Equestrian Perspective

Felicity Davies

Welcome to the Equestrian Perspective Podcast - hosted by Felicity Davies, an Australian who absolutely loves helping heart-centred horse owners blend the physical, emotional & spiritual aspects of their journey with their soul horse to empower them to deepen their connection both personally and as a partnership. Get ready to embark on a new Equestrian Perspective and I'll see you on the other side.

  1. 2h ago

    S4 | 1. Why I'm Bringing CEP Back (and What Writing My Book Taught Me)

    I thought I'd retired the Confident Equestrian Program, and so did a lot of you. Then I spent months writing and recording Beyond the Ribbon. Every story I added kept pointing me back to the woman I was when Bruce came into my life. She knew pushing him through stress wasn't right, and she didn't yet know what to do instead. In this episode I share why CEP is back, how the book and the program fit together, and what a four-star event rider is still using from CEP years later. In this episode: Why I've brought compassionate horsemanship back to the centre of my work The question I kept asking while writing the book, and the answer that brought CEP back How Beyond the Ribbon and CEP fit together What's inside the December round, including the practical application library December round details: Starts the week of the 30th of November 12 live weekly coaching calls, in two small groups of up to seven women Lifetime access to the full course and every new lesson as it's added Early bird saves you up to $300 USD and closes at 12pm AEDT on the 10th of November (8pm EST on the 9th of November) Bonus 1:1 session with me for the first five women who join. Four are left at the time of recording Applications close at 12pm AEDT on the 20th of November (8pm EST on the 19th of November), or sooner if all fourteen places fill 👉 Read all about CEP and apply: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/CEP Beyond the Ribbon is out at the end of November. More on that very soon.

  2. Apr 18

    S3 | 20. When "Just Add More" Isn't Enough: Trusting Yourself When Something Feels Off

    When did "just add more" become a complete and acceptable solution? In this episode, I explore a pattern I've been seeing everywhere - in the horse world, in the human world, and in the experiences my clients are navigating. When something feels off, the default response is often to add more. More pressure. More tools. More medication. More doing. But what if the real question isn't what do I add? What if it's… why is this happening in the first place? We dive into: – why so many people have been conditioned to stop asking "why" – how authority, identity, and conditioning shape the way we respond – the deeper emotional and nervous system layers behind these patterns – and what it actually looks like to trust yourself when something doesn't feel right This conversation speaks directly to that moment in your journey where you start to see things differently - and can't unsee them. ✨ If this resonates, you can also explore the replay of The Intuitive Experience - a guided self-trust activation to help you reconnect with your intuition and begin trusting what you're noticing more deeply. ✨ And if you're navigating this in real-time, I'm also hosting a live experience, When Your Eyes Are Open, where we'll go deeper into how to trust yourself, communicate clearly, and move through these dynamics with more clarity and groundedness. If you've been feeling like there's more beneath the surface… this episode is for you. ✨ Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com You've got this, Felicity

  3. Feb 16

    S3 | 18. From Selling "Problem Horses" to Soul Partnerships: A Dressage Rider's Transformation

    In this episode, I'm joined again by my beautiful client Carola and this conversation goes deep. Carola came from a traditional dressage background. She's a certified instructor. She followed the rules. She chased the ribbons. And when things got hard with her horses? She sold them. Until she met Queeny. What followed was not just a horsemanship shift but a complete identity shift. Inside this episode, we talk about: Her mare who wouldn't come to the gate… now she waits for her! From riding on the bit under pressure → to bitless and bareback pad fun plus joy-filled trail rides The "macho" gelding she admits she didn't like in the beginning - and what changed when she realised he was scared and actually so so sweet deep down Her sensitive young horse who needed patience, not force Trailer loading shifts (from shutdown to self-loading with one finger) Supporting horses when they get tipped over threshold (hello spooky sheep!) Beyond the horse transformations, we explore the deeper layer: Frustration. External validation. Never feeling "good enough." Being a high-achieving, analytical professional… who was deeply intuitive but afraid to own it. And how that shifted into: Peace. Self-trust. Patience. Expansion. "I am enough." This is a real-life look at what happens when you stop trying to fix your horses - and start transforming yourself. If you've ever felt frustrated, confused, or like you "should" be further along… this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. And if you're curious about The Field, this episode gives you an honest, grounded glimpse into what's possible - not just in the arena, but in every area of your life. Resources & Next Steps If you'd like to explore further: The Field Client Stories Podcast Playlist — hear conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses through The Field or CEP (the former iteration of The Field). You can hear more about Carola's journey in Season 3 episode 14 of the podcast.  Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment Training Checklist - Whether your horse is spooky, tense, young, or naturally quiet, this free checklist will help you set both yourself and your horse up for success from the ground up. The Field — The Field is a 12-week practical + intuitive horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want grounded tools, emotional support and a clear plan to help both themselves and their horses feel calmer, more confident and deeply understood. ✨ Connect with Carola:  https://www.instagram.com/carola_repetur/ ✨ Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com You've got this, Felicity

  4. Feb 13

    S3 | 17. Cultivating Confidence & Connection: The 5 Layers That Change Everything

    Confidence isn't something you force, it isn't something you fake and it definitely isn't something you earn by pushing through fear. In this episode, I'm breaking down what actually builds confidence - for both you and your horse - and why safety, clarity, and connection are the real foundations for trusting partnership. If you've ever: Second-guessed yourself on the ground or in the saddle Felt confident at home but wobbly in new environments Watched your horse freeze, balk, react, or shut down Tried to "just be braver" but felt your body resist This conversation will shift how you see confidence entirely. Inside this episode, I walk you through the 5-layer confidence framework I use with my clients: Cultivating a foundation of safety (internally and externally) Understanding the principles behind behavior and communication Building connection from the ground up Gentle, consent-based exposure training (not flooding) Inner alchemy and learning how to expand your capacity without overriding yourself You'll learn why confusion, pain, and fear erode confidence... and how to work with your nervous system (and your horse's) instead of against it. Confidence becomes a byproduct when your foundation is stable enough to hold you. Resources & Next Steps If you'd like to explore further: Client Stories Podcast Playlist — hear conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses through The Field or CEP Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment Training Checklist - Whether your horse is spooky, tense, young, or naturally quiet, this free checklist will help you set both yourself and your horse up for success from the ground up.4 You can also explore The Confident Equestrian Program and Beyond the Ribbon as touched on in the updated introduction here. Connect with me: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com You've got this, Felicity

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Welcome to the Equestrian Perspective Podcast - hosted by Felicity Davies, an Australian who absolutely loves helping heart-centred horse owners blend the physical, emotional & spiritual aspects of their journey with their soul horse to empower them to deepen their connection both personally and as a partnership. Get ready to embark on a new Equestrian Perspective and I'll see you on the other side.

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