Heart Soul Reflections — partnership
Harmony & Hooves; the Vital Spark of Variety
6 Basic Needs Awareness boundaries groundwork heart soul confidence-based horsemanship horse behavior Horse Connection horse training horsemanship Mind partnership Spirit of the Horse Unbridled Freedom Women and Horses working with horses
In the enchanting journey of Harmony & Hooves, we've ventured into the heart of what connects us to our majestic companions. Today, I'm thrilled to share insights on a theme as vibrant and essential as the air we breathe - Variety. This is not just a concept but a cornerstone of a fulfilling life for both us and our horses. The Symphony of Life: Certainty and Variety Our exploration begins with the acknowledgment of our basic needs - with certainty laying the foundation. Just as a steady rhythm sets the pace for a melody, certainty provides us and our...
Unbridled Freedom: Nurturing Certainty in the Dance of Harmony
6 Basic Needs Awareness heart soul confidence-based horsemanship Holistic beings horse behavior Horse Connection horse training horse whisperer horsemanship Mind natural horsemanship Overcoming Fear partnership Personal Development Self-awareness trust Unbridled Freedom Women and Horses working with horses
Welcome to our newest chapter in the Unbridled Freedom journey. This is a 6 part series dedicated to exploring the basic needs that both women and their beloved horses have in common. Today, we embark on an intimate exploration of certainty—the silent language of trust and confidence that binds us to our equine partners, guiding us through the dance of harmony with grace and understanding. The Essence of Certainty: A Symphony of Trust At the heart of every meaningful relationship lies the cornerstone of certainty. It's the soft, reassuring whisper between two souls that says, "I am here for you,...
Boundaries and Horsemanship
Awareness boundaries groundwork heart soul confidence-based horsemanship horse behavior horse training horsemanship Mind natural horsemanship partnership Personal Development Self-awareness trust working with horses
Many of us struggle with setting healthy boundaries in relationships. When we learn how to successfully and effectively work with a 1000-pound animal to create a safe environment, we can begin to look at all our other relationships through enlightened eyes. Setting boundaries is a way of caring for ourselves. It does NOT make you mean, selfish, or uncaring.
The Hero’s Journey; a Horsewoman’s Story
Awareness heart soul confidence-based horsemanship Holistic beings horse training horsemanship Mind partnership Personal Development Self-awareness Spirit of the Horse trust working with horses
While a part of me longed for nothing more than to devote my time to pursuing my dream and sign on to taking the horsemanship journey, fear and doubt talked me out of taking that leap of faith
Lunging versus Groundwork
Awareness boundaries groundwok Holistic beings horse behavior horse training horse whisperer horsemanship natural horsemanship partnership Self-awareness trust working with horses
Groundwork versus lunging or just getting on and ride I have found that there is a lot of confusion and misconception in regards to doing groundwork with our horses. Many people believe that doing groundwork and lunging are the same thing and they are not. Groundwork consists of a variety of things we do on the ground to get our horses engaging with us. When we ask our horses to do something, it requires them to engage their mind in order to get the body to do what is being asked. It gives us the opportunity to see where are...