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Welcome to The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast where your hosts, Laura & Cindy are coming together to alchemize hearts and horses for a more connected life. We're two horsewomen from vastly different backgrounds, united by our profound experiences with horses and the life lessons they've taught us. Our goal for this podcast is to empower you to look beneath the surface of your horsemanship journey to find a deeper connection, more meaning, and more confidence to do whatever you d ...
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#17 The Balancing Act: Hoof Care Secrets Every Horse Owner Should Know
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Get the FREE Hoof Health Guide In this episode, Laura steps forward as a hoof expert and total hoof nerd. We discuss how your horse's hoof is a powerful indicator of their overall well-being. Laura shares her journey of learning to trim so she can help her own horse and the horses at the rescues where she volunteers. Chronic abscesses, laminitis, t…
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In this episode, we talk about how to know what your horse is thinking. We offer strategies for redirecting energy and heading off spooks. Your awareness is the key to smooth communication with your horse. This conversation addresses common areas of awareness that horse owners lack. You'll hear insights changing your mindset from trying to control—…
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#15 Rethink Your Training Tools: The Truth About Bits and Spurs
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In this episode, we discuss the truth about bits and spurs. These tools are so often used to increase control, but that's not what they are designed for. With so much misinformation out there, you may have been pressured to use a bigger bit or spurs in the wrong situation. This conversation challenges that way of thinking. It emphasizes the need fo…
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#14 A Love Deeper Than Riding: Redefine Your Horse-Human Relationship
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In this episode, we challenge the belief that owning a horse means you have to ride. Our conversation focuses on how the horse-human relationship isn't defined by saddle time. We share personal stories of how horses enrich our lives in ways beyond riding. There’s so much more to horse ownership than those who focus solely on riding realize. If you'…
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#13 Redefining Leadership: Building Unshakable Horse-Human Bonds
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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of leadership within horse-human relationships. Leadership is crucial in building a healthy and balanced partnership with your horse. But, it often comes with challenges rooted in our own experiences and perceptions. We discuss the baggage humans bring into their roles as leaders—whether being overly …
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#12 Wildfire Season is Here. Are You Ready?
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Get the Emergency Evacuation Packing List In this episode, we discuss fire safety. Tune in to learn how to prepare for fire season and protect your horses. Cindy, a member of the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, shares stories of large animal evacuations. Laura shares her evacuation plan as a member of a boarding barn. This episode covers: The importance o…
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#11 Back to Basics Part 2 - Building Strong Horsemanship Skills
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Welcome back to part two of our "Back to Basics" series. This episode focuses on the foundational aspects of your horsemanship skills. Understanding the basics is crucial for all horse people, and we break it down here. This episode tackles topics like entering your horse's enclosure, setting the tone for your time together, and the proper way to o…
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#10 Back to Basics Part 1 - Building a Strong Horse Human Relationship
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The basic relationship principles discussed in this episode aren't taught in lessons or online programs. When they're skipped, they cause all kinds of issues that leave owners frustrated and horses unheard. Your relationship with your equine can make the difference between a close call and a total wreck when something happens that pushes you beyond…
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#9 Knowledge To Empower Part 2 Essentials To Know When Loading & Unloading Horses
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This episode shares trailering safety tips to keep you and your horse safe during loading, unloading, and while on the road. Many wrecks happen in the trailer, and these basic tools can help you avoid them! We have different trailers, so you'll hear two different approaches to the same idea. At the end of the day, the goal is to plan for the worst …
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#8 Knowledge To Empower Part 1 Essentials To Know When Hauling Horses
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Do you trailer your horse to trailheads, clinics, lessons, or shows? If so, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Knowledge is empowerment! Even if you have no mechanical skills or desire to learn, you must get to know your rig. This is essential safety information that most horsewomen lack. Get the Trailer Checklist Here In this episode you'l…
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#7 Understanding Your Horse’s Brain with Dr. Steve Peters
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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome our first guest, Dr. Steven Peters. As a board-certified neuroscientist with a lifelong passion for horses, Dr. Peters has a unique perspective. He shares his incredible knowledge of the equine nervous system in this episode. You will see how everything we talk about in Episodes 5 & 6 is backed by science…
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In this episode, we discuss the science of energy releases in horses. Learning to understand your horse's nervous system can revolutionize your horsemanship. Listen in as we explain how the horse's sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems influence their behavior. Recognizing and respecting your horse's need for release can lead to profound …
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#5 Equine Energy Work - Learn To Heal With Your Horse
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Download Energy Ball Exercise In this episode of the Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship Podcast, we explore energy work. Horses have heightened sensory awareness and intuitive abilities. When we learn to access those parts of them, we open the door to a powerful healing modality. You can deepen your connection with your horse by learning to work wi…
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#4 A New Perspective on Problem Solving
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In A New Perspective on Problem Solving, you'll learn how to approach struggles with your horse from a place of curiosity instead of fear, frustration, or uncertainty. There's a culture in the horse world that encourages equestrians to make their struggles with their horses mean something about their riding or horsemanship abilities. This episode p…
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#2 Awakening Awareness: A New Perspective for Hard Rides
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In Episode 2, Awakening Awareness: A New Perspective for Hard Rides, we explore what it means to truly see your horse. If you've ever had a tough training session and wondered if you were missing something that could have helped you turn things around, this episode is for you. The Heart of Connection: Your emotions and energy influence your horse b…
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#3 Life Lessons from Horses: Growth, Spiritual Awakening, and Surrender
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In Episode 3, Life Lessons from Horses: Growth, Spiritual Awakening, and Surrender, we share how horses have changed our lives. They've pushed us to grow, awakened us to a deeper connection with life, and called us to surrender in moments that spiraled out of control. We have both experienced connections with horses on a level that we haven't found…
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#1 Discover the Magic of Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship
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Welcome to Episode 1 of The Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship Podcast. In Discover the Magic of Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship, we introduce the Who, What, Where, Why, and How of the Podcast. We're creating a space for passionate equestrians aiming to foster a deeper connection with their equine partners to explore, learn, and grow. Strong hor…
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