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As we come to the end of the year, it can be tempting to rush ahead... to plan, reset, or "do things differently" without fully acknowledging what this year has already shaped within us.

In this episode, I invite you to pause.

We reflect on the energy of the Year of the Snake - a year that has asked many of us to shed old skins, release outdated patterns, and recalibrate in ways that haven't always been comfortable or visible.

Together, we explore:

• what this year has quietly invited you to let go of

• what foundations you've actually built (even if it didn't feel like it at the time)

• how your horse may have been guiding you through these shifts

• why you don't need to discard this year in order to move forward

This isn't about fixing, forcing, or rushing into the next chapter.

It's about honouring what's been integrated, being gentle with what's still unfolding, and stepping into the new year from a grounded, empowered foundation - not from burnout or self-judgement.

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You've got this, Felicity

There are seasons where you deeply care about your horse and desire to continue to develop your connection... but your time, energy, or the environment you're working in are genuinely limited.

In this episode, I talk about how to stay connected and keep progressing with your horse during these periods - without pushing, forcing, or falling into the all-or-nothing cycle that so many compassionate equestrians find themselves in.

We explore:

• why dips in capacity are normal (for both horses and humans)

• how progress doesn't always look like doing more

• what actually erodes confidence and trust over time

• and why so many people feel stuck, not because they're doing nothing - but because they haven't developed their eye to spot where the gaps are and what would be the best use of their time

This is a reflective, grounding episode designed to help you work with the season you're in, rather than fighting against it.

I also share how my Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment checklist can be used - not as a to-do list - but as a way to observe what is solid and what is missing in your foundation with your horse.

If you're navigating summer heat, winter weather, shorter sessions, low energy, or a phase where consistency feels harder to maintain, this episode will help you re-orient without losing connection.

✨ Download the free checklist here Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment

✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside The Field, my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you're ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more here.

Email [email protected] to enquire about the special December early bird offer that expires on the 19th of December.

✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected]

You've got this, Felicity

If your horse seems "quiet"… but something feels off... this episode is for you.

Shutdown horses often look calm, obedient, or easy… yet on the inside there is a different story at play. They may feel disconnected, disinterested, flat, or robotic... or go from calm to explosive without warning. And while these signs can be subtle, they matter. Shutdown behaviours arent laziness or compliance. It's a nervous system response asking for support.

In this episode, I break down:

• The real signs of shutdown:
  • Freeze responses, "lights on no one home", obedience without connection, quietness masking overwhelm, sudden explosions, apearing "fine" but feeling off
• Why shutdown responses:
  • How horses enter freeze when earlier attempts at communication weren't understood… why this isn't a training issue but feedback… and how past experiences and pressure-based environments shape shutdown tendencies.
• Why recognising shutdown behaviours is important:
  • For deeper connection, a stronger relationship, more natural motivation - and most importantly, safety.
• How to help your horse open back up:
  • The 5 foundations I use with shutdown, spooky, reactive, and sensitive horses.
• The inner skills you'll need along the way:
  • Patience, attunement, emotional awareness, intuitive listening, letting go of pressure and timelines, and reinforcing the behaviours you do want.

Plus, I share transformation stories (Shorty + Ella) that illustrate what's possible when a shutdown horse finally feels safe to feel again, and how quickly connection, softness, and engagement return.

If you've ever felt like your horse is here with you… but not really with you... this episode will help you understand why, and what steps to take next.

✨ FREE RESOURCE: To get started with a clear plan, download my Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment checklist - it's the exact foundation I use with all horses to build confidence step by step.

✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside The Field, my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you're ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more here.

Email [email protected] to enquire about the special December early bird offer that expires on the 19th of December or when all 3 spots are filled (2 are currently left!)

✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected]

You've got this, Felicity

This episode was originally recorded for My Magical Horse ~ The Podcast, and I'm so grateful to share it with you here.

If you've ever felt off-track with your horse, unsure of what you're "meant" to be doing, overwhelmed by information, or pulled in a direction that doesn't match the plans you once had… this conversation will feel like a deep exhale.

