- 16
- Episodes
- 8
- Ratings
- 2024
- First episode
About Change of Tack
Equestrian podcast focused on promoting Welfare informed businesses from around the world.
- Publisher
- Eiddwen Skellon
- Category
- leisure
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 30 Sept 2024
- Latest episode
- 16 May 2025
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
16 May 2025
Episode 15. Sarah Nickels - Abbey's Run Equestrian
This Episode I speak with Sarah Nickels from Abbeys Run Equestrain; a welfare focused, education provider in North East Victoria - Australia. Sarah provides online and in person education with workshops, guided courses and webinars. Sarah is also Host of the podcast 'An Equine Conversation', which is avaliable on most platforms, or you can listen from her website: www.abbeysrunequestrian.com.au There is just 1 month left to watch the 'Introduction to Riding Bitless' webinar with Dr Dorothy Heffernan, whihc can be found at https://www.abbeysrunequestrian.com.au/purchase-intro-to-riding-bitless-webinar-recording And the next in person - VIP weekend will be running in Ocober 2025. For more details visit www.abbeysrunequestrian.com.au/vip-weekend As mentioned in my intro; we are running a Positive Reinforcement Camp at Maggies Voice Equestrian in South Wales, UK. from 18th to 20th July 2025. For more details contact El Brewer Via Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/maggiesvoice4 or WhatsApp: 07578989159 To contact me you can reach out via my website www.animal-balance.co.uk or facebook https://www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon
18 Feb 2025
Episode 14. Amanda Barton - Tilefield Equestrian
This Episode we meet BHS Accredited Professional Coach and owner of Tilefield Equestrian, Amanda Barton. Based in Hampshire, UK, Tilefield Equestrian offer a variety of holistic events; with regular clinics, workshops and talks on everything from ridden training, bodywork, rehabilitation, behavioural issues, scent work, reiki, saddle fitting, human body work, SURE FOOT equine stability training and with the help of Tallulah, her Racewood Riding Simulator, Amanda offers indepth training to improve rider balance and proprioception. For more details visit: www.tilefieldequestrian.com www.facebook.com/tilefieldequestrian or WhatsApp 07710042540 If you want to get in touch with the show you can contact me via emailing eiddwen@mail.com (mailto:eiddwen@mail.com)
29 Jan 2025
Episode 13. Jenni Nellist - Clinical Animal Behaviourist
This Episode I speak with Clinical Animal Behaviourist, Jenni Nellist. Based in South Wales UK, Jenni is a Certificated Clinical Animal Behaviourist as well as an Animal Behaviour and Training Council, Registered Clinical Animal Behaviourist for Horses. (These are seperate accreditations and registrations, opperated by seperate governing bodies in the UK.) To acheive these accreditations Jenni has demonstrated a strong level of academic achievement, coupled with passing practical assessments of her clinical skills. Jenni chose the route to becoming a Clinical Animal Behaviourist, as this was most closely aligned with her values, enabling her to put her main driving passion first and foermost - the mental wellness of horses. Jenni's focus on prioritising the horse's experience, ensures welfare is a constant focus in her work, while her ethos of promoting a strong horse-human bond, enables her to create a safe space for horse and human to be together. For more details on Jenni you can visit her website: www.jenninellist.co.uk or find her on facebook: www.facebook.com/JenniNellistEquineBehaviour or get in touch via emailing: jenni@jenninellist.co.uk or Whatsapp: 07974569407 During the conversation Jenni mentions her work with Odisee University of Applied Sciences in Belgium. Their Clinical Animal Behaviourist course can be found here: https://search.app/re3tBudcuk9hrcMBA Jenni also mentions a talk by Hazel Heaton, owner of Nine Acres and Founder of the Fresh Start Scheme for Horses. Her talk and others from the World Horse Welfare Conference, are available to watch here: www.worldhorsewelfare.org Jenni has close links with Lluest Horse and Pony Trust, you can find their website here: www.lluesthorseandponytrust.co.uk If you would like to contact me with any feedback, you can visit my website: www.animal-balance.co.uk or visit the podcast facebook page: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569241576803 You can also join the Change of Tack Facebook group or find us on Ticktock and Instagram out theme tune is Calm Background by Yurii-Kohut
