Mustangs, Mistakes, and Becoming

In this episode of Horse First, Lockie Phillips sits down with horsewoman, mustang owner, former jeweler, and emerging educator Hayley Josephs. Together they explore the often-overlooked stage of horsemanship where learning is happening faster than certainty, and where curiosity becomes more valuable than confidence. Hayley shares her journey from a creative career in jewelry making to life with horses in Colorado, the lessons her mustangs have taught her, and what it feels like to step into teaching while still very much being a student herself. Along the way, they discuss creativity in horsemanship, the challenges and opportunities of being a newcomer, and why some of the most important growth happens when we're willing to admit we don't yet have all the answers. This is a conversation about humility, curiosity, and the courage it takes to keep learning in a world that often rewards certainty. Because sometimes the people closest to the beginning are also the people most able to see what everyone else has forgotten. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.