In this heartfelt conversation, Anna Twinney invites us to slow down, care for ourselves, and meet our horses with presence. She shares how horses read our inner world so clearly, and how mindful self-care, centered emotions, and energy awareness open a deeper channel for communication. We explore simple ways to notice energy shifts, support the body’s natural healing, and honor the horse’s identity and memories. The message is clear and encouraging: when we connect with intention and compassion, both horse and human can heal, grow, and find more ease together. Takeaways ☆ Self-care is essential for effective animal communication. ☆ Horses express emotions differently than humans, yet feel deeply. ☆ Being centered and grounded improves clarity and connection. ☆ Energy healing can benefit both horses and humans. ☆ Horses carry memories and emotions similar to ours. ☆ Energy work supports the healthy as well as the unwell. ☆ Understanding a horse’s identity can guide healing. ☆ Human actions and energy can trigger emotional responses in horses. ☆ Connection and intention are key in compassionate horsemanship. ☆ There are many meaningful ways to engage beyond riding. Chapters & Timestamps 00:00 | Welcome and introduction to Anna Twinney 00:35 | From clinic life to retreat mode and why self-care matters 01:36 | Centering, grounding, and opening the door to animal communication 03:29 | Checking our emotions before we connect with the horse 06:45 | Congruency over suppression and why horses feel the truth 12:52 | Noticing energy movement: yawns, licks, breath, and softening 15:43 | Being a conduit vs. getting depleted and attached to outcomes 18:40 | Everyday uses of energy healing for joy, grief, travel, and performance 21:32 | Horses in the now, with memories that still shape today 24:10 | Practical ways to start: activating and feeling energy in your hands 27:43 | Identity, purpose, and honoring who each horse believes they are 31:00 | Redefining “usable” and giving back through connection and intention Resources ☆ Get a Free Ticket To The Online Horse Fair --> https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/free-ticket ☆ Access All Horse Fair Presentations In Our Membership --> https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/membership ☆ Visit Our Merch Store --> https://shop.artofthehorseman.com/ ☆ Follow Us On Facebook --> https://www.facebook.com/ArtofTheHorseman ☆ Follow Us On Youtube --> https://www.youtube.com/@Artofthehorseman ☆ Follow Us On Instagram --> https://www.instagram.com/artofthehorseman

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