I love going to the barn during ‘nap time’ in the middle of the afternoon on a cool winter day when the horses are basking in the warmth of the sun. I enjoy joining them in rest by sitting down next to my horse often on those types of days and usually whatever my ‘plan’ [...]
Written By Guest Author: Susan Jackson A horse’s wisdom cannot be fully conveyed in words, yet it can be touched through felt experience. As we take our time as humans to practice growing our awareness of ourselves, and our lives, horses continue to provide unfiltered presence and space for us to receive what we need. [...]
Photo Credit: Jordan Zemonek Photography When someone says, “liberty work” many different images pop up for different people. Some people think of a 50 ft round pen and a lunge whip and others think about a 10-acre grass field and no tools at all. For me, liberty work is about the connection I can form [...]
Guest Author: Kim Bishop I was just a young girl when I saw the 1967 movie version of “Dr. Doolittle” but I was captivated by how remarkable it would be to talk with animals. I considered this to be a fantasy until animals themselves began to expand my experience. Of course, research into human-animal communication [...]
When Leanne came to me with the idea of starting a blog together I was a little overwhelmed. While I have learned so much about horses and humans in my years on this planet I also feel that I have so much to learn. After thinking and talking it out we decided to go ahead [...]
“The origin of the word "courage" comes from the word "cour", which mean heart, and it means to completely share your story with your whole heart.” ― Brené Brown, The Power of Vulnerability: Teachings of Authenticity, Connections and Courage I hesitated to write this post… but I am channeling some Brene Brown because I think [...]
Written By Lindsey Wade When I got the call I was in the middle of some ground work with my favorite horse, River, at the equine therapy farm where I volunteered. It was Les, the corral boss at the dude ranch in Montana where I had applied, inviting me to come work as a [...]
‘Your horse is a mirror to your soul’ – that famous line by Buck Brannaman is one that almost every person in the horse world has heard, and probably also felt deeply. When we are connected and in harmony with our horse this idea that we can mirror each other physically and emotionally is pure [...]
This time of year, there seems to be one million dollar question… or argument, depending on who you are speaking with. Should I blanket my horse? Should I not blanket my horse? The purpose of this post is not to answer this question for you but instead to gather resources that empower you to feel [...]
It’s time for fall vet checkups and just as talk about the doctor or dentist can bring some of us humans anxiety, the idea of having our horses seen by the vet can bring about similar feelings especially if past vet visits have not gone well. In honor of Halloween this Thursday we want to [...]
