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 d ...
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How do I find clients for my equine business? Why can’t I get any traction on Facebook or followers on Instagram? Am I doomed to be a poor equine professional forever? Welcome to Rein in Your Herd, where hosts April Hardeman and Laura Langfitt give you permission to go for your goals in a way that feels good to you. There is a CEO within you. You just have to let her out. We don't condone the culture of the overworked, underpaid equestrian who puts everyone else's needs before her own. You c ...
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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 every…
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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…
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#36 Breaking the Chains Within: Finding Inner Peace Through Wisdom of the Herd
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22:08Buy 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 Ci…
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#35 Secrets to Balanced Riding Every Rider Should Know
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44:59Join 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 fre…
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#34 Big Life Changes: Horses, Walking With Fear & Starting Over
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49:19Elevate 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 h…
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#33 The Magic Connection Between Hoof And Gut Health
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39:25Get 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’…
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# 32 Tips and Tricks to Keep You Safe on the Trail
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46:31Join 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 …
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#31 How to Fix Your Trust Issues With Your Horse
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52:25Elevate 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 h…
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#30 When We Know Better But Don’t Do Better
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31:03Elevate 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 explor…
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#29 How to Help Abused and Neglected Horses Heal
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44:14Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community Helping abused and neglected horses is a huge topic in the horse world. In this episode, we share stories of working with traumatized horses. We dive into how they can teach us about trust, healing, and forgiveness. We talk about what it takes to rehabilitate a horse with trauma—and why not every horse …
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#28 The #1 Mistake Riders Make in Spring Training
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47:36Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community Spring is here. The weather's warming, the trails are drying, and you're ready to ride again! Before you saddle up and hit the road, there’s one big question: Does your horse need a spring tune-up? In this episode, we unpack the truth behind the 90-day spring tune-up. A restart method that so many horse…
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#27 What Your Horse’s Bad Behavior Is Really Saying
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59:30Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now! Ever felt like your horse won’t do what you’re asking? You're left frustrated, confused, or maybe even questioning your ability. This episode is for you. We dive deep into why those challenging moments happen, no matter how experienced you are. And more importantly, how to respond in a way…
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#26 Why Horses Touch Us – Is It Disrespect Or Love?
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44:39Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now! What Does It Mean When Your Horse Touches You? Ever wonder why your horse nudges you with their nose or presses against certain parts of your body? Is it affection, a request, or "disrespect"? In this episode, we’re diving into what this communication means. We break down misconceptions ar…
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#25 Navigating Special Needs in Horses – Managing Your Mindset
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51:15Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community Owning a horse with special needs—whether physical or behavioral, or emotional—can feel overwhelming. It's isolating to watch others enjoying their horses while fighting to help yours. In this episode, we dive deep into when the journey of horse ownership doesn’t look the way you expected. From chronic …
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#24 Setting Your New Horse Up for Success – Managing Expectations & Building Trust
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51:29Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy Bringing a new horse home is exciting, but it’s also a massive transition—for both of you. This episode discusses what a horse goes through when they get a new home. It talks about unhealthy expectations and how we can let those go. From herd dynamics to trust-building, we go over how to make the t…
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#23 An Authentic Balance of Horsemanship, Motherhood, and Business With Amy Skinner
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1:01:34Connect With Amy In this episode, we sit down with Amy Skinner, founder of Amy Skinner Horsemanship. Her unique horsemanship philosophy is built on balance, trust, and respect. Amy shares her journey of evolution as a horsewoman, a mother, and a teacher. She reveals how these principles have shaped her life and horse industry career. This episode d…
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#22 Navigating Big Emotions Without Freaking Out Your Horse
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34:59Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now! In this episode, we dive into a topic that many people are experiencing in today's climate. How do we engage with our horses when we're struggling emotionally or mentally? You may be feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or not yourself. This conversation will help you be with your horse authentic…
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#21 How to Reach Your Riding Goals This Year
