Whole Human ~ Whole Horse
Imagine for a moment a world where there is no predator and no prey
A place where animals and humans allow themselves to step out of these stories and just be
Interacting in harmonious relationship
Just imagine what that might look like.......
What that would feel like.....
Imagine the possibility for relationship based solely in freedom and LOVE......
A place where animals and humans allow themselves to step out of these stories and just be
Interacting in harmonious relationship
Just imagine what that might look like.......
What that would feel like.....
Imagine the possibility for relationship based solely in freedom and LOVE......
Introduction
There is unlimited possibility and potential to know ourselves more. To consciously choose, define and enact our inner reality. When we choose to bring this mindful, conscious awareness into our lives it ripples out into the outer worlds of our reality and has a beneficial effect on all things. This is the very foundation of sustainability. If we want to create a new and better world we have to become new and better people. Where else will that newness come from...?
New horsemanship is based in the qualities of horse ~ human relationship, and those qualities including love, balance and respect, rather than horsemanship techniques. It is about perceiving, listening and responding in the moment.
Holistic Equine Welfare is the next generation of equine welfare. It happens when we have become whole within ourselves, and can in turn allow horses the same privilege. Its foundation is in the expression of Unity.
New horsemanship is based in the qualities of horse ~ human relationship, and those qualities including love, balance and respect, rather than horsemanship techniques. It is about perceiving, listening and responding in the moment.
Holistic Equine Welfare is the next generation of equine welfare. It happens when we have become whole within ourselves, and can in turn allow horses the same privilege. Its foundation is in the expression of Unity.
I have the honour and priveledge to have horses in my life. I say this because I feel such deep gratitude every time they come to be with me. Yes, horses are wired to "be with", but most of the horses I am around live full time with other horses in a herd. They can walk away at any moment, and it always amazes me when they don't. They are an animal wired to keep themselves safe, and yet, sometimes at liberty, they choose me. I ask myself in those moments why they would choose me.....?? What makes them comfortable with me....? What makes me deserving of their trust....?
My website is in part to share what I am learning on this incredible journey and in part to share what I do. I came to horses as an adult and I found myself questioning many of the things I was observing and learning, many things that are common practice in horsemanship, horsekeeping and training. I came to horses with a full, adult set of discernment skills and that has caused me to question, and wonder how our relationship with horses can be different. It left me wanting our relationships with horses and our ideas of equine welfare to be different. I have met many horses that are in very poor physical or emotional condition because of the current state of our relationship with horses.
A number of years ago I evolved my healing practice with humans to include animals, and mainly horses. I would be visiting a person and a horse would call to me, and ask for help. Sometimes someone would write about a horse on a forum or a social media group, and I could feel that horse calling for help. I began to respond to those horses and my work with horses began. I share on this website some of my observations and stories of the horses I know, as well as information about the healing and training work I do.
A number of years ago I evolved my healing practice with humans to include animals, and mainly horses. I would be visiting a person and a horse would call to me, and ask for help. Sometimes someone would write about a horse on a forum or a social media group, and I could feel that horse calling for help. I began to respond to those horses and my work with horses began. I share on this website some of my observations and stories of the horses I know, as well as information about the healing and training work I do.
"Heather’s work with animals, and horses in particular, is revolutionary and much needed as we move into a
new era of cooperative relationship with our animal companions."
new era of cooperative relationship with our animal companions."
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