A Learner's Journey

It's a bit surreal to be writing this today. 

I imagined not too long ago that Shine a Light was something I'd be doing for a very long time. I'm 2.5 years in and the road has turned and after fighting it for several months I've come to the decision to follow the turn in the road and bring...

If you've been around horses for more than a couple of hours, you've probably run into experiencing a lack of confidence in some area. Sometimes this lack can be momentary, sometimes it can be all consuming and will keep you from doing what you love. 

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Charley Snell has returned to the beautiful Boehme Ranch in Eatonville, Wa!! 

Barb and Dale Boehme are the reason I met Charley and I'll be forever grateful. It's a wonderful place to learn from this special man. He'll be here until July 30, 2023- so if you're in the area- contact Barb...

What is one of the biggest causes of stress in the horse-human relationship?

When Harry Whitney posed this question to a group of eager horse lovers on a chilly Tennessee morning in June, you could feel the energy level rise as all brains went into action trying to think of answers. 

I love...

I came across this Facebook post recently, thanks to Sheryl Ramm sharing it on her timeline.

It was written by Jane Pike of Confident Rider. Jane is someone I've followed for a couple of years now. I love the way she thinks and the things she shares on her podcast and Facebook page. If you're on...

What a treat it was to have this conversation with Anna. She's a gifted horsewoman with such a charming way of sharing her knowledge. Listening to her will deepen the understanding you already have about horses. 

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Libby Lyman was recommended to me by several people to interview for the podcast- I'm so glad they did and that she said yes! Sit back and enjoy this conversation we delve into an idea she learned from Harry Whitney called The Free Search, and a unique perspective on fear- and of course,...

Do you often have realizations in your horsemanship apply to other areas of your life and vice versa?

Me too. 

Yesterday, I realized it had been over a week since I'd written in my journal- something that has become a routine thing in the mornings. I sat on my spot on the couch with Roo...

Join me as I learn from Dr Susan Fay more about her work with people and horses. She has researched the science behind some of the "unexplainable" encounters many of us have had with our horses. The moments when they seem to read our minds or pick up on our emotions.

A quote from Susan: "When we...

A few years back I was having dinner with a group of colleagues. We were there supporting Linda Parelli during a clinic she taught in Washington State. We had the opportunity to ask lots of questions and (surprise, surprise) I had a couple...

I had recently watched Buck Brannaman teaching a...

I needed this reminder today… in case you needed it to- I’m passing it on.

Progress isn’t complete without the steps back.

I think we all fall into the trap of expecting progress to be linear- that tomorrow will be further ahead than today. 

The truth is progress involves...

In the 3 Day Mindful Challenge you had the opportunity to play with sitting and observing your horse/s- what gets their attention, how they move, what relaxation looks like or doesn't, how often your mind wanders and then bringing it back to observing. 

All master horsewomen and men are...