Newsletter XIX
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Hi Welcome to this month’s HorseConscious Newsletter. Thank you for all the emails and comments you have continued to send this past month with regard to the various issues we have been discussing in the past few newsletters. If I may, I’d like to share some of these with you to give you an idea of the ‘mood of the nation’. This first item came from Helene, who pointed me in the direction of an article from the Daily Mail newspaper in the UK, titled:
As you will read in the article, Prince Harry was accused of animal cruelty and heartlessness by several animal welfare groups. Andrew Tyler, director of animal welfare charity Animal Aid, said: ‘It was a heartless and utterly selfish thing to do. Polo is a very rough activity that causes stress and injuries to horses. The use of spurs in such a fast-moving event is a vicious indulgence. Spurs are unnecessary for a competent rider and should not be used to punish a horse for the rider’s failure to gain advantage. Prince Harry comes from a background of hunting and shooting which is at odds with the vast majority of the British public’. Whilst spurs are allowed in polo and it is reported that Prince Harry saw to it that the horse received immediate treatment as soon as the cut was noticed, I concur with Mr. Tyler and then some. Spurs are indeed unnecessary in the hands of a good rider but it really begs the question, under what circumstances are spurs necessary? The answer is clearly none on the basis that they are without doubt cruel and painful to the horse. As we are told that about half of all polo players wear spurs, one must then therefore deduce these players are either cruel, selfish, less than competent as riders, lazy or just plain ignorant. They have to be, otherwise they wouldn’t play polo in the first place. It has to be one of the cruelest sports still allowed to continue in the ‘civilised’ world. The article further reports that Prince Harry was said to be ‘very upset’ in May when another of his polo ponies, a ten-year-old mare called Drizzle, collapsed and died from a heart attack at a polo match. The prince had been riding the horse shortly before it died. Of course, there are any number of contributory factors as to why a horse should suddenly die of a heart attack but taking part in an extremely strenuous and no doubt stressful game of polo probably did not help. Obviously Prince Harry didn’t feel the need to connect the possible dots and merely moved onto the next available ‘nag’. It is this ongoing battle against ignorance, tradition and the need for instant results that we all face in trying to make headway towards a new horse consciousness. Just because "that’s the way it’s always been…", doesn’t make it right. The wearing of spurs and polo itself should be banned just in the same way as fox hunting was several years ago in the UK. They don’t even carry with them the outside justification that they are eradicating a danger to (farmer’s) livelihoods. They are cruelty hiding behind control and masquerading as sport. I have been exchanging emails also this month with an old (newsletter) friend from Texas, Lee Schultz. I featured Lee’s story about camping out under the stars with his horses 40 years ago back in Newsletter XIII. This time round our exchange focused more on his philosophy on horses and the influences that Tom and Bill Dorrance, Ray Hunt and Klaus Ferdinand Hempfling have had on him. I will give you the 4 rules he has distilled over the years but first I’d like to pass on a couple of quotes that he recently came across that seems to indicate that progress is being made in some areas. The frist example one comes from the recent issue of America’s Horse (for American Quarter Horse Association Members): "Our biggest stumbling block as horse owners comes from our Computer Age way of thinking: wanting to accomplish everything quickly whether training a horse or learning to ride. Contemporary conveniences and time-saving devices have spoiled us; we want shortcuts. There is no shortcut to becoming a good horseman or horsewoman, a knowledgeable horse owner, and a good horse breeder. There is no substitute for the time invested and the desire to learn all we can. It can take a lifetime." The second from an article by A. J. Mangum in the August Western Horseman, titled “The Manana Principle: Train for Longevity.” ". . . The rider elicits a noticeable improvement from the horse, then rather than recognizing a good chance to end a session on a positive note, proceeds to “overdrill,” repeating the maneuver again and again in an