Saddle Talk with Sandy and Cara
'Saddle Talk with Sandy and Cara' is hosted by two saddle sisters, keeping you company one ride at a time. We discuss life, love, horses of course, and all the unexpected turns along the trail.
Episodes
In this episode Sandy and Cara discuss a horse girls dream, being given a free horse! The positives of owning a horse are well worth all that they require and being given a horse is more heart warming than anyone could ever expect. Listen in as Sandy and Cara discuss the importance of being as picky with accepting a free horse as when purchasing one.
We pull back the curtain on what free really means, from farrier cycl...
The desert trail gave us the perfect classroom: one anxious mare, one brave rider, and a clear case of how human tension becomes a horse’s worry. We set out to help our friend Susan prepare Emma for ponying and discovered the real fix wasn’t a harsher cue or a bigger bubble. It was quieter, softer hands, a breathing seat, and clear, repeatable steps turned “don’t go” energy into steady, confident movement.
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What happens when Cara's dancer’s instincts meet a sensitive horse on a training day that finally clicks? We start with a small miracle—hips and shoulders aligning, cues clearing up, and a horse who stops guessing and starts trusting—and follow that thread straight into the messier arena of aging, body image, and the weight we carry. The dance floor, the round pen, and the kitchen table all ask for the same thing...
This week on Saddle Talk with Sandy and Cara, we sit down with Darlene Harman. Darlene Harman has been riding, training, and teaching for over 35 years — a true horsewoman through and through. The heart and soul of Ride Your Horse Therapeutic Riding Program, where she’s helped countless riders find healing, confidence, and joy in the saddle. Her gift lies in matching each rider to the perfect horse, and her decades of...
Sandy and Cara discuss the steps you can take to get your mount ready for the adventures of ponying on the trail. They also discuss how to make sure the horse being ponied is equally ready. There are many strategies you can use to prep both animals and they suggest a few resources for anyone wanting to take the next steps towards trail training.
In this episode Sandy and Cara talk about their own fears surrounding ponying horses and describe a recent adventure ponying Armani the rescued Andalusian. They describe their favorite gear for ponying and motivate fellow equestrians to take the whole equid family out for a stroll. Ponying Part 2, will discuss groundwork strategies for getting your horse ready for the trail.
Hello Cowgirls,
Join us for a conversation all about us, how we met, and what to expect from upcoming episodes. Saddle up or grab your pooper scooper and join us as we introduce ourselves to you!
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