by The Mane Intent | Sep 5, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen
“I arrived with a closed mind and left with an open heart.” — Participant, Equine Support for Post-Trauma Growth Do you celebrate your success? Early in my career when my drive to reach organizational heights was much higher and my need for professional...
by The Mane Intent | Aug 28, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Emotionally, a horse shifts from fear to curiosity once the animal is convinced of the absence of predators, its curiosity is followed by feelings of safety, comfort, and finally acceptance, all ingredients contained in some of the most healing aspects of...
by The Mane Intent | Jul 24, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen
“I’ll take the message. And I’ll spread the word. Horses are great healers. And they should be heard.” – Viviane Burmester Do you ever experience a moment that you just want to hold on to a little longer? This past weekend, I experienced such a moment. Well, actually...
by The Mane Intent | Jun 13, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen
Jody Raven is in my dreams this week. I see her smiling at me. Jody is and will always be a big part of my story with horses. I met Jody as an instructor when I was completing my FEEL™ (Facilitated Equine Experiential Learning) certificate in 2013. I respected and...
by The Mane Intent | Mar 24, 2017 | Muse from The Round Pen
“Anxiety and joy can’t go together.” – Todd Lucier, Northern Edge Algonquin “Scarlet Monster Lives Here” is a book that I loved to read to our daughters when they were young. Written by Marjorie Weirman Sharmat and illustrated by Dennis Kendrick, it is the...
