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A day that was supposed to be different

Today was supposed to be a day that would be a celebration and joyful. We brought my horse trailer to where the new house is. That was supposed to mean that Hawkeye was coming home where we could all live together. It’s something we had been plotting for years. That was the best laid plans…

The horse follows your eyes and heart!

Where your eyes and your heart go the horse will follow! Your eyes and heart are an amazing way to communicate the direction you wish to travel while riding/dancing with your horse! Both of these parts of you influence the movement of your centerline. When you allow your eyes and heart to gently look…

Are you aware of your state of being with your horse?

Are you aware of your state of being when you connect with your horse or enter their space?Do you check in with yourself before you go to connect with the horse?Do you enter their space as if it is sacred and with love like you might want others to enter your home or space?They can…

What is the Embodiment Guide for Equestrians

A BODY AWARENESS COURSE FOR EQUESTRIANS The Embodiment guide for Equestrians is a comprehensive and self-paced program that aims to cultivate physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being in both your daily life and your relationship with horses. By incorporating somatic practices, participants can develop a deeper understanding of their bodies, emotions, and relationships with the natural…

Why Embodiment is Important

Why being embodied is essential: When we prioritize embodiment, we become more present in the moment, fully choosing to be here with our horses. This shift enables both humans and horses to feel safe in their bodies, fostering a deeper sense of reciprocity, compassion, and ease in our relationships. If you want guidance in your…

Heart Connection

When you are the presence of a horse, allow yourself a moment to drop into your heart space and let them feel what’s there. Let them know your heart so that they know you are connecting with them from this place Then allow your heart to fill with love and imagine that love running down…

Purpose

I used to think my purpose was tied to the career that I had or the things that I did in the world. A few years ago, while in Costa Rica, I had the chance to explore my purpose with the help of the ocean and she shared with me that our purpose isn’t necessarily…

Body and Soul

“Sometimes the body’s capacity can no longer match the soul’s mission and it becomes necessary for the energy to transition to a new form.”~Hawkeye Hawkeye’s Guide to Grieving – Instill Harmony

Elements of Embodiment for Equestrians Testimonial

I can’t recommend the Elements of Embodiment for Equestrians course more highly! This guide really explores all the key elements needed to start connecting with yourself, nature, and your horse on a deeper, more energetic level. Even non-equestrians can benefit from this guide as it addresses so many important nervous system, mindfulness, and energy-based…

Capacity for change

Every time I get to share time with a horse or human I just love getting to witness how much capacity they have to move towards ease. So much can change in such a short time. There’s a half hour between these two photos (top=before, bottom=after). This horse is just amazing and it was such…