effort to gain even more ground. Too often, that additional effort proves counterproductive; the horse becomes confused as to why the rider offers no relief, the rider gets frustrated at the horse’s now-flawed responses to his signals, and ground is lost. People get to a point where they’re just pestering the horse. . . The horse gets confused about what he’s being asked to do, and stops responding as the rider expects. The rider gets after the horse, and a fight starts. . . . Avoiding overdrilling descends directly from the California vaqueros’ “manana principle”. . . . . . . The old vaqueros contend that, in working with a horse, one should take all the time necessary, never rush, and never forget that tomorrow (manana) always holds the promise of further progress. Thank you, Lee, for finding these – there’s hope out there yet. And here are Lee’s 4 rules distilled from his c.50 years of riding, reading and learning: RULE #1: The animal ALWAYS knows more than you do. He wouldn’t be here if he didn’t. RULE #2: “Desensitizing” is always sort of “Dumbing Down” the horse; that is substituting your rationally-based desired outcome to his ancestral atavistic equine “memory” of what to do in any circumstance. He will NEVER be a human; thus, an owner must try to become (or at least understand things from his point of view). RULE 3a: Put yourself in your friend’s place. Do you enjoy accomplishing the same activity over and over and over — for hours. Do you enjoy that pedaling, that ab stretching until you hurt and after you’re sweating. Or do you put yourself on “automatic” after a while. Think horses are different? RULE 3b: It’s all about the ride, not the time clock, not the opinion of those judges, not the bestest and the quickest. Moving on, there is some very exciting news from Linda Kohanov (see below – New Articles On HorseConscious), which I’m sure not only comes as a great relief but is a great fillip in furthering the message. Linda also has a rather urgent favour to ask of you and wrote the following note to the whole HorseConscious Community: "Please help us with an important study!!!!! The EponaQuest Foundation, in collaboration with Mind Body Science, is gathering information on how horses affect people’s emotions in preparation for a grant application. I’m very excited to be teaming up with noted mind-body science researcher Ann Baldwin, Ph.D., author/researcher Gary Schwartz, Ph.D., and Barbara Rector (co-founder of the Equine Facilitated Mental Health Association and founder of Adventures in Awareness) to launch a significant study on how horse-facilitated learning can affect the intellectual, emotional and spiritual development of children in mainstream schools. (This initial survey of how horses affect people who already own or work with horses is part of the grant application, but will be interesting on its own merits.) The survey will only take 10 minutes of your time and will, we suspect, show how horse enthusiasts are positively affected by time spent with these animals, giving us some initial data for an upcoming grant application that will take horse-facilitated learning into the schools. The data gleaned from this initial survey should be interesting and useful in itself, and we will share our findings with you as soon as we get the results. But time is of the essence, as we must include the results in a grant application due in mid-October. Best wishes on your own continuing journeys through the way of the horse!" Linda originally sent instructions on sending back and forth email and fax copies of the survey but I managed to speak with her and Ann and suggested an alternative solution using an online version. Because of the time sensitivity involved, this will be much easier and quicker and so if you would like to help Linda with the survey, please keep an eye out for another email from me next week with the subject line: ** EMOTIONAL EXPERIENCES WITH HORSES SURVEY **
As usual, we’d love to hear your feedback over on the HorseConsciousCommunity Site, where you can sound off about all things horse-related, upload videos and pictures, chat, share stories and the best part is… it’s 100% free! Until next month, take all the time it takes with your four-legged friends. Best wishes |
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Dawn bounced up in bright red hat, waved at the world, skipped away, its hooves were jelly-knots of foam.’ - Unknown |
