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Dear Horse World

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Dear Horse World is a podcast for every horse lover, brought to you by NOËLLE FLOYD. 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. 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 of Dear Horse World. Subscribe or follow, wherever you get your podcasts with episodes dropping weekly.2026
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  • Solving Horse Separation Anxiety: Why Herd-Bound Behavior Isn't Disobedience — It's Instinct with Kathy Baar

    Solving Horse Separation Anxiety: Why Herd-Bound Behavior Isn't Disobedience — It's Instinct with Kathy Baar
    Mar 31 2026
    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 that feels dangerous, overwhelming, or emotionally exhausting. And despite how common it is, it can feel isolating — especially when even experienced professionals don't always have a clear roadmap. In this episode, we sit down with clinician and author Kathy Baar to unpack herd-bound behavior through the lens of psychology and biology. Kathy has spent decades studying how horses bond, how they regulate, and how easily their instincts can be misunderstood. This conversation explores: What separation anxiety is (and what it isn't)Why horses bond so deeply — especially when traveling or stabled togetherThe difference between connection and codependencyHow to expand your horse's comfort zone safelyWhat to do in show situations when you don't have weeks to rebuild patternsHow your own personality type impacts how your horse learns Why safety and comfort must come before food or reward This episode is for you if: Your horse struggles leaving the barn or their buddyShow warm-ups feel unpredictableYou feel embarrassed or alone in this challengeYou want to understand herd-bound behavior at its rootYou're ready to build confidence in your horse without escalating intensityKathy's book that she would read to the horse world - Natural Horse-Man-Ship: Six Keys to a Natural Horse-Human Relationship (A Western Horseman Book) by Pat Perelli Kathy offers understanding — when you understand what your horse is truly seeking, your approach begins to change. Kathy Baar is a clinician, trainer, and author known for her thoughtful, psychology-based approach to horsemanship. Drawing influence from the lineage of Tom and Bill Dorrance and Ray Hunt, Kathy focuses on developing both connection with the human and internal confidence within the horse. Recently, Kathy was a judge at Road to the Horse and enjoyed the opportunity to experience the event from a judges perspective. Her book, Solving Separation Anxiety: Over 77 Savvy Solutions for Herd Bound Behavior, is a practical guide for riders navigating barn sour and buddy sour behavior. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction3:00 How Motherhood Sparked a Book About Horse Separation Anxiety7:00 What Is Herd Bound Behavior and Why Does It Happen11:00 Building the Kind of Relationship That Replaces the Herd17:00 How Common Is Separation Anxiety — and Is It Ever Solved?22:00 Why Horses Bond So Deeply When They Travel Together23:00 Horses in Pastures and Herds: Strategies That Work28:00 Noelle's Feral Mare and Learning to Slow Down36:00 Horses in Stalls: Training From the Comfort Zone40:00 Nature vs Nurture — Is Your Horse Born Anxious?45:00 Horses Kept in Pairs: The Hardest Scenario51:00 Groundwork That Actually Transfers to the Saddle58:00 Pressure, Yielding, and the Man's Horse Myth1:00:00 Riding With a Buddy Horse — and Staying Present1:06:00 Emergency Strategies at Horse Shows1:08:00 Extroverted vs Introverted Horse Learners1:14:00 Key Takeaways Before You Go1:15:00 Barn Sour vs Buddy Sour: What the Terms Really Mean1:17:00 Rapid Fire Questions with Kathy Barr Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Dear Horse World wherever you listen, leave us a review — it genuinely helps more people find these conversations — and share this episode with someone who needs to hear how to support their horses. Amazon Disclosure: Third-party books and products denoted on this page and website may be hyperlinked to the Amazon affiliate program. We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
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    1 h y 17 m
  • From Alaska to Argentina on Horseback: The Untold Aftermath with Filipe Masetti Leite

    From Alaska to Argentina on Horseback: The Untold Aftermath with Filipe Masetti Leite
    Mar 24 2026

    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 from the Canadian Rockies to the southern tip of Argentina. Over eight years, he crossed 12 countries, navigated remote terrain, built partnerships with 11 horses, and lived at the speed of a walk.

