In this episode I talk about some of the real-life things that happen behind the scenes when we are learning to do groundwork with our horses, that aren’t often spoken about. This episode was a live video in my Confident Equestrian Community Facebook page and within the video I cover: - My personal story with my horses and setting them up for competitions - My own journey with learning groundwork & growing my personal awareness - What goes on for us at a physical, emotional and spiritual lev...
Feb 22, 2023•40 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with Rachel Pittman about all the layers involved when you transition from having a riding-focused partnership with your horse to a non-riding partnership. We both share our stories of navigating arthritis with our horses and the things that came up for us and our horses as we were forced to shift goals with them. If you are someone who isn't riding your horse or is contemplating not riding your horse then I think you will get a lot out of this episode and ...
Feb 08, 2023•45 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with one of my former Confident Equestrian Program students, Jebranca. Together we talk about her journey with horses, including how she stumbled across positive reinforcement training. We also share some tips and lessons around using food rewards during training sessions based on our experience. If you are interested in positive reinforcement training you should totally follow Jebranca on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/inspire_by_dreams_horsemansh...
Feb 01, 2023•46 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with one of my incredible Confident Equestrian Program clients, Amelie. I wanted to have her on the podcast because she navigated many ups and downs while we worked together for 12 weeks, BUT now she is in a really good place with her horse. I think you will find what she has to share really inspiring and it will allow you to feel not so alone. We are all in this together. She talks about: - Buying her first horse as an adult and the lessons she learnt - Na...
Jan 25, 2023•53 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with the CEO of Sync Equestrian, Natalia Graf, about her journey with business and horses. She shares about: -How she always felt connected to horses -Her background modelling and the difficulties she faced -Following the rat race and following a path that didn't feel aligned -Overcoming addiction -How her horse King came into her life -Starting her own business -Cultivating a powerful mindset -Her journey throughout The Confident Equestrian Program -Reconn...
Jan 18, 2023•59 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with Samantha Watt about her journey navigating hoof care and bodywork rabbit holes whilst having a team of competition horses. She discusses an overview of her journey with taking a deep dive into these areas and gives her advice on how to cultivate change and collaborate with professionals. To connect with Sam visit her website https://sixbartherapy.com/ If you would like to connect with me you can do so via: www.confidentequestrianprogram.com https://www...
Jan 11, 2023•37 min
In this episode, I reflect on my 2022 goals and the lessons learnt along the way. I also touch on what is to come for me in 2023 and some of my intentions for the year ahead. Thank you for listening. If you would like to connect with me you can do so via: www.confidentequestrianprogram.com https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorsemanship https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpWzrLLy3oZ-Ds3kSTkMZA...
Jan 04, 2023•39 min
In this episode, I respond to a question from someone in my social media community regarding a horse that is mouthy and tries to bite her on the ground. I discuss: What you can do if you have a horse that is mouthy Why they might be trying to bite you What to do if the horse is not your own Managing guilt associated with horses showing adverse behaviours And reminding yourself that you can do it! I hope this episode is helpful for you. If you would like to connect with me you can do so via: www....
Dec 28, 2022•22 min
In this episode, I have a conversation with Celeste Leilani Lazaris about growing your business in the equestrian industry and all of the layers involved. We discuss: An overview of her business journey and how she has expanded her reach over the past few years The behind-the-scenes of being a business owner and how vulnerable you have to be How we are all human at the end of the day Letting your intuition guide you Competition vs collaboration Responding to keyboard warriors How everyone has th...
Dec 21, 2022•1 hr 33 min
In this episode, one of my wonderful clients, Nicole Warwick, interviews me all about animal communication, intuition and energy work. We discuss: -What is animal communication -Different types of intuition -Energy work and who it is for -My experience diving into learning how to do this -Tips I would have for people who would like to explore this kind of work and so much more. If you have any questions, please feel free to connect with me via: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://...
