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The NOËLLE FLOYD Podcast

NOËLLE FLOYD

103 episodes

Join Noëlle each week, as she embarks on a journey to explore the vast and diverse world of horses, delving into the many sub-communities and cultures that shape our shared passion.

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This podcast is about more than just riding styles or training techniques; it's about celebrating the deep connection between humans and horses, and understanding the common threads that tie us together.

Whether you're a seasoned rider or just starting out, you'll find inspiration, knowledge, and a sense of belonging in every episode.

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  1. The Trail Riding Mistakes Nobody Talks About - Gillian Larson

    · 1 h 17 min

    Last year my horse G slid down the side of a mountain in the Tetons. He came out of it okay. I carried it for a lot longer. Gillian Larson has spent her twenties and now her thirties trail riding the backcountry from…

  2. I Sold My House to Make a Horse Docu-Series UNBRIDLED | Noëlle Floyd with Yellowstone's Jen Landon

    · 26 min

    What does it cost to go and find out who you are? For me, it cost a house. I sold mine to travel 25,000 miles across North America with my horses, Lady and G, and I filmed all of it. That road became Unbridled, a…

  3. The Real Reason I Walked Away From Horses | UNBRIDLED Official Trailer

    · 1:34 · Trailer

    Is the horse-human bond the ultimate secret to better training? Watch the trailer as professional horsewoman Noëlle Floyd launches her new six-part documentary series NOËLLE FLOYD: UNBRIDLED. 🐴 Subscribe for more…

  4. When the Bridle Comes Off, the Truth Comes Out | A Letter to Lady (Unbridled)

    · 16 min · S2 E40

    I wrote my mare a letter the day she came to me. Out in the field with her, with G grazing nearby, I read it to her out loud for the first time. It is the most honest thing I have said about horsemanship in fourteen…

  5. The Horse Husband: How Evan Went From Terrified to the Barn Every Day ] No Stupid Questions with Evan the Groom

    · 56 min

    The same patience it takes to earn a horse's trust is the patience Evan the Groom brings to teaching the rest of us. He came to horses the way most people never do — from the outside, with no background, terrified of…

  6. How Steffen Peters Trains a Horse: Self-Carriage, Groundwork & a New Stallion (Part 2)

    · 54 min · S2 E38

    A horse has two choices. Learn to accept the bit, or fight it for the rest of its life. That's Steffen Peters, and this is the half where his hands are on the reins. If you heard Part 1, you met the man — six…

  7. Steffen Peters: The Six-Time Olympian on the Dark Place Behind the Medals (Part 1)

    · 51 min · S2 E37

    When did you make it? Ask most riders that question and they'll point to a medal. Steffen Peters points somewhere else — to the darkest place he has ever been, and the way back out of it. This is Part 1 of my…

  8. She Remade Black Beauty. Now She's Fighting to Save America's Wild Horses | Ashley Avis

    · 49 min · S2 E35

    There's one horse you would cross the country for. You know the one. The horse who found you when you had the least to give and somehow handed you back to yourself. Now hold that horse in your mind, and sit with…

  9. What this Dressage Rider Learned From a Cowboy - Kasey Perry-Glass

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E34

    You get the thing you chased for five years. And the ride is the worst one you've ever put down. Kasey Perry-Glass reached the Olympic Games on the horse she bought to take her there — Doublé — and came home into a…

  10. The Move Most People Get Backwards With a Cow — and What It Teaches About Horse Training | Martin Black (Pt. 2)

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E33

    You think the cow is the hard part. She isn't. You are. You get ahead of her to turn her, and she beats you to the herd every time. You spur, you pull, the horse's head comes up, and now nobody is watching the cow at…

  11. Why You Should Stop Patting Your Horse | Martin Black on Western Horse Training

    · 1 h 01 min · S2 E32

    We pat our horses to tell them they did well. Martin Black says the horse would rather we kept our hands to ourselves. He has spent a life inside western horse training — starting close to five hundred colts a year…

  12. Monty Roberts, Alexandra Kurland, and the Future of Horse Training

    · 18 min · S2 E32

    When I was eleven, my mom handed me The Man Who Listens to Horses. Last week, the man who wrote it died. Within days, the horse world also lost Alexandra Kurland — the woman who spent decades convincing us that a…

