One Neigh at a Time

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03/28/2025

Triggers don’t always show up loud. Sometimes they smell like vanilla.
Today, it was a simple scent that had someone I work with thinking about alcohol all day.
I’ve been there too—like when food is “cooked off” with wine, but the smell still hits hard.

Smells, sounds, memories—they can sneak up on us.
The key is awareness.

We don’t have to act on the thought.
We don’t have to pull the trigger.

What’s a subtle trigger you’ve noticed in your life?
Let’s name them—because when we do, they lose some of their power.

03/26/2025

Horses can help you filter out your inner wound. 🐴😉💙

03/26/2025

🌿 Is your anger coming from flesh… or spirit? 🐴

Anger isn’t always the enemy. In recovery, it can be a powerful teacher—if we know how to listen.

As a Gestalt coach, I’ve seen how horses respond to anger not with judgment, but with truth. As an example I've seen them stomp and keep their distance. Sometimes they may circle a person, reflecting the storm within. Not to shame—but to reveal.

They don’t just mirror us. They read our spirit—and if we’re willing, they show us the path back to ourselves.

03/24/2025

🐴Seek the Answer… It’s Already Inside You.☀️

You already know what the next right thing is.
The truth is, we all do.
But we also carry the next wrong thing inside us too.

You might call it the troll, the devil, the shadow, or just that voice that tempts you with the easier path. That side can feel exciting, even energizing — because chaos can be thrilling. But it often leaves behind a trail of unease, regret, or confusion.

Then there’s the quieter voice — the one that whispers truth, clarity, calm. The one that stands for your values, your conscience.
That voice is softer. But it’s consistent.

This is the kind of work we do at the barn.

When you come to stand with my horses, you get to speak out both sides of yourself — your troll and your angel. Your doubt and your hope. Your fear and your truth. The horses have free will. They move, they feel, they respond.

And when you speak from your deeper truth — when your soul lines up with your body and your mind — the horses know.
They stand with you. They support you. They guide you home.

Sometimes the answers come fast.
Sometimes they come through the mess.

But they will come.

Come chat with the horses.
Come hear what they have to Neigh to you.
Your truth is waiting.

03/23/2025

There’s a quiet kind of strength in saying, “I just need to be alone for a bit.”

Not because I’m upset.
Not because anything’s wrong.
But because my soul needs space to breathe.

I watch my horse Holly do this all the time—she wanders off from the herd, finds a quiet spot, and just is. No guilt, no apology. Just presence. It reminds me that solitude isn’t something to fear—it’s something to honor.

When you’ve lived in survival mode—constantly scanning for danger, adjusting yourself to avoid conflict—being still with your own spirit can feel unfamiliar. Like maybe you’re doing something selfish. But you’re not.

You don’t have to explain your need for silence.
You don’t need permission to rest.
This is sacred work.

This is how I’m learning to reclaim my peace:
by listening to my body,
by honoring my rhythm,
by remembering that my worth isn’t in what I give or do—but in how lovingly I return home to myself.

Alone doesn’t mean broken.
Alone means choosing presence over performance.
And that choice? That’s what healing looks like.

I’m just remembering who I am.
One breath. One quiet, sacred moment at a time.

— Kathy Slagter
One Neigh at a Time

Miss Holly Dust

03/22/2025

🐴 sharing my experience strength and hope … with the guidance of my healing Horses .

I had the incredible honor of being featured on FOX 17 to share about the power of B the one” for someone else, This moment wasn’t about me—it was about the journey of healing, the power of recovery, and the incredible way horses help us find our truth.

I know firsthand how important it is to have someone believe in you when you’re struggling to believe in yourself. In my own journey, horses have been my guides, energy healers, and my 1500lb’s of support. They don’t judge, they don’t expect—they simply show up, just as they are, and invite us to do the same. That’s why I do what I do—because I want others to experience the same healing, the same clarity, the same freedom.

I’m deeply humbled to be part of a mission that helps people find their way back to themselves. Recovery isn’t just about getting sober—it’s about reconnecting with your truth, your strength, and your purpose. And sometimes, the best teachers aren’t people at all—they’re the horses who stand with us in silence and help us listen to what’s inside.

Thank you to FOX 17 for sharing this message, and to everyone who supports One Neigh at a Time. Healing is possible. Freedom is real. And together, we can keep paying it forward—one person, one horse, one moment at a time.

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03/18/2025

🌿 Healing, One Session at a Time 🌿

At One Neigh at a Time, we know that recovery isn’t just about getting sober—it’s about rediscovering yourself, finding peace, and learning to navigate life with clarity. Our equine-assisted coaching sessions provide a powerful space for transformation.

Here’s how you can help:
✨ Book a session – Your contribution sustains our mission
💛 Pay it forward – Sponsor a session for a woman in need
🤝 Donate – Every dollar helps someone on their recovery

https://oneneighatatime.com/product/donate-to-one-neigh-at-a-time/

Because healing should be accessible to all. Let’s create a ripple effect of change—together. 🐴✨

03/17/2025

Happy St Patrick’s day…
No more green beer lol
Thank goodness🤩💚🍀
Just spread good luck to all today.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day🍀