EPISODE · Apr 23, 2026 · 57 MIN
How Control Creates The Problems You're Trying To Fix with Liberty Expert Avery Sullivan | Episode 66
from The Touch of a Mustang · host Shalyce Cluff
When your horse misbehaves, the most common approach is to increase control. But what if that's making everything worse?Avery Sullivan, Liberty Horsemanship Trainer and Co-Founder of Gamilah Unbridled and Equine Liberty Organization, rescues and rehabilitates horses through trust-based, bridle-less training and natural horsemanship methods.In this episode, you'll discover: • Why control creates the behavior problems you're trying to fix • What happens when you give your horse the freedom to choose • How a feral horse that no one could touch became a kids' lesson horse through liberty training • The one shift that transforms resistance into partnershipIf you're realizing that your emotions are affecting your horse's behavior, the next step is learning how to regulate yourself so you can be the calm, confident leader your horse needs.Get your free guide:Download the 5-Minute Emotional Reset - a simple practice to help you reconnect with yourself before working with your horse: https://thetouchofamustang.org/get-your-free-reset/Ready to transform your relationship with your horse?Book a free 30-minute consultation (only 5 spots available per month) to learn how emotional regulation can help you become a better leader for your horse: https://calendly.com/thetouchofamustang/free-30-minute-coaching-sessionJoin the herd:Support the podcast and get exclusive content, guided meditations, monthly Q&As, and more: https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustangLove the podcast?Leave a review so other horse owners can find the show!Connect with The Touch of a Mustang:Website: https://thetouchofamustang.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustangConnect with Avery Sullivan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misfit_mares/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556411425094Equine Liberty Organization: https://www.eloliberty.com/Gamilah Unbridled: https://www.gamilahunbridled.com/
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When your horse misbehaves, the most common approach is to increase control. But what if that's making everything worse?Avery Sullivan, Liberty Horsemanship Trainer and Co-Founder of Gamilah Unbridled and Equine Liberty Organization, rescues and rehabilitates horses through trust-based, bridle-less training and natural horsemanship methods.In this episode, you'll discover: • Why control creates the behavior problems you're trying to fix • What happens when you give your horse the freedom to choose • How a feral horse that no one could touch became a kids' lesson horse through liberty training • The one shift that transforms resistance into partnershipIf you're realizing that your emotions are affecting your horse's behavior, the next step is learning how to regulate yourself so you can be the calm, confident leader your horse needs.Get your free guide:Download the 5-Minute Emotional Reset - a simple practice to help you reconnect with yourself before working with your horse: https://thetouchofamustang.org/get-your-free-reset/Ready to transform your relationship with your horse?Book a free 30-minute consultation (only 5 spots available per month) to learn how emotional regulation can help you become a better leader for your horse: https://calendly.com/thetouchofamustang/free-30-minute-coaching-sessionJoin the herd:Support the podcast and get exclusive content, guided meditations, monthly Q&As, and more: https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustangLove the podcast?Leave a review so other horse owners can find the show!Connect with The Touch of a Mustang:Website: https://thetouchofamustang.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustangConnect with Avery Sullivan:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/misfit_mares/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556411425094Equine Liberty Organization: https://www.eloliberty.com/Gamilah Unbridled: https://www.gamilahunbridled.com/
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