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CAROLYN RESNICK METHOD: WORKSHOP IN THE NETHERLANDS On a weekend in late August the first Introductory Clinic to Carolyn Resnick’s Seven Waterhole Rituals™ was held in mainland Europe. The clinic was led by Julia Felton and Stina Herberg and attracted a diverse mix of students from all walks of life and different equestrian pursuits, however the common theme was that everyone wanted to develop a better connection with their horses. Many had become disillusioned with the traditional methods of horsemanship available and were looking to find a way to create a deeper relationship based on a bond, trust and respect. Over the course of the two day clinic the students spent time learning about how the Waterhole Rituals™ evolved, Carolyn’s philosophy to horsemanship, horse psychology and the natural behaviours of wild horses. For those unfamiliar with Carolyn’s work, the Carolyn Resnick Method™ is philosophy of horse training based on using the horse’s natural instincts. By respecting and working with a horses’ natural tendencies you can shape his behaviour to become a true partner who is enthusiastic about his work because its only when a horse has great self esteem that superior performance can be achieved. This true partnership is achieved by understanding the language of horses and how to communicate with them in this manner. Through application of the rituals you can develop in a horse the attitude to seek out your companionship over another horse which opens the door to an amazing relationship. This is even true of lead horses. It is easy to get a horse to follow your lead if he feels a bond and you take the time to establish the horse’s respect. All the work was conducted with horses while they were free at liberty and able to express themselves in a natural manner. Working in a free open environment where there is no place for coercion allows for a meeting of hearts and minds, where the relationship is original, organic and life enhancing. For many students it was one of the first experiences they had ever had of being with horses at liberty, where the horses had a choice about whether he wanted to interact or not. The course was taught through a mixture of classroom sessions combined with experiential learning so the students could practice what they had learnt. Each of the seven rituals relates to a specific natural instinct that horses share with one another, so through understanding these instincts and then applying them in practice the students were able to lay down the blueprint of how to interact with their horses when they got home. Everyone – students, teachers and horses – had an amazing fun filled weekend learning how to better communicate and connect with one another. What ceases to amaze me is the profound learning and application that the seven Waterhole Rituals™ has for all of us in our day to day lives. Everyone on the course began to embark on their own personal journey of self-discovery as they learnt the true nature of the equine mind. Some feedback comments from the students included: “I learnt that there isn’t one way to do it and I have to train me to listen to my intuition at “I enjoyed most the opportunity to learn how to apply the Rituals “The most profound thing I learnt was how to manage my energy “It was very nice to interact with many different horse personalities” “The horse sets up the direction of the learning; Thanks go to Monique Ros, one of Carolyn’s students who provided the perfect venue for the clinic at Vires Animaliae in Emst, Netherlands. Her herd of ten horses proved to be expert teachers for us all, always eager to join in the fun and learn the Waterhole Rituals™. The horses even joined in the classroom lessons peering through the stable bars and at times even seemed to be watching the videos!! Julia Felton lives in the UK and regularly holds clinics in the UK and across Europe. Details of upcoming events can be found at www.connect-thru-horses.com. Stina Herberg lives on the beautiful island of St Vincent where Julia and Stina will be running “The Magic Connection” a seven day unique clinic to the Carolyn Resnick Method in early 2011. For full clinic details please see www.richmondvalehiking.com or www.connect-thru-horses.com. |
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‘And the breed of horses they reared were made of fire and flame, not of dull, heavy earth.’ - Encyclopedia of Fairies |
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FROM OCEAN TO DESERT The following documentary outlines the problem of the wild horse on public lands and exposes the underlying party responsible for the rape and pillage of our country. We can continue about our daily routines and let it continue or we can make our voices heard and do something about it.
