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Releasing Restrictions with Cathy Woods: Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode 005

It is an honor to be joined by Cathy Woods on this episode of the Liberated Equestrian Podcast. She is not only a lifelong equestrian who enjoys backcountry trail riding but also a longtime yoga instructor, author of Yoga for Riders, and creator of her trademarked program, Body, Mind, Equine, Cathy is passionate about focusing on overall equestrian wellness. She has partnered with amazing venues such as Equitana, Liberty Festival, Equine Affaire, Warwick Schillers Journey on Summit, Tryon International Equestrian […]

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The C.A.L.M. Growth Framework: Liberated Equestrian Podcast, Episode 003

Continuing the backstory that led to launching the Liberated Equestrian Podcast, in this episode, I’m digging a little bit more into my return to the horse world in the last decade. It’s been quite a journey in a relatively short period of time. Yes, it’s been a bit of a roller-coaster becoming a second-season equestrian and experiencing everything from the joy of riding again to fulfilling the dream of horse ownership to experiencing the challenges of issues that present when

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Trauma-Informed Horsemanship & Humanship: Liberated Equestrian Podcast 002

Trauma is a buzzword, right? We label all sorts of things “trauma” or “traumatic.” But what is the definition of trauma? Does it even matter how we classify an incident or experience? As equestrians, it is critical to our safety and growth to have a trauma-informed understanding of behavior for not only ourselves but also our horses. Built with a similar brain structure and nervous system, both horses and humans respond to a perceived or actual threat of harm with

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