Ivy Bledsoe: Out of the Classroom, Into the Corral: Rethinking How We Learn and Heal

Stand Up For The Truth Podcast

Religion & Spirituality, Christianity

4.7 • 530 Ratings

🗓️ 31 March 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

In this episode of Stand Up For The Truth, host Dave Wager welcomes Ivy Bledsoe, an equine-assisted learning facilitator working with North Star Equine Assisted Learning in Langlade County, Wisconsin. Ivy shares how her work with horses helps children and adults develop relational and emotional skills by connecting with God’s creation. The conversation explores the symbolic and spiritual significance of horses, drawing parallels between how horses guide and how God guides us, referencing Isaiah 30:21: “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, ‘This is the way; walk in it.’” Dave and Ivy reflect on how horses teach patience, trust, and obedience—mirroring the way God patiently leads us through life.

Throughout the podcast, Ivy shares her personal journey from being a high-achieving but struggling student to finding healing and connection through working with horses. She explains the difference between equine-assisted learning and traditional therapy, emphasizing that her program focuses on present growth and building healthy life skills through hands-on interaction with horses. The program is designed to be accessible and adaptable for individuals, families, and even school groups—whether they’re new to horses or seasoned riders. Ivy and Dave encourage parents, educators, and ministry leaders to recognize and nurture the unique passions of young people and to consider alternative, nature-based learning environments as a powerful tool for relational and spiritual development.

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0:00.0	Three, two, one, zero, zero, zero, zero, seven.
0:08.4	From the studios of W.O.R.Q. in Wisconsin, this is the stand-up for the truth podcast.
0:15.9	Today's issues, overlooked headlines, and biblical observations, equipping the remnant around the globe.
0:23.6	Got your sword handy?
0:25.6	This is Stand Up for the Truth.
0:28.6	Welcome to Stand Up for the Truth.
0:30.4	I'm Dave Wager, your host for today's Stand Up for the Truth program.
0:33.8	My guest this hour is going to be Ivy Bloodsoe, an equine-assisted learning facilitator in Langley
0:43.0	County, Wisconsin here working in conjunction with Silverbird's Ranch. Now, I might have mispronounced
0:48.2	a whole bunch of those words. Did I get your name right? Yes. Of course. And equine assisted learning facilitators is that the right title
0:56.4	correct yes all right we're going to talk about that in a minute but let me talk about horses first
1:01.4	because we're going to be talking about horses this program and I was reading in a on a website
1:06.3	called bible study for you dot com about horses believe it or not not. And it said this. Horses are often seen as
1:13.9	symbols of beauty and grace, reflecting the incredible creation that God has provided. When we think
1:20.3	about how intricate and stunning horses are in their form and movement, we can draw comparisons
1:25.8	to the beauty that God brings into our life.
1:29.0	And then it goes on to talk about guidance. In times when we feel lost or unsure of our path,
1:34.7	guidance becomes our heartfelt plea. The role of horses as guides in the Bible also serve
1:40.7	as a vital reminder that we, too, seek guidance from God. These verses lead us to understand
1:48.6	how important it is to allow God to steer us on a course by trusting him as our guide. We gain
1:54.6	peace in navigating life's terrains. The imagery of horses guiding us offers a profound insight into our need for faith and direction.
2:03.9	With our trust vested in God, we can confidently forge ahead knowing he guides our path.
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