The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast
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 dream of with your equine. If you've ever felt like there's more to life with horses than what you currently see working with your trainer, at clinics, and in the day-to-day with your horse, you're absolutely right. There's a profound connection with these animals that can truly transform your life - an energetic world that you can't see, but it's very much alive. When you learn to tap into it, you achieve a level of potential beyond what you can imagine. "Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship" is for the heart-driven horse enthusiast seeking to work within that energetic world that we can't see. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or new to horses, this podcast will inspire you to see your horsemanship journey in a new light. Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month as we share insights into navigating your relationship with your horse, mindful riding practices, trusting your intuition in horse training and horse husbandry, and embracing an imperfect journey towards a deeper connection with yourself and your equine. Each episode seeks to enrich your knowledge, ignite your imagination, and deepen your awareness.
Episodes
The other 23 hours... the ones you aren't there. What does that look like for your horse?
Our last few guests have all mentioned how your horse's management and lifestyle impact your training and performance.
In this episode, we dive into exactly what that looks like, hoping to inspire listeners to give their horses the best life possible.
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Check out Emotional Horsemanship with Lockie Phillips
This conversation isn’t about techniques or quick fixes. It’s about integrity, tradesmanship, doing the work to become an excellent horse person. We sit down with Lockie Phillips, who shares that Emotional Horsemanship was never meant to be a brand. It’s a way to find the people who are ready to be honest with themselves and do the work with their horses.
Together, we talk about w...
Find a more grounded way of being with Cindy
In this episode, we revisit last year’s “First of the Year” episode, reflect on the goals we set, and laugh at how little of it actually unfolded the way we expected.
What we thought would be a year focused on riding turned into a year of shedding, relocating, grieving, rebuilding, and making changes we never saw coming. And somehow, we both ended up feeling more grounded and ce...
Support Trainers Without Boarders
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 id...
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” ...
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...
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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...
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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'r...
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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 ...
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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 ho...
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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....
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 ...
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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.
Th...
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This episode is raw, real, and deeply personal.
Cindy opens up about an unexpected life change — losing the ranch she's called home for 11 years — and how it’s shaken her to her core. But instead of hiding from the fear, she leans into it with the help of her horses.
You’ll hear:
- How her horses felt her emotional chaos before she could name it
- Why our intern...
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The Magic Connection Between Hoof And Gut Health
What do cracked hooves, laminitis, and slow hoof growth have in common? They often start in the gut. In this episode, we’re diving deep into the hoof health and gut health connection—and what you can do to support both.
Farriers and trimmers play a role, but your horse’s diet, environment, and microbiome are just as important to consider.
When you listen yo...
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Tips and Tricks to Keep You Safe on the Trail
In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to have a safe, fun, and connected trail ride with your horse.
Inside this episode, we cover:
- Why trail riding is not “just trail riding”
- The real reason so many people end up injured on the trail
- How to build muscle memory that kicks in when sh*t hits the fan
- What groundwork you need befor...
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This episode explores trust in horsemanship—what it looks like, how it’s built, and what it means when it breaks.
If you’ve ever said “I don’t trust my horse” or wondered why your horse won’t trust you, this one is for you.
We go deep into:
- Why trust is a two-way street between horse and human
- What it means to lie to your horse (it’s not what you think)
- How self-trust and s...
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In this episode, we talk about cognitive dissonance. Unfortunately, we see it every day in the horse industry.
We start by exploring where it shows up in our lives - our self-care and fitness routines. Things we rush that we know would be better if we were present. Then we move into exploring how it shows up in our interactions with our horses.
Why do we so often fail to to ...
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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—and why not every horse can or should become a riding partner.
If you've ever taken in a horse with a pain...
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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 method that so many horse owners rely on. We talk about fear, confidence, and what builds a lasting ho...
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