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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#29 How to Help Abused and Neglected Horses Heal
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44:52The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Helping abused and neglected horses is a huge topic in the horse world. In this episode, we share stories of working with traumatized horses. We dive into how they can teach us about trust, healing, and forgiveness. We talk about what it takes to rehabilitate a horse with trauma—…
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#28 The #1 Mistake Riders Make in Spring Training
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48:14The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Spring is here. The weather's warming, the trails are drying, and you're ready to ride again! Before you saddle up and hit the road, there’s one big question: Does your horse need a spring tune-up? In this episode, we unpack the truth behind the 90-day spring tune-up. A restart m…
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#27 What Your Horse’s Bad Behavior Is Really Saying
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1:01:04The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Ever felt like your horse won’t do what you’re asking? You're left frustrated, confused, or maybe even questioning your ability. This episode is for you. We dive deep into why those challenging moments happen, no matter how experienced you are. And more importantly, how to respon…
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#26 Why Horses Touch Us – Is It Disrespect Or Love?
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45:17The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) What Does It Mean When Your Horse Touches You? Ever wonder why your horse nudges you with their nose or presses against certain parts of your body? Is it affection, a request, or "disrespect"? In this episode, we’re diving into what this communication means. We break down misconc…
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#25 Navigating Special Needs in Horses – Managing Your Mindset
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51:53The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community Owning a horse with special needs—whether physical or behavioral, or emotional—can feel overwhelming. It's isolating to watch others enjoying their horses while fighting to help yours. In this episode, we dive deep into when the journ…
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#24 Setting Your New Horse Up for Success – Managing Expectations & Building Trust
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52:07The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy Bringing a new horse home is exciting, but it’s also a massive transition—for both of you. This episode discusses what a horse goes through when they get a new home. It talks about unhealthy expectations and how we can let those …
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#23 An Authentic Balance of Horsemanship, Motherhood, and Business With Amy Skinner
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1:03:08The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Connect With Amy In this episode, we sit down with Amy Skinner, founder of Amy Skinner Horsemanship. Her unique horsemanship philosophy is built on balance, trust, and respect. Amy shares her journey of evolution as a horsewoman, a mother, and a teacher. She reveals how these pri…
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#22 Navigating Big Emotions Without Freaking Out Your Horse
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35:19The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Uplevel Your Horse Care🐎Join the Free Community Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now! In this episode, we dive into a topic that many people are experiencing in today's climate. How do we engage with our horses when we're struggling emotionally or mentally? …
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#21 How to Reach Your Riding Goals This Year
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52:45The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy It's that time of year when many riders set goals for what they want to accomplish with their horses. This episode reflects on the importance of aligning our goals with our horse's well-being. If we don't put the horse first, is …
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#20 Navigating Winter - The Truth About Cold Weather Horse Care
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59:14The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Join the Natural Horse Keeping FB Group The cold weather is here. Our horses need us to care for them slightly differently in this season. Should you blanket? Is your horse going to be okay when it snows? How much hay should you feed? In a perfect world, horses could live thrive …
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#19 What Your Herd Bound Horse is Dying to Tell You
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43:01The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Get The Horsewoman’s Guide to Confidence! Every horse owner will have a herd-bound horse on their hands at some point. Solving this requires a deep understanding of equine psychology. It's natural for horses to seek safety in numbers. Their instinctual needs drive this behavior t…
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#18 Tricks for Hoof Boots that Actually Fit with Karen Timcoe Cox
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44:14The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Start a Fitting With Karen In this episode, we’re diving into the world of hoof boots with our guest, Karen Tomcoe Cox. Karen is a boot fitting expert for Scoot Boots and Equine Fusion Boots. She breaks down the essentials of when and why to use hoof boots. Our conversation inclu…
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#17 The Balancing Act: Hoof Care Secrets Every Horse Owner Should Know
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54:01The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) 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 horse…
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#16 How to Know What Your Horse is Thinking
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41:28The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Become an Empowered Equine Caretaker With Laura 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 addresse…
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#15 Rethink Your Training Tools: The Truth About Bits and Spurs
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38:02The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy 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…
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#14 A Love Deeper Than Riding: Redefine Your Horse-Human Relationship
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26:32The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura 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 beyon…
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#13 Redefining Leadership: Building Unshakable Horse-Human Bonds
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38:17The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse/Human Relationship With Cindy 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 o…
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#12 Wildfire Season is Here. Are You Ready?
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36:29The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura 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…
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#11 Back to Basics Part 2 - Building Strong Horsemanship Skills
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1:04:44The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy 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 epis…
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#10 Back to Basics Part 1 - Building a Strong Horse Human Relationship
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52:50The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse/Human Relationship With Cindy 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…
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#9 Knowledge To Empower Part 2 Essentials To Know When Loading & Unloading Horses
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22:15The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Get Help With Safe Trailer Loading From Cindy 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,…
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#8 Knowledge To Empower Part 1 Essentials To Know When Hauling Horses
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39:24The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura 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 esse…
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#7 Understanding Your Horse’s Brain with Dr. Steve Peters
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58:29The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy Connect With Dr. Peters: https://horsebrainscience.info/ 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 uni…
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The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Help Your Horse Thrive with Laura 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 …
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#5 Equine Energy Work - Learn To Heal With Your Horse
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1:00:44The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura 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 do…
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#4 A New Perspective on Problem Solving
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1:02:18The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse / Human Relationship With Cindy 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 equest…
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#2 Awakening Awareness: A New Perspective for Hard Rides
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49:03The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Help Your Horse Thrive with Laura 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 a…
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#3 Life Lessons from Horses: Growth, Spiritual Awakening, and Surrender
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45:46The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse / Human Relationship With Cindy 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…
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#1 Discover the Magic of Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship
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55:36The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Transform Your Horse / Human Relationship With Cindy 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 pas…
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