A podcast hosted by Dr. Shelley Appleton of Calm Willing Confident Horses and Kathryn Christieson of Firenza Park Equine Services on all things horse and learning
Canter Therapy
Claim This Podcastby Dr Shelley Appleton and Kathryn Christieson
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105 episodes
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A podcast hosted by Dr. Shelley Appleton of Calm Willing Confident Horses and Kathryn Christieson of Firenza Park Equine Services on all things horse and learning
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Recent Episodes
May 24, 2026
104. Django the Legendary Friesian, Wise Advice, and Lipoedemia Awareness with Lynn Jenkin
<p>In this episode of the Canter Therapy Podcast, Shelley Appleton and Kathryn Christieson sit down with <strong>Lyn Jenkin</strong>.</p><p>Lyn shares the incredible story of Django, the legendary Friesian stallion who became the first Friesian in Australia to compete at official Grand Prix dressage level, along with her experiences breeding Friesians and the horses that shaped her approach to horsemanship and learning.</p><p>The conversation also explores creativity, photography, lifelong curiosity, and an important discussion about <strong>lipoedema/lipedema</strong>, a commonly misunderstood and underdiagnosed condition affecting many women.</p><p>This episode is thoughtful, fascinating, and full of insight into horses, life, learning, and resilience.</p><p>To Learn more about Lipoedemia, please head to Lipoedemia Australia: </p><p>Website - <a href="https://www.lipoedema.org.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://www.lipoedema.org.au</a></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Please note</strong> - That Australian spelling is lipoedemia but in medical literature and in the US, it is spelt lipedemia. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Canter Therapy Podcast:</strong></p><p>To find out more about <a href="https://www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr Shelley Appleton</a> and <a href="https://firenzapark.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kathryn Christieson</a> check out the <strong>Canter Therapy Podcast</strong> website: <a href="https://www.cantertherapy.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.cantertherapy.com.au</a></p>
May 17, 2026
103. The Hidden Impact of Stress on Mares, Hormones & Fertility
<p><strong>What if stress is affecting your mare far more deeply than you realise?</strong></p><p>In this powerful episode, <strong>Dr Chris Mortensen</strong> shares research into how stress impacts mares, reproduction, hormones, blood flow, embryo quality, and behaviour.</p><p>Shelley and Kat dive into:</p><ul><li>Exercise-induced stress and fertility</li><li>Hormone disruption and cycling</li><li>Gut health and stress</li><li>Laminitis and metabolic issues</li><li>The role of blood flow in reproduction</li><li>Why stressed plants may contribute to metabolic disease</li><li>Practical strategies for mare management</li></ul><p>This is an eye-opening conversation about the interconnectedness of stress, physiology, and horse welfare.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dr Chris Mortensen</strong> is an equine nutritionist and researcher with expertise in equine reproduction, stress physiology, gut health, and performance nutrition. He completed his PhD at Texas A&M University researching the impact of stress and exercise on mare fertility and embryo quality, and now works with Poseidon Animal Health focusing on evidence-based equine health and nutrition.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Dr. Chris Mortensen, PhD</strong></p><p>Head of Education, Poseidon Animal Health</p><p>Website: 🇺🇸 poseidonanimalhealth.com</p><p>Website: 🇦🇺 poseidonanimalhealth.com.au</p><p>Website: 🇳🇿 poseidonanimalhealth.co.nz</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Research referred to in this episode:</strong></p><p>Here are the citations formatted for your show notes:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Mortensen, C.J., Choi, Y.H., Hinrichs, K., Ing, N.H., Kraemer, D.C., Vogelsang, S.G., & Vogelsang, M.M. (2009). Embryo recovery from exercised mares* Animal Reproduction Science, 110(3-4), 237-244. [https://doi.org/10.1016/j.anireprosci.2008.01.015] </p><p><br></p><p>2. Smith, R.L., Vernon, K.L., Kelley, D.E., Gibbons, J.R., & Mortensen, C.J. (2012). Impact of moderate exercise on ovarian blood flow and early embryonic outcomes in mares. Journal of Animal Science, 90(10), 3770-3777. [https://doi.org/10.2527/jas2011-4713]</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Special for Podcast Listeners!</strong></p><p>Use coupon code: <strong>SHELLEYAPPLETON</strong> at the checkout of <a href="https://poseidonanimalhealth.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Poseidon Animal Health</a> products to receive a discount.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support Canter Therapy Podcast:</strong></p><p>To find out more about <a href="https://www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Dr Shelley Appleton</a> and <a href="https://firenzapark.com.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Kathryn Christieson</a> check out the Canter Therapy Podcast website: <a href="https://www.cantertherapy.com.au/hosts" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">www.cantertherapy.com.au</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
May 12, 2026
102. Interview with Bob Wood
<p>In this special episode of the Canter Therapy podcast, Shelley and Kat sit down with American horseman Bob Wood for a fascinating conversation about authentic horsemanship, rider development, leadership, and the timeless principles that underpin good horse training.</p><p><br></p><p>Trained originally by a former US Cavalry horseman, Bob shares decades of hard-earned wisdom from a lifetime spent teaching riders, training horses, coaching eventers and polo players, restarting troubled horses, and helping people understand the deeper “why” behind effective horsemanship.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Bob explains:</p><p>• What has been lost in modern horsemanship and rider education</p><p>• Why good lesson horses and correct rider development matter</p><p>• How to develop an independent, balanced seat by learning to move with the horse</p><p>• The importance of leadership in creating true partnership with horses</p><p>• Why some abused or dangerous horses may initially require “dominance” as Bob defines it, not cruelty, but clear, confident influence and boundaries</p><p>• The difference between leadership, domination, and partnership</p><p>• Why horses need humans to demonstrate competence and reliability</p><p>• The problems created by social media horsemanship trends, over-humanising horses, and confusing sentimentality with training</p><p>• How pressure, feel, timing, and attention shape horse training far more effectively than gimmicks or dependency-based approaches</p><p><br></p><p>This is an honest, thought-provoking conversation that bridges old-school horsemanship wisdom with modern discussions about welfare, rider skill, and horse behaviour. Whether you’re a beginner rider, experienced trainer, or simply passionate about horses, this episode offers valuable insights into what it really takes to create calm, willing, confident horses and competent, grounded riders.</p><p><br></p><p>We are incredibly grateful to Bob for sharing his experience and perspective, and we know this will not be the last conversation we have with him.</p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about Bob Wood</p><p>Website: http://www.triplecreekfarmpa.com</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BobWoodHorsesForLife</p><p>YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UClZRgcA-CIydVmlMARcIq0A </p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about Canter Therapy Podcast</p><p>Website: https://www.cantertherapy.com.au</p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about Dr Shelley Appleton</p><p>Website: https://www.calmwillingconfidenthorses.com.au</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calmwillingconfidenthorses</p><p>Instagram: @calmwillingconfidenthorses </p><p><br></p><p>To find out more about Kathryn Christieson</p><p>Website: https://firenzapark.com.au</p><p>Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FirenzaPark</p><p>Instagram: @firenzapark</p>
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