Equestrian Perspective

Welcome to the Equestrian Perspective Podcast - hosted by Felicity Davies, an Australian who absolutely loves helping heart-centred horse owners blend the physical, emotional & spiritual aspects of their journey with their soul horse to empower them to deepen their connection both personally and as a partnership. Get ready to embark on a new Equestrian Perspective and I’ll see you on the other side.

S3 | 18. From Selling “Problem Horses” to Soul Partnerships: A Dressage Rider’s Transformation 02/16/2026

S3 | 18. From Selling “Problem Horses” to Soul Partnerships: A Dressage Rider’s Transformation In this episode, I’m joined again by my beautiful client Carola and this conversation goes deep. Carola came from a traditional dressage background. She's a certified instructor. She followed the rules. She chased the ribbons. And when things got hard with her horses? She sold them. Until she met Queeny. What followed was not just a horsemanship shift but a complete identity shift. Inside this episode, we talk about: Her mare who wouldn’t come to the gate… now she waits for her! From riding on the bit under pressure → to bitless and bareback pad fun plus joy-filled trail rides The “macho” gelding she admits she didn’t like in the beginning - and what changed when she realised he was scared and actually so so sweet deep down Her sensitive young horse who needed patience, not force Trailer loading shifts (from shutdown to self-loading with one finger) Supporting horses when they get tipped over threshold (hello spooky sheep!) Beyond the horse transformations, we explore the deeper layer: Frustration. External validation. Never feeling “good enough.” Being a high-achieving, analytical professional… who was deeply intuitive but afraid to own it. And how that shifted into: Peace. Self-trust. Patience. Expansion. “I am enough.” This is a real-life look at what happens when you stop trying to fix your horses - and start transforming yourself. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, confused, or like you “should” be further along… this conversation will meet you exactly where you are. And if you’re curious about The Field, this episode gives you an honest, grounded glimpse into what’s possible - not just in the arena, but in every area of your life. Resources & Next Steps If you’d like to explore further: — hear conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses through The Field or CEP (the former iteration of The Field). You can hear more about Carola's journey in Season 3 episode 14 of the podcast. - Whether your horse is spooky, tense, young, or naturally quiet, this free checklist will help you set both yourself and your horse up for success from the ground up. — The Field is a 12-week practical + intuitive horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want grounded tools, emotional support and a clear plan to help both themselves and their horses feel calmer, more confident and deeply understood. ✨ Connect with Carola: ✨ Connect with me: You've got this, Felicity /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/40094500

S3 | 17. Cultivating Confidence & Connection: The 5 Layers That Change Everything 02/13/2026

S3 | 17. Cultivating Confidence & Connection: The 5 Layers That Change Everything Confidence isn’t something you force, it isn’t something you fake and it definitely isn’t something you earn by pushing through fear. In this episode, I’m breaking down what actually builds confidence - for both you and your horse - and why safety, clarity, and connection are the real foundations for trusting partnership. If you’ve ever: Second-guessed yourself on the ground or in the saddle Felt confident at home but wobbly in new environments Watched your horse freeze, balk, react, or shut down Tried to “just be braver” but felt your body resist This conversation will shift how you see confidence entirely. Inside this episode, I walk you through the 5-layer confidence framework I use with my clients: Cultivating a foundation of safety (internally and externally) Understanding the principles behind behavior and communication Building connection from the ground up Gentle, consent-based exposure training (not flooding) Inner alchemy and learning how to expand your capacity without overriding yourself You’ll learn why confusion, pain, and fear erode confidence... and how to work with your nervous system (and your horse’s) instead of against it. Confidence becomes a byproduct when your foundation is stable enough to hold you. Resources & Next Steps If you’d like to explore further: — hear conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses through The Field or CEP (the former iteration of The Field) - Whether your horse is spooky, tense, young, or naturally quiet, this free checklist will help you set both yourself and your horse up for success from the ground up. — The Field is a 12-week practical + intuitive horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want grounded tools, emotional support and a clear plan to help both themselves and their horses feel calmer, more confident and deeply understood. ✨ Connect with me: You've got this, Felicity /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/40094375