    But this conversation goes far beyond the mileage.

    We talk about what happens when you slow life down to three kilometers an hour. What leadership looks like when your team has four legs. The bond of a heart horse. The tension between loving horses and using them. The identity crisis that can follow achievement. And why having an "X" on your map might matter more than the destination itself.

    This is a conversation about fear, resilience, ego, spirituality, and the responsibility that comes with living a dream out loud.

    You can find The Long Rider - Filipe's award-winning film documenting his ride across the Americas here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7hudXw67yw

    Resources mentioned in this episode:

    1. Filipe's memoir detailing the journey, the borders, the horses, and what it changed in him - Long Ride Home: Guts, Guns and Grizzlies
    2. Tschiffely's Ride by Aimé Tschiffely - The 1925 account of a Swiss schoolteacher who rode from Buenos Aires to New York on two Criollo horses — the book that inspired Filipe's dream as a child.
    3. The Long Riders' Guild - An organization preserving the history and stories of modern long-distance equestrian explorers.
    4. Children's Cancer Hospital in Brazil - The ride to Ushuaia helped raise awareness and funds for pediatric cancer support.

    Follow Filipe on instagram - https://www.instagram.com/filipemasetti/

    Enjoyed this episode? Subscribe to Dear Horse World wherever you listen, leave us a review — it genuinely helps more people find these conversations — and share this episode with someone who needs to hear more adventure horse stories.
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    1 h y 8 m
  • Road to the Horse Prep: Elisa Wallace Reveals her Secret to Staying relaxed under Pressure - Sponsored by StableFeed

    Road to the Horse Prep: Elisa Wallace Reveals her Secret to Staying relaxed under Pressure - Sponsored by StableFeed
    Mar 17 2026

    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 way.

    In this episode, 5★ event rider and trainer Elisa Wallace shares what she has learned from producing horses many others overlook, including Mustangs and off-the-track Thoroughbreds. Alongside competing at the highest levels of eventing, Elisa has built a career developing unconventional horses into dream ones.

    In this episode of "No Stupid Questions," we discuss:

    • How to evaluate a horse when shopping on a budget
    • The red flags riders should pay attention to early on
    • The first steps to building trust with a new horse
    • How to rebuild confidence after setbacks
    • Signs your horse is progressing, even when improvement feels slow
    • What unconventional horses can teach riders that highly produced horses cannot
    • The book Elisa would read to the horse world - Four Square by Lucinda Green

    For riders navigating the journey with one horse, modest resources, and a lot of determination, this episode is a reminder that your dreams are possible with the horse you have.

    Resources:

    https://wallaceeventing.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/c/WallaceEventing

    https://roadtothehorse.com/elisa-wallace-usa/

    This epidsode is generously sponsored by:

    StableFeed - What You Feed Your Horse Matters

    StableFeed is redefining equine nutrition with all natural horse feed and supplements made from real, whole foods. Using a unique forage, Sainfoin, as the base of their forage prodcuts and clean plant ingredients, never chemicals, fillers , or by products. StableFeed helps horses thrive with nutrition designed the way nature intended. Real food with real results.

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    Chapters: 00:00 Ocala Week Announcement 00:39 Meet Elisa Wallace 01:57 Road to the Horse Nerves 04:46 Mustangs to Eventing Path 06:30 Fledge and Mustang Magic 14:03 Mustang Sensitivity Explained 19:59 Pressure and Communication 23:53 No Stupid Questions Begins 26:29 Underdog Success Story 28:49 Permission to Be Unorthodox 35:41 Producing Horses and Fear 40:57 Mentors and Asking for Help 44:40 Choosing Horses by Intuition 45:32 Overthinking Choices 46:32 Colts Versus Fillies 48:32 Mare Mindset Lessons 52:16 Format Change Gameplan 56:55 Learning From Past Rides 59:23 Green Horse Basics 01:05:43 Pressure Off Progress 01:10:50 Play Builds Partnership 01:13:29 Fun Groundwork Ideas 01:15:42 Gratitude And Perspective 01:16:47 Rapid Fire Wrap

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    1 h y 22 m
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