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"Heels Down or In?"

As Published in Eurodressage.com

A powerful sense of discomfort is affecting the global dressage community. These incidences underscore a broader issue of changing attitudes towards animal welfare, ethics, and the impact of social media on equestrian sports. With accusations extending to other prominent figures and organizations, the dressage community faces scrutiny over practices once deemed acceptable now being questioned. Amidst these controversies, there’s a call for a more humane, ethical approach to equestrian training, emphasizing the need for open discussions about animal welfare and the sport’s future. The unfolding investigations and public reactions reflect a pivotal moment for dressage, urging a reevaluation of training methods and a stronger focus on equine welfare to maintain the sport’s integrity and social license to operate.
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How to Listen When Someone You Know Discloses Sexual Harassment or Assault

This post is based on a longer article by Dr. Jennifer J. Freyd (Professor of Psychology, University of Oregon)

Every day now in the news, we learn of various actions taken by those facing allegations of sexual assault and harassment. One set of actions has to do with their reported sexual harassment and/or assaults. Another set of actions has to do with how they respond when accused. Both types of action are crucially important. A good response can at least do some good (sincere apologies can be healing). But a bad response not only exacerbates the harm of the first injury, it also inflicts new injury, and does so in ways that are usually public and ongoing (well past the media moving on).

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Meet Trudi and Denver, our SmartPerks Hall of Fame Inductees

At SmartPak, we’re on a mission to make the world a better place by using our smarts to power healthy horses and happy riders. Out of the tens of thousands of riders and horse owners that we’re proud to call SmartPerks members, our SmartPerks Hall of Fame Inductees have been supporting one special horse for the longest amount of time. This honor celebrates their commitment to changing the world, four hooves at a time by taking great care of their horse. We’re thrilled to introduce you to our inductees, Trudi and Denver.

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Podcasts

Stable to Unstable: Navigating Horse Related Accidents and 911 Calls

Stable to Unstable: Navigating Horse Related Accidents and 911 Calls

Welcome to Inscape Quest, where insightful conversations redefine perspectives. In this episode, I am joined by Colleen Cain, an expert in emergency dispatch. Together, we explore the unique challenges and critical protocols involved in handling horse-related accidents and making 911 calls.

Colleen provides essential tips on how to effectively communicate with 911 dispatchers during emergencies. We discuss the importance of knowing your location, securing animals, and the types of instructions dispatchers can provide over the phone.

 

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Surfing Stressful Moments: A Brief Guided Visualization

Surfing Stressful Moments: A Brief Guided Visualization

This episode offers a brief yet powerful guided visualization designed to help you manage stressful moments, combat urges towards old habit patterns, or simply to relieve situational anxiety. Through gentle breathing exercises and sensory awareness techniques, you’ll learn to navigate these challenging moments just like a surfer rides a wave.

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Horsepower with Heart Ep.10: Recalibrating Dressage

Horsepower with Heart Ep.10: Recalibrating Dressage

Welcome to the Inscape Quest Podcast, where insightful conversations redefine perspectives. Join your host, Trudi Howley, as she engages with psychologist, dressage writer, and trainer Jane Karol in an exploration of recalibrating the sport of dressage. In this episode, we delve into the global impact of a video featuring British dressage rider Charlotte Dujardin, released just prior to the Paris Olympics. Jane provides a nuanced look at human psychological responses, and the intricate dynamics within the dressage community.

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Equine Nutrition: Feeding for Optimal Health

Equine Nutrition: Feeding for Optimal Health

Join host Trudi Howley on this episode of Inscape Quest as she engages in an enlightening conversation with renowned equine veterinarian and writer, Dr. Nancy Loving. With a career spanning from her graduation from Colorado State University Veterinary School in 1985, Dr. Loving has continuously emphasized the importance of a team effort with clients and educated decision-making regarding horses’ health.

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Preparing for surgery or medical procedure: A brief 5 minute guided imagery

Preparing for surgery or medical procedure: A brief 5 minute guided imagery

Welcome to Inscape Quest, where insightful conversations redefine perspectives. I’m Trudi Howley, and in this special micro session, we offer a brief guided imagery experience designed for the night before your procedure. Immerse yourself in soothing music and subtle suggestions that promote optimal blood flow, a clear surgical field, and rapid healing.

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Horsepower with Heart Ep: 9: True Crime, Alydar & Animal Welfare

Horsepower with Heart Ep: 9: True Crime, Alydar & Animal Welfare

In this compelling episode of Inscape Quest, host Trudi Howley and renowned attorney Fred M. Kray delve into animal law, and the ongoing fight for animal welfare – especially within the horse industry. Listen in as Kray passionately recounts his experiences on the frontline of animal justice and explores his award-winning true crime book, Broken.

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Horsepower with Heart Ep.8: Racing Hearts: Exploring Horse Racing

Horsepower with Heart Ep.8: Racing Hearts: Exploring Horse Racing

Welcome to Inscape Quest, a compelling podcast where we provide an intriguing insight into the world of horse racing. Today we have two trailblazing women, retired jockey and sport analyzer for NBC Sports, Donna Barton Brothers, and former jockey, racing manager and consultant, Euki Binns. 

