Hey GGWH friends, ever found yourself feeling insecure, worrying about who’s watching, judging, or silently forming opinions? You’re not alone. In Podcast Episode 32: Nobody is watching you - I talk openly about this sharing personal experiences, mindset shifts, and practical ways to move past that inner noise. A lot of it comes from my own journey, both with horses and in teaching. One of the biggest realizations? Most people are far too busy thinking about themselves to be analyzing us. 👉 The beauty of it is that when we stop riding, training, or handling horses through the imagined eyes of others, something powerful happens: - we soften - we breathe - we listen better - our projection of confidence grows - and our horses feel the difference If you’ve ever held yourself back because of what you think others might think, this episode might be a helpful companion. And I’d love to know have you ever noticed how differently you show up when you forget about being watched? Or was it not possible and there are times you decided to do something else instead? 🐴✨🫶 LISTEN to Zoë

✨ We recently spoke about Podcast Episode 32: Nobody is watching you and I thought it might be helpful to share how I actually apply that in real life these days. Especially at the stables. Barns can be wonderful places and they can also be emotionally charged ones. I’ve had periods in my life where certain people made my time with horses and my students feel incredibly heavy, even unbearable at times. 👉 I didn’t overcome that by changing them. 💪 I overcame it by changing me. I worked on: - my mental and physical fitness - learning to breathe properly - not overthinking - choosing who enters my circle carefully - setting boundaries and keeping them - not negotiating my value - showing up as my higher self, not my reactive self And I have a small ritual. There’s a quiet little place at the stables, slightly out of sight (see video & picture). Before I begin, I stand there for 1–5 minutes. I focus on: - my breathing - my posture - my plan for the day When I walk away, my head and chest are up. That’s intentional. If I see someone who used to raise the hairs on my neck, I tell myself: “Let them.” Then I count backwards — 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 and move on. No reaction. No story. No giving away my energy. Because my time with my horses and my students is ours. Not theirs. And I decided to refuse to let anyone rent space in my nervous system without permission anymore. Curious: Do you have any rituals that help you protect your space and energy at the barn or maybe at work or in public spaces ? 🐴✨🫶

...I’d love to invite you to share something. What are your dreams with horses, no matter how big, small, quiet, or bold? And I mean the real ones. Not just to spend time with them (which is beautiful), but the ones that stretch you a little. Because there is so much more available to us than just loving them and love, when paired with understanding and courage, can create extraordinary things. It's where magic and self-belief lives. Horses are incredibly intelligent.They are capable of so much when invited to use their brains. That's what I try to share for example across my socials. Liberty. Bridleless riding. Deep trust. Lightness. Good partnership. I find that sometimes my students shrink their dreams because they think they’re unrealistic. Sometimes they shrink them because they don’t believe yet that they're capable. I always think they are capable. No pressure coz I cannot make them see, only guide. But when they do realise what is possible, I am usually met with a huge wow and a smile that extends to the moon and back. Money can't buy that. 🤩 So tell me, if nothing was holding you back, what would you love to experience with your horse? This is a brave and safe space. Dream out loud 🐴✨🫶

Hi all, I can't be sure if the layout you see in here is the same as mine, but can you all see the members map? Super nice to zoom in and spot where everyone is! Some maybe closer than you think and others the other side of the world. Amazing 🥰

✨ Keep this in mind for later: Before you touch your horse, watch their breathing for 20-30 seconds. Then match their breathing for another 30+ seconds. Make sure your shoulders are relaxed and the light in your belly faces the ground. If they exhale or drop their neck, or show any form of positive reaction, they’re ready for connection. Zoë 🐴✨🫶