13/07/2024
I done a little experiment today... I used a heart coherence app to get my HRV (Heart Rate Variable) rate in the good zone!
When in this zone research shows that you are more resilient and able to offer a safe space for someone else.... I wanted to find out how this worked with horses!
I done it 3 times today in total for 5 minutes each... I then approached the horses.... two ponies acted a little frightened and backed off.... which I wasn't expecting! Bear in mind, one little pony may be dysregulated himself and possibly unable to tolerate a safe space yet... and three were very affectionate with me! In fact one mare who is not particularly affectionate seemed to show a little more interest in me!
I will do this daily for 30 days to test it!
The research suggests that we can coregulate with our horses.... the best way is to be emotionally regulated yourself... i am doing this through breath work... aka the app! Which is free by the way! :-)
Anyway I have a sore tooth so I'm off to get some painkillers! But let me know what your thoughts are!! Horsey and non horsey people alike!!! ###
