Best Horse Practices Podcast

The podcast is an enlightened place for riders and horse owners of all disciplines to learn best practices and discover ways to connect better and make progress with their horses. We interview people who are actively engaged in improving the lives of horses and their owners through best practices, be it directly through riding or through products, research, education, policy, or facility management.

Highlights from our Five Seasons
Mar 26, 2025 – 27:23
Jec and Cody Harrison talk spurs
Feb 12, 2025 – 27:04
Daniel Dauphin on Bits and BHPS
Jan 15, 2025 – 29:38
Gillian Higgins on Anatomy and Biomechanics
Oct 10, 2024 – 37:39
Carl Bledsoe and Help for the Gaited Horse
Sep 14, 2024 – 28:18
What Does Abuse Look Like? A Talk with Daniel Dauphin
Aug 24, 2024 – 34:47
Life and Death of Livestock and Pets, a Short Conversation with Nina Fuller
Aug 19, 2024 – 28:50
J.B. Zielke - The Lost Cowboy
Jul 15, 2024 – 36:15
Worst Horse Practices and News
Jul 3, 2024 – 10:38
Season Finale: On the Fence with Jec and Maddy
Apr 4, 2024 – 21:59
Buck the Trend, Wyoming Clinician Sara Lowe
Mar 8, 2024 – 32:42
Daniel Dauphin, Buck the Trend Mental Health Forum
Mar 5, 2024 – 28:30
Buck the Trend Therapists, KD Bryant and Joseph Prekup
Mar 4, 2024 – 27:48
Dan Flitner - Buck the Trend Mental Health Forum
Feb 28, 2024 – 31:26
Katrin Silva and Jec Ballou talk books
Feb 27, 2024 – 26:09
Ben Longwell: Meanings of partnership
Feb 12, 2024 – 35:04
Julie Goodnight
Feb 8, 2024 – 28:12
Coaches' Corner with Bit Expert Daniel Dauphin
Feb 1, 2024 – 31:41
On the Fence: Looking Ahead and Looking Back
Jan 23, 2024 – 21:55
Jenn Currie: Brain Centered Horsemanship
Jan 17, 2024 – 29:08
Mary Ann Simonds - Horses and Humans
Jan 13, 2024 – 38:39
Medicine Horse, Evidence-Based Therapy with Horses
Dec 15, 2023 – 31:09
A Note about the Pause
Dec 5, 2023 – 06:39
On the Fence: State of Our Horse Worlds
Nov 7, 2023 – 24:14
Wendy Murdoch, No Stirrup November, Plus Colt Starting
Nov 2, 2023 – 37:09
Dr. Doug Thal and the Equine Vet Crisis
Oct 16, 2023 – 36:52
Coaches' Corner with Amy Skinner: Body Work and other forms of care
Oct 6, 2023 – 25:22
Lee McLean on Wild versus Domestic
Sep 28, 2023 – 29:47
On the Fence: Expertise & the Beginner's Mind
Sep 15, 2023 – 24:47
Trish Trips - Different Kinds of Horse Work
Aug 30, 2023 – 31:05
Kerry O'Brien and the Meeker Mustang Makeover
Aug 21, 2023 – 33:58
Coaches' Corner with Amy Skinner, plus Mental Health
Aug 16, 2023 – 31:23
From Cowboy to Showjumper to Cowboy: Pete Reinholz
Aug 9, 2023 – 21:47
Weaning Strategies with Lynn Acton
Aug 2, 2023 – 32:15
On the Fence: Pet Peeves. Plus, Prairie Wind Hat Works
Jul 19, 2023 – 26:48
Tying Trials & Confidence Building with Daniel Dauphin
Jul 13, 2023 – 29:04
Prelude to Season 4
Jun 27, 2023 – 04:30
Lee McLean on Nurturing Fun, Versatile Horses
Jun 8, 2023 – 30:35
DIY Projects
May 25, 2023 – 30:58
Coaches' Corner on Round Pens with Amy Skinner
May 18, 2023 – 27:43
Mother's Day Special: Super Short & Horse-y Fiction
May 11, 2023 – 19:39
Considering Science with Dr. Sheryl King
May 4, 2023 – 29:26
On the Fence: Breed Bias and the Stories We Tell Ourselves
Apr 12, 2023 – 27:48
Daniel Dauphin and Jec discuss Equine Pain
Apr 5, 2023 – 39:57
Vision Science and a Scary Colic
Mar 30, 2023 – 19:28
Coaches' Corner with Lynn Acton
Mar 23, 2023 – 25:39
Kristen Vlietstra on Saddle Fit and More
Mar 16, 2023 – 30:54
Stories & Poetry, II
Mar 8, 2023 – 30:28
Summit Stories and "Heirloom" by Sampson Moss
Feb 28, 2023 – 30:52
Fear to Joy: On the Fence with Jec and Maddy
Feb 15, 2023 – 25:12

