The Equestrian Connection

Every two weeks, wehorse team member Danielle Crowell sits down with trainers, industry experts, and horse people from all over the world to talk about everything related to horses and the equine industry so we can learn and do better as horse-first equestrians.

The Equestrian Connection

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#79 From Trauma to Triumph with Mozambique Horse Safari

#79 From Trauma to Triumph with Mozambique Horse Safari

40m 56s

Pat Retzlaff is the co-founder of Mozambique Horse Safari and the book “One Hundred and Four Horses”.

In this conversation, Pat shares how he and his family were forced to leave their farm in Zimbabwe during a time of political upheaval—and how they made the bold and brave decision to rescue and relocate over 100 horses across borders.

We talk about the challenges they faced, what it took to rebuild their lives in Mozambique, and how that experience led to the creation of a unique safari company that offers unforgettable horseback experiences along the stunning Mozambican coastline.

Whether you’re a...

#78 The Energetics of Money with Sync Equestrian founder Natalia Graf-Anders

#78 The Energetics of Money with Sync Equestrian founder Natalia Graf-Anders

60m 18s

Natalia Graf-Anders is the founder and CEO of Sync Equestrian, a U.S.-based equestrian apparel brand established in 2019. The company is known for designing performance wear that caters to diverse body types, aiming to make every rider feel confident and powerful.

In addition to her work with Sync Equestrian, Natalia leads Sync Academy, where she offers programs focused on transforming one's financial mindset and business growth strategies. Drawing from her personal journey of overcoming financial struggles, she emphasizes the power of shifting subconscious beliefs to achieve abundance.

Originally from Germany, Natalia has built a multi-million dollar brand in the U.S.,...

#77 Unpacking the female fascination of horses with author Karin Winegar

#77 Unpacking the female fascination of horses with author Karin Winegar

50m 3s

If you are a woman who loves horses, if you love a woman who loves horses, if you are the parent of a girl, or the child of a woman who loves horses—this book is for you. Author Karin Winegar does the deepest dive yet into the nature of horse craziness, that incurable attraction and joy so many of us feel in the presence of horses.

Karin’s latest book, “Horse Lovers: Unpacking the Female Fascination,” asks the question: Why are girls and women so very often horse lovers?

Karin Winegar was born horse crazy in Albert Lea, Minnesota and never...

#76 Blending bodywork and movement therapy with Yasmin Stuart

#76 Blending bodywork and movement therapy with Yasmin Stuart

75m 49s

Yasmin Stuart is a renowned Equine Physiotherapist and Trauma Informed Horse Trainer based in the UK.

In 2016, Yasmin completed her Level 6 Diploma in Equine Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation and has since gone on to study a variety of different bodywork and training methodologies which now underpin her practice. Over the course of her career, she has developed an extensive understanding of behavioural science, posture and biomechanics of which she applies to every horse that she works with - giving her success with even the most complex of cases.

Yasmin prioritises a consent-based approach within both bodywork and training sessions,...