Stephanie Warner

Vancouver, Canada

NOËLLE FLOYD team member who loves groundwork, positional tips, and wholehearted training. Connect with me at stephanie@noellefloyd.com.

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21 Oct 09:00

🐴 New on the Blog: Stories from the Horse World

Every rider has that story. The one that changed how you see horses, riding, or maybe even yourself. Our new blog series Stories from the Horse World is all about those moments. The breakthroughs. The belly laughs. The barn friendships that last forever.

✨ Saddle up and read the latest stories here:
noellefloyd.com/blogs/stories-from-the-herd

Got a story of your own? Share it with us here, we'd love to feature it. https://forms.gle/quYuKsTyh12euZ3Y7

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16 Oct 19:52

You made this happen. 💛

Because of this community, your curiosity, your honesty, and your willingness to have real conversations about horses and humans, Dear Horse World just won Bronze in the Sports Category at the Signal Awards, which celebrate the podcasts redefining culture around the world.

The Signal Awards are kind of like the Nations Cup for podcasts, judged by voices like Jay Shetty and the team behind Radiolab. This isn’t just a win for us. It’s a win for every rider who believes empathy, curiosity, and emotional awareness belong at the heart of horsemanship.

This recognition means the stories we are exploring together are reaching far beyond the barn. Thank you for listening, sharing, and being part of this movement to change the conversation. We are just getting started. 💛

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16 Oct 16:12

🌟 NF+ Limited Series: Groundwork Guys

We’re excited to introduce a brand-new limited-time series now streaming exclusively for NF+ members!

The first release, Trailer Loading, is available today, and NF+ members get early access to all five episodes one week before they’re public.

Each episode follows Tik Maynard and Nick Rivera, also known as The Groundwork Guys, as they take on real-world training challenges. You’ll see the full process, from their first conversation and plan, through hands-on groundwork, to a final debrief packed with insights and next steps.

This is authentic horsemanship in action, showing what it truly looks like to build understanding and confidence from the ground up.

Enjoy the series over the next few months, and keep an eye out for a reminder before it leaves NF+ for good. 😉

Watch episode 1 below, then catch the full series here.

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When a horse refuses to step into a trailer, it’s rarely about...

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03 Oct 07:20

If you’ve watched Josh Nichol’s masterclasses or joined his office hours, you’ll love this. 

Josh recently stepped into the judge’s seat at Heart of the Horse, a colt-starting competition, and shared powerful insights on what true horsemanship looks like when the pressure is on. His reflection is full of takeaways that go beyond the arena and into everyday training.

Read the blog post here

What’s one lesson from Josh that’s changed the way you work with your horse? We’d love to hear.

Absolutely! I've used jumping blocks. The only thing you'd want to watch for is not selecting anything too tall that you could get the rope caught on—but a mounting block would be just right!

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25 Sep 07:15

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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18 Sep 07:05

🌿🐴 Now on NF+: The Reflective Horse Meditation Series 

Connection with your horse begins with you.

This 6-part guided meditation series with Cassandra Ogier is here to help you:
✨ Ground your energy before riding
✨ Shift from stress to stillness
✨ Build trust through presence, not pressure
✨ Lead with the calm confidence your horse already believes in

From mindful grooming to walking with “the lead mare within,” each session brings you back to your body—so you can show up steady, clear, and connected for your horse.

Connection isn’t magic: it’s practiced. 

Starting with self-compassion and giving yourself no timeline is a great place to start. You are right where you need to be. Be sure to try out the practical exercises from this course; they will help you get started!

Hi Peggy, thank you for all the wonderful comments. We're so glad the course resonated with you. You can find info about in-person events here: https://www.thereflectivehorse.com/events

14 Jul 19:30

Hi Susan,Thank you so much for your feedback—I'm really sorry to hear that the series didn’t meet your expectations. We always want our content to feel both valuable and engaging, so I appreciate you taking the time to let us know.

If you're looking for more in-depth, lecture-style material, I think you might really enjoy Dr. Bess Darrow’s video in our Bitting & Your Horse’s Mouth series (attached below). She does a great job breaking down the differences between snaffle and leverage bits, and I personally walked away with a new perspective (and a strong urge to go inspect my tack!).

While most of our other bitting content is more hands-on or conversational rather than traditional lecture format, we’ve gathered a full collection here in case you'd like to explore more: https://noellefloydplus.com/categories/bitting

Let me know if you’re looking for something in particular—we’d love to help point you in the right direction.

Warmly, Stephanie

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Key takeaways: Although single jointed snaffles are often...