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The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast

Cindy Hartzell & Laura Langfitt

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

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51:53

#25 Navigating Special Needs in Horses – Managing...

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2025/03/11

The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) Join 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 health conditions to behavioral challenges, we explore how your mind...

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51:29

Setting Your New Horse Up for Success – Managing...

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2025/02/25

Transform 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 transition as smooth as possible. When a horse enters a new environment they face challenges. New owners often forget what the horse is going throug...

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61:34

#23 An Authentic Balance of Horsemanship, Motherhood,...

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2025/02/11

Connect 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 dives into the often unspoken challenges of balancing motherhood and horses. Amy's candid reflections on vulnerability and adaptability offer insig...

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34:55

#22 Navigating Big Emotions Without Freaking Out Your...

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2025/01/28

Uplevel Your Horse Care🐎Join the Free Community Elevate 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 authentically while honoring their needs.Horses have an incredible ability to ground us and bring ...

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52:07

#21 How to Reach Your Riding Goals This Year

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2025/01/14

Transform Your Horse Human Relationship With CindyIt'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 journeys over the last year. We discuss what went well, what didn't, why, and what lessons we are carrying into 2025. There is a paradigm shift happ...

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57:40

#20 Navigating Winter - The Truth About Cold Weather...

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2024/12/24

Join the Natural Horse Keeping FB GroupThe 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. It's your job to help them out without compromising their natural defenses. This means avoiding over-blanketing and over-feeding supplements and grain....

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42:23

#19 What Your Herd Bound Horse is Dying to Tell You

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2024/12/10

Get 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 trainers use to stop this behavior often leave the horse shut down. There's a better way!You cultivate a calm, confident horse. Hit play now to fi...

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43:36

#18 Tricks for Hoof Boots that Actually Fit with...

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2024/11/19

Start a Fitting With KarenIn 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. Boots can be super helpful in keeping your horse comfortable during the transition from shoes to barefoot. In this episode, we discuss how tha...

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53:23

#17 The Balancing Act: Hoof Care Secrets Every Horse...

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2024/11/12

Get the FREE Hoof Health GuideIn 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, thrush, and hoof pain are not normal. But you can help your horse grow a healthy hoof free of these issues! The episode covers how to assess your hors...

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40:50

How to Know What Your Horse is Thinking

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2024/10/22

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 insights changing your mindset from trying to control—to improving communication. Learn how to:Recognize tension before it leads to a blow-upKnow what to do when nervous energy needs a physical out...

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37:38

#15 Rethink Your Training Tools: The Truth About Bits...

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2024/10/08

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 challenges that way of thinking. It emphasizes the need for a solid foundation before reaching for higher-level tools. If you’ve ever questioned whether you should “bit up” or “spur on,” we encourage ...

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26:08

#14 A Love Deeper Than Riding: Redefine Your...

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2024/09/24

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 solely on riding realize. If you've ever felt guilt for not riding your horse "enough," this episode is for you. There are many horses who, despite being well-trained, prefer not t...

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37:52

#13 Redefining Leadership: Building Unshakable...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2024/09/10

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 bring into their roles as leaders—whether being overly dominant or too passive—and how this affects our horses.Cindy shares her personal journey of redefining leadership. She transitioned from the ...

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36:04

Wildfire Season is Here. Are You Ready?

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2024/08/27

Get the Emergency Evacuation Packing ListIn 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.This episode covers:The importance of having a multi-step evacuation planUtilizing apps like Watch Duty for real-time fire updatesEnsuring that your boarding facility or personal property...

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64:06

Back to Basics Part 2 - Building Strong Horsemanship...

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2024/08/13

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 tone for your time together, and the proper way to open and close gates for safety. We also discuss the importance of leading with confidence and establishing patterns that promote mutual trust and un...

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51:15

Back to Basics Part 1 - Building a Strong Horse Human...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2024/07/24

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 wreck when something happens that pushes you beyond your horsemanship skills or pushes your horse beyond their threshold of tolerance. Do you have the basics in place in your horse-human r...

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22:32

Knowledge To Empower Part 2 Essentials To Know When...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2024/07/09

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 of the day, the goal is to plan for the worst while setting your horse up for success to avoid major accidents. Unfortunately, many people unknowingly load and unload their horses unsafely...

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38:42

Knowledge To Empower Part 1 Essentials To Know When...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2024/06/25

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 maintenance checklist here: https://spirituallyempoweredhorsemanship.com/horse-hauling-safety-checklist In this episode you'll learn to understand the basics of your truck a...

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55:38

Understanding Your Horse’s Brain with Dr. Steve Peters

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2024/06/11

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 nervous system in this episode. You will see how everything we talk about in Episodes 5 & 6 is backed by science.Dr. Peters shares how understanding your horse's brain can improve your training. Knowing what's happening in the brain makes it easier to use...

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58:15

Recognizing the Release

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2024/05/28

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 for release can lead to profound breakthroughs. When you know the signs of a horse transitioning from stress to calm, you can learn to facilitate this. You'll become their quiet in ...

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