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If you’ve been following this blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I periodically write about the phenomena of Horse as Mirror. Of course this mirror function can be provided by any animals that live with us, andRead more
A YouTube subscriber recently asked to see more of how the dogs interact with the horses – and do I treat my dogs with the same respect for their sentience as I do the horses? In some of my videosRead more
Psychotherapist Pat Rothchild talks about how the horse has more mirror neurons in its brain than dogs, cats, or even humans, “which cause them to experience and reflect the emotional state of those in their territories. Mirror neurons enable ourRead more
With a herd of 11 horses, there have been more than a few instances where I’ve noticed a horse is not eating or moving normally. Or their belly is swollen, hardened in some areas, spasming etc. Usually I notice signsRead more
Carrying on from our last discussion about the challenges of equine-assisted work, and how to improve conditions for the horses involved… let’s look at the other side of the same coin, with our heart-horses and the horses in our personalRead more
I’m so pleased to introduce you to the wonderful author of some of my favorite novels. And I’m not the only one, as she has sold over 70,000 books on Amazon to date! In this interview, I ask Lynn whetherRead more
Montaro’s healing journey is splendidly complete, 7 months after it began. Witness his transformation and also join me in pondering some of the deeper layers of meaning within this journey. You may remember the terribly weakened state Montaro was inRead more
Although Montaro is doing well and has been back out with his herd for almost 3 months now, some elements of his healing journey will certainly be useful to others who are suffering. If you have a horse with anyRead more
I really enjoyed this interview with animal communicator, Ginny Jablonski. Due to her own healing journey and two NDE’s (near death experiences) she brings a unique level of complexity and fluency to her work. This is not just about ‘whatRead more
Was your mother unwilling or unable to meet your emotional, physical, or spiritual needs? Did you not receive enough love or nurture from your mother? Let’s heal the physical and energetic link between our heart and our belly (Hara, DanRead more
Permaculture is a design philosophy based on observing nature’s patterns and putting these observations into practice. So we must first spend LOTS of time observing our horses, their herd dynamic, and all the other creatures and elements that share spaceRead more
People often don’t understand what I mean when I say, I listen to my horses. Many think I’m talking about energetic methods to accomplish what horsepeople usually want: Get the horse to think that my idea is the best idea.Read more
We have now been on the could-be-kicked-off-at-any-minute land for almost 7 years. We have since made a couple of good property investments and the equity in our home, combined with the increased growth in our business, means that we canRead more
The journey to manifest our own land for the Singing Horse Herd starts waaay back. Although to be honest, we started trying to find/buy land 6 years before I even got Zorra. I’ve been tracking this journey – otherwise there’sRead more
Well the dog conversation among us horse listeners continues! After my last post about how I relate to my dogs and negotiate boundaries etc., one of my long-term lovely readers asked how and what I feed my dogs: “Just curiousRead more
Acupressure tapping (a mind/body/spirit integrated therapy) is very helpful for horses with complex, multi-layered issues, like laminitis. This is because physical malfunction, or dis-ease, is rarely just about the physical body. As I say in my book, Listen To YourRead more
We live in a world obsessed with ‘safety’. Even at the cost of joy, connection, vigor and vitality. I view things a little differently. Why would I throw someone who’s never been around horses, into the middle of my herdRead more
I received this excellent question from a reader: “I am enjoying your website and all the information so much. I had thought that my reluctance to ride, train my horses was a defect of mine, but I am seeing itRead more
When you seek to live in symbiosis with all the beings in your universe, when you understand that the ocean is contained in a drop of water, that your exterior or environment reflects back to you your interior… then youRead more
As many of you know, Güliz Ünlü donated her time and skills last month to help support the Singing Horse Herd. And I heard from many of you who had wonderful, powerful sessions with her. But that still leaves theRead more
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I am at that place in life – and Lord knows I’ve been here before – where I’m looking back on all the decisions I made that led me to this place. And I am asking myself: did I justRead more
Guest Post by Melissa Bishop In 2011 there was a terrible drought, the worst in Texas history. After several years without rain, the trees of the piney woods were dying. They were as flammable as gasoline. Then came a hurricaneRead more
The whole herd (except for Xadaa) is either sleeping or meditating. At the beginning of this livestream video (below), we just catch the tail end of Aude, Kaliah and Zorra’s nap. They all went into deep sleep, leaving me toRead more
Scientists have long been trying to figure out why Zebras have stripes. There’s been a lot of speculation/testing of theories related to confusing predators, social purpose, or heat regulation, but none of those have really panned out. Then a studyRead more
I talk a lot on here about listening to my horses – and pretty much doing what they say, because they usually have better ideas, or greater wisdom than I do. But just as we have both spiritual and physicalRead more
I received a most fascinating email from a reader (let’s call her Jill) whose horse is now attacking her after she tried the Trust Technique and Reiki with him. And while her email is unique, at the same time sheRead more
Note: This is Part 7 in the Series, click here to start at the beginning. I posted this photo on Instagram of my dog Sigh and Jini’s dog, Tiah. I just threw out a title and called it Waiting forRead more
You may have heard the advice, over and over again, to allow your pasture grasses to reach 6-8 inches in height before you let your horses graze. And then you’re also advised to pull them off when those grasses areRead more
In the last installment, the herd sent me a very clear message that they needed to stay together. That it was not okay for just Kaliah to come with me. So now what? I honestly did not see how IRead more
There is a shockingly primal fear that takes hold when an animal seizes more than half your skull in its jaws. It feels like my left ear, around the back of my head, to my right temple has been clampedRead more
In this video, you’ll see yet another example of how what we think is happening in or with our bodies may not be what is actually happening. We use practices like meditation and yoga to help us go deeper intoRead more
By Andrea Datz It’s a lovely idea to give my horse his voice, to take his thoughts, emotions and opinions into consideration. I will never forget the first time I made a conscious choice to connect with my horses andRead more
By Ainsley Beauchamp The 4-year-old mare was all shining palomino dapples, her creamy mane and tail were soft with brushing. Her name was Ghrian, Gallic for sun, and she was as beautiful as any golden sunrise. She stood on alert,Read more
Does the latest de-worming research contain anything promising? There’s a brand new video of a presentation to a group of veterinarians, given by hottie doc Nielsen, presenting his research department’s latest results. You can watch the 43-minute video on Horse.comRead more
So was my one-week-old foal delivering a spiritual message and facilitating emotional healing for me; or was he just attacking me for fun, or testing me? Let’s start with a bit of background… Last August, when Kesia and I hadRead more
This article by Stormy May was originally published in Horses for Life magazine Oct. 2008, titled: The Truth in the Back. The information in this article is very similar to Chapter 3 of Stormy’s book, The Path of the Horse;Read more
This is how it goes most days. I arrive in the beat up black truck they know so well. As I climb out and get sorted (apples, check! tools for the day, check! water, check!), I hear the usual ear-piercingRead more
My soulmate horse, Zorra, arrived from New Jersey two months ago. I have yet to sit on her back. Why? Well, first I’ve been getting her chiropractic treatments, then we’ve been healing emotional traumas from past experiences using acupressure (EFT)Read more
