Filling in the Cracks—Horses as Healers

CS Bar — my grandfather Charles Socolofsky’s brand. Today, it’s mine too. A legacy carried forward, one story at a time. On the ranch, there’s a saying: Ride for the Brand. It means you show up with loyalty, integrity, and heart—you stay true to the one you serve. For...

Rust, Routines, and Resilience

Parenting Through Seasons of Change School is starting again. Although I don’t have anyone in school around me now, I remember well what it was like to fall back into the routine. I would try to get my boys ready a few weeks early—moving dinner up, getting them into...

When Faith Meets Divine Timing

Learning to Wait for the Right Moment Sometimes you must have faith in Divine timing. I’ll admit—that’s not my strong suit. Patience is a shell I’m still growing into. Yesterday, I planned to attend a meeting in Lawrence. John had a job interview around the same time,...

Gossip, Community, and Confidentiality

Why Safe Spaces Matter In the Touched By A Horse® community, we have a set of agreements that guide how we show up for one another. These agreements are read aloud at every event, and one in particular always strikes a chord with me: Resolve Problems Constructively: I...

When Your Child Has a Seizure

My Story, and an Invitation Picture this – your child has a seizure. It doesn’t matter how old they are — it’s terrifying. You call 911 or rush them to the emergency department. The doctors run tests but don’t have answers. You’re referred to a neurologist, but it...

Unlocking the Horse-Human Connection

How Equusology Can Deepen Your Bond and Boost Your Performance My business is about helping horses share their healing gifts with humans. I recently attended a training session that aims to help people understand their equine companions better. I talked about typology...