Interview with Betsy Vonda - Balanced with Betsy

Send us Fan MailInterview with Betsy Vonda - Balanced with BetsyI was very pleased to interview Betsy from Ontario Canada.I came across Betsy on a podcast I listened too, who was a guest alongside another fascinating lady, who we get to hear a little about during the interview.It was great hear Betsy talk about her passion for horses and how her work has changed her life in so many ways.She has a passion and desire to see beyond the signs, when horses are presented to her for an analysis of horse behaviour.  Her skills as a paramedic (amongst other things) enable her to understand the physical and psychological aspects of horse training, as well as her clients too.Afterall, as we all know, it's never just about the horses!So sit back, relax and I hope you enjoy this episode. Note: At the very end of this live interview, Betsy internet connection died but it was at the end so the only thing she didn't get to say , was thankyou and goodbye. Betsy Vonda.I’m fortunate to have never known a life without horses. I was raised on a small hobby farm in Ontario, Canada with my mother and older sister. My mother introduced me to the teachings of John Lyons and Monty Roberts as we restarted and trained our own ponies and horses for local multidisciplinary competitions. At an early age this process taught me that every horse has value and potential no matter their past experiences.When it was time to choose my career path I reflected on my life experiences and the characteristics that I developed while working and living with horses and decided on becoming a paramedic. From my formal education, continued education and work experiences I began to see parallels between troubled people and horses. I’ve learned that people's actions and behaviors can be heavily influenced by their past experiences, living conditions and nutrition. It became quite clear that horses are also influenced by the same factors. I believe that by better understanding the factors that influence their behavior we have endless opportunities to overcome challenges and set horses up for a balanced and successful life.Over my adult life I have been on my own journey to finding balance in how I live my life. Shift work presented many challenges that I was not prepared for such as disruptive sleep and eating patterns which had a negative effect on my mental health and well being. This led me to dive into fitness and yoga as well as studying nutrition to learn how to run my body as efficiently as possible. The fitness journey also led me to the practice of mindfulness and gave me the ability to be more aware and present in every moment of my life.Now that I have personally experienced the benefits of having balance in all aspects of my life it is my intention to help guide owners and their horses to a more balanced and harmonious relationship.For any further information on my guest please visit their website.https://balancedwithbetsy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/BalancedWithBetsyInterview: video versionhttps://www.facebook.com/equinevoices.co.ukhttps://youtu.be/KHVjAlWs00I Video version (alongside applicable podcasts) can be viewed on facebook and YouTube.https://www.facebook.com/equinevoices.co.ukhttps://www.youtube.com/@equinevoicesukhttps://www.instagram.com/equinevoices.ukContact Ronnie.mailto:[email protected]