This is not a post on horses or horsemanship. This is a personal post, a public confession, a purging of my mind. I hope you, dear friends & followers, don't mind. Sometimes the truth hurts.One of my greatest fears is dependency. Dependency is an affront to my number one value of freedom. Yet I have … Continue reading The End of the Road
Loss as a fact of life, was imprinted upon my subconscious in the tender third year of my life, with the death of my biological father. Though at the time the magnitude was lost on me, it ultimately shaped my perception of life and death, and the fragility of it all. Austin AyersSummer, 2007 Lightening … Continue reading Worth A Thousand Words
Dear Woman, I am so sorry that you knew fear at such a tender age. I am sorry that you woke up alone, with nobody there to comfort you from your nightmares. It isn't right, that the wants of adults were put before the needs of your little soul. It isn't right that you were … Continue reading The Cost of Neglect
A few weeks ago, I clung to the back of a very large mare, in the fetal position, close to tears, begging her not to explode beneath me. Her entire body shook as she screamed for her companion who was at that moment, out of sight. This 1600 lb horse was vibrating with nervous energy, … Continue reading Getting Back in the Saddle – A Personal Gestalt Experience
I understand the pain of this garden you find yourself in, and I promise you there is magic on the other side. This pain, is absolutely necessary. There are going to be many doors that will open and you are going to walk through most of them as you find your way. You will find … Continue reading Dear Daughter of the Wild Earth
Amanda Soper 