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The River Tiger Podcast from Dynamics Coaching is a space for curious, evidence-informed conversations that sit at the intersection of learning, movement, skill acquisition, ethics, and philosophy — with a particular love for adventure, lifestyle, and equestrian sports.
Hosted by Marianne Davies, the show explores what it means to become skilful in environments that are complex, fluid, and never fully controllable — where risk can be managed, but not eliminated.
Each episode brings research and real-world practice into dialogue through spontaneous, thoughtful discussions with practitioners and researchers. Expect deep dives into ecological and systems perspectives, coaching practice, decision-making under pressure, and the socio-cultural realities that shape how we train, compete, and care — for ourselves, for others, and (in equestrian contexts) for the horse as a partner in the learning environment.
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Forty years in search of one less paddle stroke: a conversation with paddler, designer, coach and lifelong explorer, Aled Lloyd-Williams.
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Sep 14, 2026 |
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How animals, humans, and environments shape each other. A conversation with Harry Heft
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Aug 27, 2026 |
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Confidence, Control, and Connection: NLP Meets Ecological Dynamics in Riding. A conversation with Dr Tracey Cole
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Jun 25, 2026 |
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Horse Welfare 12 with Dr Karen Luke: Systems Thinking, Wicked Problems, and Rethinking Equestrian Practice.
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May 28, 2026 |
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Response-Able: Ecological Psychology, Wayfinding, and Multi-Species Life. A catch-up with Carl Woods.
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May 26, 2026 |
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How we learn to move in the real world: A conversation with Harry Heft.
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May 02, 2026 |
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Coaching Falling with Style: Affordances, safety, and skill adaptation with Danny Hatcher
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Mar 12, 2026 |
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Beyond Optimality: Embracing emergent adaptation. A conversation with Madhur Mangalam.
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Dec 31, 2025 |
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Exploring 'the affordance hypothesis' with Ed Baggs. What are affordances and are they different for non-human animals?
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Jan 25, 2025 |
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A contemporary perspective on strength, conditioning and rehabilitation with Yuji Suzuki.
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Jan 16, 2025 |
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Circumnavigating Anglesey: Celebrating friendship, adventure, and play.
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Dec 24, 2024 |
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Why the concept of affordances is so important to our understanding of becoming skilful. A conversation with Dr Andrew Wilson
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Dec 13, 2024 |
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What it is to be human: A conversation with Professor Eric Brymer about the nature of adventure sports.
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Nov 10, 2024 |
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Are we smart enough to know how smart horses are? A conversation with Louise Evans about her research into horse learning.
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Oct 13, 2024 |
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Nonlinear pedagogy and being skill-full: levelling up your skills through experience with Dr Alex Lascu.
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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Part 2. Exploring Learning Theories with David Farrokh: An ecological (systems) approach in practice.
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Sep 15, 2024 |
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Part 1. Exploring Learning Theories with David Farrokh: From Behaviourism to Ecological Psychology.
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Sep 07, 2024 |
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Navigating Fear and Confidence: A conversation with Dr Rebecca Williams of Smart Climbing.
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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Breaking Flow! A conversation with Joe Kelly about skill acquisition and coaching in high risk activities.
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Aug 18, 2024 |
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Let's talk about menopause! A conversation with Steph Bradley about supporting women to stay active.
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Training your horse using contemporary movement science. Kathy Sierra shares practical tips for helping your horse become a skilful and motivated mover.
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Aug 03, 2024 |
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Meeting the demands of your sport; increasing fitness and performance, reducing injury and pain. A conversation with The Equestrian Physio, Katie Wood.
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Jul 14, 2024 |
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How equipment design impacts motivation and skill acquisition. A conversation with adventure sport athlete and designer, Corran Addison.
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May 26, 2024 |
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Leading change: paradigm shifts and the importance of being evidence informed. A conversation with climbing coach Pete Edwards.
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May 13, 2024 |
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The importance of agency and relationships: A conversation about enhancing the wellbeing of our horses with Bonny Mealand and Emily Kieson.
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Apr 28, 2024 |
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Evolving Trends in Equestrian Journalism. A conversation with Sara Bref and Dr Petra Andersson.
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Mar 14, 2024 |
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If movement behaviour is a problem-solving activity, is there such a thing as "correct" biomechanics? A conversation with skill acquisition specialist, Tyler Yearby.
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Welfare, safety, and training. Exploring a systems view of equestrianism with PhD candidate Karen Luke.
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Jan 27, 2024 |
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Are instructions always good? Exploring the importance of how and why coaches guide 'Focus of Attention' with Dr Vicky Gottwald and Dr Robin Owen.
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Dec 23, 2023 |
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Understanding coaching eco-systems: Challenges and opportunities for developing a more nonlinear coaching practice. A conversation with Dr Mark O'Sullivan.
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Dec 03, 2023 |
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Fuelling your coaching journey: Event rider and coach Alex van Randwyck shares her insights on how to develop and nurture your own coaching skills.
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Are you paying attention? Exploring the role of 'focus of attention' in skill acquisition with Richard Barbour
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Aug 27, 2023 |
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Part 2. 'Maybe their feet know something we don't.' A conversation with Lacy Stormes, barefoot showjumping USA.
