Equestrian Perspective

If you've been hearing me talk about the Confident Equestrian Program and you're wondering what it actually is, this episode is for you. I'm taking you on a full tour of CEP, what it is, who it's for, what your experience will look like inside, and whether it might be your next step. In this episode: Why CEP exists and the calling that created it Who CEP is for, including the horse owners and riders I had in mind when I built it What's inside the three core modules: Principles, From the Ground Up, and Exposure Training The Practical Application Library and why I added it What the weekly coaching calls and small group experience actually look like Why this works for every discipline, experience level, and type of horse December round details: Starts the week of the 30th of November 12 live weekly coaching calls, in two small groups of up to seven women Lifetime access to the full course and every new lesson as it's added Early bird saves you up to $300 USD and closes at 12pm AEDT on the 10th of November (8pm EST on the 9th of November) Bonus 1:1 session for the next three early bird enrollees at time of recording Read all about CEP and apply: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/CEP

I thought I'd retired the Confident Equestrian Program, and so did a lot of you. Then I spent months writing and recording Beyond the Ribbon. Every story I added kept pointing me back to the woman I was when Bruce came into my life. She knew pushing him through stress wasn't right, and she didn't yet know what to do instead. In this episode I share why CEP is back, how the book and the program fit together, and what a four-star event rider is still using from CEP years later. In this episode: Why I've brought compassionate horsemanship back to the centre of my work The question I kept asking while writing the book, and the answer that brought CEP back How Beyond the Ribbon and CEP fit together What's inside the December round, including the practical application library December round details: Starts the week of the 30th of November 12 live weekly coaching calls, in two small groups of up to seven women Lifetime access to the full course and every new lesson as it's added Early bird saves you up to $300 USD and closes at 12pm AEDT on the 10th of November (8pm EST on the 9th of November) Bonus 1:1 session with me for the first five women who join. Four are left at the time of recording Applications close at 12pm AEDT on the 20th of November (8pm EST on the 19th of November), or sooner if all fourteen places fill 👉 Read all about CEP and apply: https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/CEP Beyond the Ribbon is out at the end of November. More on that very soon.

UPDATES: The Present Podcast is now up on YouTube  There are now two pathways to explore in my business that you can check out here  I am writing a book that will be published this year called Beyond The Ribbon! Sign up the waitlist and receive exclusive behind the scenes updates about it here. More on this inside my conversation with Shadya (originally recorded for The Present Podcast): What it really looks like to run a soul-led business as a Manifesting Generator Why Felicity split her work into two pathways: soul-led living and compassionate horsemanship The fear of being misunderstood and how that kept her playing small for longer than she'd like to admit The book that's been calling for five years, Beyond the Ribbon, and why the timing is finally right What somatic work revealed that years of mindset work couldn't reach How the stories we tell about our creative process are either blocking us or freeing us Why self-sabotage is really just misguided self-love What happens when you stop forcing and start following and how life starts meeting you there The permission slip to make your process wrong for nobody, including yourself  Connect with me (Felicity):https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_ Connect with Shadya:  https://shadyakarawiname.com/en/ https://www.instagram.com/shadyakarawiname/

Animal communication isn't something you learn… it's something you remember. In this episode, I'm inviting you to see that you're already communicating with your horse - in the subtle thoughts, feelings, nudges, and knowing that come through every single day. The question isn't can you do it? It's… are you willing to trust what you're already receiving? We explore: The many ways you're already communicating with your horse (without even realising it) Why intuitive messages don't come from your mind How animal communication naturally deepens your self-trust, presence, and connection The powerful ripple effect this work has on your life, relationships, and even your work And most importantly… what becomes available when you stop trying to "figure it out" and start allowing yourself to receive. If something in you has been feeling the pull toward diving deeper on your animal communication journey, this episode is your permission slip to follow it. ✨ Next Steps: → Explore the Connection & Curiosity: A Guided Experience With Your Horse → Learn more about The Intuitive Equestrian (applications now open for June) ✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected] You've got this, Felicity   

