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Rachel Windchaser - Remembering Who We are Through Horses S3 E26
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In this episode of The Empathetic Trainer Podcast, Barbara O’Brien talks with Rachel Windchaser, author and equine rewilding coach. Rachel runs Winchaser Ranch in Spain, where she cares for a rare herd of Spanish Mustangs.
They talk about what it really means to “rewild” — how slowing down, breathing, and paying attention can change the way we connect with horses and with ourselves. Rachel explains the value of touch, rhythm, and trust, and why real horsemanship starts with self-awareness and kindness.
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Chapters
1. Meet Rachel and Her Mustang Mission (00:00:00)
2. Rewilding Defined: Presence Over Method (00:02:09)
3. Spain, Off‑Grid Living, and the Herd’s Origins (00:04:40)
4. Spanish Mustang History and Full‑Circle Return (00:08:22)
5. Relationship First: Why Compliance Fails (00:11:45)
6. Senses, Smell, and Expanding Perception (00:17:39)
7. Starting with a Shut‑Down Horse (00:22:08)
8. Synchronizing Steps, Breath, and Energy (00:27:06)
9. Walks, Herd Rhythm, and Boarding Constraints (00:33:05)
10. Consistency vs Routine and Undemanding Time (00:38:15)
11. Courses, Touch, and Mind‑Body Connection (00:42:15)
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