Equestrian Perspective

Felicity Davies
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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.

  1. 1D AGO

    S3 | 14. You Don't Have to Do This Alone (A Field Group Conversation)

    This episode was originally recorded in mid-2025 after a live round of The Field. I'm resharing it now as part of Season 3, with the full permission from the women who shared so openly, as the reflections in this conversation feel deeply aligned with the themes we've been exploring recently. In this episode, I'm joined by three women - Carola, Maryline, and Natalie - who had just completed a 12-week journey inside The Field, a small-group mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about what actually happens when you stop trying to fix yourself, stop doing everything alone, and allow yourself to be supported - even (and especially) when life is tender. Together, we explore: navigating self-doubt, grief, fear, and emotional overwhelm learning to trust your intuition instead of copying others how pressure and urgency soften when safety is prioritised the difference between knowing what to do and being able to embody it how relationships with horses shift when your relationship with yourself changes being witnessed in grief, uncertainty, joy, and growth - without needing to perform why integration, not intensity, creates lasting change You'll hear about: stepping away from traditional and performance-driven approaches rebuilding trust after heartbreak and loss allowing emotions to move without needing to fix them discovering that you don't need to be healed to experience joy and the quiet but powerful confidence that emerges when you feel safe to be where you are This isn't a polished "before and after" story. It's a real snapshot of women in the work - moving through the messy middle with honesty, compassion, and support. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by information, unsure who to trust, afraid of community, or exhausted from trying to do it all on your own, this episode is a reminder that nothing is wrong with you...and that another way is possible. You don't have to be ready. You don't have to have it together. You don't have to do this alone. Resources & Next Steps If you'd like to explore further: The Field Client Stories Podcast Playlist — hear more conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses 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 Waitlist — 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 Maryline - https://www.instagram.com/marylineleclef/  Connect with Natalie - https://www.instagram.com/agentlebreath/  And connect with me at: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ You've got this, Felicity x

    1h 9m

  2. JAN 20

    S3 | 13. Before the Next Chapter: Supporting the Human Nervous System Through Transitions

    Have you ever felt a new chapter approaching… but sensed that something needed to be tended to first? In this episode, we explore why transitions (even the ones we want) can feel disorienting, exhausting, or hard to move through, especially after long seasons of vigilance, rehab, grief, burnout, or survival mode. You'll hear why slowing down isn't always accessible when your nervous system has learned safety through doing, fixing, or staying alert - and why this isn't a mindset problem, but a capacity one. We'll explore: why your nervous system may be asking to "catch up" before you move forward how hypervigilance and fixing can become protective habits the role of the soul, heart, body, and mind during periods of change why resistance doesn't mean you're off track - it often contains the medicine what it actually looks like to tend your nervous system through transitions This episode isn't about forcing yourself to be calm or pushing through. It's about learning how to meet change without bracing... and understanding why support and co-regulation matter during these chapters. If you're standing at the edge of something new and wondering how to move forward without overriding yourself, this conversation is for you. ✨ Looking for deeper support? Explore The Field - my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. Message me on social media or via email to enquire about private mentorship. ✨ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ Website: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ Email: teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com Felicity 🤍

    43 min

  3. JAN 14

    S3 | 12. Trainers, Online Learning & Clinics: How to Choose the Right Support for You and Your Horse

    Have you ever tried everything - trainers, lessons, clinics, online programs - and still felt like something wasn't clicking with your horse? In this episode, I explore the different support options available in the equestrian world and why so many thoughtful, caring equestrians end up feeling confused, stuck, or doubting themselves… even when they're doing all the "right" things. We talk about: The pros and limitations of trainers, in-person lessons, clinics, and online learning Why fragmented support often creates more confusion, not confidence How nervous system safety (for both horse and human) is often the missing piece The quiet cost of cycling through support that doesn't truly fit The questions that help you discern what kind of support will actually work for you This episode is especially for sensitive, reflective equestrians who don't want to force their horse - or themselves - through what doesn't feel right for them and who are craving clarity, coherence, and a more compassionate way forward. ✨ Looking for deeper support? Explore The Field — my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. ✨ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ Website: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ Email: teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com Felicity 🤍

    38 min

  4. JAN 8

    S3 | 11. The Fight Response in Horses: When Your Horse Pushes Back

    If your horse isn't spooky…and they're not shutdown…but they do push back - this episode is for you. Fight responses in horses are often misunderstood. They can show up as nipping, pinned ears, tail swishing, big reactions (like kicking, rearing, bucking etc.), or behaviours that get labelled as "dominant", "pushy", or "opinionated". And when this is your horse, it can leave you feeling confused, judged by others, and second-guessing yourself - especially when you know there's more going on beneath the behaviour. Fight responses aren't bad behaviour. They're a nervous system response...one that often shows up when a horse still has agency, expression, and a desire to stay in relationship… but doesn't yet feel safe. In this episode, I explore: What the fight response actually is Why fight behaviours often get misunderstood How fight responses can emerge A real story with my horse, Lily Why this phase can feel so hard to hold as a human This episode isn't about fixing behaviour. It's about understanding what your horse is communicating and why fight responses ask for discernment, nuance, and support rather than quick answers. If you love a horse who pushes back…and you've ever felt like you're missing something - this conversation will help you see the bigger picture. ✨ Want a grounded starting point? Download my free Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment checklist — the foundational framework I use with all horses to build confidence, clarity, and safety step by step. ✨ Want to explore more about flight and freeze responses? Find them on my Compassionate Horsemanship Playlist.  ✨ Looking for deeper support? This is the kind of layered work we explore inside The Field — my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you're ready for guidance, reflection, and personalised support while holding this complexity, you can learn more via my website or reach out directly. ✨ Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ Website: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ Email: teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com Felicity 🤍

    22 min

  5. JAN 1

    S3 | 10. You Create Your Reality: What Are You Choosing in 2026?

