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"Be Your Best Horsemanship" is hosted by professional horse trainer and clinician, Phil Haugen. Inspired by his “1% better everyday" training philosophy, Phil explains the methods, mindset, and performance tips that drive continuous learning and growth in horsemanship, as well as in life. Join us each week as Phil shares his experiences over the past 30+ years in the horse training industry, discussing the methods that have helped him bridge the language barrier between horse and rider to enhance understanding and performance from foundation to finish.

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Check latest episodes from Be Your Best Horsemanship podcast

The Most Productive 10 Seconds in Horsemanship

2026/10/21

Sometimes, one of the hardest things to do in horsemanship is to do nothing at all. Years ago, someone told me, “If you don't have 10 seconds to sit, pause, and let that horse appreciate the release, you need to go ahead and get off.” And, that's advice I've carried with me ever since. In this episode, I'm talking about the importance of slowing down, being intentional with our releases, and giving our horses time to process what they've just learned. Join me as I share why the most productive 10 seconds of your training session may be the ones where you do absolutely nothing.

Building Ranch-Raised Performance Horses with Shane & Allyson Eliason

2026/09/22

In this episode, I'm joined by Shane and Allyson Eliason of Eliason Performance Horses in Snowville, Utah. As fifth-generation ranchers, Shane and Allyson run an impressive cattle and performance horse breeding operation in the high desert country of Utah, spanning tens of thousands of acres with 30+ broodmares and three stallions. Join us as we discuss how their program came together, the unique aspects of breeding and raising horses on the ranch, and how this foundation influences their horses' training and development. We also talk about the genetics and crosses behind their program, what they're looking for in the horses they're producing, and some of the things I've noticed in the horses I'm riding from their program today.

Hidden Habits That May Create Anxiety or Resistance in Horses

2026/09/15

This episode is inspired by a question from one of our loyal listeners and Be Your Best Membership members. Her question is: What’s something you see good riders doing that they don’t realize is actually creating anxiety or resistance in their horses? Tune in to hear my take on this question as I share some hidden habits that even the most skilled riders fall back on from time to time that can create undesirable responses from their horses.

Developing & Testing Your Horse's Mental Toughness

2026/09/01

In this episode, I’m talking about what it takes to build both the mental and physical toughness needed to perform when the pressure is on. Tune in as I share how to prepare horses for the situations they’ll face in competition, how a horse's physical and mental performance are connected, and how repetition helps turn the right responses into habits. Whether we’re preparing ourselves or our horses, the more comfortable we can become in those game-time situations, the better prepared we’ll be to handle them when they count.