Finding Harmony with Our Horses

Finding Harmony with Our Horses

“If you’re always trying to be normal you will never know how amazing you can be” – Maya Angelou Finding Harmony with Our Horses  In order to truly find harmony with our horses, we have to step away from “normal” training and be willing to explore a relationship...
Lessons from Prima

Lessons from Prima

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...
Don’t Pull, Don’t Push

Don’t Pull, Don’t Push

“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...
Horses Challenge Us to Change Ourselves

Horses Challenge Us to Change Ourselves

“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...
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