The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast

Connect With Adam: https://www.bayareahorsearchers.com/ Adam Sewell is an impressive rider and horseman. But above all, he puts the horse first. Join us in tuning into this awesome conversation where Adam talks about riding horses and competing in mounted archery all over the world.  He shares stories of partnering with horses in tons of different scenarios, all of which he put the horse before hi...

Order Cindy's Book In this episode, we celebrate Cindy's entrance into her new life. The launch of her new book, paired with her move to the new home of Heart Soul Confidence Based Horsemanship in Cottonwood, California.  Cindy shares her new book, then discusses her plans for her beautiful new horse property and her dreams of hosting women's retreats with her horses.  Hit play now...

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...

Find a Barefoot Specialist Near You Join the Community of Owner Trimmers 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...

Connect With Kim Visit the Print Shop Kim's Oracle Cards & Fire Horse Journal 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 f...

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 Com...

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 stre...

This episode covers the husbandry basics people aren’t taught. We talk about the frustrations that so many horse owners have managing their horses’ care and what we do about them. We dig into manure management, fly control, and how to potty train your horse. 3 We also cover lots of hacks for dealing with wet conditions without breaking the bank. If you are struggling through winter and spring, wis...

Connect With Warwick Schiller In this episode, we sit down with Warwick Schiller to explore what having a connection with horses really means. We dive into nervous system regulation, emotional awareness, mindset, and the powerful shift from correcting behavior to understanding why the behavior exists in the first place. Warwick shares the honest story behind his transformation from performance-dri...

The other 23 hours... the ones you aren't there. What does that look like for your horse?  Our last few guests have all mentioned how your horse's management and lifestyle impact your training and performance.  In this episode, we dive into exactly what that looks like, hoping to inspire listeners to give their horses the best life possible.  Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Communi...

Check out Emotional Horsemanship with Lockie Phillips This conversation isn’t about techniques or quick fixes. It’s about integrity, tradesmanship, doing the work to become an excellent horse person. We sit down with Lockie Phillips, who shares that Emotional Horsemanship was never meant to be a brand. It’s a way to find the people who are ready to be honest with themselves and do the work with th...

Find a more grounded way of being with Cindy In this episode, we revisit last year’s “First of the Year” episode, reflect on the goals we set, and laugh at how little of it actually unfolded the way we expected.  What we thought would be a year focused on riding turned into a year of shedding, relocating, grieving, rebuilding, and making changes we never saw coming. And somehow, we both ended up f...

Connect With Anna Support Trainers Without Boarders In this episode, we sit down with Anna Twinney to talk about a totally different approach to horse training.  We discuss how horses experience us . Anna shares journey through natural horsemanship, training mustangs, and using animal communication, to help horses and their people.  We talk about what many of us were taught in the early days of na...

In this episode, we talk about communication with horses . We explore how breaking things down into simple steps can change your entire relationship with your horse… and others in your life. You’ll hear the stories, the struggles, and the breakthroughs we experience in our work with horses. You’ll want to listen if you’ve ever felt: Lost in your horsemanship Unsure what your horse is trying to tel...

Connect With Kathy Here If you feel torn about competing with your horse, this episode is for you. We sit down with USDF gold medalist and natural horsemanship instructor Kathy Baar. Kathy competes on a high level, but remains committed to putting the horse first.  In this conversation, we unpack: How Kathy prepares for competition Good management of competition horses How to tell if your horse ac...

Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now!  What if the greatest act of love you could offer your horse… was allowing? In this episode, we get into what allowing really means — for you, your horse, and your relationship together. We explore how releasing expectations and embracing presence can transform your partnership and your inner world. 💬 Inside this episode: Why “allowing”...

Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community As the days grow shorter and the chill sets in, many horse owners dread the coming winter. But what if this season could become an enjoyable time with your horse? In this episode, we share how to shift your mindset and embrace winter as a season of rest, reflection, and deeper connection. You’ll hear how we're preparing our herds and properties fo...

Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now!  In this episode, we explore horses as our teachers and mirrors. We dive into how foddess and warrior energy show up in our work with our horses. We discuss the differences in the healed and unhealed energy of each of these archetypes.  You’ll hear a story about two semi-wild Mustangs, Chief and Saturday. Chief battles laminitis and EMS....

Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community Advocating for your horse is something we all have to do. But it’s uncomfortable for many of us. In this episode, Laura shares a real-life example of how she recently had to advocate for MJ. You’ll hear the story of a move, the red flags she weighed, and the moment boundaries and intuition changed everything. We talk hay, health, and hard choices. We t...

Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now!  How to Stop Micromanaging Your Horse In this episode, we dig into a habit that many horse owners don’t even realize they have: micromanaging. If you’ve ever found yourself holding the lead rope too tightly, correcting your horse over and over, or feeling the need to control every step, you might be micromanaging them. Your horse isn’t th...

Buy Cindy's Book In this special episode, Cindy shares from her book Breaking the Chains Within: Finding Inner Peace Through the Wisdom of the Herd. The book is a guide for anyone ready to reclaim their power, trust themselves, and create deeper connections in their life. In this conversation, Laura shares her perspective as an early reader, and Cindy reads us a sneak peek chapter from the bo...

Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community In this episode, we talk about how imbalances in your body affect the balance in your horse's body —whether you're aware of it or not. If your horse struggles with: uneven muscle development stiffness going in one direction hollow back or sore shoulders difficulty collecting, side-passing, or moving freely …it might be you , not them. This ep...

Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now!  This episode is raw, real, and deeply personal. Cindy opens up about an unexpected life change — losing the ranch she's called home for 11 years — and how it’s shaken her to her core. But instead of hiding from the fear, she leans into it with the help of her horses. You’ll hear: How her horses felt her emotional chaos before she co...

Get the  FREE  Hoof Health Guide The Magic Connection Between Hoof And Gut Health What do cracked hooves, laminitis, and slow hoof growth have in common? They often start in the gut . In this episode, we’re diving deep into the hoof health and gut health connection —and what you can do to support both. Farriers and trimmers play a role, but your horse’s diet, environment, and microbiome are just a...

Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community Tips and Tricks to Keep You Safe on the Trail  In this episode, we talk about what it actually takes to have a safe, fun, and connected trail ride with your horse. Inside this episode, we cover: Why trail riding is not “just trail riding” The real reason so many people end up injured on the trail How to build muscle memory that kicks in when sh*t hits...