The Empathetic Trainer
The Empathetic Trainer
Barbara O’Brien
Rachel Windchaser - Remembering Who We are Through Horses S3 E26
47 minutes Posted Oct 14, 2025 at 2:00 pm.
Meet Rachel and Her Mustang Mission
Rewilding Defined: Presence Over Method
Spain, Off‑Grid Living, and the Herd’s Origins
Spanish Mustang History and Full‑Circle Return
Relationship First: Why Compliance Fails
Senses, Smell, and Expanding Perception
Starting with a Shut‑Down Horse
Synchronizing Steps, Breath, and Energy
Walks, Herd Rhythm, and Boarding Constraints
Consistency vs Routine and Undemanding Time
Courses, Touch, and Mind‑Body Connection
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Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Empathetic Trainer Podcast, Barbara O’Brien talks with Rachel Windchaser, author and equine rewilding coach. Rachel runs Winchaser Ranch in Spain, where she cares for a rare herd of Spanish Mustangs. They talk about what it really means to “rewild” — how slowing down, breathing, and paying attention can change the way we connect with horses and with ourselves. Rachel explains the value of touch, rhythm, and trust, and why real horsemanship starts with ...