In this two part Special Report, ATS News’ Mark Allin interviews George Knapp in Las Vegas, Nevada about a very dark and very real travesty that is being played out by a cast of bad actors from the U.S. Government (U.S. Department of the Interior and its subsidiary agencies; The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and The Minerals Management Services (MMS)), "Big Agriculture", and "Big Oil". It all starts up in the Northern Deserts of Nevada where the U.S. Federal Government, in a Unanimous Vote of the U.S. Congress, set aside millions of acres of public lands for the indigenous wild horses, or Mustangs as they are properly called, back in 1971. |
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"Give them as natural a life as possible. Then get out of the way”
- Rick Lamb |
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‘SECRETARIAT’ MOVIE DEBUTS OCTOBER 1 – Tessa Wood-Woolard I own a retired race horse, me and his previous owner saved his life by fixing a fractured front canon that would most certainly have meant the end of not only his career, but his life. I am happy to say he is free, healed and wonderful. While HorseConscious does not advocate this sport in any way, we do admire the spirit of these horses, the huge hearts they have and the powerful lessons they teach. We support all efforts to adopt and retrain these amazing horses so they can find second careers, loving homes and the opportunity to live out their lives with dignity.I ask you, as watch this movie, to remember the ones that never make it. I own one of the great, great grandsons of Seattle Slew. The lineage is strong, the heart is strong and they are all bred to go the distance. Thank you! Tessa Some organisations you may want to explore and support: |
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‘And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it and created the horse.’ – Unknown |
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TRAINING: FOOD REWARDS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE THAN PHYSICAL CONTACT Everybody loves a good back scratch, including your horse, right? Scratching of the withers has been scientifically proven to reduce a horse’s heart rate, but a good scratch might not be enough to communicate to your horse that you’re happy with what he’s just learned and that you want him to do it again next time. According to new research by French equitation scientists, presented at the sixth International Equitation Science Conference in Uppsala, Sweden, on Aug. 2, rewarding horses with food, rather than physical contact, is most effective. "Overall, it appears that scratching the withers may not be considered a primary positive reinforcementfor horses," said Carol Sankey, MSc, a PhD candidate in ethology (the study of animal behavior) at the University of Rennes in western France. "In fact, some horses don’t seem to like it much it at all." In previous studies also described at TheHorse.com, Sankey compared food rewards to negative reinforcement and food reward to no reinforcement at all; in both cases the horses’ training programs were significantly improved when food reward was used. The food-rewarded horses also remembered the training longer and had friendlier contact with humans. But now Sankey and her colleagues have addressed the question of which kind of positive reinforcement works better: physical contact—wither scratching—which is known to reduce heart rates (suggesting the horse enjoys it), or food (in this case, carrots). They put the question to the test by training 20 Konik horse yearlings to stand still on command. (This native Polish breed was chosen because the horses live in semi-natural family groups where they can benefit fully from social grooming and its implications within the herd.) "If grooming has any socially positive effect on horses, this would be the occasion to find out," Sankey said. According to their results, grooming has very little positive effect. From the first day of training, the food-rewarded yearlings stood still longer, Sankey said. They also made faster progress over the six-day training period compared to the horses rewarded with wither scratching, whose progress eventually stagnated. The food-rewarded horses also were far more receptive to humans, standing closer to them and seeking physical contact, outside the training sessions. "Scratching the withers could be perceived as positive by some horses, just not positive enough for training and bonding," said Sankey. In fact, social grooming might actually occur because of bonding and not the contrary, she added. "It’s better to consider scratching a secondary form of positive reinforcement, which must first be associated with a primary one, like food, to become rewarding," Sankey said. thehorse.com, by: Christa Lesté-Lasserre August 30 2010, Article # 16878 |
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ANIMAL COMMUNICATION, ARIZONA- Anna Twinney
Everyone’s childhood dream! Join us and learn how to talk to the animals… "I loved the workshop and reflect on various moments frequently. I especially valued the muscle testing and along with that the importance you placed on thinking about what you want, not what you don’t want. What a simple change that makes such a huge difference. I am making that a daily practice, especially when I’m in the saddle. The communications that we experienced during our sessions were amazing and obviously just the tip of the iceberg. The insights that you teach combined with the calming effect the White Stallion Ranch create the perfect combination to get the most out of your class. Learning to quiet our minds is a feat in itself. It was awesome to be around you and I look forward to continuing the journey." This is a rare opportunity to join Anna for an in-depth Animal Communication Week while staying in your choice of one of the most exciting, legendary environments of the American Old West. Plus!!! This is your chance to be immersed in some of the
In this supportive atmosphere you will learn to enhance the animal communication skills you already have (even if you don’t know it!) and share in a fun and rewarding experience. By learning to tap into and use your innate abilities, you will quickly discover how you too can converse with the animals. Anna has worked around the country and around the world helping individuals to communicate and better understand their animal companions. With Anna you will enjoy an interactive conversation with your animal friends, learning their perspectives on situations, behaviors, and life knowledge. Having the opportunity to find out what your animal companion’s thoughts, feelings and attitudes are can greatly enhance your relationship and bring great joy and happiness into your life. Take this special time, learn to listen to nature, to its messages and lessons. Learn to hear the whispers of the animals.
