In this soulful episode, Nika Vorster sits down with Emma Actis, founder of Emma Actis Horsemanship and creator of The Chestnut Mare Method.

Emma shares her early experiences growing up on a cattle ranch, the moment a young rescue horse named Charger changed everything she thought she knew, and how a lifetime of listening, failing, and observing has shaped her gentle, intuitive approach to horsemanship.

Together, they explore:

• Why “difficult” horses are our greatest teachers
• How to communicate through body language, play, and empathy
• Why true leadership isn’t about dominance, but emotional consistency
• The surprising connection between softness, strength, and self-awareness

This episode is a reminder that real horsemanship isn’t about control — it’s about curiosity. And that sometimes, the hardest horses arrive to show us the parts of ourselves that need softening most.

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What if your emotions weren’t getting in the way of your success—but guiding you toward it?

In this transformative episode, Nika Vorster sits down with Dr. Anne-Marie King, medical doctor turned elite performance coach and creator of The Realignment Method. Together, they unpack why so many high achievers—especially equestrians—get caught in cycles of pressure, perfectionism, and burnout.

Anne-Marie shares her four-part Realignment Process:

1️⃣ Non-Resistance – accept what you feel

2️⃣ Non-Judgment – understand, don’t fight it

3️⃣ Non-Attachment – release control of outcomes

4️⃣ Alignment – reconnect with excitement and flow

They explore why high performers often confuse suffering with success, how emotions serve as powerful intelligence, and the subtle gender differences in how men and women approach growth. Whether you’re an athlete, leader, or rider chasing your next level—this episode will help you free yourself, not fix yourself.

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In this deeply moving episode, Nika sits down with Zoe Van Kruiningen-Coade, founder of Get Good With Horses and former Parelli professional, to explore the truth behind horse-human connection.Zoe shares how her 900 kg Irish Warmblood, Mia, forced her to question everything she thought she knew — leading her to discover that real horsemanship begins when the ego ends.

From building trust with traumatized horses to balancing empathy with clarity, Zoe and Nika dive into:

• The moment Zoe realised her horse was mirroring her own energy.
• Why softness, not strength, creates true partnership.
• How to stop using your horse as a therapist — and start showing up as the grounded leader they deserve.

This conversation is a reminder that getting good with horses isn’t about technique — it’s about who you become in the process.

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