Mar 15, 2019
Glenys Cox, equestrian coach, educator and “trainer of
trainers,” hosts the popular Horse Chats podcast and is
the director of Online Horse College, which offers education and
opportunities to equestrians across all facets of the industry. She
believes that through better education of professionals, horses
around the world will lead better lives.
Glenys is a former international three-day event and dressage
competitor based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. She merges 40
years as a horse person with her advanced graduate study and
extensive experience in the field of education. She creates
programming and content designed to improve the lives of horses
through the increased knowledge of those who care for them. Her
specialty is preparing and training students to work within the
industry.
The Horse Chats podcast first aired in 2017. It features
guests who are established industry experts alongside those whose
stars are still on the rise. Glenys’ mission is educating owners,
riders and trainers on best management practices and training
techniques. Horse Chats listeners have a love and passion for
horses, the equine industry and a desire to improve their skills
and expand their knowledge.
Under Glenys’s direction, Online Horse College offers courses that
combine both practical and theoretical components on topics across
the industry. Glenys believes in a hands-on approach to learning
and stays in contact with each student. Online Horse College’s
programs are internationally recognized for excellence.
Topics of Discussion:
[:18] About today’s guest.
[:50] Glenys describes how she helps equestrians prepare for careers.
[2:00] What is more important as an equestrian pursuing a career: education or experience?
[4:48] Glenys’s thoughts on how to improve the welfare of the horse through education.
[8:37] How the safety of people around (or with) horses can be improved through education.
[11:48] What Glenys’s horse journey was like.
[14:08] If Glenys had the perfect play map in terms of guiding an individual to how learn to ride — what would that look like?
[15:50] Some of the other important factors after identifying a great riding school with great instructors.
[16:22] How successful are online programs in terms of educating people about horses?
[19:56] Elise shares a great personal experience at the National Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum.
[23:44] How has the style of education around horses changed?
[26:05] How education within the horse industry is evolving.
[28:14] About next week’s episode of Because of Horses.
[29:28] About Glenys’s mission and how she expresses it through her work.
[32:50] Where to follow Glenys online.
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Mentioned in this Episode:
Cowgirl Hall of Fame and Museum
Because of Horses Stacy Westfall Episode
Because of Horses Alan Day Episode
Because of Horses James Clement Episode
Next week’s episode of Because of Horses
Glenys Cox’s email: Glenys@OnlineHorseCollege.com
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