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52:07Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy It's that time of year when many riders set goals for what they want to accomplish with their horses. This episode reflects on the importance of aligning our goals with our horse's well-being. If we don't put the horse first, is it really a goal worth reaching? We debrief our own horsemanship journ…
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#20 Navigating Winter - The Truth About Cold Weather Horse Care
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57:40Join the Natural Horse Keeping Community The cold weather is here. Our horses need us to care for them slightly differently in this season. Should you blanket? Is your horse going to be okay when it snows? How much hay should you feed? In a perfect world, horses could live thrive in the winter without human intervention. It's not a perfect world. I…
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#19 What Your Herd Bound Horse is Dying to Tell You
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42:22Get The Horsewoman’s Guide to Confidence! Every horse owner will have a herd-bound horse on their hands at some point. Solving this requires a deep understanding of equine psychology. It's natural for horses to seek safety in numbers. Their instinctual needs drive this behavior that we humans find so undesirable. So what can be done? The methods tr…
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#18 Tricks for Hoof Boots that Actually Fit with Karen Timcoe Cox
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43:36Start a Fitting With Karen In this episode, we’re diving into the world of hoof boots with our guest, Karen Tomcoe Cox. Karen is a boot fitting expert for Scoot Boots and Equine Fusion Boots. She breaks down the essentials of when and why to use hoof boots. Our conversation includes tips on fitting and handling the most common hoot boot challenges.…
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#17 The Balancing Act: Hoof Care Secrets Every Horse Owner Should Know
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53:23Get the FREE Hoof Health Guide In this episode, Laura steps forward as a hoof expert and total hoof nerd. We discuss how your horse's hoof is a powerful indicator of their overall well-being. Laura shares her journey of learning to trim so she can help her own horse and the horses at the rescues where she volunteers. Chronic abscesses, laminitis, t…
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#16 How to Know What Your Horse is Thinking
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40:50Become an Empowered Equine Caretaker With Laura In this episode, we talk about how to know what your horse is thinking. We offer strategies for redirecting energy and heading off spooks. Your awareness is the key to smooth communication with your horse. This conversation addresses common areas of awareness that horse owners lack. You'll hear insigh…
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#15 Rethink Your Training Tools: The Truth About Bits and Spurs
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37:42Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy In this episode, we discuss the truth about bits and spurs. These tools are so often used to increase control, but that's not what they are designed for. With so much misinformation out there, you may have been pressured to use a bigger bit or spurs in the wrong situation. This conversation challen…
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#14 A Love Deeper Than Riding: Redefine Your Horse-Human Relationship
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26:12Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura In this episode, we challenge the belief that owning a horse means you have to ride. Our conversation focuses on how the horse-human relationship isn't defined by saddle time. We share personal stories of how horses enrich our lives in ways beyond riding. There’s so much more to horse ownership than those who focus…
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#13 Redefining Leadership: Building Unshakable Horse-Human Bonds
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37:56Transform Your Horse/Human Relationship With Cindy In this episode, we delve into the complexities of leadership within horse-human relationships. Leadership is crucial in building a healthy and balanced partnership with your horse. But, it often comes with challenges rooted in our own experiences and perceptions. We discuss the baggage humans brin…
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#12 Wildfire Season is Here. Are You Ready?
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36:09Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura Get the Emergency Evacuation Packing List In this episode, we discuss fire safety. Tune in to learn how to prepare for fire season and protect your horses. Cindy, a member of the Sheriff’s Mounted Posse, shares stories of large animal evacuations. Laura shares her evacuation plan as a member of a boarding barn. Thi…
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#11 Back to Basics Part 2 - Building Strong Horsemanship Skills
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1:04:05Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy Welcome back to part two of our "Back to Basics" series. This episode focuses on the foundational aspects of your horsemanship skills. Understanding the basics is crucial for all horse people, and we break it down here. This episode tackles topics like entering your horse's enclosure, setting the t…
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#10 Back to Basics Part 1 - Building a Strong Horse Human Relationship
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52:12Transform Your Horse/Human Relationship With Cindy The basic relationship principles discussed in this episode aren't taught in lessons or online programs. When they're skipped, they cause all kinds of issues that leave owners frustrated and horses unheard. Your relationship with your equine can make the difference between a close call and a total …
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#9 Knowledge To Empower Part 2 Essentials To Know When Loading & Unloading Horses
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22:15Get Help With Safe Trailer Loading From Cindy This episode shares trailering safety tips to keep you and your horse safe during loading, unloading, and while on the road. Many wrecks happen in the trailer, and these basic tools can help you avoid them! We have different trailers, so you'll hear two different approaches to the same idea. At the end …
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#8 Knowledge To Empower Part 1 Essentials To Know When Hauling Horses
