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The Equestrian Connection

The Equestrian Connection

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Every two weeks, wehorse team member Danielle Crowell sits down with trainers, industry experts, and horse people from all over the world to talk about everything related to horses and the equine industry so we can learn and do better as horse-first equestrians.welearn GmbH
Episodes
  • #97 Show jumping legend Franke Sloothaak: His life, his horses, his successes

    #97 Show jumping legend Franke Sloothaak: His life, his horses, his successes
    Mar 1 2026
    Franke Sloothaak is a true legend of show jumping: During his active career, he became World Champion and Olympic gold medalist, winning numerous major prizes. He trained and competed in top-level competition with more horses than almost anyone else. Today, he works behind the scenes, coaching students all over the world. In conversation with Christian Kroeber, he looks back on his career, recounting how he began teaching at the age of 15, how his time at Alwin Schockemöhle's stable shaped him, and his first appearances for the German team. What unites all the stages of his equestrian career is a keen eye for a horse's strengths and weaknesses. He discusses how seemingly minor details can be crucial and always returns to one key principle: His focus is on training horses in a way that promotes their health, improves their movement, and motivates them for long-term work with humans. An inspiring conversation full of horsemanship, about Franke's personal journey, his will to win, and current challenges in the sport. *Important to note: This podcast episode was originally recorded in German for the wehorse podcast. We used translation software to dub the episode for our English podcast, The Equestrian Connection.
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    59 mins
  • #96 Recognizing Trauma’s Impact on the Body with Michelle Bannink

    #96 Recognizing Trauma’s Impact on the Body with Michelle Bannink
    Feb 15 2026
    Michelle Bannink is an equine behaviour and trauma specialist, operating internationally with horses and humans facing complex behavioural and emotional challenges, who are looking for ways to bring balance and joy back into their lives. In her work, Michelle became known for helping horses who were labeled as "difficult" or "dangerous" return to regulation, connection and trust. She helps horses move out of survival state, back into clarity, balance and trust. And, she helps humans become the calm, grounded presence their horse can rely on. Michelle’s work integrates a holistic view on equine behavior and communication and practical training structures. This allows horses and humans to experience real, lasting change. And creates a place where learning, connection and true partnership become possible again. Connect with Michelle: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/be_stable_educationcenter/ Website: https://www.bestable.nl/ / https://www.bestable-skandinavien.com/
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • #95 How to Make Money Online as an Equestrian Professional with Baylee Summer

    #95 How to Make Money Online as an Equestrian Professional with Baylee Summer
    Feb 1 2026
    Baylee Summer helps ethical horse trainers to create, launch, and sell online offers in just 4 months in her business mentorship program, “Ethical Trainer Alchemy, and she has helped dozens of trainers get their businesses off the ground and generate actual profit (instead of barely breaking even). Baylee has made it her mission to help them get booked out & well paid, so they can sustainably do the work we so desperately need—horse & human alike. I originally interviewed Baylee two years ago, on episode # 69, and today she is back to share her latest FREE offering, “How to Make Your First $5k Online,” which is a mini-course for ethical horse trainers & practitioners where they’ll get a step by step process to to take their work online, attract aligned clients, and generate thousands (even with a tiny following)—without sacrificing integrity OR client success. So, be sure to scroll down to get your free access. Connect with Baylee: FREE Mini Course: https://baylee-summer.mykajabi.com/make-your-first-5k-online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bayleejoysummer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/baylee.sheppard
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    57 mins
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