{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Equine Assisted World with Rupert Isaacson","title":"Warwick Schiller on Attunement, Connection, and Trust in Horsemanship | EP 24 Equine Assisted World","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":7008,"description":"\nIn this episode of Equine Assisted World, Rupert Isaacson sits down with Warwick Schiller, renowned horseman and creator of Attuned Horsemanship. Warwick is widely recognized for his transformative approach to horse training, which focuses on attunement, connection, and creating a sense of safety for the horse. Through his Journey On Podcast and extensive teaching, Warwick has helped thousands of riders and trainers understand the deeper layers of horsemanship and how true awareness changes everything.\nTogether, Rupert and Warwick explore the concept of attunement—how being truly present and aware influences both horses and people. They discuss how small, subtle shifts in attention can have profound effects on behavior, trust, and emotional regulation. They also dive into sleep deprivation in horses, the power of following rather than controlling, and what it really means to develop a deep partnership with an equine partner.\n\nWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode:\n\nUnderstanding Attunement and Connection (Starts at 02:20)\nThe definition of attunement and why it matters in horsemanship.\nHow attunement applies to both horses and people.\nWarwick’s journey to understanding deep connection.\nThe Role of Awareness in Building Trust (Starts at 16:10)\nThe difference between “trusting you won’t hurt me” and “trusting your awareness to keep me safe.”\nHow observing small signals from your horse builds trust over time.\nThe science behind attunement and safety in mammals.\nThe Power of Giving Up Control (Starts at 36:27)\nWhy giving up control doesn’t mean losing control.\nHow allowing horses to make choices increases connection.\nExercises for developing attunement by matching steps and mirroring behavior.\nHow Sleep Deprivation Affects Horses (Starts at 56:10)\nWhy some horses struggle with sleep deprivation and what it means.\nHow Warwick accidentally helped a sleep-deprived horse by simply listening.\nThe connection between feeling safe and being able to sleep.\nIntegrating Attunement...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PuJAXgaKmhfeBRqqEPEATMHDH_c-iN9O1OlaUtqD0-g/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQwMDI3LzE2ODI0/MjQ0MTQtYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}