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Interviews with Stormy May

Empowered by the Herd podcast

We talk about many different aspects of Autonomous Horsemanship in this 32 minute podcast. 
“The more we allow horses to be themselves, the more we give ourselves permission to be ourselves”.
What an amazing journey these horses take us on!

A morning in the pasture - A news magazine article

A reporter visits Stormy and a herd of horses in Penn Valley, California. Read the article by Shamaya Sutton in the Appeal Democrat Prospect magazine. 

The Mi5 Show with Stormy May

Practical tips about how to integrate presence in our lives in order to have deeper connections with ourselves and our loved ones. 

True Partnership with Stormy May

What does true partnership with a horse look and feel like? Explore how to consciously partner with horses to help each other heal, grow and elevate our lives.

What Horses can teach us about Being Human

The history of humans & horses is a complicated one. What if we have it all wrong? Check this out.

Stormy May interview with Elena Reimeryte

Stormy May has been studying the horse-human relationship for decades. She shares her current thoughts about riding, training, horsekeeping, and the attraction between women and horses in this thought-provoking interview.

Stormy May interview with Friderike Hirsch-Wright

Make yourself a cup of tea, get cozy with your companion animal or alone in your favorite spot and listen in. 

Chapter in the book One With Horses

Horsewoman Lisa Podosin interviewed Stormy for her book One with Horses

Featured in Spalvos

Stormy May was featured as an international expert in a Lithuanian documentary about finding a deeper connection with horses. Most of the documentary is in Lithuanian, Stormy’s comments in English are interspersed. 

The way of the horse: The benefits of the Equine Experience - A newspaper article

A reporter visits Stormy and a herd of horses in Penn Valley, California. Read the article by Jennifer Nobles in the Union newspaper.

Let's Talk Herd: Horsewatching with Stormy May

In this podcast we explore the subject of consent with horses and where training and riding fits into that. In this excerpt Stormy shares her vision for horses and how we can interact with them. Click here to watch this two-part interview.  

Abundant Animal Allies: Secrets to forging a successful business with animals

Stormy talks about leading with your heart, jumping into the unknown and even stepping into those scary bits. What really resonated with me most was when she talked about being true to yourself. – Iena Spiritwalker, creator of the Abundant Animal Allies Summit

Stormy May interview with Dr. Pamela

How can we use our relationships with horses to help us evolve into the kind of humans we need to be to heal ourselves and our planet? Stormy May shares her personal journey from horse trainer and competitor to international horse advocate. Why did she make the Path of the Horse documentary? How does she see the path forward with horses now 16 years later? Why is her name Stormy?

Interview for Clan of the Horses Podcast Part 1

Stormy May was interviewed for a Norwegian podcaset, Hestenes Klan (the Clan of Horses). “We all have a burning need to communicate with our horses, but we need to realize they are talking to us all the time. It is just that we are not in a place to receive it, ” says Stormy May, the director of the acclaimed documentary, “The Path of the Horse.” 

Interview for Clan of the Horses Podcast Part 2

“Being present quiets the mind and allows you to feel for yourself what your next step is…” says Stormy May. 

Interview for Freedom of Species Podcast

We chat with Stormy May. In a former career, Stormy was a successful horse trainer, equestrian judge and competitor for many years in the United States. After visiting specialist horse trainers back in 2006, Stormy embarked on a journey that has completely changed the way she approaches her relationship with horses and her life has subsequently taken on an inspiring trajectory. This interview begs the question, “Should we be riding horses at all?” Listen up! 

Article about the science of what goes on in a horse's back when ridden

This article was originally published in Horses for Life magazine October 2008 and republished in Listen to your Horse, May 2016.