The River Tiger Podcast from Dynamics Coaching
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.
The River Tiger Podcast from Dynamics Coaching
Part 1. 'Maybe their feet know something we don't.' A conversation with Lacy Stormes, barefoot showjumping USA.
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My fabulous guest this week is USA showjumper, Lacy Stormes.
In the first part of this episode Lacy shares how she ended up with a barefoot horse and becoming more curious and, almost accidentally, going against the 'do what has always been done, how it's always been done' advise.
This was a fascinating conversation and I learnt so much. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.
Part two will be out soon!
Contacts for my guest: Lacy Stormes
•Stormes Horsemanship and Showjumping
• Lacy Stormes Barefoot Showjumping
Professional rider and coach
On Instagram: Stormes Showjumping
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Stormes Horsemanship and Showjumping
Lacy Stormes Barefoot Showjumping USA
Lacy Stormes and barefoot L.A. LOVE
2023 Grand Prix of Flintridge
8th place finish
Lacy Stormes and barefoot Totem Du Phare
2023 Shamrockin Show Speed Stake
Champion
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