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Jul 27, 2023 |
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The transformative bond: Exploring embodied cognition in motor racing, with Dr Gal Ziv.
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Jul 15, 2023 |
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Part 1. 'Maybe their feet know something we don't.' A conversation with Lacy Stormes, barefoot showjumping USA.
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Jun 27, 2023 |
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Poker faces and the reason we don't ride zebras. A conversation with Dr Carrie Ijichi
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Jun 22, 2023 |
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Hoof talk: A guide to barefoot basics, with Equine Podiatrists Nia Cooke, Ali Taylor, and Harriet Jane Szwed.
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Jun 17, 2023 |
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Stepping outside the Matrix: (Re)examining our relationships with horses, with Equine Ethologist Renate Larssen.
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May 24, 2023 |
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Beyond tradition: Reshaping equestrianism for the modern world. A conversation with Organisational Culture researcher and practitioner, Dr Niels Feddersen.
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May 20, 2023 |
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Part 2. Anti-fragility: Building a resourceful body. A conversation with Dr Paula Silva.
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May 11, 2023 |
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Part 1. Becoming anti-fragile: The importance of training for growth beyond resilience. A conversation with Dr Paula Silva.
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May 10, 2023 |
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In Action and in the Code: Enhancing concussion recovery through technology, with Dr James Stafford
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May 06, 2023 |
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We need to 're-set' peoples eyes in terms of what is normal behaviour for a horse: A conversation with Dr Sue Dyson about the Ridden Horse Pain Ethogram
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Apr 30, 2023 |
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Part 2: What is a coaching philosophy and why do we need one? A conversation with Dr Alex Lascu, Dr Carl Woods, Craig Morris and David Farrokh.
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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Part 1: What is a coaching philosophy and why do we need one? A conversation with Dr Alex Lascu, Dr Carl Woods, Craig Morris and David Farrokh.
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Apr 27, 2023 |
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The importance of saddles, saddle design, and listening to our horses. A conversation with Dr Anne Bondi, the Saddle Research Trust Seminars,.
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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Creating optimal learning environments and supporting motivation
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Mar 27, 2023 |
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Part 2. Exploring the concept of 'feel' with 'For The Horse' equine educator and consultant, Chris Adderson.
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Mar 03, 2023 |
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Part 1. Exploring the concept of 'feel' with 'For The Horse' equine educator and consultant, Chris Adderson.
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Feb 23, 2023 |
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Snow, Rabbits and Pooh Sticks: motivation, arousal and focus of attention in the ugly zone
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Jan 07, 2023 |
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Learning in the Ugly Zone: The Importance of Play and Exploration (with guest Snoopy)
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Dec 31, 2022 |
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An introduction to the Athletic Skills Model (ASM) with Dr Martina Navarro
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Dec 27, 2022 |
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Becoming skilful at asking questions, with coach developer Nicky Fuller
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Dec 26, 2022 |
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Keeping your horse's movement system healthy: A conversation with Dr Gillian Tabor.
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Dec 21, 2022 |
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Moving forward: Can youth and equestrian sports become more child and horse centred? A conversation with Dr Jennifer Fraser and Julie Taylor.
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Nov 28, 2022 |
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Part 2. Biotensegrity and the horse-human partnership: a conversation with authors Dr Susan Lowell de Solorzano and Maren Diehl.
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Nov 14, 2022 |
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Biotensegrity and the horse-human partnership: a conversation with authors Dr Susan Lowell de Solorzano and Maren Diehl. Part 1.
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Nov 08, 2022 |
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All things Flow! Exploring flow states with David Farrokh and Equestrian coach Maddi Burchell.
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Oct 22, 2022 |
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For the love of horses. A conversation with Ecuyer, Georges Dewez from Carreg Dressage.
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Oct 09, 2022 |
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Performance planning and adaptability: A conversation with Olympic Coach, Craig Morris and Richard Seals.
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Sep 24, 2022 |
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What is representative learning design (RLD) and why is it important? A conversation with Dr Alex Lascu and Jane Randall.
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Sep 02, 2022 |
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Improve your coaching and practice design for jumping with Katie Williams and Mia Palles-Clark.
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Aug 28, 2022 |
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Embracing uncertainty and a response-ability to the experiences of others (human and non-human). A conversation with Dr Carl Woods.
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Aug 08, 2022 |
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Journal Club #1 How can 'performance analysis' support our riding and coaching? Researcher Dr Jane Williams discusses the practical implications with showjumper and coach Emma Slater.
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Jul 30, 2022 |
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Developments in gait analysis that help identify pain related asymmetry could support your training and coaching, with Eva Marunova.
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Jul 20, 2022 |
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Exploring how and why we need to become 'learning environment designers' for our horses, with Kathy Sierra.
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Jul 03, 2022 |
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'Can't jump, won't jump!' Reflections on considering an ecological approach to coaching with Warren Lamperd.
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Jun 25, 2022 |
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'If the horse (or child) can't say no, saying yes is meaningless.' Exploring agency with Mia Palles-Clark and Stuart Armstrong.
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May 28, 2022 |
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Exploring a constraints-led approach in equestrian coaching with Jane Randall
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May 02, 2022 |
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Calibration: How do horses and riders become attuned to each other and their environments? A conversation with Dr James Stafford and Warren Lamperd.
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Apr 18, 2022 |