Frankly Sound Equine

12/17/2024

There was a beautiful, thought provoking post by my dear friend and mentor recently, that asked questions around anthropomorphism and what that looks like around our equine partners.

It was one of the most beautiful, fascinating comment threads I’ve read in a long time.

I was eager to read certain comments, considering my own thoughts and experiences. Of which included, my sister . An incredible, grounding disposition, of which reminds one, that all of us carry our own reality.

In that light; I share, what I feel is beauty, from my latest reality.

Playing pones… training… bodywork… friends… fun…. It’s all the same in my reality.

And the conversations are deep… my favorite ❤️

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12/09/2024

Why I say, “playing with ponies” when I speak about training/working horses.

There’s a specificity, intentionality & intricacy included…. But always with an air of lightness and joy. Even through the tough conversations we have (which are actually my favorite times now).

This is something I’ve worked very hard on throughout this year. Becoming self aware enough to come back to my deepest ‘why’; especially on days I’m pulled outside of my window of tolerance.

And that ‘why’ is; I love the horse - my inner child is SO happy to just 𝑏𝑒 here. I love being with them and communicating with them through the storytelling I learned so, so long ago. The gratitude I feel to be with them is so pure, I’m just honored to keep learning from them. 💕

We all started here from that love our inner child embodied - come back to that with us. Join us below ❤️

Holistichorsecollective.com

12/04/2024

Equine rehabilitation is a labor of love—often involving long days, hard work, and emotional highs and lows. At HeartSong, we currently have six rehabilitation cases, making life incredibly busy but also incredibly fulfilling. Each day, I am left inspired by the horses I work with. I love being challenged daily, learning and growing as a practitioner with every horse, collaborating with other professionals, and empowering guardians on their journey. This experience has opened my eyes to so many aspects of equine wellness and inspired the creation of a collective space for those passionate about holistic care.

The Holistic Horse Collective offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to equine wellness. Through individualized support and guidance, we empower equestrians in all aspects of horse wellness —bodywork, nutrition, herbs, homeopathy, training, biomechanics, hoof care, and more.

✨ Join us! ✨
Become a member and take control of your horse's wellness:

- Educational Content: Access a growing library with monthly updates on biomechanics, nutrition, bodywork, hoof care, and holistic care

- Quarterly Live Sessions with industry leaders

- Ongoing Professional Support in our private support page

- Community Connection with like-minded equestrians

- Exclusive Discounts on products, bodywork, training, and more

https://www.holistichorsecollective.com

12/03/2024

I love nothing more than helping horses come back to their original blueprint.

Functional, appropriate training and lifestyle shifts.

This doesn’t need to be a daunting task… we are often only the turn of the dial away.

12/01/2024

🌟 NEW OFFERING 🌟

Welcome world - to the Holistic Horse Collective!

This is a space that was created organically, and brought to fruition from our greatest teachers, our horses…

We asked, they spoke and we listened.

What did the horse world need that we could offer? Well…a place that brings all the puzzle pieces together.

The Holistic Horse Collective is a multi-faceted space, blending multiple tools from our tool belts.

A space to help provide a whole horse approach to being the most accountable, empowered and honoring guardian we can be for our horses.

A space where collaboration is SO valued. We will always share and refer to our incredible network of equine professionals, until you’ve found who or what you feel aligned with most.

So, what do we offer?

Membership: A low cost, monthly subscription. Including a private member account and corresponding private Facebook group. Offered to all horse guardians of any scale, interested in continuing education on holistic, whole horse health. This is a space of deep empowerment and advocacy for navigating the equine world. You'll feel supported from a like-minded community through difficult situations, to feeling empowered to be your horse's best advocate. You will also get: monthly education in different forms, participate in quarterly calls with industry leaders, and discounted services from both of us and select partners.

