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PODCASTS AND INTERVIEWS
Building on Community Collaboration
Talkings Horses Podcast — by Steve Halfpenny
Episode May 27, 2024: John Saint Ryan and Tim McGaffic join Steve to discuss their recently finished film, Get the Mind and the Feet will Follow. They explore how the ideas and techniques used by Tom Dorrance in working with horses can be explained through equitation science and learning theory. CLICK TO LISTEN
North American Western Dressage — Article
Protecting the Western Dressage Horse From Detrimental Effects of Riding Behind the Vertical: Noted equine professionals John Saint Ryan and Andrew McLean, Ph.D., share their insights on this critical issue. CLICK TO READ
Stable Connections Podcast — by Shonna Berk
Episode 101: John Saint Ryan shares his struggles from youth, including leaving school at 15 and how his temper cost him a best friend. He reflects on the unexpected opportunity to teach martial arts to the Army, which jump-started his acting career, and recounts his experiences with both Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance. CLICK TO LISTEN
The Journey On Podcast — by Warwick Schiller
Episode 96: John Saint Ryan is an English actor, musician, horse trainer, and equestrian with an expansive career, featuring supporting roles in film and television. He now runs a ranch in California, where he teaches the methods and mindsets he learned from his time spent with Tom Dorrance. He also leads A Voice For The Horse, a community of horse owners who share a passion for Tom's work. CLICK TO LISTEN
Talking Horses Podcast — by Steve Halfpenny
Episode January 21, 2024: Steve talks with John about what he learned from Tom Dorrance on presenting things to horses and students in a way that helps both learn. This episode is over an hour in length, and as usual, John and Steve drift off topic a few times! John always speaks of Tom with great reverence, and it’s a pleasure hearing him share the lessons learned from him. CLICK TO LISTEN
On The Move Podcast — by Ben and Joe
Episode 25: John Saint Ryan is a British actor turned horseman. After moving to the United States in pursuit of a film career, he met Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance. Their teachings had a profound impact on him, and he is now a trainer and clinician based in Southern California. Ben and Joe sit down with John to discuss accents, martial arts, horsemanship, and much more. Hosted by Ben Cunningham & Joe McDonald. CLICK TO LISTEN
Talking Horses Podcast — by Steve Halfpenny
Episode June 08, 2022: I recently listened to John's audiobook A Voice for the Horse on Audible and found his explanation of the terms used in equitation science learning theory invaluable. As a result, I asked John to discuss it a bit in this podcast. It’s always great to catch up with John, and as always, there are stories about lessons learned from Tom Dorrance. CLICK TO LISTEN
AMT Equestrian Services — by Andrew Turnbull
We are constantly increasing our awareness and evolving, seeking mentors, trainers, and clinicians worldwide who resonate with our vision—those with specialized knowledge in their field and a commitment to growth, both with their horses and within themselves. John Saint Ryan is one of our wonderful mentors. CLICK TO LISTEN
Talking Horses Podcast — by Steve Halfpenny
Episode October 30, 2021: It was great talking to John about how he got into horses and his time with Ray Hunt and Tom Dorrance. John became a close friend of Tom's and works to keep his legacy alive. CLICK TO LISTEN
Podcasts: Building on Community Collaborations
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