Barrel Bruises, Borrowed Ponies & Spiritual Horsemanship - Episode 14

In this episode of Grooming Spirits, Eric Ryan Anderson recounts his chaotic experience at the Southeastern Regional Cowboy Mounted Shooting Championships. After his pony went lame, he rode his wife’s horse for the first time — and promptly slammed into a barrel, earning a painful bone bruise. Eric reflects on the lessons from the mishap, the deep spiritual connection between rider and horse, and the welcoming, respectful community of mounted shooters. He also shares thoughts on cowboy church, looking for the lesson in every setback, and why we’re better together than divided.