The Fifth Gait Podcast
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Fifth Gait Podcast:We ( Carrie Hill & Mackenzie Durbin ) have thrown around the idea of a podcast for years - but we finally made it happen, stuck in the truck together on a 10-hour road trip home from a horse show.Our passion is the Icelandic horse - and all aspects of the worldwide community that surrounds this breed. Here, we come together as equestrian professionals to share our hardest lessons, biggest wins and our future hopes in Icelandic horsemanship.Our conversations aim to educate, inspire and grow all people like us, who love Icelandic horses - from enthusiasts and amateurs, to trainers, competitors and field specialists.Our topics cover all things care practices, training systems, Icelandic horse history, sport competition, breeding and much more.Join us! On The Fifth Gait PodcastWatch Us On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthGaitPodcastFollow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/fifthgaitpodcast
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This podcast covers a variety of themes centered around Icelandic horses, including care practices, training systems, history, sport competition, and breeding. For example, episodes may tackle topics such as maturing as a trainer, the philosophical lessons learned from horses, and the evolving nature of horsemanship.
Welcome to the Fifth Gait Podcast:
We ( Carrie Hill & Mackenzie Durbin ) have thrown around the idea of a podcast for years – but we finally made it happen, stuck in the truck together on a 10-hour road trip home from a horse show.
Our passion is the Icelandic horse – and all aspects of the worldwide community that surrounds this breed. Here, we come together as equestrian professionals to share our hardest lessons, biggest wins and our future hopes in Icelandic horsemanship.
Our conversations aim to educate, inspire and grow all people like us, who love Icelandic horses – from enthusiasts and amateurs, to trainers, competitors and field specialists.
Our topics cover all things care practices, training systems, Icelandic horse history, sport competition, breeding and much more.
Join us! On The Fifth Gait Podcast
Watch Us On YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheFifthGaitPodcast
Follow Us On Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/fifthgaitpodcast
In Episode 18 of The Fifth Gait Podcast, we sit down with an accomplished Icelandic horse trainer and pace rider, Konrad Valur, for an in-depth conversation about the sport of pace riding, training elite pace horses, and the realities of life as a professional trainer.
We discuss what makes a great pace horse, how to identify the right temperament and movement, training and conditioning strategies, competition preparation, recovery between sprints, shoeing, and the importance of understanding each horse as an individual. We also dive into the mental and emotional challenges of the horse industry, including burnout, stress, and the pressure placed on trainers.
The conversation also looks toward the future of pace racing and Icelandic horsemanship, including potential changes to competition formats, conditioning research, lactic acid testing, horse welfare, and how we can continue to improve the sport while preserving what makes it special.
If you’re interested in Icelandic horses, pace racing, training philosophy, equestrian sport, horse conditioning, or the future of Icelandic horsemanship, this episode offers a fascinating look behind the scenes from someone who has dedicated their career to developing high-level pace horses.
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