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Kate & Kathleen. Series 2, Episode 11. Why do we do it? October 11th 2026 This is a Part 2, following on from the last episode in which we discussed choosing this 'Life of Hard' with horses. When our equine friends are so good at breaking our hearts, emptying our bank accounts and sometimes runining our bodies - what is the thing which keeps us going? We really hope you enjoy reminding ourselves of the joy.  We did! If you would like to find out more about us, you can find us here  Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com Kate - www.softandsound.org

Kate and Kathleen - Series 2, Episode 10 How do we make sense of things when they get really hard with horses? In this episode Kate talks about her sadness regarding the ongoing injury of her young horse Rural, and asks Kathleen how she has coped when she has been through the really difficult times with  horses.  We want to reassure listeners that hard times with horses are par for the course, and that you are not alone. You can find us here: Kathleen www.ethosequine.com  Kate www.softandsound.org

Season 2, Episode 9. With Lee Maclean of Keystone Equine. Humility or Hubris, finding the middle ground.  In this episode we are delighted to welcome back the indomitable Lee Maclean of Keystone Equine. We discuss the challenge of openly sharing your own learning journey, the vulnerablities and insecurities as a trainer and profesisonal, and how on the flipside that can expose you to criticism.  How do we open ourselves up the the reality of a life with horses, where mistakes are made, lessons are learned and humlity must constantly be welcomed -  in a social media world which wants to see perfection and glitter at all costs? We hope you enjoy this conversation and may get something useful from it regarding your own life with horses.  You can find us at : Lee Maclean - Keystone Equine Kathleen Beckham - Ethos Equine Kate Sandel  - Soft and Sound

Kate & Kathleen, Season 2, Episode 5. Good horsemanship and good biomechanics, part 2 July 2026 In the second part on this topic, we talk about the very common horsemanship practices of lateral flexion and yielding the hind quarters. And how this is done very badly by so many, and why this has become the case. Kathleen shares with us her understanding of what can be done to mitigate this.  Kate also talks a little about what can be missing from a tradition which is very focused on good biomechanics and sometimes doesn't address the horsemanship side of things.  As ever, you can find us here Kathleen  www.ethosequine.com  Kate - www.softandsound.org

Kate & Kathleen. Season 2, Episode 5. Good horsemanship and Good biomechanics? Part 1 This week we talk about the link between good horsemanship and good biomechanics (or healthy movement, or biotensegrity, or whatever you want to call it). What did we both have to do to further our knowledge about this subject and what do we see our students and their horses struggle with most often? This is just the first look at a huge topic. We will be back next time to talk about where horsremanship may skip a  focus on phsyical wellbeing, and where classical riding might overlook the  foundations.  You can find us here  Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com Kate www.softandsound.org

In this episode we chatter on (distinctly different from nattering) about the concept of 'What did you first stub your toe on'. Kathleen doesn't know where she first heard this, but she is claiming it now! And for so many people it is such a useful way to think about where to start and how to 'plan' your ride.  We hope there will be something in this episode  for you! You can find us here  Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com Kate - www.softandsound.org

Kate and Kathleen - Series 2, Episode 3.  April 19th 2026 In this episode Kate asks Kathleen a question about her new horse. He has some serious concerns about things in his blind spot. Together they dicuss what might be going on for him,  and ideas to explore which could help him better. Many horses have worries about their blind spots, and when they are left unaddressed this can cause a lot of problems for horses (and their humans) in all manner of ways.  We hope there will be something in this episode  for you! You can find us here  Kathleen - www.ethosequine.com Kate - www.softandsound.org

In this episode, as we dream of spring and summer, we talk about some things you might want to consider when it comes to sigining up for or attending clinics.  Clinics in the USA look quite different to those in the UK, but a lot of things we need to prepare for are similar.   How do you choose which ones to go to?  What can you do to set yourself and your horse up for success? What small detail do you need to pay attention to which might make all the difference.  We hope you enjoy this. If you would like to work more with either of us you can find us here Kathleen  www.ethosequine.com Kate www.softandsound.org

In this episode we discuss the many naunces of imposter syndrome - something often dicussed on the internet, but usually with a 'one size fits all' solution.  We both believe that there are many varied and indivuial reasons why we might come to believe that "I'm about to get found out' Or, "I shouldn't really be here' - whether we we are a professional or have horses just for fun (!). We also exlpore a few tangents en route - as per.   If you would like to learn more with either of us - you can find us here Kathleen www.ethosequine. org Kate www.softandsound.org

Dec 4th 2025 In this episode we update you about our two new (now not so new) horses, Rural and Sunshine.  We hope you enjoy hearing more about what we have learned about them and where we think we might be headed next... You can find us here  Kathleen www.ethosequine.com Kate www.softandsound.org

Kate & Kathleen - Episode 21. Rules...? In this epsiode we talk about the few 'rules' that we have (for now) when it comes to being with horses.  These are things that for now we don't negotiate or compromise on - we try to uphold them. We discuss what has brought us to this decision and how we keep sense checking them. Who knows, the next time we talk we may have found good enough reasons not to hold on to these as rules anymore, but for now they make enough sense that we stick with them. If you would like to find out more about us, we both teach in person, on-line and have active subscriber memberships  Kathleen - www.ethosequoine.com Kate - www.softandsound.org

This week we talk about the ethical dilemmas we 'should' all face as horse owners. - regarding what we want our horses to do for us.   It is a truth (which can be hard to face) that our horses are in our lives because we made choices for them. And  then continue to decide many things about how they live and who they live with. There should be an ongoing dialgue for any horse steward as to what I ask of my horse and very importantly 'how' I ask. Do I know what my principles are in order that my actions can reflect that? In her usual straightforward manner, Kathleen suggests one way to consider this is simply "How selfish am I prepared to be?' We hope you enjoy our chat, if you would like to know more about us you can find us here Kathleen www.ethosequine.com Kate www.softandsound.org

Kate and Kathleen. Episode 19; living with horses with health conditions, Part 2. In this epsiode we talk about our personal experiences of diagnosing and supporting horses with chronic health conditions. This includes Kathleens horses with PSSM and hormonal issues, and Kate's with complex phsyical issues. We discuss our own ethical paradigms for what we we will continue to ask of a horse, and when we  make a decision to retire them.  Not an easy topic for any of us to consider, but an essential one. If you would like to find out more about us you can track us down here Katheen - www.ethosequine.org Kate - www.softandsound.org Or you can find us on Fb ar Kathleen Beckham and Kate Sandel

In this episode Kate and Kathleen talk to a very interesting question from a listener - Is my horse just quiet or is she shut down? As ever, the conversation  goes where it goes, with some rambling side roads and interesting diversions.  If you have a question for us, please do get in touch. You can find us here Kathleen - www.ethoseqiune.org Kate - www.softandsound.org

In this episode we begin to answer a listeners question, one which i am sure is familiar to many of us - my horses has a long term health condition, how do I manage that? This is part 1, where we discuss our experiences of discovering and then managing significant health challlenges in our horses.  How can we balance optimim with realism, hope with pragmatism.  We will return to this very soon as it is a huge subject. You can find `Kathleen here  www.ethosequine.com Kate here www.softandsound.org