In this episode of the Optimized Equine Podcast Tamara Lee Barrett interviews Jessica Fry, founder of Wild Hearts Equine Therapy and assistant instructor for Mark Rashid. They discuss the unique philosophy, practices, and management that makes Wild Hearts Equine Therapy so special. Jessica shares her journey in establishing the therapy center, the rehabilitation of horses and humans, and the nurturing environment they create. The conversation highlights the transformative power of horses and emphasizes the importance of acceptance, connection, and compassion in the barn, and in our day to day lives.
* Learn more about Tamara Lee Barrett on Instagram, Facebook and at bit.ly/OasisEq
Wild Hearts Equine Therapy can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and at www.wildheartsequinetherapy.org/ *
Timestamps
00:30 Introduction to Jessica Fry and Wild Hearts Equine Therapy
01:44 Guiding Principles
05:10 The Power of Acceptance
08:12 Horse First, Client Led: Wild Hearts Equine Therapy
12:05: Heart Math and the Electromagnetic Field Around Horses and Humans
14:46: Rehabilitating Horses and a Forever Home
21:37: Track Systems and Equine Management
29:40: Preserving a Horse's "Horse-ness" in a Domestic World
30:37 The Horseman's Evolution and the Challenge of Describing It In Words
35:51: Defining Optimization
37:00 Turning A Corner: Discovering Mark Rashid
44:13: Integrating Horsemanship Principles Into Our Day To Day Lives
47:38: Change Can Be Paralyzing
50:48: The Inner Work
52:22: Removing The Head Trash That Gets In Our Way
53:33 How Jessica Determines When a Horse Needs A Break, or Retirement
1:00:00: Quieting Ourselves In Order To See and Feel Our Horses
1:02:32: Connecting With Horses By Caring For Horses
1:07:10: Connecting With Nature By Caring For Horses
1:10:36: Jessica Always Knew She Would Open an Equine Therapy Center
1:15:15: Horses Teach Us About Connection and Feel
1:19:01: The Seeds Will Sprout When They Sprout
1:20:54: How To Find Jessica and Wild Hearts Equine Therapy
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