Nahshon Cook Horsemanship

11/18/2024

My Oregon clinic ended today. Thank you Estella and the whole Mandorla Farm family for hosting me. And thank you to everyone who participated. It was a beautiful time, indeed.

11/17/2024

It's the last day of my clinic in Oregon. This morning during my meditation and prayer time, I sat inside of the common threads quilting yesterday's lessons together. And this is it: Accepting is trusting. Trusting is relaxing. Relaxing is the practice of peace.

11/17/2024

11/14/2024

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11/13/2024

I was quoted in this beautiful New York Times article by Sterry Butcher: Thanks Warwick! And thanks Jennifer Kean Taylor for the heads up!

Warwick Schiller made his name as an expert trainer. An enigmatic little horse completely changed his outlook.

11/12/2024

Happening this weekend. Two days with Nahshon Cook Horsemanship.
Auditors Welcome to show up on the day.

$50 per day.
*Bring a chair and blankets.
*Dress WARM.
*Bring snacks/lunch.

28815 S Needy Road
Canby OR 97913

11/08/2024

Spending most of this snowy day proof reading.

11/04/2024

Well, my clinic in Somerset, California is all done. Thank you Cindy Skelton-Hodge for hosting me, and thank you, too, to everyone who participated. It was beautiful gathering, indeed.

11/02/2024

This morning, a double rainbow arching over the arena I'll be teaching in today in Somerset, California. A beautiful omen.

10/22/2024

This weekend, I attended another horsemanship clinic by Nashon Cook, which was only 15 minutes from our house organized by Ali Perkins Dressage. It was such a treat and an inspiring experience, especially since I missed out on going to the HERD camp last month where he was the keynote speaker. I feel fortunate to have had the chance to witness Nashon’s teaching style and expertise again.

His approach is a beautiful blend of deep intuitive care and wisdom, showing both horses and their humans how to set and hold boundaries, listen deeply, and trust one another. Among many insights, watching him guide an 8-year-old girl to connect with her pony through her mind and body, and empowering a grown woman to trust herself and her horse, was truly inspiring.

What stood out most was Nashon’s ability to model assertiveness with love, the importance of being yourself and being heard—both by ourselves and those around us. His words, "See the fear, love it, and tell it to f*** off," were a great reminder of how we can face fear with love and strength.

It got me reflecting on the impact of what we are holding on to inside can have on our sense of agency, competence, and self-worth—how we sometimes feel like we’re at constant risk of failure, even when doing things we know we can do. In learning new things, it can feel like an impossible uphill battle, as if the body ‘knows’ we can’t possibly succeed. But Nashon reminded me that it’s okay to embrace the process, no matter how awkward or uncomfortable it feels. He said to put what you carry into the corner, don't be the bag lady like in Erykah Badu's song. He also said that each of us bring a lifetime of experiences to each moment.
For me, that means acknowledging what’s showing up in the moment in my body, and taking a deep breath, remembering I’m supported.
It’s okay that what I’m doing feels awkward and uncomfortable at times but It’s okay to move at my pace (even if I think I should be faster).
I forgive myself for not being able to do more, faster, or better and I remember that I am a blessing, and it’s awesome to be me.

I’m thankful for Nashon’s insights and love for horses, which have left me with so much to take into my personal practice and beyond.

Thank you, Nashon, for sharing your heart. The world is a better place because of it.

10/22/2024

Thanks Ali Perkins Dressage for hosting me in North Carolina. The clinic was beautiful.... Also, thank you to everyone who participated.

10/07/2024

Thanks Jenny Lance for hosting me in Ohio. The clinic was beautiful.... Also, thank you to everyone who participated.

10/07/2024

This afternoon at lunch, I told the old man how it feels like the horse's body is my Bible, the horse's movement is my scripture, and how my work with horses is my prayer.

This evening, after the clinic had ended, I told the old man how I really don't know what I would do without horses in my life.

He said, Keep staying worthy of them, and they'll keep showing up.

10/03/2024

I really, really love what I do. The reason I love what I do is because I know I'm not much of a horseman without the gifts I've been given to do this work:

I know that I can help horses lives be better because of how horses are helping me help them.

And I'm so thankful.

09/28/2024

Part 3 of Tina Cormier's story about her lessons at my clinic in NH last year.

Transformation and healing through connection