by Kirsten | May 2, 2023 | Education - How To, Horse Geeks Blog
“Everything is energy, frequency and vibration” • Nikola Tesla I had one of those epiphany moments that I wanted to share with you. Something that never sits well with me when I hear the new horse industry buzzword “biomechanics” is that what I still often see is a...
by Kirsten | Apr 6, 2023 | Horse Geeks Blog, Kirsten's Personal Log, Logs
This month I get to wish another Happy Birthday to my dear friend and companion, Prima. Prima turns 30 this month and this smart, beautiful Arabian mare continues to bring light into my life. Prima is the first horse I ever raised from a foal and we have been together...
by Kirsten | Feb 27, 2023 | Horse Geeks Blog
“Don’t pull. Don’t push” – Shi Heng Yi, Shaolin Master One of the principles of Kung Fu martial arts described by master Shi Heng Yi speaks specifically to balance. I find it is a very useful idea for us as riders so I will do my best to describe my...
by Kirsten | Feb 3, 2023 | Horse Geeks Blog
“When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves.” – Victor Frankl For years I have taught a concept called The Learning Frame of Mind, applying it to both horses and riders in equal measure. The Learning Frame of Mind is...
by Kirsten | Jan 4, 2023 | Horse Geeks Blog
“For fast acting relief, try slowing down.” – Jane Wagner Today’s thought to ponder is about considering our normal level of energy compared to our horse’s normal level of energy. As a high energy person I was always attracted to hot blooded horses, but that was...
by Kirsten | Mar 15, 2022 | Horse Geeks Blog
How is it that a new problem can help overcome an old problem? Ironically, the solution for many problems we face with horses, often lies in cultivating the opposite problem; one that is uncharacteristic or not normal for the horse. The process of finding balance...