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Healing and Horsemanship

by Shannon Ray Riley

A podcast exploring the many healing paths we walk with horses. Come along with me on this wild ride as we explore the vast, growing world where horsemanship and healing intersect.

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Episodes

  1. #17 Adapting to the Horse and Adventures in India with Leah Van Dinther

    Leah is a horse trainer based in the Sierra Nevada foothills of Central California. Her practice is rooted in natural horsemanship and she works to develop better relationships between horse and human through communication and prioritizing consent. Some people are talented in working with horses....

  2. #16 Attunement, Attention, and the Biology of Relating with Horses with Rachael Bouch

    Rachael is an Osteopathic manual therapist with a multi-species practice based in Northern California. She specializes in working with babies and youngsters, supporting healthy attachment and optimal developmental processes by working with the physiology and the nervous system. She works with all...

  3. #15 Restorative Horsemanship and New Beginnings

    Over the past year so much has changed. The podcast has been quiet, but under the surface, so much has been happening. Let’s get caught up! This episode is about big 2025 happenings, and an evolution that’s occurred in my horsemanship. Time is a scarce resource in my life as a mother of two…

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  4. #14 Body Awareness and Balanced Movement with Janelle Cameron

    Janelle, also known as the Equestrian Motion Coach, is a strength and performance coach inspiring equestrians to move better both on the ground and in the saddle. This interview was recorded way back in March of this year (2024). Listening to it again, it was re-inspiring to hear Janelle’s...

  5. #13 Navigating Grief and Transforming From Pain

    Grief and pain will make you a stranger to yourself. It will compromise your system. Everything becomes a reminder of what you’ve lost, or your limitations. How do we prepare ourselves for the end of life? How do we move on after the loss of a loved one? And how can we find strength of spirit…

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  6. #12 Raising Energy and Active Pendulum Dowsing with Dana Jenkins

    Dana is an Equine Massage Therapist, Energy Worker for horses & humans, and a wild horse advocate who eloquently speaks volumes about her work - and something you may not have heard of, but you should know about: Active Pendulum Dowsing. This episode truly needs little introduction. To preface,...

  7. #11 Wild Horses and Rewriting Stories

    Wild horses spark inspiration in our hearts and minds, but that isn’t all that they fuel. They are also source of hundreds of years of controversy and debate, that continues to this day in the not-so-wild west. This episode is about my journey coming to know wild horses, from an activists...

  8. #10 Innate Wisdom and Channeling Intuition with Ashley Frye

    An Equine Therapy Facilitator, Earth Intuitive, Seer, and Space Holder, Ashley Frye speaks to the importance of “letting the wisdom of our bodies supersede any doubts we have about a particular path in life.” I was nothing short of blown away during my conversation with Ashley. She shared about…

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  9. #9 Equine Craniosacral and Deep Listening with Maureen Rogers

    When the body is deeply listened to, miracles happen. Maureen’s pioneering work applying craniosacral therapy to horses speaks volumes to the “miracles” that happen when the body is truly seen, and deeply listened to. Maureen is a pioneer and leading expert in the field of equine craniosacral...

  10. #8 Botanical Medicine and the Divine Feminine with Jordan Stanton

    Jordan practices what she calls equine soul work, offering a blend of somatic work, depth psychology and nature based practices to women while also educating people about botanical medicine, and how to bring herbs into our horse care and self care. Jordan is a lifelong horsewoman, herbalist, and...

  11. #7 Transforming Trauma and Honoring Nature with Kelly Dukarski

    You might have heard about the wonders of Equine Facilitated Therapies such as Gestalt, or maybe you’ve experienced them for yourself. In this interview with Kelly Dukarski of A Wild Omen, we dive into the ooey-gooey life changing center of what tapping into healing with horses is all about.…

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  12. #6 Elemental Constitutions and Right Relationships

    Our work in this life is to live in a way that brings balance to our elemental constitution. Ayurveda teaches us that disease can be caused from becoming distorted from our true nature. I don’t know about you, but I’ve experienced Nature “correcting me on my path” countless times. We can do...

  13. #5 Addressing Elephants and Finding Grace with Kathryn Hofstetter

    It was a joy and actual breath of fresh air to speak to Kathryn. I’m grateful for her ability to unabashedly acknowledge those seemingly larger-than-life and at times, intimidating aspects of pursuing healing in the horse world, while simultaneously bringing an immense amount of grace through her...

  14. #4 Emotional Intelligence and Returning to Our Bodies

    Are you in touch with your emotions? Do you validate the emotions of other animals? Emotions are innate and greatly influence our physical health. Ayurveda acknowledges that every organ and tissue in the body is governed by an emotion. Emotions are innate and healthy to experience. Emotions can...

  15. #3 Exploring Wildness and Unlearning Fear with Trent Peterson

    I could talk for days about the word ‘wild.’ Fortunately, I’m not the only one! Trent is a kindred spirit who also deeply contemplates this term, and has essentially made it his mission to educate people about his work, The Wild In Us. Trent is a long rider, saddle maker, leather craftsman and...

  16. #2 Radical Truth and Speaking to the Soul with Nica Quinn

    Nica describes her work as drawing a deeper connection to ourselves, nature & horses. If you haven’t yet seen her beautiful artwork, let me just tell you that if you’re a horse person (as you must be, if you’re listening to this), you’re going to take one look at any of her pieces and instantly…

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  17. #1 Coming Full Circle and Embracing Horse Medicine

    “It isn’t enough to talk about peace. One must believe in it. And it isn’t enough to believe in it, one must work at it.” - Eleanor Roosevelt. My feet have never hesitated to walk the walk with horses, but for me, much more daunting is to talk the talk. So here I am, finally putting out the first...

About this show

A podcast exploring the many healing paths we walk with horses. Come along with me on this wild ride as we explore the vast, growing world where horsemanship and healing intersect.

Hosted by

Shannon Ray Riley

Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Healing and Horsemanship have?

Healing and Horsemanship has 17 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on June 29, 2026.

What is Healing and Horsemanship about?

A podcast exploring the many healing paths we walk with horses. Come along with me on this wild ride as we explore the vast, growing world where horsemanship and healing intersect.

How often does Healing and Horsemanship release new episodes?

Healing and Horsemanship publishes about every 80 days, based on its 17 episodes since December 2022.

Who hosts Healing and Horsemanship?

Healing and Horsemanship is created and hosted by Shannon Ray Riley.
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