You’re listening to Everything Horses & More! Podcast with me, your host, Caroline Beste, founder of Tao of Horsemanship Academy, https://www.taoofhorsemanship.com/. I bring a holistic and spiritual approach to classical and natural horsemanship, combining science, mindfulness and personal development to achieve true unity and harmony between horse and rider. With a focus on equine rehabilitation and foundation, I have been able to help horse owners world-wide achieve the relationship and ride…
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The Part of You That's Been Waiting to Be Met 🌗 Meet the Shadow: What Shadow Work Is — and How It Sets You Free
Send us Fan Mail I'm ready to share my personal journey with you — it's one I've been wanting to share for a long time: an introduction to my shadow work — what it is, how it works, and how it changes everything for the better. Many of you know me through the horses. But beneath everything I teach lives a deeper practice. In this episode, I finally open the door to what I've been studying and…
"Beyond Words: Animal Communication, Soul Contracts & Messages from the Other Side
Send us Fan Mail What if the fleeting thoughts you have about your animal companion aren't random at all? What if that sudden knowing, that gut feeling, that image that pops into your mind—is actually them communicating with you? In this deeply moving conversation, I sit down with Davey-Lee Pergentile, animal communicator and author, to explore the sacred connection between humans and animals—a…
When Horses Break You Open: Death, Destiny, and Peace
Send us Fan Mail Forever Free “As we say farewell, please feel no sorrow, for time on this earth, we only borrow. Lucky was I, my heart had a home, and with you by my side, I felt not alone. You filled my life with happiness and light; my soul shall remain eternally bright. Love cannot end; it cannot disappear. I will always be with you, I will always be near. And now that my journey has come to…
Random Topics, Experiences, and Thoughts on Training Horses
Send us Fan Mail In this week’s episode of Everything Horses & More! I will be talking about horse training topics - my experiences, and thoughts about some of the different messages from equine professionals that are being promoted out there on Facebook and YouTube. Topics, areas of interest, will include: - Pressure and release – do we still need it? - My 1% rule for escalating horses - Is…
Student Spotlight: From Doubt to Confidence – Nina’s 3-Week Immersion at the Tao of Horsemanship
Send us Fan Mail 🌿 In this week’s episode of Everything Horses & More!, I am thrilled to feature a Student Spotlight on Nina—an Israeli equestrian whose journey has taken her from early riding lessons to instructor certification, ultimately achieving a true partnership through the Tao of Horsemanship method. Along the way, Nina shares how she discovered the magic 💫 and mindfulness 🌿 that come…
They Knew Before We Told Them…Listening to the Herd—Honoring the Emotional Lives of Our Horses Through Change & Transition
Send us Fan Mail Horses are incredibly intuitive, emotional beings—and when they live in a healthy herd, the bonds they form run deep. They rely on one another for safety, companionship, comfort, and connection. So when a change is coming—especially one involving separation—they feel it. Often before we’ve even said a word. Recently, we began preparing for two of our horses to leave the herd. And…
Horses as Healers: The Divine Secret to Attract Miracles and Live a Zero Limits Life
Send us Fan Mail As a Horse Advocate and High-Performance Wellness Coach, Lidia is thrilled to be featured in the inspiring new movie Zero Limits: The Real Secret To Attracting Miracles, created by motivational legend Dr. Joe Vitale. In this film, Lidia discusses how she healed her "incurable" chronic illnesses and how, through equine therapy, the unconditional love of horses can empower you to…
Knowing What Training Practice Works Beste for Your Horse
Send us Fan Mail There is so much great information these days about horses, from equine psychology, to individual nature, learned behaviors, science-based evidence, training styles, practices and methods. How do you know which one to follow and use on your horse? I’m not only going to break the process down regarding who to follow, I’m going to give you real science to support your decision when…
Is Your Perfectionism Paralyzing Your Horsemanship?
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Everything Horses & More! Podcast and my guest, Sheri Scurr. Sheri resides in Boulder, Montana, where she provides transformative equine-assisted experiential learning, equine-assisted therapy, and horsemanship coaching at her ranch, Heart Connections Horsemanship, LLC. www.hchorsemanship.com and https://www.facebook.com/heartconnectionshorsemanship . This podcast will…
Don't Lobotomize The Horse! A simple guide to better understanding and communication with the horse.
Send us Fan Mail Thanks for joining me, your host, Caroline Beste, and my special guest Elisabeth Johansen. Elisabeth operates a small farm in Vestfossen (near Oslo), Norway, called Meaning and Mastery Farm, where she engages troubled youth of all ages in hands-on, nature-based education. Her farm experience encourages teamwork and respect, offering children values such as responsibility,…