Mentorship: A 6 month program, designed to meet you and your horse where you’re at, and guide you through a new wellness lifestyle addressing all aspects of care. This includes: a tailored nutrition plan, involving custom herbal blends throughout; trauma informed energy clearing; BTMM Pillars and functional movement therapy; multiple bodywork modalities included, along with teaching techniques to practice on your own; buildable and unique homework and exercises with continuous support and guidance along the way. If you’re looking to build confidence for you and your horse, whether it’s during or following up on a health crisis or injury, or just wanting to build a more holistic approach to your horsemanship and guardianship - this mentorship is here to help you accomplish and reach your goals!
(Yes - an Online version of this is coming soon… stay tuned)

To join The Holistic Horse Collective Online Membership head over to: holistichorsecollective.com

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11/06/2024

There aren’t many words I’ve found yet, to share the beauty and awe that I feel from this past weekend.

But; I’m still reverberating with the magic and empowerment I embodied.

And that’s what all of this is about…

I’m so grateful to my most favorite humans; especially and 🤍🧚✨

I’m excited for the beautiful adventures that are coming; so, so very soon 🥹🪷

10/25/2024

Our horses deserve their mental health to be prioritized the exact same way we do. 

And that’s a huge narrative change for the equine industry. 

But… It’s happening. By some of the most beautiful humans in the world. 

And a crucial part in doing so; we’re required to have integrity with our word and be the best advocate for our horses. 

By honoring their healing journey and not cherry picking the outcomes that only benefit us.  

Coming November 2024 with ; a new offering embodying exactly that ✨🤍

10/08/2024

The most profound results and experiences; for both horse and human - us included 🤍😉

We’ll be heading down South on the 20th this month, and have a few horses in the Longmont/Boulder area that can get added to our books! 📝

Lots of fun collaborative offerings brewing as well 🥳

Stay tuned for details!! 👏

09/08/2024

I read an enormous amount of posts in groups, where a horse is displaying some sort of chronic or severe condition, and the first question asked is, “Is my horse okay to be ridden like this?”

Maybe it’s a beautiful thing, for me to be in such a wonderful circle of the horse world, where the concern for the well being of the horse so greatly outweighs their ability to be of service to us. It creates such a polarity in approach though, that these questions I read stand out so strongly.

Maybe there’s still a great need for education on what a non-ridden equine partner can look like, and how utterly beautiful the relationship can be. ✨

Maybe we need to keep shifting the narrative; almost always our horses come into our lives with lessons that run much deeper than their ability to carry us.

Having a long break from riding my own horse, I’ve been able to view all of this with a new perspective. The utter gratitude I feel for approaching a place where we’ll get to ride soon, is so grand. What a privilege. And it comes with reverence for all the necessary steps taken to get there.

09/04/2024

I am not here to fix, change, manipulate, or distort.

I am merely here to ask the right questions for facilitating a journey where the horse can come back home, to their original blueprint.

Woven in that is love, authenticity, and a little bit of magic. 🌹✨

08/16/2024

I met a new horse yesterday and we played for a bit as I introduced myself.

He's an old soul - who's lived almost multiple lifetimes in these 17 years on this earth. Through different hands, through depths of higher level training; before landing back home to retire with a mild KS diagnosis.

We made our way to the round pen... he carried a slight but fleeting hesitation as we left his buddies and fell out of their sight.

We moseyed around the round pen exploring the change of earth and absorbing smells; I took his halter off.

Then he immediately went to an expansive, reaching trot... Not overly excited; but the feeling of, it was time to work. As though that's what was expected... yet I didn't ask for a thing.

I stood in the center and just waited - letting him know how much I admire his beauty and power. Truly a specimen... So, I gave him some time to prance and embody what he was feeling.

I knew he would probably listen to a voice command, or for sure my physical ask to come down; due to his years of living within a schooling mentality.

So, instead I crouched down... hung out. Breathed.

5-1/2 in... 5-1/2 out... Rooting into the earth on my exhale. Sending that vibrant energy up into the skies on my inhale.

