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Summer news
Greetings! It is hard to believe that we are half way through summer. September is only a month away and while you may not be ready to hear that, I’d still like to give you a heads up of our...
Two to Tango
The complex world of interspecies communication Recently, while working with a client, one of my at liberty equine partners walked up to me, stopped and rubbed her head on my leg. And I let her. I...
A tribute to Selena who was laid to rest November 26, 2024
A Light In Shining Armour Selena had a strength, an internal fire that radiated from her. Her communication skills were excellent with expressions and body language that were far from subtle. And...
Holding Space for Grief
Over the past sixteen years I have experienced my share of loss on the farm. What I have noticed is that the feelings and emotions often arrive weeks before the death of one of our loved ones....
Transition and Change
Transition is a topic that often arises with Empowered By Horses & Friends’ clients. We talk about how to navigate the discomfort and unpredictability of change. We explore how letting go of what no...
Old Blue Jeans
Ever so often I line up a year's worth of Steve’s old blue jeans and take a picture. I do this because it looks interesting—sort of raw and rustic, and makes a great image. But more importantly, it...
Do you see what I see?
As a constable with the VPD, I initially saw my role as a problem solver. From directing traffic at an accident scene to surveilling criminal activity and collecting evidence, police are called to...
Sitting with sheep
When I first partnered with horses in the field of Equine Facilitated Wellness I struggled with how to describe the work. What does it look like, is it the same for each client, and how do you know...
Heart Centered Mindfulness
Heart Centered Mindfulness is a practice dedicated to help kids manage stress and anxiety while increasing their capacity for happiness, joy and compassion.