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Episode 24 – Training vs. Building Relationship – Part 4: Shaping Space through Freedom and Feel
In this final part of the series, hosts Ingela Larsson Smith and Corrie Sepcich explore the beauty and depth of working with a horse at liberty—from behind—in a way that prioritizes freedom over micromanagement. Ingela explains her unique method of “shaping space,” where subtle shifts in presence, intention, and body awareness invite the horse to respond without force.
Listeners will discover how leadership from Zone 5 (behind the horse) mirrors the natural dynamics of a herd and opens the door to powerful, willing movement—circles, transitions, and changes of direction—all rooted in trust. The conversation also explores how invisible communication is not only real, but essential to deep partnership, with spiritual parallels to how God invites rather than demands.
This episode is a practical and inspiring masterclass in liberty work, energy awareness, and letting go of control to cultivate true connection.