Phil Haugen Horsemanship

11/25/2025

The path will disappear from time to time…
Keep moving forward. 🙌🏼🙏🏼

11/25/2025

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking about the importance of playing to your horse’s strengths. One of the biggest responsibilities we have as horsemen and women is to be good leaders — and a big part of leadership is recognizing the strengths of those we lead.

Just like people, every horse has a different set of strengths, weaknesses, and preferences. Our job is to identify what those are and set them up for success.

Tune in as I share tips for how to identify your horse’s natural tendencies and why doing so can strengthen their confidence, willingness, and longevity.

Listen now at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast-episodes/315

11/18/2025

In this week’s episode of the podcast, I’m talking about one of the simplest—and hardest—skills to master in horsemanship: the pause.

The pause is the brief moment of release and reward that tells your horse, “You did it right.” It’s the part of the process that builds confidence, clarity, and understanding between horse and rider. But it’s also the step that many of us—myself included—tend to rush through.

Tune in as I share how developing better self-awareness and patience can transform your communication with your horse, how the pause teaches effort and confidence, and why slowing down might be the most productive thing you can do in your training.

Listen now at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast-episodes/314

11/14/2025

Slow down… let’s do it right. 💪🏼

11/14/2025

Our final public clinic of the year is happening next weekend in Delta, Utah! We have an outstanding group of trainers on the list for this clinic―some new faces and plenty of returning riders. It's going to be a great weekend! 🐴

We have a handful of riding spots still available―get signed up at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/events.

11/13/2025

11/13/2025

It’s World Kindness Day 🌎 Today and every day, be kind to yourself. Be kind to your horses. And, be kind to others. It costs nothing to be kind.

11/12/2025

In this week's episode of the podcast, I am joined by Nikki Eggert—owner of Never Stop Believing Performance Horses and a recent graduate of our ⁠⁠Foundations Certification Program⁠⁠.

Nikki’s story is a textbook example of what happens when you commit to the process, invest in yourself, and keep showing up—especially on the hard days.

Tune in as Nikki shares a behind-the-scenes perspective on her journey through the Certification Program, including the mindset shifts and daily habits that helped reshape her confidence, grow her business, and strengthen her connection with her horses and clients.

Listen now at philhaugenhorsemanship.com/podcast-episodes/313

11/12/2025

🎉 We are excited to officially recognize 𝐍𝐢𝐤𝐤𝐢 𝐄𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐭 for her successful completion of our Foundations Certification Program.

Nikki is a true example of how consistency, belief, and the power of self-image can transform your life and horsemanship. Through her program, 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐁𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐬, Nikki’s approach to horsemanship blends solid fundamentals with a focus on self-talk, goal setting and mental preparation — building better horses and stronger riders.

For Nikki, this program did exactly what it was designed to do. It’s been a real privilege to watch Nikki’s journey as she followed the framework of the Foundations Certification. Her confidence grew right alongside her knowledge, and this growth fueled meaningful progression with her horses.

Please join us in celebrating Nikki for this outstanding achievement 👏🏼

🔗 Learn more about Nikki’s journey and her program: philhaugenhorsemanship.com/certification/nikki-eggert

11/11/2025

Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

11/11/2025

Is your horse’s water too cold? 🥶 When water gets icy, horses drink less, and that can lead to dehydration or even impaction colic.

Horses prefer water that’s around 45–65°F, this helps them stay hydrated, digest hay better, and maintain body warmth through winter.

Whenever possible keep buckets and tanks ice-free with a heated bucket or tank heater.

💬 How do you keep your horse’s water from freezing in the cold? Share your best winter barn hacks below!

👉 Follow for more practical, research-backed nutrition tips.