It was maybe two breaths before he stopped... Turned and came to me. Walking up, immediately matching my energy. Then stood above me and just waited. A bit unsure that really... actually... I didn't want a thing from him...

"When you’ve nothing to give
But the love within your heart
A gentle touch
Is everything."
-Athey Thompson

That was enough... I shared with him my contract which I resign to each new horse I meet.

I asked to put the halter back on - he shifted away, so I just waited... when he came back I asked again, and he said okay... As if to just confirm the words I had just shared with him.

We played a bit more before the rain began really moving in. I thought - maybe we use this to cleanse some of our old thought patterns... and I think maybe we did...

Neutral touch... no agenda... Does my touch mean safety to you?

If not; that's what we'll continue to talk about, with everything I do. What works for one surely can't be expected to work for all.

I honor these horses far too much to deduce them to a black and white, blanket statement world... we don't live there anyway...

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08/02/2024

Wonderful info for all our Western states on fire 🔥 🥺

As the wildfires continue in Colorado and the air quality continues to decline; I’ve had a few people reach out and ask how they can support their horses' respiratory health. Here are a few herbs that can be made into a tea and added to your horse's feed to help your horse (or you) breathe easier during the wildfires:

🌿 Mullein: Known for its soothing properties, mullein can help clear the respiratory tract and ease irritation.

🌿 Licorice Root: With its anti-inflammatory properties, licorice root can help reduce coughing and soothe the respiratory system. Best to use short term and in moderation.

🌿 Marshmallow Root: This herb is excellent for soothing inflamed respiratory tissues and reducing throat irritation. Its mucilage content forms a protective layer on the mucous membranes, providing comfort during smoky conditions.

🌿 Echinacea: This immune-boosting herb can help support your horse's overall health during stressful times.

🌿 Thyme: helps alleviate respiratory discomfort by loosening mucus and supporting lung health

🌱Aniseed: Relieves coughs, helps clear the lungs and supports GI.

🌼 Rescue Remedy Flower Essence: For horses that have been evacuated and are away from home, this can help reduce stress and promote calmness. Add a few drops into a bucket of water or on a treat.

At the farm, we prepare herbal tea 🍵 and offer it in buckets of water along the track, allowing the horses to self-select what they need. 🐴💧

**When using herbs, always consult with a veterinarian or equine herbalist to ensure the correct dosage and safety for your horse. 🐴💚

08/02/2024

This is going to be a long, long road of recovery!!

Grateful to be able to offer support for these two with the most incredible team of healers! 🥹

We are gaining local sponsors and will continue to share updates on how to offer support - as we'll need all the help we can get! 🙏

Working on a link for sharing financial donations - and so grateful for anyone who's able to offer physical donations as well! 🫶

HeartSong Equine
From the Ground Up Healing
1st Choice Equine Therapy, LLC

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We have been absolutely overwhelmed with the outpouring of love and donations from you all. In two days we have almost raised enough for Bo's surgery that happened last night.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-injured-horses

We especially want to thank
https://heartsongpastures.com/

who have offered rehabilitation at their amazing Fort Collins location for FREE.
Heartsong have a fantastic team of practitioners who will be working on Bo and Hawke, probably for months, and we just cannot thank them enough. It is an incredible offer.
Thank you everyone, this community, far and wide is amazing

08/01/2024

❤️❤️❤️

The Ecuadorean flag-bearer Julio Mendoza Loor has enjoyed a fairytale journey to compete in Olympic dressage, with his bargain-buy horse Jewel’s Goldstrike

07/24/2024

And THIS is why we’ve created our mentorship program.

To EMPOWER the guardians to feel confident in their voice so they can be the biggest advocate for their horse.

♥️✨🌹

Franklysoundequine.com/services

heartsongpastures.com/equine-bodywork-services

Trainers don’t have all the power.
Owners have the power.
Advocate for your horse.
“Thanks, that’s enough”
Can be the most powerful 3 words.
(Pass it on)