3 Jan 2025
Episode 12. Kate Blackmore - Equischolars
This episode I speak with Kate Blackmore from Equischolars. Kate is an Equine Behaviour consultant and trainer, based in the UK. Equischolars is a unique, activities based learning system, which is available internationally and designed to be suitable for any equestrian establishement to impliment; regardless of size or facilities. Providers join the Equischolars membership platform, through which they receive access to the modular based system of activities and theory, enabling them to provide fun and interactive education for children and young adults. The program is focused on developing an understanding of equine behaviour, ethology and welfare, while also enabling the learner to develop self confidence and life skills, making the system suitable for those with further learning needs. for further details visit www.equischolars.co.uk or follow them on social media at www.facebook.com/equischolars Equischolars on instagram or @equi_scholars on ticktock Kate has also recently released The Equiscolars Plus programs, Equischools and the Early Intervention System. Designed for mentors or organisations who want to provide theraputic intervention, these training programs blen practical learning with key theories like attachment principles, polyvagal theory and equine behaviour. For more details visit www.equischolarsplus.com During the discussion Kate mentions Shawna Karrasch and the Connection Training Program, you can find more details of these providers at: www.shawnakarrasch.com www.connectiontraining.com If you want to contact me you can email eiddwen@mail.com or visit www.animal-balance.co.uk you can join the converstation on the Change of Tack facebook group or visit www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61569241576803 or follow us on Instagram change_of_tack_podcast or ticktock @change.of.tack Our theme is Calm Background by Jurii Kohurt
21 Dec 2024
Episode 11. Vikki Fear - Equine Podiatrist
Vikki Fear, a UK-based Equine Podiatrist, shares her holistic approach to hoof care and promotes the welfare of horses through education and expert hoof care services.
11 Dec 2024
Episode 10. Melissa Deal - Compasionate Horse Click
US-based positive reinforcement trainer Melissa Deal shares her expertise on compassionate horse training, promoting ethical and welfare-focused methods with proven results.
28 Nov 2024
Episode 9. Yasmin Stuart - Equine Physiotherapist
Equine physiotherapist Yasmin Stuart shares holistic and compassionate approaches to treating horses and training owners, empowering them to achieve balance and well-being.
20 Nov 2024
Episode 8. Phillippa Christie - Equine Partnership, Bitless Boutique, Hoof Boots Ireland
Phillippa Christie, a Certified Equine Behaviourist, shares her expertise on equine partnership, bitless training, and hoof care, empowering horse owners to adopt a more natural and compassionate approach.
9 Nov 2024
The NAC - Alex Le Grand and Aliyah Woodland
Welcome to Change of Tack, the Podcast that brings you Welfare informed professsionals from throughout the Equestrian industry. Thie episode I speak with Alex LeGrande and Aliyah Woodland from the NAC. the NAC offer online education for animal owners and professionals including thier multi-accredited Diploma in Equine Training and Coaching, which on completion provides a pathway to registration with the Animal Beahviour and Training Council as an Equine Training Instructor. The NAC will also be offering in-person training from Spring 2025, covering a variety of topics including animal behaviour, welfare and training as well as courses in land management, saddle fitting and bodywork. Alex Le Grand is an Equine Behaviour Consultant certified with the IAABC and a registered, accredited Animal Behaviourist and Animal Trianing Instructor with the ABTC. Alex is also a certified, Advanced Saddle Fitter, Educator and Assessor with the IASF. Aliyah Woodland is a Positive Reinforcement Animal Training Instructor registered with the ABTC and head tutor at the NAC. Aliyah was my guest in Episode 1, where she spoke in detail about her business; Equine Thoughts. She provides in-person and online coaching for students of all backgrounds and levels of experince. For more details visit: www.the-nac.co.uk (https://www.the-nac.co.uk) www.facebook.com/naturalanimalcentre You can contact me at: www.animal-balance.co.uk www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon or join the chat on the Change of Tack Facebook Group!