This clinic is geared towards all animal enthusiasts, guardians, carers, managers, amateurs and professionals alike. It’s designed for anyone who wants to increase their telepathic ability with all species. During the week we will explore "live" communication sessions as well as long distance communication with many different species of the animal kingdom! Sunday: Arrive in the afternoon. For Animal Communication class details contact info@reachouttohorses.com Click here to see the 2009 White Stallion Ranch Animal Communication Retreat Slide Show. Space is limited so register for your favorite location today! "To anyone who has the opportunity to take this course with Anna, |
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‘Do not spur a free horse.‘ – Unknown |
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NEW ARTICLES ON HORSECONSCIOUS |
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STORMY MAY UPDATE Following her call on HorseConscious last weekend, Stormy’s "The Path of the Horse" documentary will be shown at the European Association for Horse Assisted Education (EAHAE) annual conference in Windsor, England October 8-10th. Stormy will be attending to once again be in the mix of people creating the changes between horses and humans. To keep up with Stormy, visit her blog, http://pathofthehorse.blogspot.com/ |
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The Epona Herd has a New Home! – Linda Kohanov After moving all over Southern Arizona during the past decade, operating out of small corners of boarding stables to the ultimate equine retreat center at Apache Springs Ranch—-and everything in between—we have finally settled on a private, scenic yet immensely convenient property in Amado, Arizona, about 30 minutes from the Tucson airport. While the economy worked against us in sustaining the ambitious multi-faceted international study center at Apache Springs last year, it worked in our favor when it came time to consider developing a more easily manageable, recession-proof home for our headquarters. Ironically, my husband and I, as unconventional as we are, were able to secure a conventional loan on a property we probably would not have been able to afford just two years ago when real estate properties were at their peak. The new Epona Center at Eagle Way has stunning mountain views, plenty of room for the horses to live in family herds, and a warm, spacious room for presentations, making the indoor/outdoor accommodations for workshops both inspiring and immensely comfortable. To read the compete article and more of Linda’s articles, visit Linda Kohanov on HorseConscious
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My Life With Horses (Part 1) – Michael Bevilacqua One of Alexander Nevzrov’s top students, Michael Bevilacqua in conversation with Cloé Lacroix and Kris McCormack… Michael, before you knew of Alexander and Lydia Nevzorov, you were already traveling a different path with horses. In what ways has the NHE experience changed or influenced your work? As a result of that huge catalyst, I had already reduced my classes to a few choice students who easily understood, and were very happy to work with, my accrued principles. However, these classes were mainly with my own horses and I could see that there were days when the horses really did not want to have to partake in any of that. It was interesting to see when particular students showed up; the horses would either come to the fence or run away to the opposite end of the field. To read the compete article and more of Alexander’s articles, visit Alexander Nevzrov on HorseConscious
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To Treat or Not to Treat – Anna Twinney “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” We’ve all heard that saying. I would love to concur but unfortunately I don’t cook, so where does that leave me? Happily married exploring other ways to express my affection; I’m pleased to say.
