Journey Horse

09/18/2025

Wow! and I had such a fun chat with Paula and Jack Curtis, founders of the Art of the Horseman Fair".

In this interview, Robyn and I share some of the stories of how the Tellington Method began and why groundwork, intention, and empathy have always been such an important part of our approach. We talk about how something as simple as noticing swirl patterns in a horse’s coat—or exploring the idea of cellular intelligence—can shift the way we connect and understand them.

At its heart, this conversation isn’t really about training. It’s about honoring the inner life of animals and discovering how much more is possible when we take the time to listen, to feel, and to truly be present with them.

Watch the free hour 70 minute interview here: https://www.becauseofthehorse.net/a/2148172590/oUgDft2r

09/14/2025

09/10/2025

09/08/2025

I DID NOT KNOW...

I did not know a horse could bring people into your life that end up meaning the most to you.
I did not know a horse could make the hardest days of your life bearable.
I did not know a horse could teach you to put others first.
I did not know a horse could remind you time and time again that your gut is always right.
I did not know a horse could break your heart.
I did not know a horse could pick you up when you have fallen apart.
I did not know a horse could teach you to dream again, after you thought it was not possible.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in yourself.
I did not know a horse could teach responsibility, work ethic, and dedication.
I did not know a horse could make you believe in something when no one else does.
I did not know a horse could make you learn to forgive and forget.
I did not know a horse could humble you faster than you can say humble.
I did not know a horse could make you a winner.
I did not know a horse could also teach you how to lose gracefully.
I did not know a horse could instill patience in you.
I did not know a horse could make you listen better.
I did not know a horse could give you their heart.
I did not know a horse could change your life.
I did not know a horse could do all these things...
but now I know.

by Alissa Kelly

https://www.facebook.com/alissa.burson?mibextid=ZbWKwL

Image - Charlie Mackesy

09/07/2025

💭 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 “𝗪𝗵𝘆” 🐴

Why did you fall in love with horses?
Not the ribbons.
Not the scores.
Not the fancy tack or perfectly posed photos.

Go back further…
To the little kid who begged to muck stables just for a chance to be near a horse.

To the one who galloped around the backyard on a broomstick, convinced they were riding in the Olympics.

To the teenager who found peace brushing a horse after a rough day at school.

That was your “why.”
That innocent, unfiltered love.
The pure joy.
The connection.
The magic.

Somewhere along the way, as we grow up, we start asking more of ourselves — and of our horses.We chase goals, compare ourselves to others, get caught in the grind. And slowly, that childhood spark can start to fade under the weight of adult expectations.

But here’s the truth: Your truest happiness still lives in that young version of you. The one who didn’t care what the horse did — just that they were.

So today, take a moment. Put the pressure down. Brush your horse like you used to. Sit in the grass and just be with them. Reconnect with the “why” that started it all.
Because that — not the ribbons or results — is what keeps your heart in the saddle. 🧡

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Scootboot
Equine Products UK
Arena Saddles
Equine Light Therapy LTD

08/30/2025

"Recent studies conducted by the Institute of HeartMath provide a clue to explain the bidirectional "healing" that happens when we are near horses. According to researchers, the heart has a larger electromagnetic field and higher level of intelligence than the brain: A magnetometer can measure the heart's energy field radiating up to 8 to 10 feet around the human body. While this is certainly significant it is perhaps more impressive that the electromagnetic field projected by the horse's heart is five times larger than the human one (imagine a sphere-shaped field that completely surrounds you). The horse's electromagnetic field is also stronger than ours and can actually directly influence our own heart rhythm!
Horses are also likely to have what science has identified as a "coherent" heart rhythm (heart rate pattern) which explains why we may "feel better" when we are around them. . . .studies have found that a coherent heart pattern or HRV is a robust measure of well-being and consistent with emotional states of calm and joy--that is, we exhibit such patterns when we feel positive emotions.
A coherent heart pattern is indicative of a system that can recover and adjust to stressful situations very efficiently. Often times, we only need to be in a horses presence to feel a sense of wellness and peace. In fact, research shows that people experience many physiological benefits while interacting with horses, including lowered blood pressure and heart rate, increased levels of beta-endorphins (neurotransmitters that serve as pain surppressors), decreased stress levels, reduced feelings of anger, hostility, tension and anxiety, improved social functioning; and increased feelings of empowerment, trust, patience and self-efficacy."

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08/16/2025

This Throwback Thursday lands on Alice Tarjan’s birthday, making it the perfect time to revisit this unforgettable moment!

In 2022, Alice Tarjan and nine-year-old Hanoverian mare Serenade MF stepped into the Dixon Oval for the Grand Prix Freestyle and delivered a performance that was all poise, power and partnership. The kind that makes the air feel electric.

Serenade MF (Sir Donnerhall I x EM Duet MF x Don Principe), affectionately known as Shrimp, was bred right here in the United States by Maryanna Haymon of Marydell Farm.

Maryanna’s program was known for producing horses with the quality and temperament to succeed at the highest levels. Her horses have come through Dressage at Devon’s Breed and Performance Divisions for years.

That night, Shrimp’s elegance and focus were the result of generations of thoughtful breeding, patient training and quiet trust. Alice guided her with steady confidence and Shrimp answered with precision, grace and heart in every movement.

Their freestyle earned a score of 76.515%, but it was more than the number that people remember. It was the feeling. Alice and Shrimp gave us a ride that reminded everyone why we fell in love with this sport in the first place.

Dressage at Devon was a stepping stone in their journey, yet it remains one of those moments many will not forget.

Were you there? We’d love to hear what you remember ⬇️

08/14/2025

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