The Philosophical Cowgirl
The Philosophical Cowgirl is where deep thinking meets horsemanship. Join a trained philosopher and seasoned horse trainer as she delves into the intersection of life, philosophy, and the horse world. With thought-provoking conversations and insights from some of the brightest minds, this podcast goes beyond the arena to explore what horses can teach us about living well.
Host: Sarah Geis
Contact: thephilosophicalcowgirl@gmail.com
Episodes
16 episodes
Wendy Winn Talks Saddles and Saddle Fitting
In this episode, I sit down with Wendy Winn—expert saddle fitter, lifelong horsewoman, and representative for Burns Saddlery. With years of hands-on experience and a deep understanding of how saddle fit impacts both horse and rider, Wendy...
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Season 1
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Episode 15
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56:03
Hippies and Cowboys: Finding Your Training Tribe
In this episode, I’m diving headfirst into the ongoing “war” between three major horsemanship styles: Natural Horsemanship, Cowboy/performance training, and what I lovingly call Hippie Horsemanship. We’ll talk about where eac...
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Season 1
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Episode 14
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27:26
Cowboys, Heroes, and The Code Of The West
In this episode, we examine the historical and cultural significance of cowboys, their romanticized, mythological version that took on a life of its own, and how they got turned into cultural heroes. Through the lens of virtue ethics, we'll dis...
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Episode 13
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22:13
Perry Quarter Horses
In this episode of the Philosophical Cowgirl, you'll meet the couple behind Perry Quarter Horses in Leoti, KS: Jason Perry and CJ Garland. We'll discuss their unique paths in the horse industry. Jason, a rancher and self-made horse trainer, and...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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1:25:33
Which Lenses Are You Looking Through? The Power of Worldviews
Disclaimer! Philosophy heavy episode! This one may not be as directly horse-oriented, but it's still fascinating stuff (at least I think so!) because it's so crucial to how and why we think what we do.People have all sorts of...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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20:15
Get A Leg Up: How Mentorship Can Change Your Life
Mentorship is an important ingredient for growth—both in the saddle and in life. In this episode, we dive into the art of mentorship from both sides of the fence. What makes a great mentor? How do you find one? And just as importantly, how do y...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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38:21
Equine Mythbusters Part 2
In this episode, a couple of my closest friends, Brenna DeGeer, Colorado Brand Inspector and long time horse trainer, and Brittnee Woodward, also a long time Colorado horse trainer, continue our talk through a highly controversial list of commo...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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1:06:45
Mindset Training For Riders: Gil Friedman from Mental Athletics
Gil Friedman is the founder and head coach of Mental Athletics, a performance mindset coaching program for riders. As an NRHA professional trainer and lifelong competitor, Gil has a unique perspective on the mental needs of equestrian competito...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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1:01:33
Reality Check: How We Stunt Our Own Growth By Avoiding The Truth
We all are reality avoiders in one way or another. In this episode, we'll cover 10 ways we do this and what to do about it. Here's the list: 1. Loving horses to death 2. Overestimating ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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36:10
Colic And Ulcers With Maria Brock, DVM
It's time to talk horse care! In this episode, we have a wonderful opportunity to hear from a veterinarian- a terrific one at that- about two closely related subjects: colic and ulcers. This issue affects nearly every horse owner in o...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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42:05
Horses and Tough Conversations
Have you encountered horse people (or anyone, really) who have ethical views you can’t believe they could possibly hold? In the last episode, some themes came up that are highly controversial in the horse world, but there wasn’...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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28:49
Attacks on Our Lifestyle: Dave Duquette from Western Justice
Dave Duquette from Western Justice joins me to discuss some major legal battles facing the horse industry that threaten our way of life, possibly the biggest one right now being the Horse Protection Act that goes into effect this coming Februar...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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50:48
Equine Mythbusters, Part 1
In this episode, a couple of my closest friends, Brenna DeGeer, Colorado Brand Inspector and long time horse trainer, and Brittnee Woodward, also a long time Colorado horse trainer, join me to talk through part 1 of a highly controversial list ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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1:14:13
Horse Wrecks and Anxiety: Moving Forward Confidently
A life-altering horse wreck: every horse person's greatest fear. Join me as I discuss what happened to me earlier this year, lessons from it, how I moved forward, and how you can learn how to conquer your anxiety.
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Episode 2
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The Roundup: Bringing Philosophy and Life With Horses Together
In this episode of "The Philosophical Cowgirl," join me as I share my personal journey and how it led to the creation of this podcast. I’ll discuss what listeners can expect in future episodes, including deep dives into philosophical concepts t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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