1 Nov 2024
Episode 6. Trudi Dempsey, Equine Trainer and Behaviour Consultant
This week we meet Trudi Dempsey, an Equine Behaviour Consultant based in the UK. Trudi offers online and in person behaviour consultations as well as coaching in positive reinforcement training and general horsemanship. Her passion is Classical dressage and she has a holistic approach that enables clients from all backgrounds to benefit from her knowledge of behavioural science. You can find out more through Trudi's website: www.equine.training or facebook: www.facebook.com/CreativeEquineTraining or you can find her courses on the following sites: www.understandhorses.com www.iaabcfoundation.org You can contact me at: www.animal-balance.co.uk www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon or join the Change of Tack facebook group to share your thoughts. our theme tune is Calm Background by Yurii Kohut
26 Oct 2024
Episode 5. Gabriel Lencioni - Cooperative Care
This Episode I'm joined by Gabriel Lencioni, a Brazilian Vet who has specialised in Animal Behaviour. Gabriel specialises in using Cooperative Care to help reduce stress during veterinary procedures and husbandry activities and together with Equine Behaviourist, Trudi Dempsey and the IAABC; is offering training for horse owners and professionals to help build the necessary skills to enable horses to engage positively in their care. the next course begins on 11th November, you can find out more here: https://iaabcfoundation.org/courses/equine-cooperative-care/ You can also access a recorded webinar on Youngstock Handling, hosted by Understand Horses: https://courses.understandhorses.com/courses/better-beginnings-building-resilience-in-young-horses-webinar#:~:text=%E2%80%A2%20Learn%20why%20the%20first%20few%20weeks%20and,influences%20a%20foal%27s%20development%20and%20sense%20of%20security. During the discssion Gabriel recommended the following resources: https://courses.understandhorses.com/courses/understand-equine-body-language https://www.understandhorses.com/courses https://www.bhs.org.uk/horse-care-and-welfare/behaviour/equine-stress/ For more information or to contact Gabriel use: vet.gabriel.lencioni@gmail.com or on instagram follow: @vet.gabriel.lencioni You can contact me via facebook: www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon or email eiddwen@mail.com or join the Change of Tack facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/1522176092001916/?ref=share big thank you to The Podcast Marketer for promoting the podcast. For more details please visit https://thepodcastmarketer.carrd.co As always, our theme tune is Calm Background by Yurii Kohut
19 Oct 2024
Episode 4. Alice Short - Equine Elements
This Episode we meet Alice Short from Equine Elements, in South West England. Equine Elements provide Equine Facilitated Therapy and Equine Facilitated Learning, as well as Horsemanship and Riding Lessons. Alice places equine welfare at the forefront of her business and we discuss how she prioritises this for the horses in her care and builds awareness with her clients. for more details visit: https://cotswoldequineelements.co.uk https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089182097657 https://instagram.com/equine_elements_/ you can contact me at www.animal-balance.co.uk www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon or email eiddwen@mail.com Theme Tune - Calm Background by Jurii Kohurt
12 Oct 2024
Episode 3. El Brewer - Maggie's Voice
TRIGGER WARNING - This episode contains mention of childhood sexual abuse. Maggie's Voice is a Reward Based riding centre, based in South Wales UK. They offer ridden and non-ridden lessons as well as Theraputic Horsemanship and also cater for those wanting to develop husbandry skills or simply spend time with horses in an ethical and horse centred environment. for more details visit: www.facebook.com/maggiesvoice4 www.instagram.com/maggies_voice?igsh=MXVqNGRuMDd4ZDBjdQ== www.tiktok.com/@maggiesvoice?_t=bqPJkJ0JFej&_r=1 or email: voicemaggies@gmail.com to contact me visit: www.animal-balance.co.uk www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon or email eiddwen@mail.com (mailto:eiddwen@mail.com) theme tune - Calm Background by Jurii Kohurt
7 Oct 2024
Episode 2. Caroline Hegarty - Equitopia
This week we hear from Caroline Hegarty from Equitopia. Equitopia Centre is an online education platform that provides reliable and evidence based information for horse owners and professionals. Caroline is on a mission to improve horse welfare world wide, by empowering owners with the knowledge to recognise when there may be areas that need improvement. For more details visit www.equitopiacentre.com You can also listen to the Equitopia Podcast - From The Horse's Mouth' To contact me reach out at my website www.animal-balance.co.uk or via facebook www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon theme tune - Calm Background by Yurii Kohut
30 Sept 2024
Episode 1 - Aliyah Woodland / Equine Thoughts
Aliyah Woodland is a UK based, ABTC Animal Training Instructor, who uses behavioural science and positive reinforcement techniques, to help her clients build a deeper understanding of their horses needs, and develop the skills to train calmly and without force or coercion. you can find Aliyah at https://www.facebook.com/EquineThoughtswithAliyahWoodland or email equinethoughts.abtc@gmail.com You can contact me at www.facebook.com/eiddwenskellon visit my website www.animal-balance.co.uk or email eiddwen@mail.com
30 Sept 2024
CHANGE OF TACK - Intro to the podcast
Welcome to Change of Tack, the podcast that showcases Welfare Aware Equine Professionals and the work they are doing to help horse owners learn ethical and evidence based management and training practices. Intro theme - Calm Background by Yurii Kohut
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- 5.0 / 5
- 1 ratings
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- 5.0 / 5
- 7 ratings
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