Horse Medicine Leadership

horse medicine leadership

A collective sharing around the experiences and teachings we receive while in partnership with horses. This podcast centers around how we can honour and empower equal relationships with our horse partners in our personal relationships and purpose with them. Join us in our exploration of what it means to journey alongside the horse, receiving the wisdom and medicine they so lovingly share with us.

  1. FEB 7

    Making Friends with Your Horse's Trauma with Poppy Peach

    In this episode, Brittany Ashworth sits down with trauma-informed horse trainer Poppy Peach to explore the complex world of trauma in horses. Inspired by a thought-provoking Instagram post, "What if you could make friends with your horse's trauma?" this conversation dives deep into understanding trauma responses not as flaws, but as protective gifts horses carry with them. Poppy shares her unique perspective on how common trauma responses (Flight, Fight, Freeze/Shutdown, Fawn/Appeasement, and Hypervigilance) can be reframed as gifts that once served a vital purpose, and how creating safe, supportive environments allows horses to no longer feel the need to wield them. Together, Brittany and Poppy discuss how these gifts show up in horses, the parallels with human trauma, and practical ways to support horses on their healing journey. Listeners will gain insights into creating compassionate, trauma-informed relationships and learn the importance of patience, gentleness, and holistic care.   About Poppy Peach Poppy Peach is a Trauma-Informed Horsemanship Coach, who also integrates Animal Communication and Reiki into her work with horses.   In her coaching, she utilizes environmental management, attunement, nervous system support and somatically informed trauma resolution work to help horses to live a thriving, emotionally fulfilling life.   She wants to empower horse-human partnerships to have a joyful, authentic and emotionally safe relationship together.   She is forever inspired by horses, and looks to them as friends and mentors, and sees them as being incredibly skilled in knowing what they need for their own healing, and is led by them in that process.   Poppy shares her life with a herd of three horses called Willow, Annie, and River.

    1h 19m
  2. 03/26/2025

    Consent Based Hoof Care with Brianna Ferguson

    Hoof care can feel overwhelming for many of us—how do we choose the right farrier for our horses needed, support them during the appointment (especially when they struggle), and work together as a team to ensure we are working towards more cooperative care?  In this episode of the Horse Medicine Leadership Podcast, host Brittany Ashworth sits down with Brianna Ferguson of Evergreen Equine Wellness to explore the world of consent-based hoof care.  Brianna, an equine bodyworker and hoof care provider, shares insights on how to build trust with your horse, advocate for their well-being, work collaboratively with your trimmer or farrier, and so much more. Brianna is a wealth of knowledge! We discuss common hoof issues, key qualities to look for in a practitioner, and practical ways to support your horse's hooves between visits. Whether you have a horse that struggles with trims and farrier visits, or are just looking for ideas to give more choice to your horse during these appointments this episode is packed with valuable knowledge to help you and your horse thrive! As an Equine Bodyworker and Hoof Care Provider, Brianna is passionate about guiding horse owners to develop deeper relationships, restore wellness, & seek holistic transformation through consent-based support modalities. Her work has been guided by her herd of four horses who now journey with her in spirit. As a forever student of the horse, her practice is ever-evolving as she learns more about supporting horses and their humans through their holistic health journey.   Connect With Us Brianna Ferguson:  Website:  ⁠www.evergreenequinewellness.ca⁠ Instagram ⁠@evergreenequinewellness   Horse Medicine Leadership Academy:  Website: www.horsemedicineleadership.com  Instagram @horsemedicineleadership

    1h 39m
  3. 03/22/2025

    Following the Vision: Margarita Romano's Journey in Equine Facilitated Learning

    We are thrilled to bring you this episode featuring one of our graduate students and alumni members, Margarita Romano, the Equine Guided Strategist at LeapZone.   Margarita Romano is a certified equine-facilitated coach helping heart-centred entrepreneurs and couple-preneurs connect the dots to lead spectacular lives driven by heart and soul. She is the best-selling author of Sitting on the Fence – How to Love Without Limits and is determined to help people increase their units of happiness.   In this episode, Margarita shares her powerful journey—from receiving a life-changing vision atop a volcano in Bali, to graduating from the Horse Medicine Leadership Academy, moving from a big city to a small town, and forging a profound partnership with her herd of horses.   She shares how she not only gained insights on her purpose but also experienced her horses manifesting their own dreams alongside her. Since graduating from HMLA in 2016, Margarita's practice has continued to evolve, creating new and exciting ways for individuals to receive support from her and her herd. She also explores how her horses want to engage in the healing process in unique ways, offering them opportunities to support client's journeys through a variety of modalities.   This episode is filled with heartfelt stories—some so moving and unexpected that you can't help but feel the deep alignment at play. Tune in for an insightful look into Margarita's path, her transformational work, and the incredible connection she shares with her horses. You can listen to the episode on all the major platforms or through the link in our bio. Connect With Us:  Margarita Romano:  Facebook @margarita.romano.33 Facebook: Caches Corner Linkedin @margarita-romano-a40445209 Instagram @leapzone.strategies Website: www.leapzonestrategies.com/horsepower Book: Sitting on the Fence – How to Love Without Limits    Horse Medicine Leadership Academy:  www.horsemedicineleadership.com

    1h 6m

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A collective sharing around the experiences and teachings we receive while in partnership with horses. This podcast centers around how we can honour and empower equal relationships with our horse partners in our personal relationships and purpose with them. Join us in our exploration of what it means to journey alongside the horse, receiving the wisdom and medicine they so lovingly share with us.

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