Sovereign Horse

Forgiveness is such an important topic when we are exploring sovereignty for ourselves and our horses.   So many of us who partner, work and love horses have been burned by someone they trusted along their journey. This is the primary reason why so many people say “horse people are crazy” and label the entire industry as a dark place.   I’m no stranger to this myself. I’ve placed my trust in those...

Join me as I share my story of uncovering and healing my wounds around toxic relationships with past teachers and mentors.    This is a topic so many horsewomen and men from all disciplines and paths can relate to because so many of us have sought out teachers to support us in being the best riders and caregivers we can be for our beloved horses.   It is a space where so many of us have abandoned...

This week we are back with part two of this intriguing and insightful conversation with the incomparable Pilar Lesko!   In this episode, we dive deeper into the discussion on how to become the antidote to what we no longer want to see in the world.    Pilar lays out some of the ways we can get hooked into other people’s ideas and perceptions, which can sometimes create confusion as to what is ours...

There are times––as seldom as they may be––where I find myself at a loss for words. This is one of those times.   How can I sum up such an epic conversation with a brilliant woman in a few short paragraphs?    What I really want to say is, “Just trust me… you’ll want to listen to this episode.”   But I’ll give you a little more to go by…   Pilar and I discuss how working with horses relates to wor...

I believe being an advocate is embedded within the role of horsewoman.    I also believe there is no separation between advocacy for our horses and advocacy for ourselves. We become bonded in the relationship of horse and human––no matter where we are on our journey––and our lives become reflections of one another.    Join me as I explore the space of advocacy and how that journey connects those o...

I have been in an exploration of the concepts I discuss in this episodes for many, many years. In truth, this exploration began as a child observing the way horses were treated in the two spaces I had access to them––at the ranch where I took riding lessons and at the track where my father’s thoroughbreds raced.   As I began studying and practicing equine bodywork, the discernment between harm bei...

When I released the last episode of Sovereign Horse, I had no intention of taking such a long break from the podcast.   As the weeks went on, I found myself in a space of silence I’d never experienced before. While there was so much bubbling within me that I wanted to share, I literally could not find the words to speak. I couldn’t even find the words to write.   I will admit, it scared me.   Shar...

There is a space that I have recognized is present within the journey of many who find themselves moving through a spiritual and/or ethical awakening in their lives with horses.    This is a space in between realizing you no longer want to operate the way you have been with horses and finding a better path to be in partnership with them. For many, the feeling within this space is one of paralysis....

A recent astrology reading had me really contemplating my life's karmic lessons and how they have manifested in my life with horses.   I had no idea that my astrology chart had written within it the wounding and karmic lessons of both my father and mother's ancestry. This revelation blew my mind. The accuracy and potency of those lessons could not be more present within my life, both with my famil...

Join me for a lovely conversation with Susan Jackson who is an absolutely beautiful horse woman with the brightest and most loving soul. Susan and I share the story of a powerful co-experience we had together while receiving horse medicine from the herd at Epona Rise. We were immersed in both the individual and collective experience of what was being held between us and the horses we both felt cal...

If you’ve ever been curious about what the heck animal communication is all about or you’ve heard about the Akashic Records but have no idea what they are or how they can support you and your animals, this episode is for you!   Animal Intuitive, Elsa Janney, is back on the podcast to talk all about the differences between animal communication and the Akashic Records and why and when you might use...

Join me as I speak with author and publisher, Lina Petersdotter, and author and illustrator, Nica Ware, about their upcoming international co-author book project, Unlocking the Wisdom of Horses Within You. (Spoiler alert: I'm one of the co-authors!)   It was an absolute pleasure to record this beautiful conversation for you all. Lina, Nica and I speak about how horses have helped us find the coura...

In this episode I speak with Elsa Janney of Wolf Winds and Nica Ware of Nica Draws Nature about our upcoming women's retreat, Into the Unknown.   The ladies and I chat about how we met, how the retreat came to be and the ways we trusted our intuition as we were guided to create this space alongside the land in the foothills of Montana as well as Elsa's herd, Ariel, Edith and Dakota.   If you've be...

In this episode I share the lessons and messages I received during my recent trip to Epona Rise Retreat Centre and Chilliwack, BC .    Adaptability was a huge theme for me around this trip and it was a potent space of learning that seemed to never let up until I stepped foot back in Ontario.   I also received many teachings and pieces of wisdom from Hillary Schneider's herd at Epona Rise, especial...

Join me as I speak with Delaya Diana of True North Equestrians about her experiences and work connecting horses and their humans through their spiritual journey together.   I was excited to speak with Delaya about her Soul Purpose Readings after having them done for each member of my herd. We chat about common themes and messages from horses within these readings and the different ways in which ho...

This episode is all about my very first horse, Dido. This is also the first of the Meet the Herd series where I will dedicate an episode to each of the members of my herd who inspired this podcast to be created.   Hear the story of how Dido and I came to be in one another’s lives and the very emotional (and illogical decision) I made when I chose to buy her. I also share stories of our struggle to...

It was such an honour to record this episode with animal intuitive and wild woman, Elsa Janney. Journey with us into a deep dive exploration of how stepping into our sovereignty extends to our horses and all the beings in our lives. Learn about animals as soul family, the importance of healing our horse-human ancestry, and practical ways we can offer our horses more sovereignty right here and now....

Sovereign Horse is a space to explore what it means to support sovereignty in our horses and in ourselves.  In this episode, meet your host Angela Saieva of Equine Elevation, and hear stories that she was guided to share that set the tone and intention of what Sovereign Horse means to her.    Get ready for a raw, real and emotional inaugural episode.   Connect with Angela: Instagram: @equineelevat...