The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast

54: How to Get Back on the Trail After Time Off

As summer weather heads our way, many of us are dusting off saddles and hitting the trails. But are our horses ready? Are we? What about tack, trucks, and trailers?  Hit play now to learn how to assess if you’re ready to go, and what to do if you aren’t. Trail riding is one of the very best parts of summer, but so many accidents happen because people go out unprepared. Just because your horse was bombproof last year doesn’t necessarily mean they’re ready to ride this year.  Mental, emotional, and physical fitness play a huge role in your readiness. This episode covers a simple way to bring your horse back into work that will help you avoid tons of trouble.  Connect With Your Hosts: * Join the Pod Community [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557691663962] * Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy [https://www.facebook.com/groups/unbridledreflections] * Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura [https://homesteadwitch.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/natural-horse-keeping-tips/home]

53: The Truth Behind Barefoot Hooves

Find a Barefoot Specialist Near You [https://tinyurl.com/hmpromap] Join the Community of Owner Trimmers [https://www.facebook.com/groups/291820723387464] Hoof problems are widespread, and many horse owners are forced to trust their professionals because they lack the knowledge to make informed decisions on their own.  This becomes a challenge when professionals are limited in an area, and you can't find the help you truly need for your horse.  A horse can grow an entirely new hoof capsule in a year. Yet many horse owners struggle with the same issues year after year after year. This is not normal. If you are wondering if something different could be done for your horse's hooves, this episode is for you.  Hit play now.  Connect With Your Hosts: * Join the Pod Community [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557691663962] * Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy [https://www.facebook.com/groups/unbridledreflections] * Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura [https://homesteadwitch.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/natural-horse-keeping-tips/home]

52: Seeing The Spirit of the Horse with Kim McElroy

Connect With Kim [https://www.spiritofhorse.com/] Visit the Print Shop [https://shop.spiritofhorse.com/] Kim's Oracle Cards & Fire Horse Journal [https://shop.spiritofhorse.com/books-cards] In this conversation, we connect with Kim McElroy, a talented artist and deeply spiritual horse woman. She discusses the evolution of her career as an artist and how the spirit of the horse has always been at the center.  If you value equine artwork that truly captures the soul of its subjects, this episode is for you. Hit play now.  Connect With Your Hosts: * Join the Pod Community [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557691663962] * Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy [https://www.facebook.com/groups/unbridledreflections] * Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura [https://homesteadwitch.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/natural-horse-keeping-tips/home]

51: How to Feel Safe and Help Your Horse Feel Safe Too

In this episode, we dive into nervous system regulation and what that looks like for you and your horse.  As we come into spring, we often want to do more and get out and push ourselves and our horses out of our comfort zones.  Doing this safely and successfully requires tools for nervous system regulation. Hit play now to hear this powerful conversation.  Connect With Your Hosts: * Join the Pod Community [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557691663962] * Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy [https://www.facebook.com/groups/unbridledreflections] * Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura [https://homesteadwitch.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/natural-horse-keeping-tips/home]

50: Don Jessop on Burnout and Rediscovering the Magic

In this episode, we sit down with horseman Don Jessup to talk about the hard truths that can change everything. Don shares how his early years with Monty Roberts, John Lyons, and Pat Parelli shaped him. He talks about a scary season of burnout, questions, and real soul searching. This is a conversation about what horses teach us when we slow down enough to see them. Don talks about the hidden stress many horses live with, the subtle signals most people miss, and why that matters so much for safety, trust, and true connection.   If you've ever asked, "should I even be riding my horse?" this episode will give you much to think about. It is honest. It is nuanced. And it speaks to the heart of the paradigm shift happening in the horse world. Hit play now to tune in.  Connect With Your Hosts: * Join the Pod Community [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557691663962] * Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy [https://www.facebook.com/groups/unbridledreflections] * Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura [https://homesteadwitch.app.clientclub.net/communities/groups/natural-horse-keeping-tips/home]