  13. Your Saddle Fits a Horse That No Longer Exists — Letitia Glenn on Horse Care

    · 1 h 12 min · S2 E31

    You measure with your hand while he stands there. Then he takes a step, and the horse you measured is gone. Saddle fit is horse care. I rode my whole life before anyone said that to me plainly. I met Letitia Glenn,…

  14. Horse Training and the Nervous System: What's Really Happening in Your Horse's Brain | Dr. Stephen Peters (Pt. 2)

    · 51 min · S2 E30

    We say we want a willing horse. Then we climb on, and we start cramming. And when the horse gets tight, or slow, or stuck, we do the one thing that guarantees it gets worse — we add pressure. This is Part 2 of my…

  15. Your Horse Isn't Being Bad — Dr. Stephen Peters on Horse Behavior, the Nervous System & Learned Helplessness Part 1 sponsored by Total Feeds

    · 53 min · S2 E29

    Every rider has said it. He's being stubborn. She's testing me. He knows better. Here's the harder, truer thing underneath: the horse isn't being anything. The horse is a nervous system, doing the one job every…

  16. Joe Stockdale on Riding Confidence, Grief & the Show Jumping Career He Inherited

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E28

    Everybody wants the clear round. The win. The photo at the top of the podium. Here's the part the sport keeps offstage — the doubt, the grief, the voice at the in-gate asking if you even belong here. Joe Stockdale…

  17. How to Read Horse Behavior — Elsa Sinclair on the 5 Types of Leadership

    · 1 h 05 min · S2 E27

    There is a question almost every one of us carries to the barn and never says out loud. Not how do I get him to do this. But: does he actually trust me — or is he just complying? This is Part 2 of my conversation…

  18. What If Your Horse Could Say No? Elsa Sinclair on Freedom Based Training Part 1

    · 57 min · S2 E26

    Most of us learned to ride before we ever learned to ask. We learned the halter, the rope, the pressure, the release. We learned how to make a horse do the thing. And somewhere in there, quietly, a lot of us started…

  19. Horse Health: The Virus Almost Every Horse Already Carries — What to Know Before the Next Outbreak with Dr. Bruno Karam

    · 55 min · S2 E25

    Right now, somewhere in the horse world, a horse is shedding a virus it's carried since it was a foal. Its owner doesn't know. The horse looks fine. That's EHV-1. Equine herpesvirus. And Dr. Bruno Karam, equine…

  20. Welcome to the NOËLLE FLOYD Podcast!

    · 25 min · S2 E24

    Have you ever moved through a community — any community — feeling like you were watching from just outside the circle? Like everyone else had found their tribe and you were still looking? That feeling of not belonging…

  21. The Rider Ego vs. The Horseman Standard: Turnout, Horse Karma, and Clear Boundaries Daniel Bluman Part 2

    · 44 min · S2 E22

    It is easy to get wrapped up in the competitive environment when prize money and recognition wait at the gate. Our natural human instinct causes us to objectify horses as high-speed pieces of equipment or treat them…

  22. The Rider Ego vs. The Horseman Standard: Choosing the Animal Over the Accolades with Daniel Bluman

    · 43 min · S2 E22

    We have all walked into the barn carrying the weight of a chaotic day, a mile-long to-do list, and a rider ego that thinks jumping twenty fences is the only way to improve. We get clumsy because we try hard to chase…

  23. How Equine Bodywork for Horse Owners Transforms Your Horse Partnership with Jim Masterson

    · 1 h 21 min · S2 E21

    What if everything you've been calling a behavior problem is actually your horse asking for help? On this episode of Dear Horse World, Noëlle sits down with Jim Masterson — founder of the Masterson Method and a leading…

  24. What Your Horse's Nervous System Reveals About Trust and Liberty with Kaleigh Marie - Sponsored by Triple Crown Feeds

    · 1 h 29 min · S2 E20

    Liberty trainer and Braveheart Beasts founder Kaleigh Marie shares how training oxen, mammoth donkeys, and mules before ever seriously working with horses shaped everything she knows about connection, trust, and the…

  25. "Easy Keeper" Horses Are a Warning Sign… Here's Why with Dr Kent Tooman sponsored by Pegasus Training & Rehabilitation Center

    · 1 h 18 min · S2 E19

    In this episode of Dear Horse World, equine veterinarian Dr. Kent Tooman breaks down the truth about equine metabolic syndrome, insulin resistance, and why more horses than ever are at risk of laminitis. Dr. Kent…