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39:04Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura Do you trailer your horse to trailheads, clinics, lessons, or shows? If so, this is an episode you don't want to miss. Knowledge is empowerment! Even if you have no mechanical skills or desire to learn, you must get to know your rig. This is essential safety information that most horsewomen lack. Get the Trailer Ch…
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#7 Understanding Your Horse’s Brain with Dr. Steve Peters
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57:51Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With Cindy Connect With Dr. Peters: https://horsebrainscience.info/ In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome our first guest, Dr. Steven Peters. As a board-certified neuroscientist with a lifelong passion for horses, Dr. Peters has a unique perspective. He shares his incredible knowledge of the equine nerv…
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Help Your Horse Thrive with Laura In this episode, we discuss the science of energy releases in horses. Learning to understand your horse's nervous system can revolutionize your horsemanship. Listen in as we explain how the horse's sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems influence their behavior. Recognizing and respecting your horse's need…
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#5 Equine Energy Work - Learn To Heal With Your Horse
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1:00:06Help Your Horse Thrive With Laura Download Energy Ball Exercise In this episode of the Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship Podcast, we explore energy work. Horses have heightened sensory awareness and intuitive abilities. When we learn to access those parts of them, we open the door to a powerful healing modality. You can deepen your connection with…
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#4 A New Perspective on Problem Solving
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1:01:39Transform Your Horse / Human Relationship With Cindy In A New Perspective on Problem Solving, you'll learn how to approach struggles with your horse from a place of curiosity instead of fear, frustration, or uncertainty. There's a culture in the horse world that encourages equestrians to make their struggles with their horses mean something about t…
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#2 Awakening Awareness: A New Perspective for Hard Rides
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48:25Help Your Horse Thrive with Laura In Episode 2, Awakening Awareness: A New Perspective for Hard Rides, we explore what it means to truly see your horse. If you've ever had a tough training session and wondered if you were missing something that could have helped you turn things around, this episode is for you. The Heart of Connection: Your emotions…
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#3 Life Lessons from Horses: Growth, Spiritual Awakening, and Surrender
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45:07Transform Your Horse / Human Relationship With Cindy In Episode 3, Life Lessons from Horses: Growth, Spiritual Awakening, and Surrender, we share how horses have changed our lives. They've pushed us to grow, awakened us to a deeper connection with life, and called us to surrender in moments that spiraled out of control. We have both experienced con…
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#1 Discover the Magic of Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship
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54:57Transform Your Horse / Human Relationship With Cindy Welcome to Episode 1 of The Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship Podcast. In Discover the Magic of Spiritually Empowered Horsemanship, we introduce the Who, What, Where, Why, and How of the Podcast. We're creating a space for passionate equestrians aiming to foster a deeper connection with their eq…
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Bethany Lee Shares How to Succeed as a Multi Passionate Equestrian
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34:24Bethany Lee is well known in the equestrian world. The owner of My Equestrian Style blog and Instagram, the Equestrian Podcast, Co-Owner of the Equestrian Workshop, AND a full-time trainer, Bethany is the queen of succeeding as a multi passionate equestrian. In this episode, she shares how she got started, what she does to keep growing, and gives s…
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What You Need to Know About Growing Your Team
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25:21Growing your team doesn't have to mean hiring a full-time employee with benefits and paid time off. It can be as simple as hiring someone to clean your horse or bringing on an expert to take part of your business that you don't enjoy off your hands. Successful business owners don't try to do it all. They stay in their lane and outsource the stuff t…
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Fostering Successful Collaborations With Alli Addison
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43:09Alli Addison is the person behind the gorgeous Instagram account, Milton Menasco. We asked her about collaborations, and she gave us a TON of information from how to build strong collaborative relationships to tips on setting yourself up for a successful partnership. A collaboration is a business relationship. You have to take it seriously and appr…
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A messaging strategy is essentially your brand story. It calls out to your soulmate clients and shows them how you can change their life. It takes your core values and turns them into customer-facing statements that communicate the who, what, where, when, why, and how of your business. The more clear you can get in your messaging strategy, the more…
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Serving Equestrians Online with Krystal Kelly
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39:48Krystal Kelly is a badass equestrian (what else can you call someone who's done the Mongol Derby?!) and coach and the person behind Equestrian Adventuresses and The International Equestrian. She joined us to talk about selling online courses, collaborating with other course creators, and making money online in the horse industry. You don't want to …
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Have you ever looked back at your spending at the end of the year and realized you bought a ton of courses and never even went through the materials? Or maybe you did go through the materials, but you didn't implement what you learned in your business. There ARE some situations where a course can be great for your business, but you have to be caref…
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