Meet Danielle Crowell

I'm a Mind-Body Coach for Equestrians, writer, and podcast host devoted to helping horsewomen shift out of freeze and fawn responses and into greater ease, clarity, and self-trust — in their bodies, their horsemanship, and their lives.

My work blends somatics, nervous system education, yoga, biomechanics, and embodiment practices with the lived wisdom of horses. I support horsewomen who feel stuck, disconnected, or unsure of themselves with their horses (often after periods of stress, injury, or unresolved challenges) to soften bracing patterns, rebuild inner trust, and ride and live from a more regulated, responsive place.

Through my coaching, courses, and programs, I guide equestrians through gentle somatic movement, visualization, journaling, and self-inquiry. Rather than fixing or forcing change, my work creates space for deeper self-connection, clearer boundaries, and a felt sense of intuition to emerge from within.

A lifelong horsewoman myself, my perspective is shaped by my relationships with my horses, whose lessons around presence, honesty, and nervous system regulation inform everything I teach. I weave equine awareness and body language into my work, helping horsewomen understand themselves the way horses understand the world — through sensation, breath, and subtle communication.

I am also the host of The Equestrian Connection podcast by wehorse and am currently writing my debut book which explores the unlearning of worth tied to productivity, performance, and perfection, inspired by a horse (my mare, Sota) who refused to comply with those expectations.

My work is for horsewomen who are ready to stop overriding themselves and start moving, riding, and living from a place that feels grounded, spacious, and deeply true.

Get to Know Me

01

Living Simply

I live in Nova Scotia, Canada with my husband (Mike), dog (Opie), two horses (Sota & Paco) and foster pony (Midnight) on our self-built farm.

02

Living Creatively

Creativity is a non-negotiable for me and I can often be found journaling, reading, knitting, doing puzzles, decorating, and learning something new.

03

Living Intentionally

I feel called to learn more about gardening and horticulture, both to tend the land and give back to nature, and also to surround myself with beautiful things.

My Credentials

I am a certified Mind-Body Coach, Somatic Integration Practitioner, 500-hr Yoga Teacher & Pilates Instructor, and Lazaris Equine Nerve Release Practitioner.