    As we step into a new year, it can be tempting to declare a clean slate - to rush ahead with intentions, goals, and plans - without fully acknowledging the ground you're standing on. In this episode, I invite you to slow down. Recorded live on the 1st of January, 2026, this is a reflective conversation about closing a 9-year cycle and consciously stepping into the beginning of a new one - not from "new year, new me" energy, but from integration, self-responsibility, and choice. We explore: what the past 9 years have been quietly shaping and teaching you why reflection is more powerful than starting from scratch the difference between feeling grateful and feeling truly satisfied how your horse may have been guiding you toward greater individuality and alignment why readiness isn't a feeling...it's a decision how slowing down can actually create momentum, clarity, and ease I also share my word for 2026 and how choosing a word for the year can illuminate both your growth edges and your deepest alignment. This isn't about forcing change or setting unrealistic expectations. It's about recognising that you create your reality - through the lens you choose, the stories you tell, and the actions you take - and asking yourself, with honesty and compassion: What am I choosing in 2026? ✨ Looking to connect? Follow one of the links here: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com You've got this, Felicity

    27 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    S3 | 9. End of Year Reflection: What the Year of the Snake Asked You to Shed (and What Wants to Stay)

    As we come to the end of the year, it can be tempting to rush ahead... to plan, reset, or "do things differently" without fully acknowledging what this year has already shaped within us. In this episode, I invite you to pause. We reflect on the energy of the Year of the Snake - a year that has asked many of us to shed old skins, release outdated patterns, and recalibrate in ways that haven't always been comfortable or visible. Together, we explore: what this year has quietly invited you to let go of what foundations you've actually built (even if it didn't feel like it at the time) how your horse may have been guiding you through these shifts why you don't need to discard this year in order to move forward This isn't about fixing, forcing, or rushing into the next chapter. It's about honouring what's been integrated, being gentle with what's still unfolding, and stepping into the new year from a grounded, empowered foundation - not from burnout or self-judgement. ✨ Looking to connect? Follow one of the links here: https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com You've got this, Felicity

    11 min

  7. 12/17/2025

    S3 | 8. How to Keep Progressing with Your Horse When Time, Weather & Energy Are Limited

    There are seasons where you deeply care about your horse and desire to continue to develop your connection... but your time, energy, or the environment you're working in are genuinely limited. In this episode, I talk about how to stay connected and keep progressing with your horse during these periods - without pushing, forcing, or falling into the all-or-nothing cycle that so many compassionate equestrians find themselves in. We explore: why dips in capacity are normal (for both horses and humans) how progress doesn't always look like doing more what actually erodes confidence and trust over time and why so many people feel stuck, not because they're doing nothing - but because they haven't developed their eye to spot where the gaps are and what would be the best use of their time This is a reflective, grounding episode designed to help you work with the season you're in, rather than fighting against it. I also share how my Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment checklist can be used - not as a to-do list - but as a way to observe what is solid and what is missing in your foundation with your horse. If you're navigating summer heat, winter weather, shorter sessions, low energy, or a phase where consistency feels harder to maintain, this episode will help you re-orient without losing connection. ✨ Download the free checklist here Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment  ✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside The Field, my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you're ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more here. Email teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com to enquire about the special December early bird offer that expires on the 19th of December. ✨ 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

    13 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    S3 | 7. Shutdown Horses Explained: Why They Close Off and How to Help

    If your horse seems "quiet"… but something feels off... this episode is for you. Shutdown horses often look calm, obedient, or easy… yet on the inside there is a different story at play. They may feel disconnected, disinterested, flat, or robotic... or go from calm to explosive without warning. And while these signs can be subtle, they matter. Shutdown behaviours arent laziness or compliance. It's a nervous system response asking for support. In this episode, I break down: The real signs of shutdown: Freeze responses, "lights on no one home", obedience without connection, quietness masking overwhelm, sudden explosions, apearing "fine" but feeling off Why shutdown responses: How horses enter freeze when earlier attempts at communication weren't understood… why this isn't a training issue but feedback… and how past experiences and pressure-based environments shape shutdown tendencies. Why recognising shutdown behaviours is important: For deeper connection, a stronger relationship, more natural motivation - and most importantly, safety. How to help your horse open back up: The 5 foundations I use with shutdown, spooky, reactive, and sensitive horses. The inner skills you'll need along the way: Patience, attunement, emotional awareness, intuitive listening, letting go of pressure and timelines, and reinforcing the behaviours you do want. Plus, I share transformation stories (Shorty + Ella) that illustrate what's possible when a shutdown horse finally feels safe to feel again, and how quickly connection, softness, and engagement return. If you've ever felt like your horse is here with you… but not really with you... this episode will help you understand why, and what steps to take next. ✨ FREE RESOURCE: To get started with a clear plan, download my Prepare Your Horse For Any Environment checklist - it's the exact foundation I use with all horses to build confidence step by step. ✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside The Field, my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you're ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more here. Email teamfelicitydavies@gmail.com to enquire about the special December early bird offer that expires on the 19th of December or when all 3 spots are filled (2 are currently left!) ✨ 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

    38 min
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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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  • Creator
    Felicity Davies
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    203
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Felicity Davies
  • Show Website
    Equestrian Perspective

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