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Horsepower with Heart 3: Dressage Unbridled - a candid conversation

Horsepower with Heart 3: Dressage Unbridled - a candid conversation

In this Inscape Quest episode, Trudi Howley interviews Diana Mukpo, a dressage expert and equine welfare advocate, who discusses the need for compassion in horse training. Blending her dressage dedication with Buddhist principles, Diana urges a return to classical training to improve horse welfare and address the sport’s challenges, such as rising costs and welfare concerns.

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Horsepower with Heart 2: Dressage Dynamics & Navigating Vicarious Trauma for Collective Transformation

Horsepower with Heart 2: Dressage Dynamics & Navigating Vicarious Trauma for Collective Transformation

In this Inscape Quest podcast episode, Dr. Jane Karol explores trauma in the dressage community, focusing on vicarious trauma, equine welfare, and growth amid adversity. As a dressage expert and psychotherapist, she delves into the psychological ties between riders and horses, power imbalances in training relationships, and the significance of communication and self-care.

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Beyond "Thank You for Your Service"

Beyond "Thank You for Your Service"

In the Inscape Quest podcast, Vietnam vet Bob Lecy discusses the layered meaning of “Thank You for Your Service,” emphasizing its emotional weight for veterans. He explores war’s traumas and the overlooked issue of military sexual harassment, advocating for meaningful conversations and support for veterans. This episode encourages deeper insight and empathy towards veterans’ experiences.

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Horsepower with Heart: Unveiling the World of Equine Well-being

Horsepower with Heart: Unveiling the World of Equine Well-being

Joining us is the esteemed guest, Dr. Jay Merriam, a veterinarian with 55 years of experience in equine veterinary care. We delve deep into welfare issues of various equestrian sports, and the role all equestrians can explore in promoting horse welfare in their communities.

 

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Powerful Strategies to Ease Nervousness During Medical Appointments

Powerful Strategies to Ease Nervousness During Medical Appointments

We delve into the often-overlooked challenge of anxiety during medical appointments. This unique episode is designed as a micro-therapy session where Trudi shares 14 powerful strategies that can help patients take control of their anxious moments during medical appointments.

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An Insightful Journey into Eating Disorders with Tabitha Farrar

An Insightful Journey into Eating Disorders with Tabitha Farrar

Rethinking food restrictions. Guest Tabitha Farrar on a journey from anorexia to eating disorder recovery coaching. In a food obsessed culture this is a conversation for everyone.

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An Immersive Body Scan Technique for Stress Reduction

An Immersive Body Scan Technique for Stress Reduction

The episode features Kim La Rue, a seasoned awareness coach with over 30 years of experience. During this episode, she unravels her journey of practicing body-centered therapies and somatic emotional release techniques.

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Interview with Shakespearean actor Andrew Jarvis

Interview with Shakespearean actor Andrew Jarvis

One of the most respected actors of our generation discusses his life long passion for performing & directing Shakespeare.

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PTSD and Healing from War with Ann Sartori

PTSD and Healing from War with Ann Sartori

Ann Sartori rethinks ways to keep listening to veterans share their heartfelt and painful experiences in the military.

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Tackling the Taboo of Sex Education with Cassandra Rustvold

Tackling the Taboo of Sex Education with Cassandra Rustvold

Rethinking sex education with sex therapist Cassandra Rustvold LCSW, SEP, CSAT, CST.

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Delving into the Musical Universe of Grammy-winning Pianist Peter Kater

Delving into the Musical Universe of Grammy-winning Pianist Peter Kater

Peter Kater reflects on his life as a pianist and how he engages with himself, the world, and his audience.

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15 Somatic Practices for Stress and Anxiety Relief

15 Somatic Practices for Stress and Anxiety Relief

The episode introduces the concept of somatic practices, focusing on body-based techniques aimed at restoring balance and calm, even in moments of stress or anxiety. 

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Exploring use of dramatic space with Robert Bellows & Andrew Jarvis

Exploring use of dramatic space with Robert Bellows & Andrew Jarvis

Robert Bellows, sculptor and guide of the Warrior Storyfield, has an exploratory conversation about the use of dramatic space with actor Andrew Jarvis. 

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Keeping Children's Theatre Alive with Natalie Cutcher

Keeping Children's Theatre Alive with Natalie Cutcher

Natalie Cutcher, performer, educator & director keeps the value of Children’s Theatre alive for listeners.

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Exploring Animal Protection Work with Dianne Sauve

Exploring Animal Protection Work with Dianne Sauve

In conversation with Dianne Sauve, we become aware of what is needed to support Animal Control & Protection Officers.

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The Inscape Quest podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute as professional mental health care services, including the giving of mental health care advice, and no therapist/client relationship is formed. The use of information on this podcast or materials linked from this podcast are at the user’s own risk. The content of this podcast is not intended to be a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Users should not disregard or delay in obtaining medical or mental health care advice for any mental or physical condition they may have and should seek the assistance of their health care professionals for any such conditions.

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