S3 | 16. Your Horse As Your Mirror: Why It Feels Harder With Your Horse (and What That’s Inviting) 02/07/2026

S3 | 15. When Self-Trust Begins to Return (A Field Group Conversation) 02/02/2026

S3 | 15. When Self-Trust Begins to Return (A Field Group Conversation) This episode was originally recorded in mid-2025 during a live round of The Field. I’m resharing it now as part of Season 3, with the full permission of the women who shared so openly, as their stories speak directly to the themes we’ve been exploring around nervous system safety, self-trust, and receiving support. In this conversation, I’m joined by four women - Jenna, Bianca, Gemma, and Tina - who had just completed a 12-week journey inside The Field, a small-group mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians navigating change with their horses and themselves. This is not a polished highlight reel or a dramatic “before and after.” It’s an honest, vulnerable snapshot of women in the work - navigating grief, self-doubt, fear, identity shifts, healing, and reconnection - while being witnessed, supported, and met exactly where they are. Across this conversation, we explore: what happens when you stop trying to fix yourself or your horse the fear of joining group spaces and what changes when safety is prioritised rebuilding trust after heartbreak, trauma, or loss moving from pressure and urgency into softness and self-permission the difference between knowing what to do and being able to embody it how horses reflect our inner world without judgement learning to trust your intuition instead of outsourcing your authority why integration, not intensity, creates lasting change You’ll hear stories of: stepping away from traditional, performance-driven approaches navigating injury, rehab, and unexpected pauses releasing the “good girl” conditioning and perfectionism discovering that you don’t need to be healed to experience joy building confidence without forcing outcomes and the quiet transformation that happens when you finally stop doing this alone Resources & Next Steps If you’d like to explore further: — hear more conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses - Whether your horse is spooky, tense, young, or naturally quiet, this free checklist will help you set both yourself and your horse up for success from the ground up. — The Field is a 12-week practical + intuitive horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want grounded tools, emotional support and a clear plan to help both themselves and their horses feel calmer, more confident and deeply understood. Connect with - Tina: Jenna: Bianca: & if you wish to connect with Gemma email me at and I will pass on your details :) And connect with me at: Thanks for listening, Felicity x /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/39920120

S3 | 14. You Don’t Have to Do This Alone (A Field Group Conversation) 01/29/2026

S3 | 14. You Don’t Have to Do This Alone (A Field Group Conversation) This episode was originally recorded in mid-2025 after a live round of The Field. I’m resharing it now as part of Season 3, with the full permission from the women who shared so openly, as the reflections in this conversation feel deeply aligned with the themes we’ve been exploring recently. In this episode, I’m joined by three women - Carola, Maryline, and Natalie - who had just completed a 12-week journey inside The Field, a small-group mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians. This is an honest, unfiltered conversation about what actually happens when you stop trying to fix yourself, stop doing everything alone, and allow yourself to be supported - even (and especially) when life is tender. Together, we explore: navigating self-doubt, grief, fear, and emotional overwhelm learning to trust your intuition instead of copying others how pressure and urgency soften when safety is prioritised the difference between knowing what to do and being able to embody it how relationships with horses shift when your relationship with yourself changes being witnessed in grief, uncertainty, joy, and growth - without needing to perform why integration, not intensity, creates lasting change You’ll hear about: stepping away from traditional and performance-driven approaches rebuilding trust after heartbreak and loss allowing emotions to move without needing to fix them discovering that you don’t need to be healed to experience joy and the quiet but powerful confidence that emerges when you feel safe to be where you are This isn’t a polished “before and after” story. It’s a real snapshot of women in the work - moving through the messy middle with honesty, compassion, and support. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by information, unsure who to trust, afraid of community, or exhausted from trying to do it all on your own, this episode is a reminder that nothing is wrong with you...and that another way is possible. You don’t have to be ready. You don’t have to have it together. You don’t have to do this alone. Resources & Next Steps If you’d like to explore further: — hear more conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses - Whether your horse is spooky, tense, young, or naturally quiet, this free checklist will help you set both yourself and your horse up for success from the ground up. — The Field is a 12-week practical + intuitive horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want grounded tools, emotional support and a clear plan to help both themselves and their horses feel calmer, more confident and deeply understood. Connect with Carola - Connect with Maryline - Connect with Natalie - And connect with me at: You've got this, Felicity x /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/39920100

