The NOËLLE FLOYD Podcast7 Okt 2025

Season 1 Highlights, Part 2: The Mindset Shifts Every Rider Needs to Hear

Season One of Dear Horse World changed the way so many of us think about riding and about ourselves. But there was no way to fit all the mic-drop moments into one episode, so here is Part Two.

This is an honest look at what it truly takes to grow with your horse, not just to train harder. We're talking about the uncomfortable but transformative shifts that distinguish simply "riding" from genuine partnership.

You'll hear:

Josh Nichol on why leadership isn't control. It's learning to be calm when everything in you wants to tense.
Animal communicator, Deleah, on vulnerability, surrender, and the purpose horses are quietly asking us to find.
Dr. Jenny Susser on confidence, goal setting, and why every rider (yes, even you) deserves to own their space in the arena.
Karl Cook on cutting through schemes and taking responsibility for the basics of great horse care.
Dewey Freeman and Dr. Connie on looking deeper than "bad behavior" to what our horses are really experiencing.
William Fox-Pitt on believing in the horse you have and adapting with humility when plans change.

These are the conversations that shift you from overthinking and reacting to leading with clarity, trust, and purpose. It is honest, it is challenging, and it might just change how you ride forever.

Want to be first to know when Season Two drops? Join the mailing list here and stay connected to a community of riders rethinking what great horsemanship can be.

If these conversations inspired you, you'll find even more at noellefloydplus.com—our learning community for riders who want to deepen their horsemanship, connect across disciplines, and grow alongside world-class trainers. Explore courses, resources, and tools designed to bring the wisdom of Dear Horse World into your everyday riding.

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