  26. The Most Powerful Thing you can Train isn't Your Horse—it's Your Mind with Barbra Schulte - sponsored by Total Feeds

    · 1 h 33 min · S2 E18

    Champion cutting horse trainer Barbra Schulte joins the Dear Horse World Podcast after teaching host Noelle her first cut in Weatherford, Texas, explaining her teaching approach through mechanics and nervous system…

  27. Bring a Proven System Into Your Riding - an NF+ Masterclass Exclusive with Ian Millar and Amy Millar sponsored by Connaway & Associates

    · 9:16 · S2 E17

    NF+ is proud to present our exclusive new Masterclass, The Millar Method Complete Training System, where Ian & Amy Millar introduce their system for building winning horses. Olympian Ian Millar returns on NF+ with Amy…

  28. Give the Horses Time - Peter Charles on Developing Riders and Horses that Last Sponsored by Connaway

    · 57 min · S2 E16

    Peter Charles on Starting from Nothing, Building Champions, and Giving Horses Time Peter Charles joins the Dear Horse World Podcast for his first podcast and recounts leaving Liverpool at 15 after his parents died,…

  29. Solving Horse Separation Anxiety: Why Herd-Bound Behavior Isn't Disobedience — It's Instinct with Kathy Baar

    · 1 h 17 min · S2 E14

    Horse Separation anxiety is something most horse owners will face at some point. Sometimes it shows up as calling when a buddy leaves. Sometimes it's a refusal to leave the barn. Sometimes it escalates into behavior…

  30. From Alaska to Argentina on Horseback: The Untold Aftermath with Filipe Masetti Leite Sponsored by Total Feeds

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E15

    What does it really mean to commit to something that scares you? In this episode, we sit down with Filipe Masetti Leite, a journalist, filmmaker, and long rider who traveled more than 27,000 kilometers on horseback…

  31. Road to the Horse Prep: Elisa Wallace Reveals her Secret to Staying relaxed under Pressure - Sponsored by StableFeed

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E14

    Not every rider has access to the perfectly bred, professionally produced sport horse. Many are figuring things out with the horse they could afford, learning as they go, and trying to build a partnership along the…

  32. The Truth About Black Cowboy Culture that Nobody Taught You with Drake LeBlanc sponsored by YETI

    · 1 h 19 min · S2 E13

    What if the story of the American cowboy is bigger than the version most of us were handed? In this episode, Noëlle sits down with Drake LeBlanc, a Creole cowboy from Louisiana, filmmaker, and cultural…

  33. Laura Kraut's Road to the Top and the Future of American Show Jumping

    · 1 h 16 min · S2 E12

    There is a whole generation of insanely talented young riders who feel like the system is not built for them. You want the top sport, you want the big moments in show jumping, you want to know what it actually takes to…

  34. The Five Types of Confidence Every Horse Needs with Tik Maynard

    · 8:07 · S2 E11

    Some horses appear confident while others seem reactive or unsure, but what if confidence is more nuanced than that? In this special episode from our NF+ Masterclass, The Confidence Advantage, Tik breaks down the five…

  35. Is the Horse World Acting like a Cult? with Sharon Madere | Sponsored by YETI

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E10

    You might know this feeling all too well. You want to trust your feel, keep growing, and do right by your horse, yet something in the culture makes you hesitate. Questioning a method or following your instincts can…

  36. How Horses Really See: Motion, Color, Depth and the Diseases Owners Miss Part 2 — Dear Horse World, it's Dr. Dennis Brooks

    · 54 min · S2 E9

    In Part 2 with Dr. Dennis Brooks, we step fully into the world as horses see it. This episode unpacks the five emerging immune mediated eye diseases he is treating around the world, why one of them is more alarming…

  37. Seeing Horses Differently: Lessons from Dr. Dennis Brooks an Equine Ophthalmologist Part 1 | Sponsored by Total Feeds

    · 57 min · S2 E8

    When you meet Dr. Dennis Brooks, you understand why horse people around the world talk about him with a kind of reverence. He is one of the most influential equine ophthalmologists of our time, the OG of horse eye…

  38. Dressage Naturally with Karen Rohlf: Choosing the Relationship Over the Result Part 2 | Sponsored By YETI

    · 44 min · S2 E7

    Part 2 continues the conversation by moving into the moments that test riders and trainers alike. This episode focuses on what happens when something doesn't feel right, and the courage it can take to pause, question,…

