Episode Summary:
Why is it that connection can feel so easy when we’re alone with our horses… and so difficult when other people are watching? In this episode, we explore how the nervous system responds to social pressure, why your reaction is entirely normal, and what you can do to gently stay grounded, connected, and true to yourself — even in the presence of others.
You’ll learn:
Why being seen can trigger survival states like fawn, freeze, or shutdown
How to recognise the disconnection loop (and step out of it)
Tangible tools to regulate yourself in real time — even during a lesson, clinic, or at the yard
How to create a felt sense of safety, no matter who’s around
Why your process matters — and how showing up authentically can create ripple effects for others
If you’re ready to deepen your horse-human relationship in a way that honours both you and your horse, join us inside The Holistic Horsemanship Academy — a space for grounded, science-based, soul-honouring learning:
👉 scienceforsoundness.thinkific.com/bundles/HHA