Dec 14, 2022•1 hr 15 min
In this episode, I respond to a question from someone in my social media community. She was having behavioural and health problems with her thoroughbred and was trying to decide if she should keep her horse at one barn or move her to another. Both barns had pros and cons and I felt like my response was worth sharing on the podcast as I know many people struggle in this situation. I hope this episode helps to give you some ideas on what to consider and how to make the best choice for you and your...
Dec 07, 2022•22 min
In this episode, I respond to a message that was sent to me from a woman wanting to overcome her perfectionism so she can enjoy her time with her horses. I talk through ways that anyone can: Understand their perfectionistic tendencies Reflect on why they focus more on mistakes vs things that went well Work through the fears that they are having on both a subconscious and a conscious level Understand the part of themselves that doesn't feel good enough even though another part of themselves does ...
Nov 30, 2022•31 min
In this episode, I discuss the what, why and how behind setting boundaries and using pressure with horses. Alongside this, I also explore why it can feel difficult to set boundaries or use clear pressure cues with our horses from a mindset perspective and how to overcome any blocks you may have. You've got this! To connect with me, you can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorsemanship And to join The Confident Equestrian Program or any...
Nov 25, 2022•22 min
In this episode, I talk about situations that might induce stress in our horses and how to help your horse feel more comfortable through good management, training and planning. If you would like to download my free Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment Training Checklist, then click here and enjoy :) To connect with me, you can find me at: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorsemanship And to join The Confident Equestrian Program or any of my othe...
Nov 04, 2022•30 min
In this episode I chat with my lovely client, Natalie Roberts. She joined the group version of my Confident Equestrian Program (CEP) a bit over 3 months ago, and I invited her on the podcast to share her very inspiring journey. Together we talk about -Why she joined CEP - Her concerns about being worried about ruining horse, being worried about making a mistake on top of being a very anxious person -How she grew up with horses in her life but was always told that horses aren't safe even though s...
Oct 22, 2022•48 min
In today's episode, I am joined by Linda Goldspink-Lord. She is an Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Director of Poseidon Animal Health, which is Australia’s fastest-growing animal gut health supplement company. Linda was also a guest on episode 79 of the podcast, but we wanted to record another conversation all about the internal impact of stress on horses and how we can better support them. Together we discuss: Environmental causes of stress for our horses How stress can occur before our horse...
Oct 13, 2022•46 min
In this episode, I am joined by former Confident Equestrian Program student, Nicole Warwick. Together we talk about the different stages we have been through on our horsemanship awakening and reflect on her journey after completing 3 rounds of my 12-week Confident Equestrian Program. I hope this episode helps you to feel not so alone on your journey and give you hope for what is possible and what is to come on your journey if you feel a bit stuck. To connect with me, you can find me at: https://...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I have a beautiful conversation with Syd Condrashoff from Honor Equine. She is an Equus Coach - Life Coach, Master Facilitator, Horse Trainer and Intuitive Horse Listener, alongside having a beautiful soul. Together we chat about: -Her journey with horses and how they helped her open up as a child -Transitioning from working predominately as a horse trainer to assisting people on their journey -Forming a connection with spirit and bringing more flow into your life -Different typ...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Today's episode is a little different as I was interviewed on The Equestrian Connection Podcast last month, and I wanted to share that conversation with you here. So often I am interviewing guests or recording solo episodes, so I think you will enjoy this conversation where I am on the other end of the questions this time. Listen in to hear all about my journey with horses and mindset, confidence building, going after careers you might desire, following what lights you up, trusting yourself and ...
Sep 12, 2022•1 hr 17 min
In today's episode, I am joined by Linda Goldspink-Lord. She is an Author, Entrepreneur, Speaker and Director of Poseidon Animal Health, which is Australia’s fastest-growing animal gut health supplement company. Together we have a wide-ranging conversation about the link between gut health and behaviour and how we can better support our horses. We discuss: An overview of Linda's journey with horses How she saw the link between gut health and behaviour in herself and how that transitioned over to...
