EQUILOGUE
THE PODCAST FROM IEP
We are so excited to have launched our new podcast series, Equilogue!
Join us in our discussions with a planned variety of guests and contributors over the coming months.
We have a number of formats in the pipeline, including interviews, panel Q&As answering YOUR questions and dilemmas, and group ad lib discussions in which the conversation may take any twist and turn - unrehearsed and unplanned!
We'll be discussing everything from next steps in improving equine welfare, how to navigate the world as a self employed practitioner, insights from various specialisms and much more! Send us your ideas for topics and discussions to internationalequineprofs@gmail.com
YOUR HOSTS
In order to include as many perspectives as possible and broaden conversation, many of our podcasts will feature different combinations of hosts, all from our membership community, which is rich in a diverse range of specialisms and backgrounds.
Alongside guest IEP members will be your regular hosts;
IRENE PERRETT
Irene is an Equine-Human Relationship Coach, Consultant in Equine Behaviour, Rider Coach, Researcher, Course Writer & Tutor. Find out more about Irene here
KATE THORNTON
Kate is an Equine Sports & Remedial Bodyworker, based in Norfolk, UK.
Find out more about Kate here
EPISODE 1
NAVIGATING THE WORLD OF SELF EMPLOYMENT IN THE EQUINE INDUSTRY PART 1
WITH NAOMI NYAMUDOKA, EQUINE FACILITATED PSYCHOTHERAPIST
IEP member, Naomi Nyamudoka is an Equine Facilitated Psychotherapist, based in Perthshire. She talks to Irene and Kate about her transition from being employed part time alongside creation of her business, which also coincided with having a baby!
Working alone in the industry can be lonely and challenging, although strictly speaking, Naomi isn't alone - she has colleagues in her herd of 5 ponies! Naomi's work is all consent based - this goes for the equines as well as her clients.
During our chat, Naomi referenced GrowBiz Scotland - a useful resource for anyone setting up their business in Scotland. They can be found at https://www.growbiz.co.uk/
Naomi's website is at www.be-counselling.com and her Facebook page is Be.Counselling and Be.Herd
Read more about Naomi here
EPISODE 2
A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO EQUINE WELLNESS
WITH SOPHIE PICKARD & RACHEL BEDINGFIELD
IEP member and physiotherapist, Sophie Pickard of Thrive Animal Therapy joins us along with Rachel Bedingfield of Connection Training in this great discussion.
We heard about the amazing results of collaboration between the two. From this, we discussed the importance of communication and teamwork between different professionals within an equine's care team - why it's essential, how it can benefit the horse and their carer.
Rachel and Sophie share some of their experiences of working together, and with others and the effects on the horses when a truly 'whole horse' approach is employed - everything is connected!!
To find out more about Sophie, visit https://thriveanimaltherapy.com/
and for Rachel, head over to https://connectiontraining.com/
EPISODE 3
"IF IT'S NOT GOOD FOR ONE, IT'S NOT GOOD FOR ALL"
WITH VERONICA LAC of THE HERD INSTITUTE
In our third Equilogue, we chatted to Veronica Lac, founder of the HERD Institute. In their own words;
"HERD stands for Human-Equine Relational Development, a philosophy we proudly embody in the compassionate and relational way we work with both horses and humans."
We asked Veronica to delve a little bit into how the HERD incorporate equines into their training and how each and every individual, whether equine, trained professional, student or participant is equally considered, allowing autonomy, agency and a mutual space for healing.
To find out more about the HERD Institute, please visit www.herdinstitute.com or their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/herdinstitute/
STAY TUNED!
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