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Gone Riding
“Who needs to walk when you can ride?” – Grace Peterson TR 4 Heart and Soul cowgirl
Is it the feeling of four hooves hitting the ground in complete synchronous movement with one’s body that rarely leaves the wheelchair, or is putting complete trust in an 1300-pound animal?
Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma : S1E9 – Getting comfortable becoming uncomfortable with Phil Haugen
"You can't have two animals with anxiety and reactive responses" --Phil Haugen has been training horses since 1981. He shares his trials and tribulations throughout his journey. It's all about relationships and communication. You have to learn to be "GREAT" not...
Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma : S1E8 – Coaching, Connecting, and Finding Life After Trauma
Join Kristal, owner of KHS THE SALON, who has partnered with horses personally and professionally to heal holistically from trauma. "Nothing reminds you, that your not fine more than a 1200 pound horse reflecting everything you feel on the inside." Kristal shares her...
HEARTS & HOOVES TURQUOISE & TRAUMA : S1E7 – Barrels, Brains, & Faith
“My Mom sat me on a pony at 8 months old and I was hooked!” -Sharin Hall. Sharin is top barrel horse futurity trainer and her training advice includes “It takes time, dedication and lots of patience.” Sharin and her amazing equine partner <HELLO STELLA> are Ruby...
Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma : S1E6 – If I would have known……
Join Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma as they navigate through the impacts of trauma and ACE scores on physical, emotional, and social health. Dr. Danielson is faculty at NDSU Department of Public Health. She shares her anecdotal and research experiences and...
Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma : S1E5 – Walk, Ride, Rodeo to the Right State of Mind with Amberley Snyder
Join Tisa & Katie with this heartfelt episode of Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma. Amberley shares her journey not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Take a listen and hear Amberley's "WHY"..... "We are all human, it's OK to have a bad...
Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma : S1S4 – Navigating BIG turns through life and barrels
Join Tisa & Katie on this amazing episode with Janee Thomas. She shares how the choices she makes in the arena have prepared her for some tough life choices. Her educational background comes to us from psychology and communications. Janee uses these amazing skills...
Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma : S1E3 – An OT’s lens on Trauma Informed Care & Horses and Healing
Dr. Julie Sandvig is an assistant professor at the University of Mary, Occupational Therapy. who believes in changing lives, philanthropy, volunteerism, and Animal Assisted Services and Therapies. She is sharing the amazing changes that happen within the brain &...
Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma : S1E2 – Meet horses where they are at
Join mom, wife, farmer, rancher, horse trainer, clinician, and friend Elsabe Hausauer with MBR performance horses as she tells her journey of overcoming obstacles because of the horse. Elsabe, originally from South Africa, has found a way to work miracles with horses....