  39. Dressage Naturally with Karen Rohlf: Training Horses as Individuals, Not systems Part 1 | Sponsored By YETI

    · 52 min · S2 E6

    Have you ever questioned whether the way you've been taught to train truly fits the horse in front of you? Most people don't. And when they do, they're often reprimanded for it, which is usually enough to make them…

  40. The Hidden Forces That Shape a Rider's Career with Rodrigo Pessoa | Sponsored by Connaway & Associates and Yeti

    · 1 h 06 min · S2 E5

    Have you ever felt your heart thumping and your palms sweating before a competition, only to realize it wasn't just nerves but something deeper? Riders know what it means to carry pressure long before a round begins.…

  41. Cutting Horse Lessons Every Rider Can Use with Lindy Burch | Sponsored by Yeti and Total Feeds

    · 1 h 34 min · S2 E4

    So many riders want their horses sharper, quicker, and more responsive, yet end up drilling, micromanaging, and unintentionally shutting their horses down. Hall of Fame cutting horse trainer Lindy Burch offers a wildly…

  42. Laura Graves on Staying Curious When Dressage Gets Hard (NF+ Exclusive)

    · 7:46 · S2 E4

    Frustration is a human emotion, and it almost inevitably shows up in every rider's journey. The question is what you do when it does. In this episode, Olympic dressage medalist Laura Graves steps in as your coach and…

  43. Equine Digestion Explained: Sugar, Fiber, and Mineral Balance. — No Stupid Questions with Dr. Harry Anderson

    · 1 h 00 min · S2 E3

    Welcome back to No Stupid Questions, the nutrition edition with Dr. Harry Anderson. In part Part 2 we take deeper look at the physiology that drives your horse's behavior, metabolism, and overall health. We explore…

  44. Horse Nutrition Explained: How Digestion Shapes Behaviour with Dr. Harry Anderson Part 1

    · 42 min · S2 E2

    Most horse owners are trying their best in the feed room while quietly wondering if they are getting it right. You want your horse to feel calm, healthy, and steady in their body, but the information out there is…

  45. An Olympian's Approach to Building Horses, Not Breaking Them: Dear Horse World, It's Will Coleman - Sponsored by Yeti

    · 1 h 12 min · S2 E1

    Eventing is equal parts strategy, skill, and mental game, but for many riders it can feel like a constant battle to balance all three phases, keep their horse sound, and make real progress. How do you build a horse's…

  46. We are Back! Embrace Season 2 Premiere: Creole Cowboys, Cowgirl Spirit & Riding Adventures and more!

    · 36 min · Bonus

    We're back with Season 2 of Dear Horse World, premiering on December 2nd! This season, we bring you some of the most iconic voices in the industry, featuring legends like Will Coleman, Lindy Birch, Rodrigo Pessoa,…

  47. Groundwork Guys Mini-Series Ep#5: How to Help a Horse That Pulls Back, Panics, or Won't Load | Sponsored by Jug Waterers

    · 41 min · Bonus

    Some horses come with a few challenges. This one came with a list. In this episode of Ground Work Guys, Nick and Tik meet a mare who pulls back when tied, rushes off the trailer, fidgets for the farrier, and gets jumpy…

  48. Groundwork Guys Mini-Series Ep#4: Groundwork for Spooky Jumpers: Building Confidence Over Liverpools | Sponsored by Jug Waterers

    · 39 min · Bonus

    Meg writes in about her daughter's experienced 1.25m jumper who's suddenly backing off liverpools (water jumps), and the Groundwork Guys, Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera, dig in to help rebuild his confidence from the…

  49. Groundwork Guys: Mini-Series Ep#3 - How to Help a Horse That's Afraid of Spray Bottles | Sponsored by Jug Waterers

    · 34 min · Bonus

    Some horses just do not do spray bottles. One sound, one mist, and it is all over. In this episode of Ground Work Guys, Nick and Tik meet an 18-hand draft mare who panics at the very idea of being sprayed. Even hearing…

  50. Groundwork Guys: Mini-Series Ep#2 The Pushy Horse Problem: What Boundaries Really Mean to Horses | Sponsored by Jug Waterers

    · 35 min · Bonus

    If your horse likes to stand a little too close for comfort, you know how fast "friendly" can turn into "please step back." In this episode of Groundwork Guys, Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera unpack what's really going on…

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