The Journey On Podcast
Embracing the old adage of ‘The Journey is the Destination’ world-renowned horseman Warwick Schiller invites guests to share their stories of personal development and growth both inside and out of the horse world. Powerful conversations and mindful nuggets of wisdom define The Journey On Podcast. ~~~~~ Warwick moved from his home country of Australia in his 20s to the U.S. so he could pursue his dream of training horses. Warwick's accomplishments in the show arena include representing Australia at the 2010 & 2018 World Equestrian Games. The ability to show at the highest level coupled with his ability to develop a strong connection with his horses and ability to break down training information into a relatable, easy to follow process led to the development of his Online Video Library in an effort to help individuals form a better relationship with their horses and a cultivate a deeper understanding of the foundation on which all successful horse training is built.
Our Editor's Take
The Journey On Podcast with Warwick Schiller is a horsemanship and happiness guide. Host Schiller is an award-winning equestrian trainer, lecturer, and author. He has a library of horse training videos on YouTube and a TV show called Principles of Training. Schiller and his wife, Robyn, represented Australia twice in the World Equestrian Games.
Despite his equestrian success, a horse named Sherlock changed Schiller's outlook. The reining horse refused to do what humans asked. Schiller learned Sherlock must feel relaxed, confident, and connected to follow him. That required Schiller to be present, empathetic, and consistent.
Schiller began therapy and learned how judgmental he was. On The Journey On Podcast, he recalls a therapy task to count his judgmental thoughts daily. He expected to have three, but he had 21 before breakfast. Schiller gained further clarity in an airport. He considered himself a “people watcher” but realized he was judging everyone. He began thinking, “May you be happy,” as each person walked by. It changed his whole demeanor.
Schiller applied that perspective to horse training. Did his body language put them at ease? Was Sherlock rebelling or communicating? Podcast guests like Jenna Darko, Hannah Pasquinzo, Gareth Mare, Cathy Woods, Austin Barry, and Karen Rohlf add insight. Schiller stopped judging horses and started asking questions they could say “yes” to.
He discovered author Brené Brown. He studied her concepts about shame, vulnerability, and suppressing emotions. Schiller wondered if he'd feel more joy if he let himself feel pain. It was a new prospect after growing up in a family that didn't show grief.
The Journey On Podcast on Amazon is revelatory. Schiller shares how to get attuned to horses and oneself. He learned a process from Dr. Daniel Siegel of “being seen, being heard, feeling felt, and getting gotten.” Listeners will hear “Schiller happenings” about handling horses, bucking, and bolting. Schiller also discusses Shakespeare, physics, serendipity, meditation, and manifesting. Equal parts horse tips and human insight, it's unexpected in the best way.
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