In this heartfelt interview with Jordan Banks, we explore how horses guide us toward who we're becoming...often long before we realise it - and how leaning into intuition, emotional safety, and connection can reshape your whole relationship with your horse and yourself.

Inside the episode, we explore:

✨ the moments your horse tries to redirect you (and what they really mean) ✨ why feeling "lost" or "not where you thought you'd be" is often part of your becoming ✨ the turning points in my journey with Bruce - and how he awakened a new path in me ✨ how your nervous system shapes your confidence and connection ✨ the pressure to "do more" and what happens when you stop performing ✨ how your horse mirrors the parts of you asking for attention or healing ✨ the tender process of returning to your own inner knowing

This is a very validating conversation... especially if you've been sensing that your horse is inviting you into something deeper, but you're not sure how to follow it or what it means.

✨ Connect with Jordan & My Magical Horse

This episode first appeared on My Magical Horse ~ The Podcast. Jordan is an amazing horsewoman who loves exploring all things animal communication, connection, and compassionate horsemanship.

You can find her here: • Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/61tH6CrcSptt9g62YkzT8M • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goldenhorsedressage • Patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/MyMagicalHorse

✨ If this conversation spoke to you…

That's often the moment your horse is asking you to go deeper.

Start with the Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment checklist - a simple, grounded way to cultivate emotional safety and connection, even if things feel uncertain.

And if you're feeling that inner pull toward receiving support and creating a more confident, intuitive partnership with your horse… this is the work we explore inside The Field. My three month mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians.

✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected]

You've got this, Felicity

This is a little pop-up episode to share something special… For the first time in almost two years, The Equestrian Oracle and Equestrian Reflection Decks are officially back... and available for a limited Christmas release from the 1st to 5th of December only.

In this episode, I share the story behind these decks, how they were created with the guidance of the horses, and the many ways equestrians use them to deepen their intuition and connection with their horses and horsemanship.

I'll walk you through how the decks work, why they make such beautiful Christmas gifts for horse lovers, and how to order yours in time for delivery before the holidays.

✨ If you order today (Tuesday), your cards will be posted tomorrow. ✨ Orders placed Wednesday–Friday will be shipped on Monday.

Whether you're treating yourself, gifting them to a friend, or simply wanting to feel more supported on your journey, this episode is a warm little invitation into the magic these decks carry.

Order your decks via the link below - orders close Friday at midnight.

https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/equestrian-oracle

Felicity x

If you're struggling with a spooky horse, a reactive horse, or a horse that is on edge about everything, this episode will help you understand what's really going on - and how to help them feel calm, safe, and confident again.

Many riders feel frustrated, confused, or even scared when their horse spooks, shies, or "overreacts". But your spooky horse isn't being difficult or naughty. In this episode, I explain the real reason horses spook, what their behaviour actually means, and the key steps you can take to reduce spooking and build trust in any environment.

You'll learn how to read early signs of tension, how to support your horse's nervous system, and how to create a safer, more connected partnership - whether you're working at home, on the ground, or off-property.

If you want practical, compassionate strategies for helping your spooky horse relax and become more confident, this episode is for you.

✨ FREE RESOURCE: To get started with a clear plan, download my Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment checklist - it's the exact foundation I use with spooky horses to build confidence step by step.

✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside The Field, my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you're ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more here.

✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected]

You've got this, Felicity

If you ever feel something in your body around your horse and find yourself wondering, "Is this fear… or is this my intuition?" this episode will bring you so much clarity. Many compassionate horsewomen feel torn between wanting to move forward and feeling paralysed by indecision, unsure whether the sensation they're experiencing is a warning or a gentle nudge. When you don't trust your inner guidance, every next step with your horse can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, I explain the deeper emotional and somatic difference between fear and intuition, why both can show up at the same time, and why so many riders have been conditioned to override or outsource their internal signals. You'll learn how to listen to yourself with more confidence, compassion, and ease - so you can make clear, grounded decisions in your horsemanship and life.

