Equine Connection - The Art of Heart-Centered Horsemanship
Welcome to Equine Connection, the podcast where soulful riders and horse lovers come together to explore the transformative power of heart-centered horsemanship. Hosted by Corina Holzapfel, a passionate equine coach and advocate for compassionate connections, this podcast delves into the art of buil...
Recent Episodes
July 1, 2025
Healing Through Presence - Interview with Belle Shook: A Somatic & Trauma-Informed Look at Connection With Horses
In this powerful episode of Equine Connection: The Art of Heart-Centered Horsemanship , I’m joined by visionary trauma therapist and equine healing pioneer Belle Shook of Equine Guidance®. Together, we explore what it really ...
June 24, 2025
Presence Is a Prayer: Somatic Horsemanship and the Leadership Your Horse Can Trust
What if the most powerful leadership tool isn’t what you do — but how you be ? In this deeply grounding episode, Corina explores how presence, coherence, and nervous system awareness shape the way horses trust us. Through hea...
June 17, 2025
Horse Training That Builds Confidence: How to Challenge Without Overwhelming Your Horse
Ever wonder if you're asking too much… or not enough? In this episode, Corina unpacks the art of finding that sweet spot in your training — where learning is fun, curiosity is alive, and trust is never compromised. Whether yo...
June 3, 2025
Liberty Horse Training: How to Build Trust, Consent, and Connection Without Pressure
What happens when your horse says “yes” - not because you asked, but because they want to ? In this uplifting episode, Corina unpacks the heart of true liberty work: creating a space where your horse feels safe enough to choo...
May 27, 2025
The Healing Power of Presence in Horsemanship: How Just Being Regulates You and Your Horse
What if the most powerful thing you could do for your horse… was nothing at all? In this quiet and spacious episode, we explore the healing power of presence — not as a technique, but as a way of being. Corina shares personal...
May 20, 2025
Healing with Horses: Sally Nilsson on Equine Therapy, Trauma Recovery & Soul Connection
What if your greatest healing came from a horse? In this powerful episode of Equine Connection: The Art of Heart-Centered Horsemanship, I sit down with Sally Nielsson, a woman whose life was transformed by the wisdom of horse...