The Daily Ride

The Daily Ride

The Daily Ride podcast is your source for all things horse and heart healing: training, ownership, personal stories, history, mental and emotional healing, connection, relationships with horses, the science of horsemanship and equine learning, and the equine community. The Daily Ride podcast proudly supports True Heart Healing, a non-profit focused on creating a healing environment and experience with horses to help individuals overcome trauma, stressors, mental or physical challenges, find hope, and discover purpose. Visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com Music from #Uppbeat https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light License code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQTDHM

Episodes

April 16, 2025 48 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride podcast revisits positive reinforcement, recognised as the most powerful method of learning in the operant conditioning framework. Morgan concludes season 1 of The Daily Ride podcast discussing how positive reinforcement has applied to her new puppy and how, regardless of species or predator/prey classification, positive reinforcement is a powerful approach to strengthening relationships, building con...

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This episode of The Daily Ride is part 2 of 2 of Morgan interviewing Andi Hauser. Andi has wisdom and stories to share working with her wild mustang mare, Hazel Fern. Andi has previously worked as a meditation coach and speaks to the importance of being fully present and the meditative power of horsemanship and how practicing mindfulness can change your riding, your relationships, and your life!

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This episode of The Daily Ride is part 1 of 2 of Morgan interviewing Andi Hauser. Andi has wisdom and stories to share working with her wild mustang mare, Hazel Fern. Andi has previously worked as a meditation coach and speaks to the importance of being fully present and the meditative power of horsemanship and how practicing mindfulness can change your riding, your relationships, and your life!

To support True Heart Healing, visit ...

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This episode of The Daily Ride is part 2 of 2 of Morgan interviewing Tommy Gesell of Gazelle Equine. Tommy explains the importance of exposure to different disciplines for both horse and rider and how developing a flexible and diverse seat can benefit both you and your horse. Tommy shares his experience working with off the track thoroughbreds, foxhunting, starting young horses, jumping, and more! Tommy's horse wisdom inspires list...

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This episode of The Daily Ride is part 1 of 2 of Morgan interviewing Tommy Gesell of Gazelle Equine. Tommy explains the importance of exposure to different disciplines for both horse and rider and how developing a flexible and diverse seat can benefit both you and your horse. Tommy shares his experience working with off the track thoroughbreds, foxhunting, starting young horses, jumping, and more! Tommy's horse wisdom inspires list...

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March 11, 2025 29 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride dives into horse herd dynamics and the healing power of finding your own community. Through the study of horse herd behavior, humans can practice attunement and co-regulation to help support their own healing journey, relationships, and mental health.

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

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This episode of The Daily Ride explores the history of Sgt. Reckless and her legacy as a highly decorated and much-celebrated United States Marine.

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

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https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light

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This episode of The Daily Ride explores the history of General Robert E. Lee and his legendary horse, Traveller.

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

Music from #Uppbeat

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February 11, 2025 23 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride focuses on the idea of stress and stress thresholds in working with your horse- and yourself! We take a closer look at stress's effect on a horse's learning (and our own) and explore ways to reset our nervous systems when we accidentally introduce too much stress into a situation, otherwise known as crossing our stress threshold.

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

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February 4, 2025 60 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride features an interview with the creator of Electric Pony (grooming products that are some of Morgan and Trueheart's favorites), Jennifer Biller Iopollo. Jennifer shares her perspective, process, and expertise in formulating natural and intentional grooming products and the importance of listening to your horse.

Find Electric Pony products at: www.electricponyco.com

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January 28, 2025 13 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride gives an overview of how Dr. William Key and his horse, Beautiful Jim Key, used the power of equine companionship to transform our nation's perception of social justice and animal welfare.

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light

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This episode of The Daily Ride dives into the science behind the horse-human connection and what makes the bond we share with this species so therapeutic.

Studies cited:

Proops, L., Grounds, K., Smith, A. V., & McComb, K. (2018). Horses remember human facial expressions. Current Biology, 28(10), R491-R492. DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2018.03.035

McDonnell, S. M. (2003). The Equid Ethogram: A Practical Field Guide to Horse Behavior. Eclipse...

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This episode of The Daily Ride explains what a typical equine therapy session with True Heart Healing might look like.

Resources Mentioned:

https://okcorralseries.com/

https://horseboymethod.com/

https://remountfoundation.org/

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light

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December 17, 2024 45 mins

Morgan interviews author and trainer Noche Miller on this episode of The Daily Ride. Noche has a wealth of knowledge on horse whorls and their insight into equine temperament and movement. Noche has also contributed to the Horse Tricks 101 club and is an advocate for trick training and positive reinforcement. Part 2 of 2.

Find Noche at:

www.horsewhorls.com

www.horsetricks101.com

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December 10, 2024 54 mins

Morgan interviews author and trainer Noche Miller on this episode of The Daily Ride. Noche has a wealth of knowledge on horse whorls and their insight into equine temperament and movement. Noche has also contributed to the Horse Tricks 101 club and is an advocate for trick training and positive reinforcement. Part 1 of 2.

Find Noche at:

www.horsewhorls.com

www.horsetricks101.com

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-...

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December 3, 2024 27 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride shares the history of a United States President who was an incredible horseman.

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light

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This episode of The Daily Ride introduces an amazing trainer, mentor, and friend to True Heart Heaing: Tara Polson. Tara put True's first ride on her and has continued to mentor and develop Morgan and True in their partnership. Tara is deeply involved in the Colorado horse community and has a lifetime of experience to share. Part 2 of 2.

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light

License code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQT...

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This episode of The Daily Ride introduces an amazing trainer, mentor, and friend to True Heart Heaing: Tara Polson. Tara put True's first ride on her and has continued to mentor and develop Morgan and True in their partnership. Tara is deeply involved in the Colorado horse community and has a lifetime of experience to share. Part 1 of 2.

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light

License code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQ...

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November 5, 2024 26 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride serves as a glossary for commonly used horse terms in the podcast.

Music from #Uppbeat

https://uppbeat.io/t/kite-flight/towards-the-light

License code: S6ZTE4BT2OKQTDHM

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October 29, 2024 36 mins

This episode of The Daily Ride explains the impact of your mindset on your horsemanship (and in your life outside the barn).

To support True Heart Healing, visit us at www.the-daily-ride.com

Study Citations:

Dweck, C. S. (2006). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success. Random House.

Blackwell, L. S., Trzesniewski, K. H., & Dweck, C. S. (2007). Implicit theories of intelligence predict achievement across an adolescent transition: A l...

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