Bramblewood Stables

12/17/2024

Kim had the honor of joining some amazing women in the horse world and beyond on the Confident Rider podcast this week.

Listen here:

https://confidentrider.online/5-christmas-conversation-with-kimberly-carter-brigid-piccaro-terry-kuebler/

I think it's fair to say that I'm finding these conversations quite addictive 😆

Another wonderful time with three incredible women this morning-- thank you to Kimberly Carter, Brigid Piccaro and Terry Kuebler for everything that you shared. I am honoured to consider you all friends.

We covered so much ground over the course of this episode that I have struggled to summarise it here, so I've decided I'm not going to. I'm going to leave you to listen to it instead with the promise that it's definitely worth your time.

Thank you also to everyone who joined us live- you are so appreciated 💛 We have our final session in this series on Thursday NZ time (Wednesday in the northern hemisphere) so make sure to come along if you are able to that.

You can find this episode by searching The Confident Rider Podcast in all your fave places, or you'll find it below also.

Happy listening!

xx Jane

12/13/2024

NEW PODCAST: Tamar Reno

In the latest episode of Relatively Stable, Kim sits down with Tamar Reno, an inspiring voice from the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Tamar shares her journey of building a life at Bear Creek Farm, where she’s deepened her connection with horses and explored the powerful ways kinship shapes relationships—with animals, people, and the land.

The conversation covers everything from Hurricane Helene’s aftermath to the lessons Tamar’s horses continue to teach her, as well as the importance of showing up for your community in times of crisis. Tamar’s perspective is raw, real, and thought-provoking.

🎧 Don’t miss this powerful conversation—tune in now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts:

https://stableroots.substack.com/p/episode-2-tamar-reno

"The risk of living an ungenerous life is far greater than the risk of being scammed." – Tamar Reno

🌿🌿 🐴 🌿🌿

12/12/2024

🌿 Generosity in Action: This Week in Stable Roots

Kim has a new post up in Stable Roots, and this one hits close to home. With the holidays in full swing, she’s reflecting on what generosity really means—how it shapes us, what holds us back, and why it matters now more than ever.

Months after Hurricane Helene, mountain communities are still struggling to rebuild. This week’s post dives into the realities of recovery and the people who need help right now.

Here’s what she’s sharing:

✨ What happens in our brains when we give
✨ Why millions in aid haven’t been enough to truly rebuild
✨ A rotating list of individuals and small farms in need of urgent support

For those who like to listen, there’s an audio link of Kim reading at the top, and this piece will also be added to her Relatively Stable podcast feed.

You can read or listen here:
https://stableroots.substack.com/p/generous-to-a-fault

This season is all about showing up. Let’s dig in and make a difference together. 🌟

12/05/2024

🌊 What does it mean to sensory-drench? 🌊

This week on Stable Roots, Kim takes readers and listeners on a journey that flows from the cliffs of Hawaii to the gentle presence of horses in our backyard. The post, "Oceans, Horses, and Senses," explores how herd wisdom invites us to quiet our minds, get out of our heads, and truly notice.

Travel helps us live in the moment, but it’s the horses—our daily companions—who remind us to explore what’s right in front of us. Their gift is teaching us how to be present in our bodies and open to the rhythms of the world around us.

✨ Whether you prefer to read, listen, or watch, this week’s post offers an immersive experience. Through words, images, and audio, Kim invites you to drench your senses and find rest in noticing.

🎧 The audio version of this piece is also available on the Relatively Stable podcast feed, providing multiple ways to join in.

📖 Read the full post or listen to the audio link here:

https://stableroots.substack.com/p/oceans-horses-feeling

Let us know your thoughts—comments and shares mean the world to us!

Thank you for being part of this journey and our community. ❤️

11/28/2024

✨ A Story of Allowing: The Final Chapter of Kim’s Series, Ten Times I Said No to Love ✨

At Bramblewood Stables, stories are at the heart of everything we do—stories of connection, growth, and resilience. Today, Kim is sharing the final chapter of her deeply personal series, Ten Times I Said No to Love, titled The Allowing.

This chapter is a reflection on the lessons we learn when we allow ourselves to fully experience life: the joys, the struggles, and the moments of transformation. It weaves together her journey with the horses that have shaped her and the gratitude she feels for this community.

As Kim closes this chapter of her writing, she wants to take a moment to thank the clients, friends, and supporters of Bramblewood Stables. Whether you’ve joined us for sessions or supported us through your presence, you are part of this story. Your belief in the work we do reminds us of the power of connection, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

📖 Read or listen to the final chapter, The Allowing, here:

https://stableroots.substack.com/p/ten-times-i-said-no-to-love-ten

As we reflect on gratitude this season, we’re reminded of all we have to be thankful for, and that includes each of you. Thank you for being part of the Bramblewood family.

11/21/2024

✨ Chapter 9 of Ten Times I Said No To Love ✨

Is live, and this one holds a lot of layers—some personal, some symbolic, all of them meaningful. Before Kim founded Bramblewood Stables, she wrote stories, and more and more you’ll be finding ways to connect with her through her writing in the months to come.

This chapter, "Salamanders," is about the hidden things we seek: in nature, in ourselves, and in the people we love. It’s also about how those small, elusive things can shift everything we thought we knew. Kim share pieces of Christopher's story here, too, and how the woods where they grew up—separately but not so far apart—have always held secrets for them to uncover.

Writing this reminded Kim of how messy and beautiful it is to let your guard down, to trust someone with the parts of yourself you usually keep hidden. Maybe you’ll see a bit of yourself in it, or maybe it’ll just make you want to turn over a rock or two on your next walk in the woods. Either way, it’s up now, and she hopes you’ll give it a read or listen to her read it to you.

Here’s the link:
https://stableroots.substack.com/p/ten-times-i-said-no-to-love-nine
�Let us know what you think — we’d love to hear from you!