How Mr T got his name
Words have power. Names have extra power. The meaning of a name reflects on, and influences, the owner of that name. In many cultures, children are given a temporary name at birth. Later, an adult name is chosen, usually…
Are you being rude to your horse? Energy fields and politeness…
Every living being has an area of personal space around them. This space can actually be measured and photographed using a technique called Kirlean photography. Another term for this space is aura, or auric field. http://www.hauntednorthamerica.org/article.aspx?id=58 In my…
Turning from the core, from the horse’s viewpoint
You may remember that Lucky suggested that he should give me riding lessons. Our first session set the groundrules (no tack at all) and also established that Lucky feels I have a lot to learn. We covered staying balanced and…
Riding lessons, taught by the horse
I’m taking riding lessons again. With a new twist. My instructor is a horse. Lucky has decided to take me under his hoof and teach me the fine art of equitation from a horse’s point of view. And he…
About ego and horses…
In my experience, there is no better teacher of humility than a horse. IF you have a heart open to hearing. This point was driven home for me the other day by my mare Sugar. Sugar (Miss Doc Alena) is…