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In this episode, we sit down with Anna Twinney to talk about a totally different approach to horse training. 

We discuss how horses experience us. Anna shares journey through natural horsemanship, training mustangs, and using animal communication, to help horses and their people. 

We talk about what many of us were taught in the early days of natural horsemanship, why some of those ideas stuck, and where they quietly missed the mark.

If you’ve ever felt uneasy about dominance, pressure, or the idea that a “good” horse is a compliant one, this episode will make you feel less alone.

We touch on many topics that people don’t slow down enough to question.

At the end, Anna also shares about her non-profit Trainers Without Borders. It's a project focused on education, alignment, and meaningful change for horses around the world.

If you care about partnership over control with your horse, hit play now.

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In this episode, we talk about communication with horses. We explore how breaking things down into simple steps can change your entire relationship with your horse… and others in your life.

You’ll hear the stories, the struggles, and the breakthroughs we experience in our work with horses.

You’ll want to listen if you’ve ever felt:

• Lost in your horsemanship
• Unsure what your horse is trying to tell you
• Overwhelmed by the “right way” to do things
• Afraid of “ruining” your horse
• Disconnected from your own intuition

We share the four-step formula that will help overcome the struggles listed above. Using it will shift the way you see yourself and your horse.

Press play to get the formula.

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Connect With Kathy Here

If you feel torn about competing with your horse, this episode is for you.

We sit down with USDF gold medalist and natural horsemanship instructor Kathy Baar. Kathy competes on a high level, but remains committed to putting the horse first. 

In this conversation, we unpack:

• How Kathy prepares for competition
• Good management of competition horses
• How to tell if your horse actually enjoys competition 
• The role of intuition, feel, and emotional fitness in modern horsemanship
• What true “mastery” in horsemanship really looks and feels like over a lifetime

If you’ve ever wondered, “Can I compete and still have a happy horse?” hit play now.

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What if the greatest act of love you could offer your horse… was allowing?

In this episode, we get into what allowing really means — for you, your horse, and your relationship together. We explore how releasing expectations and embracing presence can transform your partnership and your inner world.

💬 Inside this episode:

• Why “allowing” is often seen as a bad word in the horse world — and why that needs to change.
• How to navigate negative feelings when your horse says “no.”
• What it looks like to build trust, flexibility, and genuine connection — instead of control.
• The power of a hug: how one simple act can shift energy, reset emotion, and deepen your bond.

You’ll hear real stories of heartbreak, healing, and honoring boundaries — from life with a heart horse to the lessons that come when things don’t go as planned.

Because the truth is simple: When you allow your horse to be who they are… you finally allow yourself to be, too.

Hit play now to listen. 

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As the days grow shorter and the chill sets in, many horse owners dread the coming winter. But what if this season could become an enjoyable time with your horse? In this episode, we share how to shift your mindset and embrace winter as a season of rest, reflection, and deeper connection.

You’ll hear how we're preparing our herds and properties for the colder months—and how we're finding joy and purpose in the process.

🌿 In this episode, we explore:

• How to flow with nature’s rhythm instead of resisting it.
• Why winter is the perfect time to slow down and reconnect with your horse.
• Simple ways to make barn work and prep feel rewarding, not stressful.
• Creative ideas to keep your horse mentally and emotionally engaged without formal training.
• How to care for your herd (and yourself) through the dark, cold months with presence and balance.
• The truth about seasonal energy shifts and how both humans and horses feel them.

This isn’t just another chat about blanketing or feeding.  It’s an invitation to align with the season and find harmony in the stillness.

✨ Tune in and learn how to love winter again—horse and all.

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In this episode, we explore horses as our teachers and mirrors. We dive into how foddess and warrior energy show up in our work with our horses. We discuss the differences in the healed and unhealed energy of each of these archetypes. 

You’ll hear a story about two semi-wild Mustangs, Chief and Saturday. Chief battles laminitis and EMS. Saturday stands guard, nurtures, and sets limits. Their contrast reveals how our energy shapes training, hoof care, and daily handling.

Listeners will learn to:

• Build trust, connection, and communication without force.
• Balance positive reinforcement with fair boundaries.
• Read nervous system shifts: parasympathetic vs sympathetic.
• Stop the “unhealed warrior” spiral before it starts.
  
  

This episode is for horse-first riders, barefoot owners, and pros. If you crave ethical horsemanship, herd-sensitive training, and deeper partnership, press play.

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Advocating for your horse is something we all have to do. But it’s uncomfortable for many of us. In this episode, Laura shares a real-life example of how she recently had to advocate for MJ. You’ll hear the story of a move, the red flags she weighed, and the moment boundaries and intuition changed everything.

We talk hay, health, and hard choices. We talk energy and mindset.. It’s honest. It’s useful. It will help you keep your horse safe and stress-free.

What you’ll hear:

• How to advocate in a boarding environment
• Why hay quality matters and how to assess risk
• When to move barns—and when to stay
• Setting clear boundaries without drama
• An energetic practice for owning your space
• Using your body’s signals to guide decisions
• A simple “What if… then flip it” game to calm fear

If you’ve ever felt stuck between “it’s fine” and “my horse deserves better,” this episode is for you. It will help you trust your gut, hold your boundary, and create a healthier daily life for your horse. Press play now.

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How to Stop Micromanaging Your Horse

In this episode, we dig into a habit that many horse owners don’t even realize they have: micromanaging.

If you’ve ever found yourself holding the lead rope too tightly, correcting your horse over and over, or feeling the need to control every step, you might be micromanaging them. Your horse isn’t the only one affected when this happens. 

The conversation explores:

• What micromanaging really looks like with horses
• How micromanaging affects your relationship and your horse’s confidence
• The surprising ways micromanaging shows up in daily routines, like cross ties, hoof care, and groundwork.
• The emotional toll of perfectionism and how to break free from it
  
  

Listening to this episode will help you learn to respond instead of resist, releasing the need to micromanage your horse. Because when you stop micromanaging, everything gets easier and more fun.

Hit play now!

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In this special episode, Cindy shares from her book Breaking the Chains Within: Finding Inner Peace Through the Wisdom of the Herd. The book is a guide for anyone ready to reclaim their power, trust themselves, and create deeper connections in their life.

In this conversation, Laura shares her perspective as an early reader, and Cindy reads us a sneak peek chapter from the book. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, doubted your instincts, or longed for more peace, this one is for you.

✨ Breaking the Chains Within is available now on Amazon. Listen in now and don’t forget to get your copy at the link above!

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In this episode, we talk about how imbalances in your body affect the balance in your horse's body —whether you're aware of it or not.

If your horse struggles with:

• uneven muscle development
  
  
• stiffness going in one direction
  
  
• hollow back or sore shoulders
  
  
• difficulty collecting, side-passing, or moving freely

…it might be you, not them.

This episode will help you get curious and more aware. You’ll hear honest personal stories from the saddle, practical tips you can try today, and deeper reflections on what it means to truly partner with your horse physically, emotionally, and energetically.

We talk about how common rider imbalances (like uneven hips or tight shoulders) directly impact your horse. We go over compensation patterns and offer body awareness exercises to help you unwind tension before you pass it on to your horse.

Bring your breath. Bring your curiosity. Hit play. Let’s find a more balanced ride.

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