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The Role of the Horse

December 9, 2019December 9, 2019 Guest AuthorLeave a comment

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 [...]

Posted in Communication

Am I Enough for My Horse?

November 25, 2019November 25, 2019 Rachel LatsonLeave a comment

‘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 [...]

Posted in Communication, Health

To Blanket or Not to Blanket?

November 11, 2019November 8, 2019 LeanneLeave a comment

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 [...]

Posted in Health

Boo! Ready for Your Horse’s Next Vet Appointment?

October 28, 2019 Rachel LatsonLeave a comment

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 [...]

Posted in Health, Safety

Finding Neutral

October 14, 2019October 28, 2019 LeanneLeave a comment

Finding Time to Learn  Since moving to Indiana in early July, I have had the privilege of devoting more time to developing my own horsemanship. Not only have I had time to read new books and watch new training videos, but I have also been able to take lessons both on the ground and under [...]

Posted in Communication, Uncategorized

Meeting Your Horse and Yourself Where You are

September 30, 2019September 30, 2019 Rachel LatsonLeave a comment

Recently I have been working with a fellow boarder’s horse since she is limited on time. The horse, D, spent some time alone before moving to this barn and at some point, in his past, a pasture mate passed away as well, a recent story of a mother orca carrying her dead infant has been [...]

Posted in Behavior

A Letter to my Soul Pony

September 23, 2019September 22, 2019 Leanne3 Comments

Dear Izzie, When I think of our time together so many memories and thoughts flood my head. Some make me laugh, some make me cry but all make me feel such a sense of gratitude. I knew the day that I met you that you were special. You were terrified, but you were interested, so [...]

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Head Injuries and Horses

September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 LeanneLeave a comment

An Experience I Forgot, but Will Never Forget  On September 24th, 2018 I was in an unfortunate accident with a horse and ended up with a serious concussion. I was grooming in the barn and the horse spooked, flipped over backwards and fell on top of me. We are not totally sure what happened, but [...]

Posted in Safety

Creating a Barn Culture of Acceptance and Collaboration

September 10, 2019September 10, 2019 Guest Author1 Comment

To horse people, the word ‘barn’ means so much more than a building.  Our definition is not in the dictionary. ‘My barn’ encompasses the people and pastures and shelters and surroundings that support the horses and owners and riders.  A horse barn is a space. A barn is where wondrous creatures from diverse and interesting [...]

Posted in Boarding, Communication
two horses mutually grooming in the pasture

Thoughts on Grooming From The Pasture

September 4, 2019September 4, 2019 Rachel LatsonLeave a comment

The other day I spent some time watching the horses. I watch them often but today when I went to the farm my only intention was to observe the herd. I treated it like a walking meditation, observing the horses and observing myself. When I had questions or what I perceived as negative thoughts I [...]

Posted in Behavior, Communication

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