Hoof to Heart - H2H VETS INC

29/10/2025

In their presence, my heart opens and suddenly, I can feel the version of myself that has always been free.

The one who trusts.
The one who knows.
The one who has never been lost.

Now that we’re in the process of releasing Rescued Hearts, I don’t get nearly as much time around horses — but whenever I’m lucky enough to be with them, they help me remember exactly who I am.

That’s the quiet magic of horses. They guide us back home to ourselves. Gently, patiently, one breath, one look, one heartbeat at a time 🐴💛✨

If you’d like to experience more of the healing power of the horse-human connection, join us at an upcoming Rescued Hearts screening: rescuedheartsfilm.com/events

We also plan to have a worldwide virtual screening for a limited time in April of 2026 for everyone to see the film once our film festival run ends. Stay tuned!

28/10/2025

The Sentient Wisdom of Horses

Sometimes, when I’m with horses, I’m struck by their quiet, ancient wisdom—a sense of presence that is both calming and awe-inspiring. Horses see and feel the world in ways we, as humans, often cannot fathom. They listen not just with their ears, but with their whole being: every twitch of an ear, every shift in their breath, every softening of an eye is part of their profound way of connecting with life.

Over time, I’ve come to recognize that horses are not simply animals living alongside us, but unique sentient beings with their own thoughts, feelings, and perspectives. When we allow ourselves to slow down and truly observe them, we realize that horses have much to teach us about awareness, authenticity, and humility. Their sensitivity is a guiding light—a reminder of how much subtlety and richness exists within every moment.

I often notice how a horse can sense my mood before I even realize it myself. If I’m anxious, they may become unsettled. If I approach with calm and openness, they mirror it back and become a safe space for me. This ability to reflect our inner state back to us isn’t merely instinct—it is a gift, an invitation to drop our masks and be present in the moment.

Being with horses has taught me to listen more carefully, not just to them, but to myself and the world around me. They show us that communication is far more than words—it’s energy, intention, and the unspoken language of trust and respect. Through their patience, horses invite us to slow down, breathe, and truly see each other—not for what we can accomplish, but for who we are.

In a world that so often values speed, efficiency, and results, horses remind me daily of the beauty in simply being. They help me reconnect with my own senses and remind me that wisdom isn’t always loud or obvious; sometimes, it’s a gentle nudge, a soft exhale, or a peaceful silence shared between two beings.

Walking the path with horses is an endless education in wonder and humility. I believe that when we honor them as sentient beings, we open ourselves to an entirely new way of living—one grounded in respect, empathy, and a deeper understanding of the interconnected world we’re all a part of.

Learn more at https://stormymay.com

27/10/2025

Great weather and workshop today!

🌟 new places for adventure sometimes have a slower feel as we work through new sights. Sounds. Smells.

🌟 these veterans show up and take each heartbeat with the hoof beats in stride.

Tonite coffee. And grooming then the obstacle - the indoor arena

Awesome job tonite!!

26/10/2025

10 Silent Apologies I Believe Horses Have Already Accepted

1. Every time you show up softer

2. Every moment you pause instead of push

3. When you say “I see you” without words

4. When you put down the lead rope

5. When you let them graze before asking

6. When you wait for the blink, not the brace

7. When you stop comparing

8. When you learn their language instead of forcing yours

9. When you walk away without resentment

10. When you thank them for trying

They’ve already forgiven you.
They’re just waiting for you to forgive yourself.

I don't believe hold grudges the way we do. They hold imprints—of pressure, tone, rhythm, and trust. And when you shift your presence, they feel it. Instantly.

The healing doesn’t come from proving you’ve changed. It comes from choosing to be different in this moment, in the quiet, in the ordinary acts of care.

Your horse already knows when your heart softens.
That’s when they start to breathe with you again.

Save this one, share it, or carry it quietly in your chest the next time you reach for the halter.

Join me at https://stormymay.com to continue the exploration.

24/10/2025

🌅 Sometimes, the bond between a human and a horse isn’t just friendship — it’s the reflection of two souls moving in harmony.
Both seek freedom, trust, and peace — the kind that exists only in silence, where hearts speak louder than words.

A horse feels what we try to hide — fear, hope, tenderness, and strength.
And when you open your heart completely, it answers not with words, but with calm…
A calm that heals. A trust that lasts. 🐎💫

Because when you stand beside a horse, you don’t just see an animal —
you see a mirror of your own spirit. 🌿

24/10/2025

💖 Stay tuned 💖

🧘🏼‍♀️Namaste at the barn - yoga with horses

💫 NOV 20th

✨ 530-630 pm

💵 Donations excepted

💡 more Info to follow

Yoga with horses, also known as equine yoga. It combines yoga principles with the movement and energy of horses, fostering a deeper connection between horses and humans. It involves practicing yoga poses near/next to the horses. While aiming to improve balance, strength, flexibility, and mental clar...

23/10/2025

23/10/2025

A good trail horse is a great show horse 🤠

One of the Most Offensive Things a Client Ever Told Me.

It is the hallmark of being professional that often times, you have to bite your tongue, or be calm and quiet in the face of inappropriate behaviour. Thankfully, for the last two years, the folks I have been lucky to work with and work for, have enabled me to be 100% myself. And even solicit my total honest, and unmasked self. They call THAT professional, not the masked politeness that often befalls us all in a working setting.

But before I got that lucky, I was once sitting on a zoom with someone who said something that for me- was wildly, wildly offensive -despite the fact they meant it with good intentions.

"I booked with you because I kept wondering why this guy who appeared to know so much about training, riding and biomechanics, chose to just trail ride."

Framed, of course, in the common mainstream assumption that those that can't do much with horses, trail ride. Or, that lower level horses trail ride. Or that preparing for a trail ride is somehow a lowly endeavour.

I spent about 12 years working in trail riding for the public environments. At various different levels. One employer I had used to only "rescue" horses, meaning not spend more than 1000€ on a horse which in Spain only buys you problem horses. Another would drop a minimum 8000€ on well bred youngsters. The latter once lamented that when they visited breeders and mentioned they run a trail riding outfit, would be shown the horses in the back, with weak spines, minimal bone, poor head set. And she would instead insist on the quality of breeding that they hold Dressage horses in regard for, because her horses work harder and in greater demand than any sport horse could dream of.

What this client said was offensive to me, because they were an intelligent, talented and kind-hearted person making an enormous difference in their local community with advanced, empathic training. And yet, they demonstrated a profound prejudice and ignorance about one of the most difficult jobs you can ever ask a horse to do.

Trail Riding a fit, properly prepared, happy and aware horse is one of the highest expressions of quality training in my humble opinion. Requiring them to be as fit as a sport horse. As calm as a paddock puff. Adaptable as a Police Horse. As agile as a Working Equitation mount. As powerful as an Eventer. As collected as a Dressage horse. Yet be able to do all this with both connection to their rider and independence in their skills, while their rider relaxes and takes in the scenery.

Some of the most impressive feats of training I have ever seen, have been out on the mountain, in the forest.

Not in the arena.

15/10/2025

🔮 Qharma d’Noble 🔮

Guess who will be making her Equine Affaire debut!!!!

⏰ NOV 6-9

📍 The Big E fairgrounds

Qharma - Will be representing H2H - Vets, INC

🫡🎗For our veterans program!! 🫡🎗

🧤 Behind the stall Door - mini grooming sessions - sign up and more info to follow

🐴 Also she’ll be representing the Lusitano breed

All in C BARN