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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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88:33

Understanding The Power of The Nervous System with...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2026/02/24

Connect With Warwick Schiller 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...

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57:22

Your Horse's Life - What Do the Other 23 Hours Look...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2026/02/11

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. Connect With Your Hosts: Join the Pod Community Dive Into Horsemanship With Cindy Uplevel Your Horse Care With Laura

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#46 Normal Horsemanship Without the Bullshit with...

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2026/01/28

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 u...

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32:52

#45 Embracing the Year of the Fire Horse

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2026/01/06

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 tradit...

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66:46

#44 A New Path for Horse-Human Education with Anna...

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2025/12/23

Connect With Anna Support Trainers Without Boarders 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 mar...

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46:10

#43 Four Powerful Steps That Can Change Everything...

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2025/12/09

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. You’ll want to listen if you’ve ever felt: Lost in your horsemanshipUnsure what your horse is trying to tell youOverwhelmed by the “right way” to do thingsAfraid of “ruining” your horseDisconnected fro...

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61:44

# 42 Can Competition and Happy Horses Coexist? With...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/11/25

Connect With Kathy Here 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: How Kathy prepares for competitionGood management of competition horsesHow to tell if your horse actually enjoys competition The role of intuition, feel, and emotional fitness in modern ho...

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49:58

Allowing Your Horse to Be: Secrets to True Connection

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2025/11/11

Elevate Your Horsemanship! Start Your 7-Day Free Trial Now! 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. 💬 Inside this episode: Why “allowing” is often seen as a bad word in the horse world — and why that needs to change.How to naviga...

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# 40 A New Perspective On Winter With Horses

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2025/10/28

Join the FREE Natural Horse-Keeping Community 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. 🌿 In this episode, we

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58:55

#39 Dancing with the Goddess and the Warrior In Your...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/10/14

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. Listeners will le...

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46:29

#38 How to Advocate For Your Horse

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/09/23

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 everything. We talk hay, health, and hard choices. We talk energy and mindset.. It’s honest. It’s useful. It will help you keep your horse safe and st...

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49:14

#37 How to Stop Micromanaging Your Horse

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2025/09/09

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 might be micromanaging them. Your horse isn’t the only one affected when this happens. The conversation explores: What micromanaging r...

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#36 Breaking the Chains Within: Finding Inner Peace...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/08/26

Buy 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 Cindy reads us a sneak peek chapter from the book. If you’ve ever felt stuck in old patterns, doubted your instincts, or longed for more peace, this ...

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44:59

#35 Secrets to Balanced Riding Every Rider Should Know

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2025/08/12

Join 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 freely…it might be you, not them. This episode will help you get curious and more aware. You’ll hear honest personal stories from the saddle, p...

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49:19

#34 Big Life Changes: Horses, Walking With Fear &...

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/07/22

Elevate 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 horses felt her emotional chaos before she could name it Why our internal environment is part of our horses’ environment What it really mean...

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#33 The Magic Connection Between Hoof And Gut Health

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/07/08

Get 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’s diet, environment, and microbiome are just as important to consider. When you listen you’ll learn: Why chipping hooves aren't always yo...

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47:09

# 32 Tips and Tricks to Keep You Safe on the Trail

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2025/06/24

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 trailHow to build muscle memory that kicks in when sh*t hits the fanWhat groundwork you need before hitting the saddleWhy hind end control matters way more than you thinkHow to do a quick pre-ride chec...

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53:03

How to Fix Your Trust Issues With Your Horse

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/06/10

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 humanWhat it means to lie to your horse (it’s not what you think)How self-trust and self-awareness affect every interactionThe difference between confidence and trust—and why that difference mattersThis isn’t...

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#30 When We Know Better But Don’t Do Better

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/05/27

The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) 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 exploring how it shows up in our interactions with our horses. Why do we so often fail to to better for our horses even when we know bett...

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44:52

#29 How to Help Abused and Neglected Horses Heal

The Holistic Horsemanship and Husbandry Podcast ·

2025/05/13

The Secrets to The Horse Human Experience You've Always Wanted (Free) 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 can or should become a riding partner. If you've ever taken in a horse with a painful past, or are thinking abo...

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