Welcome back to The Mirror in the Stall, where we dive into the reflections our horses offer us and the deeper connections we can build when we truly listen. In this episode, I sit down with the amazing Sandy Vreeburg, a lead instructor and co-director of education at the Masterson Method.

Sandy shares her journey into equine bodywork and the powerful ways this method supports not just a horse’s movement and performance, but their overall well-being—physically, emotionally, and even energetically.

She walks us through how tuning into the horse’s nervous system can unlock deeper levels of safety, trust, and healing, reinforcing the idea that connection is the key to everything. We also talk about what it means to create a truly safe space—not just for our horses, but for ourselves.

Sandy gets real about the challenges of unlearning past practices and stepping into new ways of working with horses, where curiosity replaces pressure and presence becomes the most valuable tool.

She shares how this shift has not only changed the way she teaches but has also transformed her own life, offering her a deeper understanding of herself along the way. And of course, we explore the incredible ways horses mirror us back to ourselves.

From the way they respond to authenticity to the neurochemical shifts that happen when they feel safe, Sandy and I discuss how slowing down, paying attention, and truly being with our horses can change everything.

This conversation is for anyone looking to deepen their awareness, not just in their horsemanship but in life. So take a breath, settle in, and let’s explore what our horses are reflecting back to us today.

Find more about the Masterson Method https://mastersonmethod.com/

Previous episodes with Sandy:

https://youtu.be/VXeF6X-gjJA?si=dAINZX0MT86P8iM8

Funny one:

https://youtu.be/ZIl7Tf2l4MY?si=2O0hbdLWiIyWiSk2