Everything Horses & More! Podcasts
You’re listening to Everything Horses & More! Podcast with me, your host, Caroline Beste, founder of Tao of Horsemanship Academy, https://www.taoofhorsemanship.com/.
I bring a holistic and spiritual approach to classical and natural horsemanship, combining science, mindfulness and personal development to achieve true unity and harmony between horse and rider.
With a focus on equine rehabilitation and foundation, I have been able to help horse owners world-wide achieve the relationship and ride of their dreams with horses.
In addition, I am an artist, author, entrepreneur, speaker, radio show host, personal development coach, licensed Working Equitation trainer and instructor.
I offer one of the largest and most comprehensive online educational platforms, The Tao of Horsemanship Academy, where I host a variety of courses produced and personally taught by me and my amazing co-facilitators, my horses.
I invite you to listen in every month and hope you find something that touches your heart and inspires you to reach your personal goals and aspirations with horses.
Thank you and may you always be one with your horse.
Yours Truly,
Caroline Beste
Everything Horses & More! Podcasts
When Horses Break You Open: Death, Destiny, and Peace
Forever Free
“As we say farewell, please feel no sorrow, for time on this earth, we only borrow. Lucky was I, my heart had a home, and with you by my side, I felt not alone. You filled my life with happiness and light; my soul shall remain eternally bright. Love cannot end; it cannot disappear. I will always be with you, I will always be near. And now that my journey has come to its end, please know and take comfort in this, my friend. For me, for my life, please do not grieve for now I remain forever free.”
I dedicate this episode to all my horses, both here and gone. For without you, I would not be the person I am or understand the depth of unconditional love.
What happens when the universe forces you to confront everything you've been avoiding? When loss becomes the catalyst for the most profound transformation of your life?
In this raw and deeply personal episode, I share the story of Lovey—my beloved horse whose sudden, tragic death shattered me and simultaneously set me free.
This isn't just a story about losing a horse. It's about:
- The moment a herd's invisible architecture collapsed when one horse left
- A fatal accident that mirrored the fractures in my own life
- The rage, grief, and spiritual reckoning that followed
- My Shaman experiences - A white owl's message in the darkness and Zor at my door
- How horses serve as spirit guides, cracking us open when we're finally ready
I talk about trauma loops, authenticity, manifestation, and what it really means to stand outside the body of who you used to be and finally see clearly.
This episode contains:
- The full story of what happened that Tuesday evening
- The symbolic meaning behind Lovey's injuries (and my own)
- Joey's transformation from "attacker" to shaman
- Blue's complete shift after Lovey's passing
- Zor's dream visitation
- The white owl that appeared days later
- Why I believe everything—even the unbearable—happens for a reason
If you've ever wondered whether your animals are trying to tell you something... they are.
And sometimes, their final gift is the truth you've been too afraid to face.
With deep respect for the journey,
Caroline
🌀 Be well. Be whole. Be the Way.