Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma

Robyn Mrnak is a cowgirl, author, therapeutic riding instructor, and life coach. She's had her own challenges, most recently with cancer, however this doesn't stop her from trusting herself, inspiring others, and adding zest to her life through TIZ Coaching. Find your motivation with Robyn's story!

Anna 100% lives her mantra of horses & healing! She saw the impact of horses on her own kiddos, and KNEW this had to be an option for local youth. She opened her own practice, Northern Reins, and now offers Equine Assisted Psychotherapy! In Anna's words "IT JUST WORKS". Science tells us it's the horses rhythmic, repetitive, movement patterns, however, Anna knows it's the relationship that can only be found with the horse is KEY!

"Trauma-informed" is a buzz phrase in education & healthcare, what does this mean, and how are horses so good at it organically?!?! Dr. DeCoteau, MHA Nation enrolled member, and DeCoteau Trauma-Informed Care & Practice, PLLC touched the tip of the iceberg on the elements of trauma informed practices and the close relationships we build with horses. If you are looking for some answers to your own trauma or why Equine Assisted Services are so beneficial take a listen!DeCoteau Trauma-Informed Care & Practice, PLLC | Bismarck, ND (decoteaupsychology.com)

"Someone is willing to show up every day to be taught." If you want to learn you can be taught. Jacob grew up struggling with ADHD, he is now as a premier reining cowhorse trainer, Jacob refers to his ADHD as his superpower! Horses and quality mentors taught him to focus and pay attention, this is where is life changed. Take a listen to hear more....

Amy shares her heartfelt journey on life after loss. The holidays like many seasons can be hard. Grief is hard, Amy emphasizes the importance of GIVING yourself and others GRACE. Take a listen and use Amy's advice "No season should ever be wasted."

We laughed, we cried, and we talked.....Becky shares her heartfelt journey of horses and healing through the loss of twins, battling cancer as a mom of 5 ALL while working as a county commissioner. Her horses have given her peace, grace, healing, and most of all a place to go when she needed it most.

Join Tisa & Katie to recap the why behind Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma. Tisa shares her passion behind keeping horse culture alive in ND and the launch of her magazine, Dakota Horse Magazine.Tisa & Katie share some insight on ND rodeo happenings and the Badlands Circuit Finals. Take a listen to see what it takes to be a champion and how to "BE LEGENDARY" and stay ND PROUD!

Carly was born with a physical disability. She spent 19 years of her life in therapies. After meeting her ADL goals, she realized she had some major personal goals she wanted to reach! These goals came through horses.....largely her horse Sherman. Carly says horses "GAVE HER WINGS" and "GROUNDED HER SPIRITUALLY AND EMOTIONALLY".

JB Lord went to his first rodeo in 1974 and has had 14 circuit championships since, this wasn't without trials and tribulations! He shares his why....and how to keep the drive to be better than yesterday. Practice to win, figure out why you lose, and learn from it.

Join Hearts & Hooves, Turquoise and Trauma on this heartfelt episode with Gene Veeder. One day Gene was living life making big decisions as the Director of Economic Development and the next day he was fighting for his life from a hospital bed in MN. He knew that if he could "Get home, get on the horse, then he could be productive again." Gene shares with us how horses put everything back into perspective and how HE found the natural cycle of life again.

Lori Nelson shares some secrets to finding rhythm in life and the arena. Lori has had an excellent year barrel racing, finding herself in the winners circle weekend after weekend! She is the Agriculture and Land Grant Director at the Nueta Hidatsa and Sahnish College. She is VERY passionate about holistic health and finding partnership with horses to find happiness. Lori heads a program called Trauma- Focused Equine Assisted Learning. She shares this info with us today and is helping communities across the state implement good principles found in the arena into life.

"You can't have two animals with anxiety and reactive responses" --Phil Haugen has been training horses since 1981. He shares his trials and tribulations throughout his journey. It's all about relationships and communication. You have to learn to be "GREAT" not "GOOD"....."GREAT!" The horse along with any partner in any relationship wants to know the answer, it is our job to keep it simple and ask in a way that can be understood.

Join Kristal, owner of KHS THE SALON, who has partnered with horses personally and professionally to heal holistically from trauma. "Nothing reminds you, that your not fine more than a 1200 pound horse reflecting everything you feel on the inside." Kristal shares her journey and partnership with horses to help find her way to happiness and become an extraordinary salon owner, professional, and coach!

“My Mom sat me on a pony at 8 months old and I was hooked!” -Sharin Hall. Sharin is top barrel horse futurity trainer and her training advice includes “It takes time, dedication and lots of patience.” Sharin and her amazing equine partner are Ruby Buckle winners. Join us on this amazing episode discussing Barrels for Brains, a non profit organization that Sharin is very passionate about! Barrels for Brains seeks to bring awareness to the barrel racing community about physical trauma to the brain and traumatic brain injuries.We offer hope, through financial assistance for treatment and rehabilitation, to those affected by these types of injuries. With the sole support of donors, we help offset the cost of uncovered medical expenses incurred by barrel racers injured by a horse related accident.We strive to educate the industry on brain injury prevention; including the use of helmets, especially among youth riders.

Join Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma as they navigate through the impacts of trauma and ACE scores on physical, emotional, and social health. Dr. Danielson is faculty at NDSU Department of Public Health. She shares her anecdotal and research experiences and it all comes back to "If I would have known."

Join Tisa & Katie with this heartfelt episode of Hearts & Hooves Turquoise & Trauma. Amberley shares her journey not only physically, but emotionally and spiritually. Take a listen and hear Amberley's "WHY"..... "We are all human, it's OK to have a bad day, recognize that emotion. Life is short, celebrate your accomplishments! "

Join Tisa & Katie on this amazing episode with Janee Thomas. She shares how the choices she makes in the arena have prepared her for some tough life choices. Her educational background comes to us from psychology and communications. Janee uses these amazing skills to train horses and professionally barrel race. Janee has definitely learned how to make lemonade when life handed her more than 1 lemon! 1

Dr. Julie Sandvig is an assistant professor at the University of Mary, Occupational Therapy. who believes in changing lives, philanthropy, volunteerism, and Animal Assisted Services and Therapies. She is sharing the amazing changes that happen within the brain & nervous system one heart & hoof at a time! Julie is also a wife, mom, dog mom, and an incredible member to the Bismarck/Mandan communities.

Join mom, wife, farmer, rancher, horse trainer, clinician, and friend Elsabe Hausauer with MBR performance horses as she tells her journey of overcoming obstacles because of the horse. Elsabe, originally from South Africa, has found a way to work miracles with horses. Join us to hear her why and how!

Meet Tisa & Katie and find out their "WHY" behind the need to share stories, science, and miracles found pairing together HORSES, HOOVES, TURQUOISE, & TRAUMA