HORSE, FIRST - with Lockie Phillips
Yes, but let's put the horse first!
Taking a clear, ethical stance on horsemanship without judgement.
We are observant, humble, clear eyed, regulated and deeply respectful of our equine partners.
This podcast is not:
- Not human self-help using horses as metaphors
- Not romantic liberty training mythology
- Not moral superiority
- Not training evangelism
This podcast is:
- Deep listening
- Thoughtful questioning
- Slowing down human narratives
- Allowing the horse to be the authority
Join Lockie Phillips, the horseman behind Emotional Horsemanship, as we explore the inner world of the horse, the human systems that impact horses and building functional, ethical partnerships with horses where the horse is the authority on correctness. Guests from all around the world plus solo episodes to build connections based on truth telling, community and the joy of the HORSE FIRST way of life.
HORSE, FIRST - with Lockie Phillips
Who Is Taking Care of the Therapy Horse? (With Amanda Held)
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In this episode of Horse First, Lockie Phillips sits down with Amanda Held, a horsewoman working at the intersection of therapeutic horsemanship and horse behaviour. Drawing from years of experience in equine-assisted programs, Amanda shares insights into how horses communicate their internal state and why reading those signals matters deeply when horses are asked to support human healing. Together they explore the potential blind spots within equine therapy settings, the responsibility humans carry when horses serve people therapeutically, and what it truly means to keep the horse’s wellbeing at the centre of the work. The conversation also touches on Amanda’s development of a new app designed to help horse owners better identify what their horses may be feeling in real time, opening the door to more informed, compassionate partnerships.
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https://equinewisdominstitute.org
Come and learn with Lockie inside the EH School.
A low-cost, high-value, flexible membership for horse people who want more than quick fixes and louder answers.
Inside, you’ll find a growing video library, a thoughtful off–social media discussion space, and live coaching calls with Lockie, all designed to help you get to the heart of what’s really happening in your horsemanship.
This is not about following a method.
It’s about building clarity, skill, and conf
The EH School is a quiet place in a loud industry.
A low-cost, high-value membership where horse people come to slow down, think clearly, and build real skill with horses at the centre.
With a deep video library, an off-social discussion space, and live calls with Lockie, you’ll have support that feels steady, practical, and refreshingly human.
Not a system to obey.
A craft to practice.
For more information check out www.emotionalhorsemanship.com!