As human beings it’s only natural for us to want to nurture the ones we love especially our animal companions. All too often though, in the case of our horses, we humanize their needs and sometimes can do more harm than good without even realizing it. What most people don’t realize is that horses are not trophy animals. You cannot bribe a horse into liking you or doing what you want it to do. They don’t see food as that kind of reward. As herbivores grass is always freely available and it never tries to run away from them. In a horse’s mind, for example, if you have food in your pocket and you hand feed it to him, he is expecting that food to be there all the time! To read the compete article and more of Anna’s articles, visit Anna Twinney on HorseConscious |
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‘A lovely horse is always an experience…. It is an emotional experience of the kind that is spoiled by words’ - Beryl Markham |
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WILD HORSES: NEW MEXICO PLAN WOULD CREATE NATION’S FIRST STATE-OWNED SACTUARY New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson wants his state to be the first to establish a state-owned sanctuary for wild horses. On Sept. 16 Richardson announced he would use $2.8 million in funds awarded to the state under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 to purchase the 12,142-acre Ortiz Mountain Ranch from the Nature Conservancy, an international land conservation organization, and a private owner. The purchase would expand the Cerrillos Hills State Park to create the sanctuary.
"Establishing the sanctuary is a multi-step process," Porter said. "First we have to acquire the land, then it will take between 12 and 16 months to create a management plan." The department also must submit a sanctuary proposal to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in order to receive animals from BLM-managed herds. BLM spokesman Hanson Stuart said his agency has not yet received a formal proposal from the state of New Mexico regarding the sanctuary. "Once that proposal is received, the BLM would conduct an environmental impact study of the proposed range’s condition and its capacity and would then solicit public opinion regarding the placement of BLM horses there," Stuart said. Wild Horse advocate Jerry Finch supports the notion of the state-owned sanctuary if the site operates outside BLM control, and if the nonprofit chosen to manage it is accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries, adopts a so-called "no kill" rule that would prevent sanctuary horses from sale for slaughter, and limits the use of contraception drugs to control herd growth. "Under those guidelines, I am 100% for it and truly hope that other states follow suit," Finch said. Richardson initially introduced the possibility of a state-owned sanctuary in New Mexico at the White House Conference on America’s Great Outdoors in Washington, D.C., in April. In announcing his plan in New Mexico earlier this month, Richardson said expanding the park and creating the sanctuary would benefit wild horses and enhance New Mexico’s economy by creating jobs and promoting tourism. However, in a commentary published in the New Mexican on Sept. 20, State Senator John Arthur Smith, chairman of the New Mexico Senate Finance Committee and vice chairman of the Legislative Finance Committee, opposed the use of stimulus funds for the project on the grounds that "the state is simply not in the financial position to invest in recreational opportunities." Porter said though the land purchase would be made using federal stimulus funds for use at the governor’s discretion, the state’s Board of Finance must approve the expenditure. "It should be on their agenda in November," she said. thehorse.com, by: Pat Raia September 23 2010, Article # 17000 |
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INDIAN SUMMER READING
Secretariat’s Meadow, The Land, the Family, The Legend is the story of how the author Kate Chenery Tweedy’s mother, Penny, and grandfather, Christopher T. Chenery, came to breed and race the horse many call the most perfect racehorse we will ever see. Three years in the making, this book, co-authored with Virginia writer, Leeanne Ladin, tells not only Secretariat’s story, but also the saga of an enduring piece of land where an “empire built on broodmares” produced an immortal son.
Beautiful Jim Key — the one-time ugly duckling of a scrub colt who became one of the most beloved heroes of the turn of the century — was adored not for his beauty and speed but rather for his remarkable abilities to read, write, spell, do mathematics, even debate politics. Trained with patience and kindness by one of the most renowned horse whisperers of his day — former slave, Civil War veteran, and self-taught veterinarian Dr. William Key — Jim performed in expositions across the country to wildly receptive crowds for nine glorious years, smashing box office records, clearing towering hurdles of skepticism and prejudice, and earning the respect and admiration of some of the most influential figures of the era, from Booker T. Washington to President William McKinley. This is the remarkable true saga of a truly exceptional animal — and the no less exceptional man who led him to greatness. |
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‘And God took a handful of southerly wind, blew His breath over it and created the horse.’- Unknown |
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WILD HORSES OF THE KIMBERLEY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA Here is the new film about the wild horses at Lake Gregory in the Kimberley of Western Australia Please share this information to help us to save these wonderful horses. To learn more visit: http://www.wildhorseskimberley.com/ |
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Duplice corde, two hearts beat as one and a single brain, the perfect combination of horse and rider.’
