EPISODE · Apr 4, 2024 · 1H
A Conversation Changed My Beliefs About Wild Horses with Mustang Advocate Ann Souders | Episode 10
from The Touch of a Mustang · host Shalyce Cluff
What if what you believed about wild horses was based on incomplete information?Ann Saunders, founder of Forever Branded, spent years as a wild horse activist fighting against BLM roundups—until one conversation with renowned horseman Ken McNabb completely changed her perspective. Ann has been involved with Mustangs since 2007, has adopted multiple wild horses, and now dedicates her life to education, community building, and helping people understand the complex reality of America's wild horses. Her journey from "the dark side" (as she calls it) to becoming a passionate advocate for responsible wild horse management is a powerful reminder that education, not emotion, creates lasting change.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why Ann calls wild horse overpopulation a crisis most people don't understand• What it's really like in long-term holding facilities (hint: it's not what activists claim)• How clicker training and "rewarding the try" changed her relationship with her Mustang—and her kids• Why the Mustang community is one of the most supportive families you'll ever findIf you're ready to move from emotional reactivity to awareness and regulation, the next step is building practices that support lasting transformation.Get your free guide:Download the 5-Minute Emotional Reset - a simple practice to help you reconnect with yourself and regulate your emotions: https://thetouchofamustang.org/get-your-free-reset/Ready for personalized support?Book a free 30-minute consultation (only 5 spots available per month): https://calendly.com/thetouchofamustang/free-30-minute-coaching-sessionDeepen your practice:Get the Emotional Mastery Journal - your 6-month guide to emotional awareness and regulation: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Mastery-Journal-Shalyce-Cluff/dp/B0DQXV59SWJoin 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 others 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 Ann: Website: https://foreverbranded.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @ForeverBrandedWHB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreverbrandedwhb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foreverbrandedwhb
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What if what you believed about wild horses was based on incomplete information?Ann Saunders, founder of Forever Branded, spent years as a wild horse activist fighting against BLM roundups—until one conversation with renowned horseman Ken McNabb completely changed her perspective. Ann has been involved with Mustangs since 2007, has adopted multiple wild horses, and now dedicates her life to education, community building, and helping people understand the complex reality of America's wild horses. Her journey from "the dark side" (as she calls it) to becoming a passionate advocate for responsible wild horse management is a powerful reminder that education, not emotion, creates lasting change.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why Ann calls wild horse overpopulation a crisis most people don't understand• What it's really like in long-term holding facilities (hint: it's not what activists claim)• How clicker training and "rewarding the try" changed her relationship with her Mustang—and her kids• Why the Mustang community is one of the most supportive families you'll ever findIf you're ready to move from emotional reactivity to awareness and regulation, the next step is building practices that support lasting transformation.Get your free guide:Download the 5-Minute Emotional Reset - a simple practice to help you reconnect with yourself and regulate your emotions: https://thetouchofamustang.org/get-your-free-reset/Ready for personalized support?Book a free 30-minute consultation (only 5 spots available per month): https://calendly.com/thetouchofamustang/free-30-minute-coaching-sessionDeepen your practice:Get the Emotional Mastery Journal - your 6-month guide to emotional awareness and regulation: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Mastery-Journal-Shalyce-Cluff/dp/B0DQXV59SWJoin 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 others 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 Ann: Website: https://foreverbranded.org/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ @ForeverBrandedWHB Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foreverbrandedwhb/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foreverbrandedwhb
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