Episode Details

Join us as we explore the profound connection between humans and horses, and why genuine understanding always begins with acceptance. In this episode, I reflect with my dear friend Hanna Engström on the importance of seeing both ourselves and our horses as they truly are—without judgement, unrealistic expectations or artificial limitations. Together, we discuss how emotional intelligence, body awareness and functional movement shape not only our training, but also the relationships we build with our horses.

In this podcast:

• Why acceptance is the foundation of meaningful progress
• The role of emotional intelligence and body awareness in horsemanship
• Understanding biomechanics and functional movement beyond technique
• Why respecting physical and emotional limits leads to healthier horses
• The balance between science, tradition and self-reflection
• How patience, honesty and humility shape better training decisions

A thoughtful conversation about authenticity, ethical horsemanship and the lifelong process of learning. Because true harmony is not created by striving for perfection, but by understanding the horse in front of us—and ourselves along the way.

More about Hanna Engström: Website: https://www.ekeskogs-ridingacademy.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hanna.engstroem/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hanna.engstrom.904/

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