Anyone who watches television, knows how much the media – esp in this country– pushes such a deep fear factor into everything.. fear of “other” fear of failure.. fear of ridicule.. masked and couched in so many subtle ways.. but … Read More
Well, this has been a tumultuous weekend. And after a hectic week of a lot of hucha ( heavy energy) flying around.. I decided to do a ceremonial clearing fire. It went well, burned hot as hell, no pun intended.. it was … Read More
We said goodbye to a family dog late last week. She was my grandparents’ companion, and had lived a long and happy life. It hadn’t started out so well. Maggie was severely malnourished, terrified and pregnant when my Nan and … Read More
I can remember looking back at various pet incidences: when they died, when to make that crucial decision about ending their lives, and mourning those losses.. and the notion of second-guessing.. which is a hot button topic for me right … Read More
Other ways of supporting your own wellbeing and balance include: taking time-out for yourself meditation / mindfulness physiotherapy / chiropractic / massage sessions a healthy diet getting sufficient sleep complementary therapies (eg homeopathy, aromatherapy Bach Flower remedies, EFT, healing, etc) … Read More
Given that horses are such sensitive animals it is also very important for us to take good care of ourselves. This is true physically, emotionally and mentally as any imbalances could affect the horse and his behaviour in negative ways: … Read More
If you find that things are not going well in a session with your horse, consider the factors that could be influencing his behaviour, for example: is he in pain? (eg injury or uncomfortable tack) is he bored? (eg has … Read More
The tension that we sometimes see in our domestic herds is due to the unnatural conditions in which we keep our horses. There could be perceived competition for precious resources – eg food, water or space – or frequent changes … Read More
We talk about our pets as being special. Many of us swear our pets have gifts, can read our minds, know what we are thinking.. more, know what we are feeling, and anticipate our needs. I think a lot more … Read More
In this series of 5 blogs I will look at the interaction between our horses and ourselves: how we can develop a deeper understanding and connection with our equines how having us in their lives affects them how we can … Read More
