The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast

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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 his desired outcome. 

If you are looking for a horse sport that isn't harmful to the horse, you want to listen to this episode. Plus, Ad...

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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 and get excited to join us in Cottonwood soon! 

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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 bombproof last year doesn’t necessarily mean they’re ready to ride this year. 

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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 new hoof capsule in a year. Yet many horse owners struggle with the same issues year after year after year. Th...

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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 for you. Hit play now. 

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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. 

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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 stress many horses live with, the subtle signals most people miss, and why that matters so much for safety, trust, and true connection.  

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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, wishing things could be easier, this episode is for you! Hit play now. 

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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-driven competition to presence-based horsemanship. He talks about how a “problem” horse changed the way he sees everything. We talk about connection as science and safety. About helping the horse regulate their nervous system so they...

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. 

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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 their horses.

Together, we talk about what happens when horse people hit a pivot point. When what used to feel normal no longer does. When q...

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 feeling more grounded and centered than ever.

We talk honestly about the pressure of traditional New Year’s goal sett...

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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 natural horsemanship, why some of those ideas stuck, and where they quietly missed the mark.

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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.

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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:

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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.

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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 for the colder months—and how we're finding joy and purpose in the process.

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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. Saturday stands guard, nurtures, and sets limits. Their contrast reveals how our energy shapes training, hoof care, and daily handling.

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