Recalculating Your Horse Dream Through Grief & Growth

What happens when the horse dream you worked so hard for no longer fits the season of life you’re in?


In this episode of Horsemanship, Growth, and Gratitude, Miranda Allyn shares a deeply personal conversation about grief, growth, and recalculating your horse dreams without shame. This episode goes beyond horsemanship techniques and into the personal development side of riding, identity, and purpose.


Miranda talks about the quiet grief that comes from dreams that didn’t turn out the way you expected, how fear of being “behind” can keep riders stuck, and why evolving goals don’t mean you failed — they mean you’ve grown. She explores the neuroscience of motivation and dopamine, how the pursuit of goals shapes who we become, and why the journey matters more than the finish line.


This episode is for horse owners, riders, and equestrians who feel called to something more but are navigating fear, self-doubt, changing priorities, or life seasons that require a new approach. You’ll hear reflections on confidence, leadership, intuition, nervous system awareness, and how personal development directly impacts your horsemanship and connection with your horse.


If you’re grieving an old version of your horse dream, questioning your path, or learning to give yourself permission to evolve, this episode will remind you that you’re not late — you’re becoming.


Because it’s never too late to be what you might have been.






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Disclaimer: The information in this podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only. Horsemanship involves inherent risks, and every horse-and-human pair is unique. Always work within your skill level, put safety first, and consult a qualified trainer or veterinarian when needed. You are responsible for your own decisions and safety.