There comes a point in your horsemanship journey where you start to see things differently. You notice more. You feel more. And you can't unsee what's happening with horses around you. But what can feel even more challenging… is navigating a world that doesn't always see what you see. In this episode, I'm diving into a dynamic that so many equestrians experience but rarely talk about - what happens when your awareness expands, but the people around you are operating from a completely different lens. We explore: – why you might feel misunderstood, dismissed, or "too much" – why others can react defensively when you speak up – how to navigate relationships with professionals, friends, and family – and what's actually happening beneath the surface in these interactions If you've ever found yourself questioning your sanity, staying quiet to keep the peace, or wondering how to advocate for your horse without creating conflict… this episode is for you. ✨ I'm also sharing more about my upcoming live experience, When Your Eyes Are Open, where we'll go deeper into how to communicate clearly, stay grounded, and navigate these real-world dynamics with confidence. You're not alone in this and there is a way forward. ✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected] You've got this, Felicity 

When did "just add more" become a complete and acceptable solution? In this episode, I explore a pattern I've been seeing everywhere - in the horse world, in the human world, and in the experiences my clients are navigating. When something feels off, the default response is often to add more. More pressure. More tools. More medication. More doing. But what if the real question isn't what do I add? What if it's… why is this happening in the first place? We dive into: – why so many people have been conditioned to stop asking "why" – how authority, identity, and conditioning shape the way we respond – the deeper emotional and nervous system layers behind these patterns – and what it actually looks like to trust yourself when something doesn't feel right This conversation speaks directly to that moment in your journey where you start to see things differently - and can't unsee them. ✨ If this resonates, you can also explore the replay of The Intuitive Experience - a guided self-trust activation to help you reconnect with your intuition and begin trusting what you're noticing more deeply. ✨ And if you're navigating this in real-time, I'm also hosting a live experience, When Your Eyes Are Open, where we'll go deeper into how to trust yourself, communicate clearly, and move through these dynamics with more clarity and groundedness. If you've been feeling like there's more beneath the surface… this episode is for you. ✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected] You've got this, Felicity 

We've entered the year of the Fire Horse...and with it comes activation, momentum, and truth. In this episode, I share two intuitive messages that came through when I connected with the Fire Horse energy. Open your heart, tune in, take what resonates and leave the rest behind. And as we close out Season 3, here are some next steps for you to explore as mentioned at the end of this episode: • The Intuitive Equestrian Podcast Playlist • The waitlist for the next round of The Intuitive Equestrian Mentorship Experience • The Field mentorship details + waitlist • My Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment training checklist • The Compassionate Horsemanship playlist • Private 1:1 mentorship opportunities - message me on social media for next steps or email [email protected] Lots of love, Felicity  

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: The Field Client Stories Podcast Playlist — 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.  Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment Training Checklist - 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 — 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:  https://www.instagram.com/carola_repetur/ ✨ Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected] You've got this, Felicity 

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: Client Stories Podcast Playlist — hear conversations with past clients sharing about their journey with their horses through The Field or CEP Prepare Your Horse for Any Environment Training Checklist - 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.4 You can also explore The Confident Equestrian Program and Beyond the Ribbon as touched on in the updated introduction here. Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/felicitydavies_/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/ [email protected] You've got this, Felicity 

Have you ever wondered why your horse seems calm and cooperative for other people... but feels reactive, inconsistent, or emotionally intense with you? Why some days feel connected and beautiful… and other days feel confusing, confronting, or heavy...even when you feel like you're showing up in the same way? In this episode, I speak directly to the experience many compassionate equestrians quietly navigate: feeling deeply connected to their horse, yet struggling to feel ease or flow taking their horse's behaviour personally, even when they "know better" finding it easier to work with other people's horses than their own sensing that something meaningful is unfolding, but not knowing how to navigate it We explore what it really means when your horse acts as your mirror - not from a place of blame or self-fixing, but through nervous system awareness, emotional congruence, and relationship. This conversation is an invitation to soften self-judgment, understand the deeper patterns at play, and recognise why awareness alone doesn't always resolve what's repeating. 🐎 And for those ready to integrate this work more deeply, I also share about The Field - a 3-month mentorship experience for equestrians who know this work can't be rushed and needs the right container to unwind. Find out all the details here. You can also explore The Confident Equestrian Program and Beyond the Ribbon as touched on in the updated introduction here. Connect with me:https://www.instagram.com/compassionate_horsemanship/ https://www.facebook.com/felicitydavieshorses/ https://www.felicitydavies.com.au/horses [email protected] You've got this, Felicity