#34 Big Life Changes: Horses, Walking With Fear & Starting Over
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 could name itWhy our internal environment is part of our horses’ environmentWhat it really means to use our toolsIf you’ve ever struggled to stay grounded during major life upheaval, this episode will resonate. We talk a lot about self-awareness on this podcast and this is a real life example of how it plays out.Whether you’re facing a transition, dealing with stress, or just needing a reminder that you’re not alone — this is for you.💬 “Our horses don’t just mirror us. They offer us the safety we often can’t offer ourselves.”Tune in, breathe with us, and know you’re not the only one walking through life’s challenges. Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Community Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura
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#33 The Magic Connection Between Hoof And Gut Health
Get the FREE Hoof Health GuideThe Magic Connection Between Hoof And Gut HealthWhat 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 as important to consider.When you listen you’ll learn:Why chipping hooves aren't always your trimmer’s faultHow over-supplementing can wreck your horse’s gut healthHow to simplify nutrition without expensive hay testsLaura shares what she’s testing with her own horses right now—including a real-time case study.If you’ve ever said, “My horse can’t go barefoot,” or “I don’t know why his hooves look so bad,” hit play now. Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Community Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura
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# 32 Tips and Tricks to Keep You Safe on the Trail
Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping CommunityTips 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 trailHow to build muscle memory that kicks in when sh*t hits the fanWhat groundwork you need before hitting the saddleWhy hind end control matters way more than you thinkHow to do a quick pre-ride check that sets you up for successWhy wearing a helmet isn’t fear—it’s respectStaying safe out on the trail comes down to partnership, communication, and mutual trust.🎧 Listen now. Your horse will thank you. Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Community Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura
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#31 How to Fix Your Trust Issues With Your Horse
Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now! This episode explores trust in horsemanship—what it looks like, how it’s built, and what it means when it breaks.If you’ve ever said “I don’t trust my horse” or wondered why your horse won’t trust you, this one is for you.We go deep into:Why trust is a two-way street between horse and humanWhat it means to lie to your horse (it’s not what you think)How self-trust and self-awareness affect every interactionThe difference between confidence and trust—and why that difference mattersThis isn’t about quick fixes. It’s about building something deep, honest, and lasting—with your horse and yourself.If you’ve ever struggled with trust in your horsemanship journey, tune in. This episode might just be the mirror you didn’t know you needed. Hit play now! Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Community Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura
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#30 When We Know Better But Don’t Do Better
Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now! In this episode, we talk about cognitive dissonance. Unfortunately, we see it every day in the horse industry.We start by exploring where it shows up in our lives - our self-care and fitness routines. Things we rush that we know would be better if we were present. Then we move into exploring how it shows up in our interactions with our horses.Why do we so often fail to to better for our horses even when we know better?Is it procrastination? Or are societal expectations getting in the way?How do we honor both our needs and our horse’s needs without losing ourselves in guilt or pressure?Why does striving to do better (even when it’s messy) matter so much for the horse-human bond?This is an honest conversation full of self-reflection and reminders to slow down, tune in, and strive to do better.Hit play now. Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Community Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura
About The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast
Welcome to The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast where your hosts, Laura & Cindy are coming together to alchemize hearts and horses for a more connected life. We're two horsewomen from vastly different backgrounds, united by our profound experiences with horses and the life lessons they've taught us. Our goal for this podcast is to empower you to look beneath the surface of your horsemanship journey to find a deeper connection, more meaning, and more confidence to do whatever you dream of with your equine. If you've ever felt like there's more to life with horses than what you currently see working with your trainer, at clinics, and in the day-to-day with your horse, you're absolutely right. There's a profound connection with these animals that can truly transform your life - an energetic world that you can't see, but it's very much alive. When you learn to tap into it, you achieve a level of potential beyond what you can imagine."Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship" is for the heart-driven horse enthusiast seeking to work within that energetic world that we can't see. Whether you're a seasoned equestrian or new to horses, this podcast will inspire you to see your horsemanship journey in a new light.Join us every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month as we share insights into navigating your relationship with your horse, mindful riding practices, trusting your intuition in horse training and horse husbandry, and embracing an imperfect journey towards a deeper connection with yourself and your equine. Each episode seeks to enrich your knowledge, ignite your imagination, and deepen your awareness.
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