S3 | 13. Before the Next Chapter: Supporting the Human Nervous System Through Transitions 01/20/2026

S3 | 12. Trainers, Online Learning & Clinics: How to Choose the Right Support for You and Your Horse 01/14/2026

S3 | 11. The Fight Response in Horses: When Your Horse Pushes Back 01/08/2026

S3 | 11. The Fight Response in Horses: When Your Horse Pushes Back If your horse isn’t spooky…and they’re not shutdown…but they do push back - this episode is for you. Fight responses in horses are often misunderstood. They can show up as nipping, pinned ears, tail swishing, big reactions (like kicking, rearing, bucking etc.), or behaviours that get labelled as “dominant”, “pushy”, or “opinionated”. And when this is your horse, it can leave you feeling confused, judged by others, and second-guessing yourself - especially when you know there’s more going on beneath the behaviour. Fight responses aren’t bad behaviour. They’re a nervous system response...one that often shows up when a horse still has agency, expression, and a desire to stay in relationship… but doesn’t yet feel safe. In this episode, I explore: What the fight response actually is Why fight behaviours often get misunderstood How fight responses can emerge A real story with my horse, Lily Why this phase can feel so hard to hold as a human This episode isn’t about fixing behaviour. It’s about understanding what your horse is communicating and why fight responses ask for discernment, nuance, and support rather than quick answers. If you love a horse who pushes back…and you’ve ever felt like you’re missing something - this conversation will help you see the bigger picture. ✨ Want a grounded starting point? Download my free — the foundational framework I use with all horses to build confidence, clarity, and safety step by step. ✨ Want to explore more about flight and freeze responses? Find them on my ✨ Looking for deeper support? This is the kind of layered work we explore inside — my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you’re ready for guidance, reflection, and personalised support while holding this complexity, you can learn more via my website or reach out directly. ✨ Connect with me: Instagram: Facebook: Website: Email: Felicity 🤍 /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/39654610

S3 | 10. You Create Your Reality: What Are You Choosing in 2026? 01/01/2026

S3 | 9. End of Year Reflection: What the Year of the Snake Asked You to Shed (and What Wants to Stay) 12/23/2025

S3 | 8. How to Keep Progressing with Your Horse When Time, Weather & Energy Are Limited 12/17/2025

S3 | 8. How to Keep Progressing with Your Horse When Time, Weather & Energy Are Limited There are seasons where you deeply care about your horse and desire to continue to develop your connection... but your time, energy, or the environment you’re working in are genuinely limited. In this episode, I talk about how to stay connected and keep progressing with your horse during these periods - without pushing, forcing, or falling into the all-or-nothing cycle that so many compassionate equestrians find themselves in. We explore: why dips in capacity are normal (for both horses and humans) how progress doesn’t always look like doing more what actually erodes confidence and trust over time and why so many people feel stuck, not because they’re doing nothing - but because they haven't developed their eye to spot where the gaps are and what would be the best use of their time This is a reflective, grounding episode designed to help you work with the season you’re in, rather than fighting against it. I also share how my Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment checklist can be used - not as a to-do list - but as a way to observe what is solid and what is missing in your foundation with your horse. If you’re navigating summer heat, winter weather, shorter sessions, low energy, or a phase where consistency feels harder to maintain, this episode will help you re-orient without losing connection. ✨ Download the free checklist here ✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside , my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you’re ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more . Email to enquire about the special December early bird offer that expires on the 19th of December. ✨ Connect with me: You've got this, Felicity /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/39438015

