Zoë's Horse Bytes
Hey, I’m Zoë Coade! I help horse lovers get good skills skills, build a strong bond, and create a lasting partnerships through my Online Training Platform & this Podcast and Blogs. 🐴✨🌎
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Episodes
98 episodes
97. Gadgets and straps - they are just that!
In this episode, I don’t beat around the bush. I share my thoughts on how overly strong or poorly fitted equipment can affect a horse’s eyesight and how that may lead to long-term health issues. Plus a few other insights...
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Episode 97
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18:00
Do you need a trainer - or just more time?
It’s a question that comes up a lot. In this episode, I break down some key things to consider, including the difference between types of trainers, how to recognize what you actually need, and how to make progress with your horse witho...
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Episode 96
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17:45
95. The power of mental practice
What if you could improve your horsemanship without even stepping into the arena?Mental practice is a game-changing tool used by top riders and it’s more powerful (and practical) than you might think. In this episode, we ...
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Episode 95
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14:23
94. Help - my horse is bored!
Is your horse losing interest, acting out, or just going through the motions?In this episode, we dive into why boredom happens, how to spot it, and what you can do about it. From mental enrichment to playful training i...
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Episode 94
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22:51
93. Be their parent, teacher and very best friend
The idea I’m exploring here is about regularly checking in with ourselves to see how we’re showing up in the relationship — are we being more of a parent than a teacher, or more of a teacher than a friend? This kind of reflection helps us under...
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Episode 93
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13:20
92. Humor around horses
When was the last time you truly laughed with your horse?Laughter is such an underrated part of building connection and trust. It brings lightness, joy, and positive energy into the partnership and the horses feel it too.Let’s bri...
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Episode 92
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12:32
91. Building a foundation that actually matters
We wouldn’t send a child to university without any prior schooling… so why do we expect young horses to handle advanced training without the right foundation?Tune in as I share some honest thoughts (no sugar-coating, just real talk) on t...
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Episode 91
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16:00
90. My horse is stupid...really Karen?
No offense to all the horse loving Karen's out there!But seriously I do get people telling me that they think their horses is stupid.Most of the time when I hear this kind of statement I know for sure two facts:The hor...
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Episode 90
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11:45
89. What you ignore, you reinforce
Many horse owners are afraid to correct their horse — they worry it will damage the bond or make the horse stop liking them.But honestly, the only behaviours we truly can’t accept around horses are the ones that are potentially dangerous...
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Episode 89
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10:36
88. Letting people learn: sod the critical bystanders
Ever feel like your confidence dips or your progress comes to a halt because of critical bystanders?In this episode I share how you can work through that and that you are not alone ♥
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Episode 88
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9:40
87. The left side thing
Do you know, or do you ever think about why we are taught to do everything on the left with horses?In this episode I reveal to you where iI have researched it may come from and also another theory via the horses nature as to why it came ...
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Episode 87
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12:38
86. The emotional rollercoaster - I call it the 'Horsemanship Heartbeat'
What if I was to tell you, you are supposed to get worried sometimes, get nervous, get scared. And, what if I was to tell you, even the best horse professionals in the world sometimes suffer from these emotions. Would yo...
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Episode 86
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14:10
85. Make sure you're teaching them the things they need to know
It’s easy to overlook the things that take extra time - especially when our days with horses are already full. But some of those “small” things are actually essential to our horse’s wellbeing and our safety.In this episode, I dive into o...
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Episode 85
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15:23
84. Unrelaxed horses and how to help them
In this episode, I share practical tips and real-life situations to help both you and your horse find more relaxation and confidence.Horses can get tense, spook, or react in ways we don’t expect but when you have the right tools in plac...
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Episode 84
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35:50
83. Unsolicited advice and how to handle it
Believe it or not, I struggled with this and still sometimes do!So I thought it was nice to share my experiences and offer you tips how to handle it when someone is offering you advice you do not want and did not ask for.I also to...
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Episode 83
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20:02
82. Being aware of instant gratification
The world is moving so fast now, personally I find it exciting to witness and I am grateful, but I also find it a bit scary. In this podcast I talk about how it is important to leave the need for speed at home and to not bring it to...
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Episode 82
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19:17
81. Don't forget to have fun!
Fun is what it should be all about - this podcast is a simple reminder of why we do what we do and that usually where fun ends frustration can begin ♥
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Episode 81
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20:15
80. How do you know if you're doing it right?
I reveal the truth of it in this thought provoking podcast.The main point to remember is that you are not alone and people like myself are here to help guide you and get it to the point where one day indeed it could be just be right ♥
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Episode 80
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14:15
79. The three pole project
Looking for a nice easy exercise and pattern you can offer your horse on the ground that you can use to maintain or improve fitness?At the same time still look after all of your other skills as you go, then please listen to get more informa...
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Episode 79
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15:03
78. Personal space
Understanding why our personal space around horses is very important, from both a friendship, and a safety perspective.If you like more information on this subject sign-up to a free account in my online training platform and watch the video...
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Episode 78
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16:39
77. The Milkman Project
Would you like to learn how to utilize and improve your physical, verbal and energy communications with your horse?OR maybe teach a horse to stand still OR teach a horse with a lower spirit to have more energy? Then please lis...
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Episode 77
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33:12
76. Possible v's impossible
Are we asking too much of our horses too soon?Do we understand the process of isolating and training over long term periods rather than looking for short term fixes?In this episode I talk a bit about this in order to help ou...
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Episode 76
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16:44
75. The nose knows...
Do you know how and why the horse needs it nose in order to survive, learn and communicate?Do you also understand how the nose can help us identify between confident and unconfident horses?Please tune in where I offer insights about thi...
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Episode 75
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27:16
74. Connection - what is it and how do we get it?
A very broad subject squeezed into less than 30 minutes, so forgive me for not covering the subject too broadly. However, I hope the idea of what I talk about here gives a little more understanding to those that were not too sure wh...
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Episode 74
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20:29
