06/05/2025
Over the Easter weekend Aztec and I were lucky enough to spend the weekend at Emotional Horsemanship by Lockie Phillipsemotional.horsemanship Melbourne clinic. I wasn't sure what to expect when I turned up in jeans cowboy hat and western saddle with a brumby who had only been out of the wild 9 months. Any ideas I had of not fitting in disappeared immediately as I was welcomed into a supportive and encouraging community of individuals who were all there for the right reason, to do better for there horses.
When people ask me what it was like I joke and say it was the cross between a horsemanship clinic and a self development retreat and anyone who's been on one of those knows what I mean. When creating true change, learning methods and skills is just a portion of the puzzle. An honest examination of yourself and what you bring to the "training table" is key to building a honest and equal relationship. Sometimes it requires someone to shine that honest light through your defences and armour and say, without judgement or agenda, "I see you, I'm here to help you".