Aug 23, 2022•1 hr 6 min
This episode is unlike any transformation I have shared on the podcast before because you get to hear it unfold in real-time and holy moly is it cool to witness! My lovely client and guest for today's episode is Danielle Crowell. I met Danielle a few weeks ago as she interviewed me for an episode on The Equestrian Connection Podcast by We Horse (you can find the link to that episode below). During our conversation, she shared with me that she had some mindset blocks that held her back from doing...
Aug 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I talk about social media and how we can best engage with it to support us on our journey rather than feel like we are not good enough. We have far more control over our reality than we sometimes realise. To connect with me on Instagram, click here: - https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ or jump on my website https://www.confidentequestrianprogram.com/ Download my FREE Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment Checklist - https://www.confidentequestrianprogram.com/trainingche...
Aug 08, 2022•33 min
In this episode, Dr Tracy Rainwaters and I have a open conversation about how to navigate the loss of an animal before, during and after their passing based on our experiences so far. For those who haven't heard Tracy on the podcast before, she is a Shaman, Animal Communicator, Animal Chiropractor, Energy Healer and just an incredible human being. I am so grateful to have had this discussion with her because the lessons she shares about animals passing is not only practical, but it is deeply hea...
Aug 05, 2022•40 min
In this episode, I chat with former Confident Equestrian Program student Lisa Mills. She is an Equine Assisted Counsellor and the proud owner of a beautiful Standardbred and very cute mini. Together we discuss: -How she became an Equine Assisted Counsellor after moving through many different career paths -Getting her first horse as an adult and her experiencing realising that she isn't a beginner anymore -The difference between self-connection and self-development and how mindset tools and tappi...
Jul 23, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In this episode, I talk with former Confident Equestrian Program student Sophie Evans about her journey with horses and navigating her horsemanship awakening. Listen to part 2 of this podcast to hear her talk about: -The struggles she was having with her WB mare, Peaches -Her introduction to horsemanship -The mindest struggles she had trying to blend what she used to do with her new knowledge -Losing her motivation with her horses -Her time inside The Confident Equestrian Program -How she got he...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 21 min
In this episode, I talk with former Confident Equestrian Program student Sophie Evans about her journey with horses and navigating her horsemanship awakening. Listen to part 1 of this podcast to hear her talk about: -How she got involved with horses -What it was like getting her first horse in her 20's -Her experiences working as a groom at lots of different barns, including grooming at top-level events and everything in between. You will love this episode if you have a history of competing or b...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 10 min
In this episode, I chat with Kayla Russell. She is a Chartered Accountant and a past student of my Confident Equestrian Program, so I thought she would be the perfect person to join me to discuss financial empowerment for horse owners! Together we talk about: -All things budgeting for horse owners -How to shift from avoiding your finances to empowering yourself to take control of them -Money mindset -Expanding your awareness around ways you can create more income -Focusing on return on investmen...
Jun 25, 2022•1 hr 3 min
In this episode, I have a wide-ranging conversation with Dr Tracy Rainwaters about the concept of making money with horses vs making money from horses. We chat about: -Scarcity mindset in the equestrian industry -The differences between starting a business pre and post-social media -Empathising with the fact that most horse business owners do really care about them and there are many layers involved -Appreciating those who have their own business and show up on social media and so much more. To ...
Jun 17, 2022•59 min
In this episode, I am joined by my beautiful friend Shadya Karawi Name who is an incredible Intuitive Healer and Spiritual Mentor. Together we talk about: The power of Horse Spirit How energy work can help take your relationships to the next level, including those with your horses What happens during her Ancestral Memory Activation (AMA) sessions and what to expect What she would say to someone who is curious about this type of work but scared about what might come up How we all are drawn to hor...
Jun 09, 2022•41 min
A follow on from episode 67 where I explore some other nuances around what to do if your horse says no or shows unwanted behaviours. I touch on Sometimes you will just have a bad horse day If your horse doesn't respond in a positive way it doesn't mean that you are necessarily doing the wrong thing You cant expect your horse to be 100% happy all the time, learning is stressful and it's sometimes ok to encourage them through some moments if they need a helping hand to realise that they CAN do it ...
Jun 05, 2022•28 min
