🎙️ TALKING ABOUT HORSES with Patrick King and Donna Snyder-Smith

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Donna's Facebook page: Horses as Healers - the new role of Equines in the 21st century   / remembering.jewelrydss  

The Alchemy of Horses (Donna's new book)

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Amazon: https://a.co/d/3qHKoBT

Summary

In this episode, Patrick King interviews Donna Snyder-Smith, a seasoned equestrian educator with over 40 years of experience. They discuss Donna's recent retirement, the challenges she faced, and her journey through the equestrian arts. Donna shares her insights on the evolving equestrian industry, the importance of continuous learning, and the impact of her experiences with horses on her life. The conversation highlights the significance of balance in training and the deep connections formed between horses and humans. In this conversation, Donna Snyder-Smith discusses her journey with PTSD and the profound healing she has experienced through her connection with horses. She emphasizes the importance of understanding trauma, the energy exchange between humans and horses, and the ongoing nature of healing. Through personal anecdotes and insights from her book, she illustrates how horses can facilitate personal growth and emotional healing, highlighting the need for trust and sensitivity in the horse-human relationship. In this conversation, Donna Snyder-Smith shares her journey in horsemanship, discussing the challenges she faced, the influence of masters like Nuno Oliveira, and the importance of groundwork and energy exchange in building trust with horses. She emphasizes the need for a deeper connection with horses, the future of horsemanship, and the lessons learned throughout her career. 🔗 Find more at these links:
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