“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician.” ~Paracelsus, 16th century German-Swiss physician I’m just coming out of a 4-day “Become an Equine Assisted Coach” training workshop with 10-beautiful students. It was such an honor to be spending time with these gifted women and gentleman from different parts of the United States,… Continue Reading »
A Bond Formed with a Horse
My Encounter with the Rental Car Agency and the Texas Express Tollways
I arrived at the Dallas/Ft. Worth Airport and the first thing on my agenda was to pick up my pre-paid rental car from Sixt Rent a Car LLC . I walked up to one of the five greeting desks and was welcomed by Ms. Jennifer, a Service Representative. I told her I was from Wisconsin… Continue Reading »
Hurting? Connect with Stillness Through a Horse
Have you ever suffered or thought about why do humans suffer? Is someone close to you currently suffering, a family member, a friend, a colleague? I’ll bet you know somebody that is! The big question many people ask, whether they seek help or not is, “Why do I have to suffer so much, why do… Continue Reading »
Feeling Drained After an Equine Assisted Coaching Session?
Let’s say you’re in the first equine assisted coaching session with a new client, and notice something doesn’t feel right in your body, which then manifests into a sense of feeling tense or nervous around your client. You start to feel uncomfortable or confused with this person’s presence without any explanation as to why, even… Continue Reading »
Frederic Pignon Horse Training Clinic – What I Experienced and Learned about Horse!
Eight years ago, I was captivated by Cavalia, a new traveling entertainment show about horses and humans that was touring the United States and was scheduled to perform in Chicago. I asked some friends if they wanted to go, as I had this deep desire to see the horses and their humans under a massive… Continue Reading »
Why Do Horses Eat?
Thanksgiving is upon us, which means a United States family holiday in which we will be surrounded by family and friends. Sitting at the dinner table, food brings people together and promotes a feeling of sharing and well-being, it also serves as a social group gathering. And horses are not any different, however their dinner… Continue Reading »
Thanking Your Horses
Each time we play or work with our horses, one of the essential ingredients in appreciating and being polite to our 4-legged partners is say “Thank You!” Horses as is with humans, like to be praised, told they are doing good, during and after a session. Saying “Thank You” to your horse sets a path… Continue Reading »
A New Path of Partnership with Horses is Emerging
Since I was eight years old, I carry wonderful memories of being with our family’s many horses, learning things about them, and learning things about myself. Over the last decade, I carry great memories of being with my five horses, continuing to learn things about them, and helping my clients learn things about themselves. As… Continue Reading »
Feeling Lost or Confused? Find a Herd of Horses to Help You Find Yourself
There is nothing like spending time with a herd of horses that invites us into their natural world to escape our daily grind, excessive thoughts, and personal problems. Being with the herd feels like a welcoming party that wants us to run and go wild, to kick up our heels, release the constraints and confusion,… Continue Reading »