S3 | 7. Shutdown Horses Explained: Why They Close Off and How to Help 12/11/2025

S3 | 7. Shutdown Horses Explained: Why They Close Off and How to Help If your horse seems “quiet”… but something feels off... this episode is for you. Shutdown horses often look calm, obedient, or easy… yet on the inside there is a different story at play. They may feel disconnected, disinterested, flat, or robotic... or go from calm to explosive without warning. And while these signs can be subtle, they matter. Shutdown behaviours arent laziness or compliance. It’s a nervous system response asking for support. In this episode, I break down: The real signs of shutdown: Freeze responses, “lights on no one home”, obedience without connection, quietness masking overwhelm, sudden explosions, apearing "fine" but feeling off Why shutdown responses: How horses enter freeze when earlier attempts at communication weren’t understood… why this isn’t a training issue but feedback… and how past experiences and pressure-based environments shape shutdown tendencies. Why recognising shutdown behaviours is important: For deeper connection, a stronger relationship, more natural motivation - and most importantly, safety. How to help your horse open back up: The 5 foundations I use with shutdown, spooky, reactive, and sensitive horses. The inner skills you’ll need along the way: Patience, attunement, emotional awareness, intuitive listening, letting go of pressure and timelines, and reinforcing the behaviours you do want. Plus, I share transformation stories (Shorty + Ella) that illustrate what’s possible when a shutdown horse finally feels safe to feel again, and how quickly connection, softness, and engagement return. If you’ve ever felt like your horse is here with you… but not really with you... this episode will help you understand why, and what steps to take next. ✨ FREE RESOURCE: To get started with a clear plan, download my checklist - it’s the exact foundation I use with all horses to build confidence step by step. ✨ Want deeper support? This is the kind of work we dive into inside , my 3-month horsemanship mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians who want clarity, confidence, and a safer, more connected partnership with their horse. If you’re ready for a guided pathway and personalised support, you can learn more . Email to enquire about the special December early bird offer that expires on the 19th of December or when all 3 spots are filled (2 are currently left!) ✨ Connect with me: You've got this, Felicity /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/39363600

S3 | 6. When Your Horse Changes Your Path: Connection, Intuition & Becoming with Jordan Banks 12/03/2025

S3 | 6. When Your Horse Changes Your Path: Connection, Intuition & Becoming with Jordan Banks This episode was originally recorded for My Magical Horse ~ The Podcast, and I’m so grateful to share it with you here. If you’ve ever felt off-track with your horse, unsure of what you’re “meant” to be doing, overwhelmed by information, or pulled in a direction that doesn’t match the plans you once had… this conversation will feel like a deep exhale. In this heartfelt interview with Jordan Banks, we explore how horses guide us toward who we’re becoming...often long before we realise it - and how leaning into intuition, emotional safety, and connection can reshape your whole relationship with your horse and yourself. Inside the episode, we explore: ✨ the moments your horse tries to redirect you (and what they really mean) ✨ why feeling “lost” or “not where you thought you’d be” is often part of your becoming ✨ the turning points in my journey with Bruce - and how he awakened a new path in me ✨ how your nervous system shapes your confidence and connection ✨ the pressure to “do more” and what happens when you stop performing ✨ how your horse mirrors the parts of you asking for attention or healing ✨ the tender process of returning to your own inner knowing This is a very validating conversation... especially if you’ve been sensing that your horse is inviting you into something deeper, but you’re not sure how to follow it or what it means. ✨ Connect with Jordan & My Magical Horse This episode first appeared on My Magical Horse ~ The Podcast. Jordan is an amazing horsewoman who loves exploring all things animal communication, connection, and compassionate horsemanship. You can find her here: • Podcast: • Instagram: • Patreon: ✨ If this conversation spoke to you… That’s often the moment your horse is asking you to go deeper. Start with the checklist - a simple, grounded way to cultivate emotional safety and connection, even if things feel uncertain. And if you’re feeling that inner pull toward receiving support and creating a more confident, intuitive partnership with your horse… this is the work we explore inside My three month mentorship experience for compassionate equestrians. ✨ Connect with me: You've got this, Felicity /episode/index/show/equestrianperspective/id/39259895