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Horses are incredibly intuitive, emotional beings—and when they live in a healthy herd, the bonds they form run deep. They rely on one another for safety, companionship, comfort, and connection. So when a change is coming—especially one involving separation—they feel it. Often before we’ve even said a word.

Recently, we began preparing for two of our horses to leave the herd. And before any changes in their routine were made, the herd knew. Their energy shifted. We noticed anxiety, restlessness, and even sadness. They were picking up not only on the subtle signs around them, but on us. Our own internal stress was being mirrored back through their behavior.

That’s the power of connection—heart coherence and nervous system connection.
Our horses are so bonded to us that they feel what we feel. They sense our thoughts, emotions, and expectations—even before we act on them.

But when we consciously shifted our emotional state—letting go of worry and stepping into peace, presence, and support—they responded in kind. The anxiety settled. Their curiosity returned. They became more relaxed. It was a powerful reminder that how we show up for them during change can either increase their stress or support their healing.

We’ve also taken steps to help them prepare practically and emotionally. Rather than suddenly removing two horses from the herd, we’re making gradual turnout changes and shifting stalls. This helps reduce the dependency on current relationships and gives time for change to be accepted and space for new bonds to form. We’re also spending more time communicating with each horse individually—strengthening the human-horse connection through presence and trust.

The two horses who are leaving have been together before—they once lived away from the herd for a year and returned as a bonded pair. Reuniting them now helps them remember that partnership, so they feel supported as they transition again.

Meanwhile, the remaining herd is already beginning to reshape. Horses like Lovey and Leeta, Lovey and Blue, Callen and Joey—all have unique relationships. And as the dynamic changes, we see new bonds forming, new leadership roles emerging, and a quiet reweaving of the herd’s emotional fabric.

This is the emotional side of horsemanship we don’t often talk about—but it matters. Horses don’t just “adjust.” They feel. And when we slow down, listen, and lead from a place of compassion, we help them move through transition with confidence and connection.

“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” - Swami Vivekananda

May you always be one with your horse,
Caroline

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As a Horse Advocate and High-Performance Wellness Coach, Lidia is thrilled to be featured in the inspiring new movie Zero Limits: The Real Secret To Attracting Miracles, created by motivational legend Dr. Joe Vitale.

In this film, Lidia discusses how she healed her "incurable" chronic illnesses and how, through equine therapy, the unconditional love of horses can empower you to heal yourself.

[IN THE MOVIE] She also shares a brief equine-assisted therapy session with one of her clients, illustrating that standing in silence, stillness, and presence with horses can change lives in a moment and create a lasting connection of inner strength and peace.

This film takes you on a beautiful journey that inspires and empowers you to pursue your dreams. Already receiving acclaim at various film festivals, it's making waves globally! Join the Zero Limits Community Facebook Group, https://www.facebook.com/groups/zerolimitscommunitygroup, to connect with others on this growth journey and learn how to manifest miracles in your life.

In addition to learning about Zero Limits, Lidia will share the divine secrets of equine therapy and healing through her 12 Ancient Universal Principles.

Don't miss the World Premiere on June 26! Meet Lidia, Dr. Joe Vitale, and other inspiring visionary leaders. Get your tickets, follow updates, and learn more about the Zero Limits Movie at https://www.aponahealing.com/movies.

Let’s uplift humanity together and live a limitless life!✨

Lidia offers in-person and virtual coaching. Please visit her website for details https://www.aponahealing.com/.

There is so much great information these days about horses, from equine psychology, to individual nature, learned behaviors, science-based evidence, training styles, practices and methods. How do you know which one to follow and use on your horse?

I’m not only going to break the process down regarding who to follow, I’m going to give you real science to support your decision when selecting the right one, the best practice for your horse.

Doesn't matter what type of horse you have, young, old, traumatized or needing to be re-started. Doesn't matter what discipline you practice, age, breed or level of experience you and your horse have.

This information is for ALL horses and works for ALL horses because it is ABOUT the horse. How the horse feels, thinks, learns, heals and most of all what the horse needs and wants most as a family member (your family), partner and learner.