You'll explore: 🌙 The difference between fear sensations and intuitive messages 💛 Why they often rise together and create mixed signals 🐴 How to tune into your body so you know when to slow down, pivot, or take the next step 🌀 How to rebuild self-trust using past experiences and somatic awareness

I'll also guide you through simple practices to recognise your intuitive yes and no, reflect on aligned vs. misaligned decisions, and begin connecting with the version of you who already feels grounded, confident, and clear.

If this conversation resonates, this is the kind of inner work we dive into inside The Field - the mentorship experience where self-trust deepens and your confidence expands through being seen, supported, empowered, and celebrated. ✨ Explore the full Horse Human Connection Playlist here -https://open.spotify.com/playlist/53IV4jlWiRko5JJx0DqbJM

✨ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ Website: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/

You've got this, Felicity

If you've been carrying guilt connected to your horse...whether from past training choices, accidents, injuries, their transition, moments you wish you handled differently, or simply not being able to give them the care you wanted to - this episode will bring so much relief and softness.

Guilt is something many compassionate horsewomen hold quietly and heavily. In this episode, I explain why guilt forms (and why it has nothing to do with you being a "bad" person), how guilt is really care wrapped in shame, and how to begin softening it into grace so you can show up with more presence, compassion, and connection. I also share my own experience with Bruce and the healing that unfolded on the other side of self-blame.

Inside the episode, you'll explore: 💔 Why guilt and self-blame arise in caring horsewomen 🌿 How these emotions quietly create walls between you and your horse 🌙 The truth about your intentions... and why you've always done your best 💫 How to release shame and reconnect with your intuitive, tender heart ✨ Practical ways to move forward with more support, regulation, and connection

If this conversation resonates, this is the kind of inner emotional work we deepen inside The Field, where guilt softens into grace, and you're supported, witnessed, and celebrated as you step into a more grounded, compassionate version of yourself - for you and your horse.

✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected]

You've got this, Felicity

If you've been searching for answers in training methods, in other people's opinions, or even in your horse's behaviour - this episode will feel like coming home. So many compassionate horsewomen find themselves overwhelmed by information, stuck in loops of second-guessing, and unsure which direction to take next.

In this episode, I share my own journey through the many layers of seeking clarity - from competition days, to shifting into compassionate horsemanship, to finding my way back to calm, confidence, and clear direction. You'll learn why confusion often arises right before a breakthrough, and why clarity isn't something you "find" outside yourself ... it's something you cultivate through self-trust.

Inside the episode, you'll explore: 🐴 Why confusion shows up when you're integrating new awareness 🌿 Why clarity doesn't necessarily come from more information... but from inner alignment 💫 What to do when you hit a roadblock or feel unsure of your next step ✨ How meeting your true needs brings everything back into balance

Whether you're questioning your path, your methods, or yourself, this episode is an invitation to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with the wisdom you already hold.

If this message resonates, this is the kind of inner clarity and confidence we build inside The Field, my 3-month mentorship experience for equestrians who want a grounded pathway, deeper connection, and two-way communication with their horse - from the inside out.

✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected]

You've got this, Felicity

If you've ever been told to "just get back on" after a fall, to "be braver" when you feel afraid, or to "push your horse through it," this episode will feel like a breath of relief. So many compassionate riders have been taught that courage means overriding their fear... but this conditioning often disconnects you from your intuition, your horse, and your sense of safety.

In this episode, I unpack The Bravery Myth - the belief that forcing yourself or your horse through fear creates confidence. You'll learn why pressure-based bravery actually breaks trust, how it impacts sensitive horses and riders, and what true confidence-building really looks like when we understand the nervous system, emotional safety, and co-regulation.

Inside the episode, you'll explore: 🐴 Why pushing through fear disconnects both horses and humans 🌿 How nervous system awareness builds real, lasting confidence 💫 Practical steps to rebuild safety, clarity, and communication ✨ The difference between performative bravery and authentic leadership

Whether you're a returning rider, a compassionate trainer, or simply longing to feel calm, connected, and safe with your horse again, this episode will help you release guilt, trust your intuition, and redefine what real courage looks like in horsemanship.

✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside The Field, my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you're ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more here.

✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected]

You've got this, Felicity