by Rachel | May 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
To help is in our interactions with horses I feel it is crucial to recognize the tendency to judge and critique which im turn can hinder the development of harmonious bonds with those we share space. By acknowledging the destructive nature of judgment and adopting a...
by Rachel | Mar 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Maggi and her human have come a very long way together and I am incredibly proud of both of them. Maggi for allowing us to show her we are here for her, and her human for allowing the time that has taken. The progress now is much quicker but no less delicate. Being...
by Rachel | Feb 25, 2022 | Uncategorized
The more I share this space with the horses and evolve my conversations with them the more I realise that this is art.I am drawn to the fact that in the first instance we need to be open to appreciate that which we don’t understand.Like a work of art, with ego placed...
by Rachel | Jan 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
Dancing with Horses… and their Humans. I repeat often that words matter and those we choose set a tone for the conversation to follow. Equally our movements impact the connection we have with our partners. I am fortunate to have had a background in dance as a child...
by Rachel | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Feelings are not bad… Horses for me invoke such strong feelings that to remove them from my coaching would be dishonest. With that said I am very aware how feelings can affect the horses ability to understand if they cloud the conversation. This can create...
by Rachel | Jan 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
Playing with young horses is a privilege and a joy but also a huge responsibility. Their young minds are easily over loaded. One observation I have made over the years is how little attention is given to how we hold the lead rope, especially when we are doing...
