“Feel is knowing what to do, timing is knowing when to do it” ~ Elsa Sinclair   In this episode of The Horsemanship Breakthroughs Podcast, I am joined by Elsa Sinclair- the creator of Taming Wild & Freedom Based Training.    Elsa comes from a family of horse trainers she has had a meandering journey through many different styles of horsemanship until she stumbled on a question that needed exploration. What if horses were given a choice? Would they let us ride them? Without force or tools to control and without bribes to lure them?    🎙️ In this episode, we dive deep into: The pivotal moment that sparked Elsa’s quest to answer the question: “What if horses were given a choice? Would they let us ride them” Is a domestic life for horses better than ‘the wild’? Differences that Elsa has noticed between horses raised in domestic environments vs feral/widl horses. The differences between the Taming Wild documentary and the upcoming book Taming Wild: The Compelling Origins of Freedom Based Training and the Promise It Holds for Horses with Humans Whether it’s truly possible to develop a riding partnership without tools or bribes How Freedom Based Training compares to pressure/release and positive reinforcement methods The biggest challenges and breakthrough moments in the early stages of training Myrnah Elsa’s broad framework for working with horses in Freedom Based Training Whether you can blend Freedom Based Training with more traditional approaches How to read the health of your horse’s nervous system The concepts of tolerance, acceptance, and enjoyment in Freedom Based Training and leaving horses wanting more Why Elsa believes her method is NOT “woo-woo” /spiruatual and why it’s actually very logical The surprising difference Elsa has noticed in horses in different climates Elsa’s new app and book that are being released soon Plus so much more!   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN TODAY’S EPISODE: Elsa's Website: https://www.tamingwild.com/ Elsa's NEW book: https://www.tamingwild.com/general-6 Elsa's Tea Time Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/2iL7fpGSyWODCazJbEMtkV?si=997c91db1fd74fd7 Elsa's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elsa.sinclair/   _______   EXTRA RESOURCES TO HELP YOU AND YOUR HORSE:   📚 Book & Resource List: Get all the books & recommendations mentioned on the podcast → amaliadempsey.com/booklist 🐴 Free Mini-Course: Build a deeper connection & communication with your horse → amaliadempsey.com/ccmc 🏋️‍♀️ Free Rider Exercises: Improve your biomechanics with 10 unmounted exercises → amaliadempsey.com/exercises 💪 8-Week Rider Exercise Program: Transform your riding with structured, rider-specific exercises → amaliadempsey.com/8-week-rider-specific-exercise-program 🐎 Horsemanship Fundamentals Academy: Create a happy, confident, and trusting partnership with your horse on the ground and in the saddle → amaliadempsey.com/Horsemanship-Fundamentals-Academy 🚛 Trailer Loading Success: Say goodbye to stressful trailer loading with this $9 roadmap → amaliadempsey.com/trailer-loading-success-roadmap 🐴👶🏼 Horse Mums Facebook Group: Connect with like-minded horsey mums, share the highs and challenges of balancing it all, get support, laughs, and tips from a community that gets it! → https://www.facebook.com/groups/938509415066034 ____   🔔 Follow the show so you don’t miss future episodes! Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Podbean, and YouTube. ⭐ Leave a rating and review to help spread the word of good horsemanship! Your support makes a big difference! 📸 Take a screenshot and share this episode on social media! I'd love to hear what resonated with you the most! And knowing that this pod has made an impact makes my day! 🤝 Connect with me on Instagram @amalia_horses and Facebook: Amalia Dempsey Horsemanship 💕 Explore more horsemanship resources at www.amaliadempsey.com   _______   Keywords: Horsemanship, Rider Biomechanics, Positive Reinforcement, Horse Training, Liberty Training, Postpartum Riding Fitness, Eq