In this episode of the Optimized Equine Podcast Tamara Lee Barrett interviews Jessica Fry, founder of Wild Hearts Equine Therapy and assistant instructor for Mark Rashid. They discuss the unique philosophy, practices, and management that makes Wild Hearts Equine Therapy so special. Jessica shares her journey in establishing the therapy center, the rehabilitation of horses and humans, and the nurturing environment they create. The conversation highlights the transformative power of horses and emphasizes the importance of acceptance, connection, and compassion in the barn, and in our day to day lives. * Learn more about Tamara Lee Barrett on Instagram, Facebook and at bit.ly/OasisEq Wild Hearts Equine Therapy can be found on Instagram, Facebook, and at www.wildheartsequinetherapy.org/ *Timestamps00:30 Introduction to Jessica Fry and Wild Hearts Equine Therapy01:44 Guiding Principles05:10 The Power of Acceptance 08:12 Horse First, Client Led: Wild Hearts Equine Therapy12:05: Heart Math and the Electromagnetic Field Around Horses and Humans14:46: Rehabilitating Horses and a Forever Home21:37: Track Systems and Equine Management 29:40: Preserving a Horse's "Horse-ness" in a Domestic World30:37 The Horseman's Evolution and the Challenge of Describing It In Words35:51: Defining Optimization37:00 Turning A Corner: Discovering Mark Rashid44:13: Integrating Horsemanship Principles Into Our Day To Day Lives47:38: Change Can Be Paralyzing50:48: The Inner Work52:22: Removing The Head Trash That Gets In Our Way53:33 How Jessica Determines When a Horse Needs A Break, or Retirement 1:00:00: Quieting Ourselves In Order To See and Feel Our Horses1:02:32: Connecting With Horses By Caring For Horses1:07:10: Connecting With Nature By Caring For Horses1:10:36: Jessica Always Knew She Would Open an Equine Therapy Center1:15:15: Horses Teach Us About Connection and Feel1:19:01: The Seeds Will Sprout When They Sprout1:20:54: How To Find Jessica and Wild Hearts Equine Therapy

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