Archive for Horse as Teacher
Make Each Day Brighter: Live in the Question
Posted by: | CommentsI have always viewed horses to be experts in teaching humans how to be present. Horses are naturally embodied in mind, energy and spirit. They live and digest what is happening in the moment.
We humans routinely step out of the present moment and skip to the past or future with our thinking, thoughts and agendas. We routinely form opinions, points of view, judge others as right or wrong, decide what is best for others, and think we have the answers. The flow of possibility stops when we define events or categorize people, places and things. Pure consciousness does not participate in the above behaviors.
A wonderful practice to increase consciousness is living in the question (verses the answer). What does this mean? Read More→
A Change in Season
Posted by: | CommentsA change in season brings in a time for reflection and realignment. The Rocky Mountain days are filled with sun and changing leaves, one of my favorites times to be outdoors. So much is happening . . .
2010 EFLC Apprentices Graduate!
Last week was a very busy week with the fourth Apprenticeship group finishing their yearlong program. I am trilled to know that these seven talented individuals will move out into the world to work with horses and humans in expanding consciousness. Congratulations to: Janis Charbeneau, Angie Deaver, Norma Hayhurst, Sandra J Howlett, Adrianne LaSalle, Rebekka Pertenbreiter and Cornelia Roulet.
We had such a powerful, deep, expansive and fun week together. Many thanks to my program assistant, Reggie Hausler, for all she contributed, and to Stephanie Brown who handled all of the logistics! Many thanks also to Cornelia Roulet for taking the lovely pictures shown below.
The quiet days following the program gave me a chance to reconnect with my herd:
Moon continues to be the older wise horse. I am always proud to be seated on his long strong back. As we climbed the hill behind my house the low sun’s beam flickered through the old growth pinon pine forest. Subtle and soft were the changes in the ground cover and low-lying shrubs at the top of the hill. Bright red rosehip pods contrasted with the sun washed leaves. After a week of work, Moon’s presence quiets my mind and brings me into my body and breath.
A highlight during the program was a profoundly Read More→
Horse Wisdom Summer Programs in the Rocky Mountains
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Summer Programs in the Rockies have begun! We had spectacular weather for the June program. Join us in celebrating connection, communication, and aliveness with the horses!
EVENTS IN JULY:
July 16-18, 2010, near Aspen, Colorado – Horse Wisdom: Finding Your Way through Life Transitions
The majestic nature of horses is a transformational experience for humans. During this program you will interact with horses, develop relationships, become part of the herd, and learn about yourself along the way. Horses naturally bring you deeper into your self and illuminate your path. Explore the natural rhythm of an authentic life and heart-centered power through the way of the horse.
Click here to register for this workshop.
(above Cornelia works with Corazon in the round pen. Photo by Marilyn Schwader) Read More→
Coaching With Horses in Europe
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Hello Everyone! I am home in Colorado after another great trip to the Netherlands.
I lived in Kootwijk for three weeks offering Coaching With Horses programs. Reggie (program assistant) and I are on the left riding our bikes from the barn – we felt so Dutch! Read More→