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#46 The Healing Power of Breath with Holly Barnett
The Equestrian Connection
03/03/24 • 54 min
Holly Barnett is a professional Breathwork Facilitator with a background in Applied Neuroscience, and the founder of her method, Intero Breath.
You may recognize Holly from episode #31 where we chatted about saddle fit. Holly has been a saddle fitter and equine bodyworker for two decades but was beginning to notice a shift in herself and a shift in the way she worked with horses. Holly used her knowledge in breathwork and applied neuroscience to create a modality to reduce stress, manage emotions and regulate the nervous system.
Holly’s method, which she calls Intero Breath, is a practice that combines the profound healing and regulating properties of Interoception & Breathwork.
In this episode, we discuss Intero Breath, how it can change our relationship with our horses, how it can impact us as equestrians and humans, the ability to heal, and so much more.
Connect with Holly:
Website: https://www.interobreath.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holly_barnett_wellness/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/holly.barnett.505
#43 Tuning Into the Wisdom of the Horse-Human Connection with Cheryl Eriksen
The Equestrian Connection
01/21/24 • 42 min
Cheryl Eriksen is an author, blogger, horse midwife, and eternal student of the horse-human connection.
While earning her MSW from Western Michigan University, Cheryl took a special interest in the effects of trauma on the developing brain, and she applied that learning, along with her personal experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse, into her memoir, Follow Me, Friend.
Additionally, Cheryl has spent decades as an equine professional and extensively studied equine behavior and how it is influenced by what the human brings to the relationship. Through her work in the field of equine assisted psychotherapy and learning, Cheryl has seen and experienced firsthand the healing power of the horse-human relationship. Her books (current and upcoming) and her blog explore this powerful relationship.
Cheryl has also developed and taught continuing education courses on Equine Assisted Psychotherapy as a viable adjunct therapy, and on Trauma, Resiliency, and Horse Sense for social workers.
Connect with Cheryl:
Website: http://www.followmefriendbook.com/
Blog: http://www.peacehorsejourney.wordpress.com/
#45 Change in our Horses starts with Change in Us with Ian Benson
The Equestrian Connection
02/18/24 • 33 min
Ian Benson’s focus is the relationship between horse and human. He believes that all change comes from us as humans. This means: “We need to be the change we want to see in our horse”.
The method of Humanship is about the whole relationship between you and your horse, all the parts of each of our characters coming together to create the relationship as it is now. Humanship includes a comprehensive philosophy and a practical approach with everyday exercises from the ground and from the saddle. The focus of the exercises is on implementing them in everyday life with the horse and on refining communication from horseback.
Connect with Ian:
Website: http://www.humanship.co.nz/
#42 Moving Forward After a Challenging Year with Maddie Houser
The Equestrian Connection
01/07/24 • 106 min
Maddie Houser is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist with her now retired Dutch Warmblood mare, Leah, and since 2021 has been focused on helping shed light on the versatility of the Quarter Horse and their place in the dressage ring. Maddie’s Instagram account, The Blonde & The Bay, showcases her training progressions, the ups and downs of horse and farm ownership, equestrian fashion, and more.
In this episode, we’re focusing on the new year. Maddie didn’t have the year she expected with her horses, and rather than taking that energy into 2024, we’re talking about how to realign goals, set expectations, pivot when necessary, and stay on track when things get hard.
This is the perfect episode to listen to for new year inspiration, whether you need a fresh start like us, or whether you just want to hear different perspectives on the goals and often “highlight reels” of the equestrian world.
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#41 Being a Safe Space for Horses with Buck Brannaman
The Equestrian Connection
12/24/23 • 37 min
For over 30 years, Buck Brannaman has been working with horses and their owners and today is one of the world’s leading practitioners of handling horses based on classical concepts from the California vaquero tradition; which includes working with the horse's nature, as well as using an understanding of how horses think and communicate to train the horse to accept humans and work confidently and responsively with them. One of his goals is to help horses feel safe and secure around humans so that the horse and rider can achieve a true union.
