, and the lessons she has gained throughout her career.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_bLlU23Cbw
www.HorseChats.com/SandraPearson

16/09/2026

We’re pleased to share Andrew's recent appearance on the Horse Chats podcast.

In this conversation, Andrew shares his journey, experience and insights from a career dedicated to understanding horses and improving the way we train, ride and manage them.

The episode discusses the ideas that have helped shape equitation science and its ongoing focus on clear communication, ethical practice and horse welfare.

Watch the episode on YouTube: Horse Chats Episode 003 - Andrew McLean

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxuJBWMeDQM

Riding, Vaulting & Lessons From an Experienced CoachIn this Horse Chats interview, Pip Tonkin shares valuable lessons fr...
12/09/2026

Riding, Vaulting & Lessons From an Experienced Coach

In this Horse Chats interview, Pip Tonkin shares valuable lessons from her experience in horse riding, vaulting, and coaching.

Key lessons from the conversation:

• Safety comes first, but riding should also be enjoyable and rewarding.
• Riders are athletes too. Yoga and Pilates can help improve core strength, flexibility, and communication with the horse.
• Accuracy matters. Practicing correct circles, corners, and routines helps improve focus and performance.
• Vaulting combines gymnastics and horsemanship, creating a unique way to develop skills and confidence.
• Good coaching goes beyond theory. Understanding the feel and movement is an important part of teaching.
• Working in the horse industry takes dedication and hard work, but it can be incredibly rewarding.
• Access matters. Leasing school horses can help more riders experience competition and develop their skills.

There’s plenty more to learn from Pip’s experience, including her journey into vaulting and the story of Northern Tyson, a remarkable schoolmaster who worked successfully in both dressage and vaulting.

🎧 Listen to the full interview and hear Pip share her insights:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JYnHpssu3sg
www.HorseChats.com/PipTonkinLC


10/09/2026

What if better horse training isn’t about applying more pressure, but understanding exactly when to release it?

In this Horse Chats highlight, Glenys Cox speaks with Andrew McLean, one of Australia’s leading figures in equitation science, about what research has taught us about how horses learn.

Why listen to Andrew?

Andrew is a winner of Australia’s prestigious Eureka Prize for Science, founder of the Australian Equine Behaviour Centre, author of 5 books including an international bestseller, and author of 35 peer-reviewed journal articles.

With over 30 years as an accredited coach, Andrew has competed at elite levels in Dressage, Eventing and Show Jumping, represented Australia in Horse Trials, and even trained elephants in Nepal using learning theory and punishment-free methods.

One of his most powerful lessons?

Pressure motivates, but release trains.

The timing of pressure and release helps horses understand which behaviour is correct. When the timing is unclear, we may accidentally reinforce the behaviour we want to change.

# # # Key lessons:

• Timing matters. Release can be as important as pressure.
• Every aid should have meaning. Clear signals create better communication.
• Understand how horses learn. Learning theory helps explain why training techniques work.
• Think from the horse’s perspective. Good training is about communication, not simply control.

Discover the powerful connection between science, timing and practical horsemanship in this Horse Chats highlight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxuJBWMeDQM
www.HorseChats.com/AndrewMcLean

09/09/2026

3 Ways to Keep Your Horse Riding Lessons Safe & Organised

As a coach or instructor, keeping riders and horses safe starts with good organisation. In this clip, Glenys Cox explains the importance of:

• Single file
• Open order
• Riding independently

Learn how the right formation can help create a safer, more controlled riding lesson.

Watch the full episode from Horse Chats and discover more practical insights for equine coaches and instructors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8dzQYo8-DsE&t=2s

What do they say? The best way to know is to listen for yourself!Horse Chats brings together real stories, practical hor...
05/09/2026

What do they say? The best way to know is to listen for yourself!

Horse Chats brings together real stories, practical horse knowledge and valuable insights from riders, trainers, coaches and equestrian professionals.

As Lizzie W. shared, knowledge is the key to becoming the best horse person you can be and creating greater happiness in riding.

Ready to learn, be inspired and improve your horsemanship?

Listen to Horse Chats and discover your next favourite episode at horsechats.com.

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry FordFor Tarsha Hammond, this quote reflects a ...
04/09/2026

“Whether you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” – Henry Ford

For Tarsha Hammond, this quote reflects a powerful lesson from her journey in the horse industry: mindset matters.

In this Horse Chats episode, Tarsha shares the experiences and lessons that have shaped her career as a rider, trainer and coach, including:

• Following her passion for horses despite being told it wasn’t a “real job”
• The importance of hard work, resilience and continuous learning
• What her horses have taught her about training and partnership
• Building confidence through consistent and systematic training
• Why effective coaching is about understanding the individual horse and rider
• The realities of balancing horses, business, finances and family

Tarsha’s story shows that success isn’t just about talent or competition results. It’s about believing in what’s possible, adapting when things change and continuing to learn.

Want to hear more of Tarsha’s story and the lessons she’s learned along the way?

Listen to the full Horse Chats podcast episode.

https://youtu.be/I9vEQif-0rE
www.HorseChats.com/TarshaHammond

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