I had reached a lull in podcast guests when I went to bed one night stressing about who else to ask. I had a dream, and though I couldn't remember much about the dream, I clearly remembered the name Heartfelt Horsemanship. I couldn't fully place the name until I looked for it on Instagram. I immediately reached out and was thrilled when Gareth agreed to speak with me.

I don't know why I specifically had this dream, but we had a beautiful conversation and I learned and was reminded of so much about what really matters when we interact with horses. Maybe this conversation is meant for you!

It has been a bit of a challenge followed by a challenge to get this episode released, but it is finally here and I'm so happy to share it with you.

Gareth Mare is a South African horse trainer, who owns and runs Heartfelt Horsemanship. Gareth studied zoology and conservation with a particular interest in animal behavior. After a personal trauma and an incredible interaction with a feral horse, Gareth permanently moved from the corporate world into working with horses and the humans who love them. At that time a zebra foal was placed, by its mother, in his care. Gareth focuses on connection and relaxation in his horsemanship as well as helping people engage in safe interactions with their horses and build relationships both horses and humans can enjoy and benefit from.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HeartfeltHorsemanship Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gareth.mare https://www.facebook.com/HeartfeltPerformanceHorsemanship/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@heartfelthorsemanship Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartfelt_horsemanship/?hl=en