The Touch of a Mustang

11/13/2024

I do want this 🤣

Sounds good...

11/13/2024

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11/12/2024

If you follow and appreciate my account, I 100% guarantee you will want to check out the which follows and how horses are healing individuals in all kinds of ways🙌🏼

This is so, so good💗

If you want to get some behind the scenes insights and hear more about the documentary, take a listen to the podcast episode with Twila and Nancy.

Thank you both for what you do to help others and to spread the message of how horses can help us heal🙏🏼

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11/11/2024

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On this day November 11th we honor all Veterans who have served to help keep our country free... thank you ALL! 🇺🇲

11/06/2024

This is not a popular opinion these days.

And there are certainly situations that make it more difficult.

But!!!

Your happiness is dependent on you and your choices.

The great news with that is it means you have control.

But, it can be hard not to blame others or to blame situations.

And let’s be honest, life is not always going to be happy!

It’s not.

Everyone will have times of deep despair. It’s part of the struggle of life.

But you can create a happier life for yourself and that is a beautiful and powerful thing🙌🏼

11/01/2024

New episode dropped!!! Go check it out on YouTube or wherever you listen to podcasts🙌🏼

The way horses can change lives for the better is incredible. Where the Horses Heal the Soul explores the work done at ROCK Ride On Center for Kids in Texas.

This same work of utilizing the horses gifts for healing is done at centers all over the world.

For many it is done with their personal horses as well.

You don’t want to miss this conversation of the incredible healing Twila and Nancy have seen unfold and share with you in the movie.

Be sure to go follow their pages so you can find out when the documentary will be available to view and to support the work they are doing to spread the powerful impact horses can have in our lives.

In this episode of The Touch of a Mustang, we sit down with the visionary director, Twila LaBar, of Where the Horses Heal the Soul and the inspiring founder,...

10/30/2024

Horses do, “Have a mind of their own.” We just usually choose not to honor it.

When they show they have a mind of their own, we label them difficult.

Doesn’t that seem wrong though? Should we really make another being follow our mind?

During Yellowstone filming, Cole Hauser developed a special connection with the horses on set, particularly through scenes that pushed him to portray Rip Wheeler’s rugged, capable nature as a cowboy. In one memorable instance, Hauser had to work with an especially spirited horse known for challenging its riders. Rather than pushing the horse to obey right away, Hauser took time to bond with it off-camera, a technique he’s used to build trust with animals over his career.

Hauser later described this horse as having a “mind of its own," adding humorously that it felt like the animal was testing him for authenticity. When it came time to shoot, the horse’s natural responses added to Rip's raw, fearless persona, making the scenes more authentic. Hauser’s patience and experience with horses left an impression on the crew, who praised his commitment to ensuring the animals felt as much a part of the cast as the actors themselves.

10/28/2024

This is a great resource.

I take care of my horses hooves and it’s been so much better for all of us🙌🏼

Check it out!

10/25/2024

Can you help find this baby a home? Even if you aren’t in the area, every share promotes the content more on Facebook.

10/24/2024

Check it out if you are in the area!!!

And, look for a podcast coming up about the film!!!

For 27 years, ROCK has transformed lives through the healing power of therapy horses, and now, you can experience their journey in the premiere of "Where the Horses Heal the Soul" on November 9 on SU's campus! 🎥

Following the screening, hear directly from the stars of the film as they share their personal stories and insights during a special Q&A session. "

10/16/2024

New Podcast Episode now Available!

In this episode, we sit down with Kaity from Alma Vida Horse Ranch, a passionate advocate for equine-assisted learning. Join us as we explore the transformative power of connecting with horses and how this unique approach helps individuals develop essential life skills and foster healthier relations...

10/12/2024

I talk to a lot of people about their relationships with horses. They are often people who are taking a different approach to their life with horses than what is traditionally expected.

Almost always they started down a traditional path and it didn’t work out like they hoped. Things also did not feel right.

Gradually new methods and approaches emerged and were used which was so much better in both how it felt to enact and the results that came.

I believe this is equally true of our modern world. So much of commonly accepted living patterns and cultural expectations don’t feel right and the results are not good leaving us with intense mental and emotional health struggles.

We have an innate wisdom to care for ourselves and those around us that we often go against either due to tradition, cultural expectations, or simply not knowing better. When we step into peaceful, healing places, we know it isn’t right.

That’s when things begin to change for the better! We can choose better for ourselves and our horses. We can begin to achieve those things we long forth, whether health, or a beautiful relationship with our horses.

10/05/2024

I spent some time working with Freedom on her hooves recently.

She’d had trims at liberty, but I determined I needed to be more consistent and to do that, it needed to be an easier process.

I buckled down and spent almost a week getting her comfortable. That was approximately 9 weeks ago. I checked back in 3 weeks after the first good, intentional trim/training, and we did a great 20 minute trim.

This was her next trim at 6 weeks after the first check in and I decided to add in my new hoof stand. I was surprised how relaxed she was and thought I’d try to capture it on video, which I did no problem.

Trims are not a fight🙌

If you want to see the process I used, jump over to my YouTube channel and check out the video .

It reminded me that a lot of what we value (or envy) in others is a result of the effort and intention they have put in. It’s not usually just or even much skill and talent. It’s making a choice to work to accomplish something and then doing it.

10/02/2024

I just dropped a video about working with my 5-year-old's hooves. I've had some people asking about the approach I take. I'll give you a spoiler--it's not fast. But it has been effective for me. If you are at a point where you are working with or struggling with hooves, check it out!

Welcome back to TOAM! In today’s video, I’m working with my beautiful 5-year-old Mustang who hasn’t had extensive experience with hoof care. We’ll dive into ...