The Plaidcast Live hosted by Piper Klemm discusses six educational audiobooks that can help expand equine knowledge, covering topics such as training techniques, horsemanship, and more. One of the audiobooks, narrated by Tik Maynard, follows his journey as a working student in the horse industry, leading to a life’s purpose. Carleton Brooks and Traci Brooks share their expertise in their audiobook “With Purpose: The Balmoral Standard,” providing insights on horsemanship, training, and the industry.
Geoff Teall’s audiobook “Develop a Winning Style” offers advice on setting riding goals, finding the right horse and instructor, developing confidence, and more for both beginning and experienced hunt seat riders. Tonya Johnston’s audiobook “Mental Skills for Being Happy and Successful with Your Horse” helps riders become confident, composed, and effective by providing methods to mentally prepare for rides or competitions. “Good Boy, Eddie” by Rennie Dyball is a story of self-acceptance and friendship between a school horse and his rider, capturing the special bonds formed with animals.
Janet L. Jones’ audiobook “The Neuroscience of Horsemanship” delves into the differences and similarities between human and equine brains, exploring mental abilities like seeing, learning, fearing, trusting, and focusing from both perspectives. True stories of horses and handlers attempting to understand each other are used to illustrate the principles discussed in the book.
