Life at Liberty The International Liberty Horse Association

Morgan Wagner's life took an extraordinary turn when her beloved horse, Endo, lost not only his sight but both eyes. Together, they embarked on a journey of resilience and unwavering determination, defying the limitations that fate had dealt them. As the story unfolds, prepare to witness a remarkable testament of love, trust, and the endless spirit of a blind horse. You won’t believe all that Endo The Blind has accomplished because of Morgan’s endless resilience and you will be shocked at the things he knows that ‘only’ horses with vision could know.  

Say hello to Warwick Schiller, an acclaimed horse trainer who is far more interested in connecting with horses than training them. Originally from Australia, Warwick has developed a horsemanship style that emphasizes building authentic relationships between horses and humans. Warwick shares his endless pursuit of understanding horses combined with a compassion towards horse enthusiasts of all ages and abilities. You may know Warwick as the host of the industry favorite Journey On Podcast with a Mission to Change Yourself to Change Your Horse or as the organizer of the one-of-a-kind Journey On Summit that aims to improve horse-human relationships mostly by improving the humans themselves. The key moments in this episode are: 00:00:26 - Introduction 00:01:57 - Warwick's New Place in Paso Robles 00:03:26 - The Journey On Podcast Summit 00:06:31 - Goals for the 2023 Summit 00:09:43 - Selecting Podcast Guests 00:15:15 - Feeling Pressure and the Release 00:16:07 - Challenging Beliefs and Opening Doors 00:19:52 - Impacting Lives Through Conversations 00:22:04 - Attunement and Connection Retreats 00:26:00 - Future Retreats and Collaboration 00:30:58 - Building Connection with Horses 00:32:07 - Liberty as Good Horsemanship 00:33:15 - Excitement for this year's Liberty Festival 00:34:31 - A once-in-a-lifetime trip in 2024

Discover the extraordinary journey of Ty Murray, a nine-time World Champion, co-founder of the PBR and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame inductee, as he defies tradition and seeks a deeper connection with horses. Uncover the unexpected twist that led him to challenge age-old practices and embrace a harmonious approach to horsemanship. Get ready to be inspired by his story of transformation.

In this episode, you will be able to:

• Learn how adjusting your mindset and approach can bring a deeper connection with horses.

• Appreciate the value of lifelong learning in the quest for better horsemanship.

• Be reminded of the pivotal role mentors play in your horsemanship journey.

• Hear how sound principles of horsemanship are universally applicable across different disciplines.

Join Dan James as he interviews special guest and upcoming Liberty Festival Clinician, Ty Murray.

ABOUT INTERVIEW: In accordance with the Liberty Festival mission to expand the Liberty discipline, we are thrilled to introduce the extraordinary Ty Murray, a multi-faceted cowboy, 9-time World Champion and Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame Inductee as one of our featured clinicians. Born into a cowboy family, his adoration for horses runs as deep as his heritage. Ty's unsatiated quest for evolving his horsemanship skills continues to inspire many. His desire for a better understanding of horses and dedication towards turning challenging situations into effortless and graceful moments makes him an inspiration to us all.

The key moments in this episode are:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:03 - Ty's Approach to Liberty

00:02:35 - Learning from Tom Dorrance

00:07:36 - Motivation and Inspiration

00:10:41 - Riding Broncos and Building Relationships

00:16:38 - Traditional Cowboy Mindset

00:18:28 - The Clydesdale Experiment

00:23:02 - The Problem with Containment

00:25:00 - Taking Fear out of Horses

00:29:08 - Riding without a Bridle

00:32:05 - The Joy of Seeking Better Horsemanship

00:34:39 - The Lack of Good Horsemanship

00:36:15 - Working Through the Horse's Mind

00:39:09 - Winning the Battle but Losing the War

00:40:21 - Learning from Others

Life at Liberty is proudly produced by the International Liberty Horse Association. But what exactly is the International Liberty Horse Association? Who created it and why? Find out first hand from founders Dan & Elizabeth James in this episode.