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 …
The Heart
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 …
A Gift from the Heart
Feeding the birds is a commitment I made decades ago. A way to give back to the earth; to honor a species that brings joy and song to my heart. While I’ve lived at the shore, my feeder has been visited primarily by Mourning Doves, House Sparrows, Finches, Cardinals and a squirrel. Large Herring …
A Thanksgiving Story
Big Pea was a rogue Peacock that showed up my friend Karen's farm, where I board my horse, during the spring of 2013. Word on the street was that the he was a wanderer, but we encouraged him to stick around. Treats helped. Big Pea became comfortable with our presence over the first year. He …
Healing with Horses at Helping Hearts Equine Rescue
Helping Hearts is the perfect name for this equine rescue. There was a lot of deep, heart-felt healing at the recent workshop held at the facility. After exercises to help them experience energy, the students we're grounded and prepared for beginning the healings with the horses. Then …