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| DIARY DATES: | |||
| October 2-3 | NHE International Seminar 2010, featuring Dean of the online School and Canadian Representative, Cloé Lacroix, and featured speaker is Michael Bevilacqua of Equi-Forme and NHE Worldwide Representative.http://www.nhe2010seminar.com/ | ||
| October 7-8 | Sandra Wallin: She Walks with Horses, Maple Ridge, BC www.chironsway.com/seminars.html | ||
| October 9-10 | Anna Twinney: Things Your Horse Would Love to Tell You, Dyanamite Clinic, Keenesburg, CO, contact Terry, coyotecreekranch@juno.com | ||
| October 9-10 | Anna Twinney: Holistic Horse Weekend Clinic with Lisa Dee, Durango, CO. info@reachouttohorses.com | ||
| October 14-17 | Linda Kohanov: Black Horse Wisdom, www.taoofequus.com | ||
| October 15 | Debra Olson Daniels: Linsey McLean of Vita Royal: Nutritional Resturcturing Protocols, Toutle, WA, debraolsondaniels@wildblue.net | ||
| October 15 | Kathy Pike, Book signing and Fundraiser – Colorado Horse Rescue, Longmont, CO, http://coachingwithhorses.com/calendar | ||
| October 15 -18 | Debra Olson Daniels: Alexandra Kurland advanced clicker training and Linsey McLean of Vita Royal, Toutle, WA, debraolsondaniels@wildblue.net | ||
| October 16-17 | Kathy Pike, The Dance of Authenticity Through the Wisdom of the Horse, Longmont, CO, http://coachingwithhorses.com/calendar | ||
| October 16-17 | Anna Twinney: Animal Communication Weekend RMSAAM, information@rmsaam.com | ||
| October 21 | Anna Twinney: Animal Communication Intro Evening, Pataskala, OH, kraedeke@aol.com | ||
| October 22-24 | Anna Twinney: Natural Horsemanship Clinic, Pataskala, OH, kraedeke@aol.com | ||
| October 26-28 | Kathy Pike, Open sessions for the riders at Desert Springs Equestrian Center, Tucson, AZ, http://coachingwithhorses.com/calendar | ||
| October 28-29 | Anna Twinney: Animal Communication Consultations, Zen Dog, Denver, CO zendog@zendogonline.com | ||
| October 28-31 | Linda Kohanov: Pioneering Spirit: Leadership for the 21st Century, www.taoofequus.com | ||
| October 29-30 | Kathy Pike, The Path to Authenticity Through the Wisdom of the Horse, Tucson, AZ, http://coachingwithhorses.com/calendar | ||
| October 29-November 4 | Kathy Pike, Equine Facilitate Learning and Coaching – Level One Training (includes above workshop), Tucson, AZ, http://coachingwithhorses.com/calendar | ||
| Various dates – Please quote HorseConscious when booking | For details of all of all Anna Twinney’s events and workshops click here | ||
| Various dates – Please quote HorseConscious when booking | Kathy Pike’s calendar and clinics can be found here | ||
| Various dates – Please quote HorseConscious when booking | Details of Epona workshops by Linda Kohanov can be found by clicking here | ||
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October 31st – November 7th
Watch the sun rise and set over the most spectacular desert scenery you will ever see. Then, in the evening, after a fun-filled day, relax in your cabin while listening to the coyotes calling in the distance. All if this while Anna takes you on a journey into the world of animal communication. 
Itinerary:
The New Mexico Department of Energy, Minerals, and Natural Resources would maintain the sanctuary, said department spokesperson Jodi Porter. A nonprofit agency would likely manage horses that would reside there.
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