An Introduction to the Concept of EquiMinds Horsemanship
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What Horses Teach
All You Really Need to Know About Your Life You Can Learn From A Horse
Hey there, welcome to the What Horses Teach Blog! This is where you can peek into the secrets of living a fulfilling life. Whether you're a fan of horses or not, there's plenty of wisdom here that can add some depth to your everyday life. Join me on this mysterious adventure and unravel the secrets to a more meaningful existence. Let's explore the magic and mystery that's waiting for you, especially if you have a special bond with your horse.
whathorsesteach
- Sep 14, 2023
- 2 min
Find Your Courage
It is not easy to listen to the niggle, the gnaw, the nudge that something is not right - I've been there and done that. It can knock us...
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whathorsesteach
- Sep 10, 2023
- 4 min
Towards or Away - That is the Question
Horses have a Sense of Space, but what does it look like - it's like a 6th sense, and brings with it a tremendous amount of awareness...
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whathorsesteach
- Sep 6, 2023
- 2 min
Your Horse Knows, You Know
Your Horse Knows You Know! Are you doing this thing where you pretend not to know? Where you grasp and convince yourself you've no idea,...
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whathorsesteach
- Sep 3, 2023
- 6 min
The Crop, The Whip - It's Personal
Warning the contents of this post may be upsetting. We have all seen someone's overuse of the crop, the whip on their horse. Recently I...
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whathorsesteach
- Aug 30, 2023
- 2 min
"Breathing out, I am home.”
"Breathing out, I am home.” Sometimes, this is the only way forward with your horse - it is the work that all horse owners and riders...
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whathorsesteach
- Aug 27, 2023
- 4 min
I'm An Outsider in the Horse World and I like It
I’m An Outsider In the equestrian world! And I like it! Phew there I have said it - and put it in writing - I Am An Outsider in the...
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whathorsesteach
- Aug 16, 2023
- 2 min
Life begins and ends with a Breath
Life begins with the breath…..as evidenced by our very first inhale when we come into the world. And it ends with the breath….in the form...
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whathorsesteach
- Aug 15, 2023
- 5 min
Happy Horse Hours
Happy Horse Hour Sessions are where together we delve into a particular area that you want to either work on, improve, or receive genuine...
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whathorsesteach
- Aug 8, 2023
- 3 min
energetic tidiness with horses a missing piece of the puzzle
We often acknowledge that the challenging horses are the ones that teach us the most, but what about the stoic ones, the ones that have...
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whathorsesteach
- Aug 5, 2023
- 3 min
Why Timid Riders are my Favourite
Are You a Timid Rider? Learn to rewrite your fear and anxiety to common sense. The first time you truly admit you are a timid...
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whathorsesteach
- Aug 1, 2023
- 3 min
Breathwork with Horses - Support for Horse Riders. Can you Self Regulate?
Imagine you are with your horse, you could be walking next to him or sitting in the paddock with him, or even enjoying a gentle hack on a...
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whathorsesteach
- Jul 16, 2023
- 2 min
My Dedication to Harvey
When I seriously needed rescue, I had no trust in humans—I chose a white horse, well a flea bitten grey Irish Draught instead. It wasn’t...
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whathorsesteach
- Jul 12, 2023
- 2 min
Breath - The Natural Cue
I know I am boring because I keep talking about the use of BREATH and BREATHE. It's probably the most used word I say in sessions - why...
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whathorsesteach
- Jul 11, 2023
- 4 min
Team-Building
When horses become fearful and distrusting, it’s rarely about what they are being asked to do - it is usually about the FIGHT that...
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whathorsesteach
- Jul 3, 2023
- 3 min
Namaste-neigh!
Whilst thinking about writing this blog post I decided to reflection how and why I was first drawn to horses. I discovered horses at the...
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whathorsesteach
- Jul 1, 2023
- 5 min
Connection
"Connection is the energy that is created between people when they feel seen, heard and valued," says renowned research professor and...
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whathorsesteach
- Jun 21, 2023
- 2 min
Words Don't Say Enough - But Here Goes!
Do you like the writing I share with you all? It’s free, free to read and free from ads, and it always will be. This is my gift to...
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whathorsesteach
- Jun 17, 2023
- 5 min
Welcome Home Energy Toolkit
There is an old saying " You can only make a first impression once!" Whilst this is very true for human interactions and relationships -...
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whathorsesteach
- Jun 15, 2023
- 4 min
A Breathing Lesson from the Horse
Controlling the universe is futile. Think about it, we live with unpredictable weather. I turn my horses out where anything can happen. ...
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whathorsesteach
- Jun 13, 2023
- 2 min
Crimewatch 2016
Over the years I have met amazing people, wonderful horses and witnessed transformations that even today, still blow my mind. But I did...
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whathorsesteach
- Jun 1, 2023
- 4 min
What are you afraid of? Maybe this question ....
What are you afraid of? Take a deep breath and then another one and check your shoulders. Are they up around your ears? Or are they...
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whathorsesteach
- May 31, 2023
- 3 min
What's It Like To Be a Horse?
Have you ever stopped to imagine what it is like to be a horse? One of the exercises I share with students in some of the sessions I...
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whathorsesteach
- May 19, 2023
- 8 min
Let's talk about anger, confusion and being sensitive
When I look back to my childhood, teenage years, my 20s, 30s I realise that I spent most of that time being “tough” and “together”....
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