In this episode, we discuss common issues in today’s horse world, his inspiration as a horseperson, career highlights, and more.
Connect with Buck:
Website: https://brannaman.com/
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#40 The Power of the Horse-Human Connection with Jess Roberts
The Equestrian Connection
12/10/23 • 83 min
Jess Roberts is the owner and trainer of Harmonized Horsemanship, an approach to horse training designed to be fulfilling and rewarding for both horse and human. Jess combines a variety of different training techniques and approaches to create a deeper connection that results in a willing and happy equine partner.
Jess has studied directly with some of the world’s renowned liberty trainers, and has immersed herself in many different training approaches and styles in her lifetime. This experience, combined with a degree in psychology and years of watching and interacting with hundreds of horses, helps Jess to be a translator between horse and human. She focuses on some of the subtleties of horse behavior that are often missed or overlooked, giving the horse a voice and a choice throughout the training process.
In this episode, we discuss the horse-human connection, the power of energy, “what to do if” scenarios, how to navigate changing your approach to working with your horse at a barn that might not “get it,” and so much more.
Connect with Jess:
Website: https://harmonizedhorsemanship.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harmonizedhorsemanship
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HarmonizedHorsemanship/
“Carrying Groceries” blog post: https://harmonizedhorsemanship.com/blog/how-many-times-would-you-carry-groceries-for-a-stranger
#39 Navigating Transitions with Alexa Linton
The Equestrian Connection
11/12/23 • 79 min
Alexa Linton is the founder of the Whole Horse Apprenticeship, a culmination of almost 20 years of learning about all things equine wellness. She is also the creator and host of the Whole Horse Podcast, and she has written a variety of articles for Horse Journals.
Alexa also specializes in supporting with transitions, including death and dying, but also herd, human and barn changes, and physical transitions including illness, injury and aging. Alexa wrote a book to support those who are navigating the death of their animals called Death Sucks: The Straight-up Guide to Navigating Your Pet’s Final Transition.
In this episode, we discuss navigating those transitions. It can be a tough subject but Alexa’s advice and wisdom is something that all of us could benefit from at some point in our lives.
#35 Understanding Intrinsic Motivation for Movement with Kathy Sierra
The Equestrian Connection
09/03/23 • 122 min
Connect with Kathy:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pantherflows/
Website: https://www.pantherflow.com/
#37 Overcoming fears and limiting beliefs with Sarah Louise Lilley
The Equestrian Connection
10/01/23 • 87 min
Connect with Sarah:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahlouiselilley/
#54 Understanding Bodywork Modalities with Miah O’Cain
The Equestrian Connection
06/23/24 • 67 min
Miah O’Cain is an equine sports massage therapist and the owner of Highland 3:5 Equine Services. She has a vast knowledge of additional supportive techniques and modalities - many of which we’ll discuss today. This includes redlight therapies, Tuning Forks, Bemer, and cryotherapy.
Her ultimate goal is to find the root cause of pain and dysfunction and then fix the problem at the core, not mask it. She does this by bringing body, mind, and soul back into alignment.
On this episode, we discuss the different body work modalities and technology, how to know what is best for your horse, and so much more.
Connect with Miah:
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FAQ
How many episodes does The Equestrian Connection have?
The Equestrian Connection currently has 66 episodes available.
What topics does The Equestrian Connection cover?
The podcast is about Leisure, Hobbies, Equestrian, Podcasts, Sports and Horse.
What is the most popular episode on The Equestrian Connection?
The episode title '#52 Learning to listen to your intuition with Kerri Lake' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Equestrian Connection?
The average episode length on The Equestrian Connection is 61 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Equestrian Connection released?
Episodes of The Equestrian Connection are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of The Equestrian Connection?
The first episode of The Equestrian Connection was released on Aug 20, 2021.
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