What if the key to feeling successful with your horse isn't about finishing the ride—it's about how your horse feels at the end?Gillian Larson, backcountry thru-rider and founder of Gillian Larson Wilderness Horsemanship, has completed over 15,000 miles of solo riding including four Mexico-to-Canada journeys on the Pacific Crest Trail and Continental Divide Trail. She cultivates an ethos of equestrian travel that blends a love of the outdoors with deep respect and care for her equine partners, focusing on modernizing traditional packing techniques while prioritizing horse welfare above all else.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why Gillian didn't feel successful after her first thru-ride—even though she finished and her horses were sound• How tying your own success to your horse's mental and physical well-being transforms your horsemanship• What happens when you embrace discomfort and why it makes the good moments sweeter• The mental barriers that stop people from taking their horses into the back-country (and how to break through them)If you're ready to move from emotional reactivity to awareness and regulation, the next step is building practices that support lasting transformation.Get your free guide:Download the 5-Minute Emotional Reset - a simple practice to help you reconnect with yourself and regulate your emotions: https://thetouchofamustang.org/get-your-free-reset/Ready for personalized support?Book a free 30-minute consultation (only 5 spots available per month): https://calendly.com/thetouchofamustang/free-30-minute-coaching-sessionDeepen your practice:Get the Emotional Mastery Journal - your 6-month guide to emotional awareness and regulation: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Mastery-Shalyce-Cluff/dp/B08JVLC1FKJoin the herd:Support the podcast and get exclusive content, guided meditations, monthly Q&As, and more: https://ko-fi.com/thetouchofamustangLove the podcast?Leave a review so others can find the show!Connect with The Touch of a Mustang:Website: https://thetouchofamustang.org/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetouchofamustang/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheTouchofaMustangConnect with Gillian Larson:Website: https://www.gillianlarson.net/Instagram: @thru_rider

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