We embody different roles to meet the needs of our animal companions, such as caretaker, friend, guide and teacher. We also play the role of protector. We make choices to keep them safe from potential dangers; everything from offering shelter from intense sun to selecting healthy food for them to …
Healing
Daisy’s Miraculous Healing
The morning of the fourth day of Healing with Horses, we received both concerning and joyful news. Daisy, a cream palomino Paso Fino mare, must have taken a fall. Her handler had checked on the horses in the morning and relayed that, “Both of Daisy’s knees are swollen, they’re blown up really big; …
How Healing Can Overcome Heartbreak
Alex is believed to be a 21 yr. old AQH Standardbred cross. He was a rescue from a barn nine months prior, where he was being ridden while in very poor condition and uncomfortable all over his body. Alex was now retired to pasture and had put on weight. He was on supplements for pain, but recently …
How Horses Beautifully Express Gratitude
People often ask me if horses express gratitude for healings and how. The answer is yes, they always express gratitude, and this story is a beautiful example of the loving hearts of horses. Recently an owner asked me to help her with her mare. The mare had been a rescue case; she had experienced …
The Impending Departure
Like us, a horse’s life is fragile. As horse owners, we know we could lose them any time and swiftly; to colic or an unforeseen event. So, I’ve made a spiritual practice: never to take my horse’s presence for granted. Through all of our years together, I’ve held this truth in my heart; whether …