Life Lessons from Imaginary Horses
One of the most amazing things about working with horses is their ability to mirror our internal state of being. I think that all horse people intuitively know that but it has really become more...
View ArticleGrooming with a Deeper Purpose
Grooming is an activity that we do every day at the barn. I find that it is often just means to an end – something that needs to be accomplished to get onto the next part of the day. The dirt needs...
View ArticleReverence for the Horse
Horses are more than our athletic partners – they are also our mentors, companions and best friends. Their physical power allows us to ride them but it is their emotional and spiritual power that...
View ArticleShadow’s Story: A Lesson in Compassion
When I was a teenager I met a black Tennessee Walker mare named Shadow who changed my life. She had been abandoned in a field for many years and had suffered severe neglect. Her basic needs were met...
View ArticleThe Power of Perception
I had an off-the-track-devil-mare named Nel when I was a teenager. She is infamous amongst those who knew her. She had the most frightful personality and was known for her ability to: Leap into the...
View ArticleHorse Training Methodology is a Reflection of the Horse Trainer
I am simultaneously reading my book, Soulful Horsemanship, getting it ready for publishing and Chris Irwin’s book, Dancing with your Dark Horse. Irwan has a deep well of knowledge and beautifully...
View Article
More Pages to Explore .....