I often say that Chant can be resistant, and she can. She very much believes in her own opinion and being considered as a part of many decisions. Most times I am good with this. Because we ride a lot on single track trails, occasionally she will balk at something and want to turn around, …
Horses have an amazing way of teaching us through our Human expectations and disappointments. Recently I had made plans to attend a 3-day equestrian event at a beautiful campground, I had planned diligently and eagerly awaited the event. This was to be Chants first organized ride with over 100 horses participating, so I expected there …
In my course ‘The eQUESTrian Namaste’ one of the tools that I recommend, is to become The Observer. And the way it works is to step outside yourself, let go of expectations and attachments, blame, agenda and pressure and just observe. From this vantage point you can become a witness to what is happening. This …
I always want to be able to help or support my Horses in riding, in hand, or in whatever situations cause them angst or upset. As a child I had little support in managing life and self-identity or the general family disfunction, so when I see my Horses struggling with anything I desperately want to …