A short clip from a session with a client as we played with the holiday obstacle course at @labelleequestrian . The focus here is on conveying a sense of safety and allowing the horse to have choice rather than focusing on making him go through. The link to the entire video is in the comments, check it out on YouTube to discover how it ended!
The theme of my yoga classes this week was creating feelings of luxuriousness. While the word luxury is often associated with material wealth, true feelings of luxuriousness have absolutely nothing to do with money. We can move in ways that feel luxurious, we can touch our horses in ways that feel luxurious. True luxury is a sensory experience, and offering that to our horses is one of the greatest gifts we can give them.
#debonomoves #luxurious #horsemanship
#mindfulhorsemanship #yogaforequestrians #heartcenteredhorsemanship #connectingwithhorses #MindfulWalking
Building connection with an anxious horse
Sharing a short clip of yesterday’s session with Henry, a 6 year old Appaloosa who recently moved to LaBelle Equestrian. Henry came with a lot of anxiety and standing still is a challenge. I want to use touch to help him relax, but his current response to touch is to move away. Nevertheless, I’m finding ways in to create connection and help Henry feel safe so he can enjoy his time with his people 😊
Hung out with my buddy Zeus today while his mom was on vacation. This was too cute ❤️😊
#horsesarepeopletoo
Picking up legs
If you have a horse, you have probably picked up a hoof, but have you ever thought about how lifting legs can release muscle tension and improve connection? #yogaandhorses #yogaforequestrians #connectingwithhorses #helpinghorses
“The truly important learning is to be able to do the thing you already know in another way. The more ways you have to do the things you know, the freer is your choice. And the freer your choice, the more you’re a human being.” -Moshe Feldenkrais
#ridinglessons #feldenkraismethod #mindbodymastery
My job includes a variety of services, but one of my favorites is offering private retreats for people interested in taking a deep dive into horsemanship and yoga/mindfulness movement. Had a fabulous week with this wonderful woman, it is always a blessing to meet like minded people who resonate with your soul!! She got to play with a variety of horses and even joined me at @midnightspromise equine rescue for volunteer training. What a fun week!!
#therapeutichorsemanship #equineassistedlearning #privateretreat #learningfromhorses #connectingwithhorses