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Season 1 Highlights: Riding Effectively, Training With Kindness & Building Connection

Season One of Dear Horse World has been nothing short of transformative. In this special finale, Noëlle Floyd revisits the conversations that cracked open our understanding of what it means to be in true partnership with horses—and with ourselves. From Jochen Schleese revealing how saddle fit can numb a horse’s body, to Nikki Simpson dismantling the “pose” in favor of authentic effectiveness in the saddle, to Anne Kursinski reminding us that patience and repetition are the real keys to mastery—each guest has left an indelible mark. We’ll hear from Mark Rashid about the weathered cowboy who unknowingly set him on his path, from Cristóbal Scarpati reading a colt’s plea to be trained with kindness, and from Dr. Steve Peters on the neuroscience of curiosity, learning, and flow. Some moments are raw, like Jerri Scherff’s story of confronting horse abuse at a barrel race. Others are poetic, like William Fox-Pitt’s reflections on congruency, or Nick Dowers on the power of presence. Together, they weave a tapestry that shows just how deeply interconnected our horsemanship, values, and humanity really are. This season was born from a mission: to unite the horse world through conversation. Along the way, it has transformed Noëlle—heart, mind, and soul. The hope is that somewhere in these voices, every listener will hear a piece of their own story, and leave with a sense that the messy middle we all occupy is where transformation begins. Join Noëlle in revisiting the moments you voted as your favorites, alongside a few that shaped her forever.
September 25, 2025
• Edited (Sep 25, 2025)

The Best of Season 1 episode of Dear Horse World is here! 🎉

It’s a celebration of the moments you loved most, plus a few that truly changed how we think about riding and partnership with our horses.

We’d love to hear from you — what part stayed with you the most? 💬

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