Training vs. Building Relationship – Part 3: Being Chosen, Not Chasing Control

In this powerful third installment on building relationship over training, hosts Ingela Larsson Smith and Corrie Sepcich dive deeper into what it means to be truly invited into a horse’s herd—not through dominance or obedience, but through patient pursuit and earned trust.

Ingela shares how horses mirror our spiritual life: just as a horse may let us near without truly inviting us into movement and freedom, we can live near God while still holding back. From liberty exercises to herd dynamics, the conversation reveals how freedom and relationship go hand in hand.

You’ll hear practical stories of when a horse says “no,” and how asking again—gently and without pressure—leads to transformation. The episode also weaves in beautiful spiritual truths about how God never forces us, but invites us into joyful partnership, step for step.

If you long to feel truly seen by your horse—or by God—this episode will speak deeply to both your horsemanship and your heart.