I always welcome questions so please email them to me at Caroline@taoofhorsemanship.com. You can ask during the live podcast and I might not be able to get to them. Questions are answered “first come, first served.”

Please check out my website to learn more about my training method https://www.taoofhorsemanship.com/ and proven system https://www.taoofhorsemanship.com/horse-riding-holistic-program.

“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” - Swami Vivekananda

May you always be one with your horse,
Caroline

Welcome to Everything Horses & More! Podcast and my guest, Sheri Scurr.

Sheri resides in Boulder, Montana, where she provides transformative equine-assisted experiential learning, equine-assisted therapy, and horsemanship coaching at her ranch, Heart Connections Horsemanship, LLC. www.hchorsemanship.com and https://www.facebook.com/heartconnectionshorsemanship.

This podcast will take you down the rabbit hole of enlightenment, personal discovery, transformation, and healing. We will discuss perfectionism and how it affects our personal lives and horsemanship goals.

This subject is near and dear to many of us and is a common problem with type A, highly motivated (driven) personalities. I am one of those type A personalities. I look forward to discussing how I manage my drive and the difference between drive and perfectionism.

Join us as we unravel perfectionistic paralysis and explore the real reasons we're afraid of making mistakes with our horses.

“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” - Swami Vivekananda

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Caroline

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Thanks for joining me, your host, Caroline Beste, and my special guest Elisabeth Johansen.

Elisabeth operates a small farm in Vestfossen (near Oslo), Norway, called Meaning and Mastery Farm, where she engages troubled youth of all ages in hands-on, nature-based education.

Her farm experience encourages teamwork and respect, offering children values such as responsibility, self-confidence, and the satisfaction of facing and overcoming challenges.

In addition to her work with children and animals, Elisabeth has loved horses since the age of six and has been an ardent student of them for over thirty years.

Her studies led her to question traditional mindsets and horse training practices, prompting her to create Harmony Horse, www.harmoniskhest.com, and write her first book in hopes that people will open their eyes to a more harmonious way of being with their horses.

The book, “Don't lobotomize the horse! A simple guide to better understanding and communication with the horse,” will soon be available for purchase on her website, www.harmoniskhest.com.

I hope you listen in as we discuss what drove Elisabeth (and many of you) to a better, more heart-felt understanding of the horse. I promise there will be a lot of takeaways from this podcast as we share similar learning experiences, and I answer whatever questions Elisabeth throws my way!

“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” - Swami Vivekananda

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Most training styles will NEVER completely FIX your horse and here’s why.

For starters, they focus on controlling the horse instead of teaching the horse self-control.

Traditional training teaches you how to control the horse through pain, force, excessive pressure, and mechanics. Don’t agree, get rid of all your aids and develop the horse from start to finish with just a rope halter, lead and lunge whip.

There’s nothing natural about Natural Horsemanship, not when it teaches you how to control the horse through operant conditioning (pressure and release) and repetitive mechanics they call “connection”.

Science-based training such as Positive Reinforcement (R+) is just as excessive in its level of control. The only difference is it uses food, a basic need of the horse, to control the horse’s behavior. Take the food away and what’s motivating the horse to participate?

R+/R- Reinforcement is just another name for operant conditioning and uses positive and negative reinforcement. And, finally, we have the gentle horse training methods. These methods emphasize the horse’s well-being yet, like the other’s fail in teaching people how to interact and work with horses the way the horse needs and respects.

After 20+ years of evidence-based research, with thousands of domestic and wild horses, Caroline Beste (founder of Tao of Horsemanship) developed a 100% PROVEN training style that does WORK FOR THE HORSE – all horses, any situation. It’s called HOLISTIC HORSEMANSHIP.

Join our FREE 7-Day Holistic Horsemanship Mastery Miniseries https://www.taoofhorsemanship.com/mmp-mini-series to learn why people are saying, "Tao is the way to all things possible with horses,” and the most holistic, empathetic, and effective path to training, re-training, and rehabilitating horses.

