Horses Can Keep the Energy Vampires Away

Energy vampires – that’s what came up in my Daily Wisdom Message today. You know the ones; they want to drain you of all your energy by spewing all their negative energy. They are the people who get themselves in a tizzy and want to vent to anyone within earshot....

My Experiences with Hope Held By A Horse

It’s a glorious Monday in late August. I arrived home late from a new experience over the weekend. There is a non-profit that is run by an Equine Gestalt Coach® called Hope Held By A Horse. It helps women cope with the emotional ravages of breast cancer. This weekend...

Trusting the Horses

Last week I had a lesson in trust. Before I had children, I rode a horse almost daily. I had grown up showing in western events from halter to barrel-racing, my favorite events being the speed events. When I was in college I discovered jumping and fell in love with...

Horses, Dogs, and Mindfulness

Do you ever have those moments when you’re so in your head you forget what you’re doing? While I was out feeding this morning, I started out to the horses with the food for the cats. I was so in my head I almost reached the fence. The horses were quietly munching...