"Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another'What, You too?! I thought I was the only one.'"C.S. Lewis I attended the Touched by a Horse annual Summit this weekend. It's a big event with speakers, break out groups, and Graduation night for the new certified coaches. It's a pretty big deal. … Continue reading WHAT IS THE SECRET TO HEALING?
Dear Woman, Yesterday, squeals of joy and laughter brought a shadow to your smile and pain snuck into the corners of your eyes. You did your best to be supportive without giving away your inner hurt. The women around you were oblivious, absorbed in their own happiness and excitement. They did not witness your pain, … Continue reading You Deserve More Than False Love
As I've studied various therapies over the last few years, something that pops up from time to time, is the importance of play. It's not something I believe we give a lot of thought to as adults. Play is synonymous with children and childhood, but it remains an important part of our growth as adults. … Continue reading When Was the Last Time You Frolicked?
It's so easy to take life for granted. I'm sitting in a pasture watching steam rise from the backs of grazing horses, and I'm struck by the peacefulness of it all. I'm also struck by how lucky I am that horses are a part of my life like a vein in my arm. How remarkable, … Continue reading Happy Horses
Client working with her horse Casper on a new trick Desensitizing has become a somewhat controversial word in the horse industry. On the one hand, we don't want our horses to flee from horse monsters such as plastic bags or bodies of water, puddles, shadows, etc. On the other hand, too much too soon, also … Continue reading The Horse -Curious, Creative, Whole
Amanda Soper 