To learn more about me, Caroline Beste, and the Tao of Horsemanship Academy, please visit:

-Tao of Horsemanship Academy Website, https://www.taoofhorsemanship.com/

-Tao of Horsemanship Academy Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/TaoofHorsemanshipAcademy -Tao of Horsemanship Academy Instagram, https://www.instagram.com/taoofhorsemanshipacademy/

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Caroline

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Welcome back Lady Apona, aka, Lidia Kuleshnyk and the Divinity of Horses Series!

Please join us LIVE, Thursday, February 15, 1PM/EST/USA on the Tao of Horsemanship YouTube channel where both Lidia Kuleshnyk and me, your host Caroline Beste, will talk about how to align ourselves with horses, others and the universe!

In this podcast Lidia will talk about how horses lead us into expanded consciousness, helping us connect with our essence, our spirit, so we can trust the flow of the Universe. She will also talk about accessing our intuition, our inherent self-worth and inner power, all of which operate at a higher level frequency than the intellect or the mind and help us "move beyond mindsight" by aligning with the infinite energy of the universe, governed by ancient universal principles. These ancient universal principles are a roadmap, and the horses are the "way showers", guides, to expanding our consciousness.

I will share again my 8 Transcendental Principles of Horsemanship; Awakening Coherent, Conscious Partnership between Horses and Humans.

I will share how this way of being with horses leads us into expanded consciousness and the ability to create stress-free relationships and working partnerships with horses.

If you would like to listen to all of the podcasts in the Divinity of Horses Series, you can find them (search) on my website https://www.taoofhorsemanship.com/podcast.

Please click here https://www.aponahealing.com/ to learn more about Lidia.

“You have to grow from the inside out. None can teach you, none can make you spiritual. There is no other teacher but your own soul.” - Swami Vivekananda

May you always be one with your horse,
Caroline

Welcome everyone to Everything Horses & More! Podcast!

Special welcome to our guest speakers, Dana Croschere & Krisanna Sexton, of Rescued Hearts Films. Today we are going to talk about The Miracles, The Mystery, and The Science of Healing with Horses.

Dana Croschere is an award-winning film producer and has spent the last 15 years volunteering at various ranches, immersing herself in the transformative world of equine-assisted therapies and witnessing the healing power, presence, and sacred connection between horses and humans.

Krisanna Sexton, an award-winning Director with Live Wild Films, is driven by a mission to spread hope and healing. While her experience with horses may not be extensive, Krisanna's belief in exploring alternative modalities for healing inspires her work as a director. Her most recent film success, "Love Heals," has received acclaim across international boundaries.

Scheduled for a national broadcast on PBS in January 2024, this documentary stands as a testament to Krisanna's ability to touch hearts and minds through her heartfelt storytelling.

Her work on "Rescued Hearts" promises to be a continuation of her mission to inspire and heal through the medium of film.

The Inspiration Behind Rescued Hearts

I once witnessed a miracle when a 7-year-old boy with autism spoke his very first words while interacting with a horse, and it forever changed my life. After hearing countless stories of people who have experienced miraculous transformations in the presence of horses, I began to wonder, "Why are horses so healing to humans and what are they here to teach us?"

My partner, Krisanna, and I are award-winning filmmakers, and together we are embarking on a journey to better understand the horse-human connection. Our film will share powerful stories from those who have experienced incredible transformations and those who have dedicated their lives to equine-assisted work.

We'll highlight researchers who can speak to why this connection is so powerful and share tools to help us access our healing power within. Rescued Hearts isn't just the story of horses; it's the story of all of us and the power that lies within to create healing and transformation in our lives. - Dana Croschere, Producer

Discover more about my guests on their website https://www.livewildfilms.com/ and their new documentary www.rescuedheartsfilm.com, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/rescuedheartsfilm/, https://www.instagram.com/livewildfilms/?hl=en and Facebook www.facebook.com/people/Rescued-Hearts-Film/100086887737887/.