Recent Reviews

NicSwig

Best Horse Podcast

Every episode leaves me so excited to get to work! I’m an equine massage therapist and lean toward Masterson Method and I utilize clicker training as my method of training/connecting with horses and this podcast just speaks to me so much with their wholistic representation of so many thought and ideas from experts. Could not recommend more!
Daniel Dauphin

BHP Podcast is insightful made easy.

Jec and Maddy do an incredible job of gathering some of the most knowledgeable and truth seeking horse people around. The typical length of the podcast leaves you wanting more, and not all bloated like those other podcasts. Jec is incredibly knowledgeable and experienced herself, so she has a basis to ask the right questions and get to the goods without hyperbole and verbosity. In short this podcast is one of the first things I listen to on Wednesday’s. It’s well worth your time.
KizLamp

Thank you!

I’ve been “bingeing” listening to this podcast ever since finding it. The conversations in it are thought-provoking and incredibly educational.
Sid’s iTunes

Great podcast!

Jec does a great job finding horsemen and experts and exploring many aspect of riding, caring for, and living with horses. Love it!!
Destael

So sensible and encouraging

Just listened to the interview with Anna Blake. Wished it were longer because the whole subject is essential. So whether it’s with horses or any other animal or even person that you want to connect with in a positive manner consider what Anna is saying. She’s terrific.
Critter Caretaker

Wonderful podcast!!!

I have so enjoyed listening to this podcast. It’s become my ‘go to’ as I do my barn chores. I love the variety of topics that are covered. I am a long time horse owner & have learned a lot. The brain & learning topics have really helped how I approach my project horse. Thanks ladies!!!
m60crawf

Requirement

Sure would be nice if folks were “required” to listen to your enjoyable and informative podcast before owning a horse. Infinitely safer and happier horse and rider.
KBWellRider

Thank you for this Podcast!

I love this Pod and enjoy and learn from every episode. Jec’s books have helped so much with a mare I’m currently rehabbing and she’s now traveling sound for 45 minute rides with 15 minutes of trot. The Pod keeps me motivated! I feel more aware than ever in the saddle and around the horse, great feeling. AND I won a prize from this show recently- love it and thank you!!!!
missputin

Well-balanced like a healthy hoof.

This podcast is well-balanced and has good flow. The length of each episode is just right. There is a good balance between new guests and regulars. The respect and fun and interest in making things better in the human/horse relationship is sincere. The music is so enjoyable! Who makes it?
chooseysusi

Well done!

Well organized podcast with good sound quality and excellent content. Really enjoy the learning review at the end of each show to bring the topic highlights back; this really helps manifest my learning.
sasafress

Katrin Silva

Really enjoyed this podcast regarding the information given about “riding on the forehand”. It was very useful for me, and the benefits of teaching a horse how to go long and low will be very helpful. This was my first listen to Best Horse Practices podcast, and I am looking forward to hearing the other topics.
boston95

Great Podcast!

Thank you for trustworthy teachers and great podcasts!
Hakka Mama

Intelligent and Interesting

I really enjoy this show, especially all the interesting guests they get for interviews!
Ccviney

Best people practices

Take your riding to the level of partnership by knowing the horses for who they are and how they need us to work WITH them. These podcasts, blogs, and books will expand your mind.
Mark54s

Terrific

Great idea for a show! Can’t wait to hear more.