When Your Horse Triggers You — It Is Not About the Horse

When Your Horse Triggers You — It Is Not About the Horse

You went out to the arena with a plan. The horse was not cooperating. And suddenly you were not just frustrated — you were triggered. The peace was gone, the pressure was rising, and you either shut down or pushed harder. Sound familiar? In this episode, Ingela and Corrie get deeply honest about what really happens when we lose our peace during a training session. Ingela explains why the real issue is almost never the horse — it is the lies we believe about our own value, rooted in unhealed places in our hearts. She walks through a powerful, practical framework: how to approach your horse with a sense of eternity instead of time pressure, why having an agenda sets you up to hit your stuff, what it actually looks like when your childhood wounds get triggered by a horse that will not canter, and the exact steps she takes to return to peace in the middle of a session — including a prayer she prays to ask the Holy Spirit to move her from the triggered part of her heart back into her true self. Whether you have ever walked away from your horse feeling guilty, frustrated, or defeated, this episode will change how you understand those moments. It is not about the horse. It is about your heart. And healing is possible.

The Goal Is Not the Problem — Your Discipline Is

You love horses. You have goals. You know what you want to achieve. So why does life keep getting in the way? In this episode, Ingela and Corrie have an honest, practical conversation about the thing nobody really wants to talk about: discipline. Corrie opens up about the reality of working 12-hour nursing shifts and coming home too tired to do anything with her horses. Ingela shares how a former boss taught her to reclaim an entire hour every day simply by restructuring her routine — and why even 15 minutes of intentional horse time moves you closer to your goal than three skipped days ever will. But this episode goes far beyond horsemanship. Ingela breaks down exactly how she builds a fitness plan for an event horse over 12 weeks, draws a powerful parallel to human fitness, and then ties it all together with the often-neglected discipline of the spirit — scheduling time with God the way you would schedule a dentist appointment. Whether you are a busy professional trying to find time for your horse, a rider wondering how to get your horse fit, or someone who knows their spiritual life needs more structure, this episode is the honest push you have been looking for. Spirit, soul, and body — discipline in all three is what gets you to the goal. Want to learn more about Ingela Larsson Smith's work? Visit https://ingelalarssonsmith.com [https://ingelalarssonsmith.com]

From Brokenness to Breakthrough: Ingela's Healing Journey

What happens when the woman who teaches others to connect with horses through heart healing has to face her own deepest battle? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Ingela opens up about her journey through aggressive breast cancer - from diagnosis and surgery to the agonizing decision between natural and conventional treatments. She shares how years of unresolved fear and neglecting her body took their toll, how she and her husband Richard overhauled their entire lifestyle, and the practical health principles she now lives by every day. But this is more than a health episode. It is a testimony of God's faithfulness in the darkest valleys, the connection between our emotional wounds and physical illness, and why taking care of the body God gave us is an act of stewardship, not vanity. Whether you are struggling with your own health, caring for someone who is, or simply want to be a stronger, healthier horse person, this episode will challenge and encourage you. Ingela's story proves: healing is possible - spirit, soul, and body. Learn more about Ingela Larsson Smith and her work at https://ingelalarssonsmith.com [https://ingelalarssonsmith.com]

The Truth about Healing

Why do we get hurt — and why do even faithful believers sometimes wait so long for healing? In this deeply honest follow-up conversation, Ingela and Corrie open the Word and their own stories to explore what Scripture really promises about healing, and how to walk it out when your body hasn't caught up yet. Ingela shares a powerful personal testimony of three consecutive cross-country falls that led her to a heart-level revelation about childhood death wishes, open doors to the enemy, and the difference between being a new creation in spirit and the ongoing sanctification of the soul. Together the ladies unpack Psalm 91's "if," the myth that sickness is sent to teach us a lesson, the simple truth that faith is trust, and why agreeing with the enemy through our words can quietly shape our reality. If you've been discouraged in a long season of pain — in your body, your riding, or your relationship with your horse — this episode will strengthen your spirit, challenge your theology, and remind you that God's promise of healing is never running out. Press play, grab your Bible, and get ready to walk into your healing.

How to deal with Injuries

What do you do when injury strikes — whether it’s your horse or your own body? In this heartfelt episode of Horses and Holy Moments, Ingela Larsson Smith and Corrie Sepcich tackle one of the toughest realities every horse person faces: dealing with injuries and the emotional weight they carry. From emergency preparedness (do you know where your knife is?) to the long, discouraging road of stall rest, Ingela shares hard-won wisdom from her own experiences — including a stallion bite that tore through muscle, broken vertebrae, and a horse that ripped its shoulder open jumping a gate. She and Corrie explore the practical steps you can take to support a horse on box rest (think love bubbles, mental stimulation, and Manuka honey!) as well as the spiritual tools that can carry you through the pain and disappointment. This episode is packed with real-world horse emergency tips, the True Connection perspective on how your inner state affects your horse’s healing, and powerful biblical truth about the healing that Jesushas already provided. If you’ve ever felt the heartbreak of watching your horse — or yourself — sidelined by injury, this conversation will encourage your heart and equip you to walk through it with faith, hope, and practical wisdom. 🌿 Scriptures referenced: Isaiah 53:5, 1 Peter 2:24, John 10:10, Mark 11:23 Learn more about Ingela Larsson Smith and True Connection on https://ingelalarssonsmith.com [https://ingelalarssonsmith.com]