Nervous System & Emotional Regulation

The Weird Way Horses “Feel” Your Emotions (And Why It Matters)

3/26/25

Can horses sense your emotions? If you’ve ever noticed your horse acting differently when you’re stressed, science says there’s a good reason why. The other day, I rolled into the barn like a storm cloud rolling in over the plains. Dark. Stormy. Nobody could do anything right. Honestly, if you’d shown up with coffee and […]

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Nervous System & Emotional Regulation

9/03/24

Freedom, Trust, and Partnership: What Liberty Horsemanship Can Teach Every Rider with Avery Sullivan

Avery Sullivan

Would you trust your horse enough to ride without a bridle? More importantly—would your horse choose to stay with you if they didn’t have to? For many riders, liberty horsemanship can seem intimidating, mysterious, or even impossible. But at its core, liberty isn’t about tricks or performing without tack. It’s about creating a relationship built […]

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Nervous System & Emotional Regulation

Rider Timeouts: How to Calm Down When the Ride Gets Rough

6/01/23

Let’s talk about something most riders would rather not admit. Sometimes, your horse makes you mad. You can love your horse to death and still have moments when they frustrate the heck out of you. Maybe you were having a beautiful ride and suddenly they spook, buck, blow a maneuver, or do something completely unexpected. […]

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