Tips on Trailer Loading Practice Sessions

inspired riding Jul 15, 2021
 
Trailer loading, like anything else with horses, requires the human to be in a relaxed, calm, zen-like state before even walking your horse over to the trailer. Be sure you are there first. If you have any fear, anxiety, tiredness, or anger, don’t attempt to load your horse!
 
Once you feel completely present and self-aware, begin by getting into your heart center and sending the idea of what you’d like your horse to do. Be completely clear about why you want to practice. Is it to go fun places? Is it to be sure you can move your horse in case of an emergency? Do you want to move your horse to a new barn? Explain in detail with pictures and words, why you feel it’s important for your horse to trust you and get in this confined space with wheels.
 
Then, once you’ve explained your case, ask your horse what they need from you to feel completely safe. Notice what images or words or feelings come up. If you aren’t able to receive any information back, just notice how they
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Shake things up!

Uncategorized Feb 17, 2021

I had a biofeedback monitor on my hand and I was watching bubbles go up and down on the screen.

It was incredible to see how my energy shifts could make this happen.

I was enjoying a computer game called "The Wild Divine". It was designed to help you find your still point and then play with bringing your energy levels up and down.

We have that same kind of experience available to us, when we hang out with sensitive horses. 

How often have you noticed when you're all over the place with your thoughts, your horse doesn't want to be anywhere near you? 

However, when you can get very clear, calm, and focused on exactly what you'd like to dial in for that moment, your horse becomes curious and will often crave being with you.

So how do you cultivate that feeling your horse craves?

The first step: Release unnecessary tension.

If your body is stuck, inspiration/ideas/good feelings will ping or bounce off of you.

If you soften and relax, all that you desire can come and settle in, lik...

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Acceptance with yourself and your horse

There is constant noise and static all around us.

It can be found all around in the media, relationships, daily chores, and even our mind chatter.

What if...

You could get really quiet.

And sit and listen to your breath. 

Would you be okay with where you were physically, mentally, and spiritually?

True acceptance begins with taking a deep breath and knowing that where you are right now, in this very moment is completely okay. It might not be a comfortable place... to sit quietly and just be.... however, this is where you can find your most intriguing answers to life.

Acceptance of your entire now moment can help you figure out where you want to go next. If you're being pushed and pulled and flailed about like a nervous horse with a flag chasing you, you won't be able to hear the quiet connection always at the ready to help you.

All you need do is ask. Sit and breathe... and ask yourself, what do I need in this moment? 

Accepting where you are in life is key to being able to sh...

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