Getting to the Root of Pain & Behavioral Problems in Horses Part 3: Equine Major & Minor Chakras Horse and humans share similar energetic systems for the most part, and the first two articles in this Equine Chakras series covered the seven major chakras present in both species. In part 3, we explore the two […]
Horse-Human Relationship
Equine Chakras: Part 2
Getting to the Root of Pain & Behavioral Problems in Horses Part 2: The Higher Chakras The first, second, and third chakras in horses and humans are considered to be the “lower” chakras, which deal with more primitive, fundamental aspects like safety, reproduction, and strength. You can learn about the horse’s lower chakras in Part […]
Equine Chakras: Part 1
Getting to the Root of Pain & Behavioral Problems in Horses Chakras have become a buzzword in holistic health, as they are an accessible introduction to the energetic world. Most people now believe that “opening” the chakras is beneficial for spiritual health, and a “closed” chakra is tantamount to spiritual sin (hint: that’s not how […]
Is it right to ride horses?
The ethical equestrian’s dilemma Equestrians may have figured out how to train horses for an astonishing array of disciplines, but how do we fare with elephants? Namely, the huge one standing in the room that surrounds the entire equine industry: is it “right” to ride horses? Most people prefer not to think about this topic […]
Self-Care & the Equestrian
Most of us in the horse world live in irony when it comes to self-care. After all, we’ll spend thousands of dollars per month ensuring that our horses are coiffed and pampered with the best that the modern world has to offer in terms of nutrition, body work, veterinary and farrier care, physical conditioning, housing, […]
Speaking for the Silent – Part 1: Anthropomorphizing
As an animal communicator, many people turn to me for answers about their horse’s behavior. While a few of my clients simply want to ensure their horses are happy, or they enjoy the novelty of their horse’s conversation, most people who call on my services are having a problem with their horse. They’ve either reached […]
Looking to Horses for Healing
Anyone who spends a reasonable time around horses can attest to the special qualities of warmth and peacefulness that emanate from our equine friends. Horses just have an intangible goodness to them that we want to be around. Horse-aided therapies, rehabilitation programs, leadership and personal development training, and even healing sessions are becoming common place […]