Horses at home

After 20-something years of owning and always boarding my horses I am beginning a new phase on my personal journey.  My horses are now in my very own back yard. It is very cool to be able to look out my window and see them there.  I’m also really looking forward...

The Lost Quixotes

The Art of Collecting the Riding Horse This video features Paul Belasik author of several excellent books on classical dressage.  In this video Paul puts collection into historical perspective.  He talks about the fact that the old masters spoke about the horse...

Horses don’t hide their emotions

Recently, Dr. Deb Bennett posted this excellent essay on the forum at her Equine Studies Institute site. Here are just a few quotes to entice you to read the whole thing. On the horse’s fear: “Why this is, is that horses, more than most other creatures,...

Freedom from Fear

This morning I received an email from Jane Savoie about her Freedom from Fear DVD set which has just been released. I congratulate Jane on this achievement! I know Jane has made it her life’s work to help people have happier more enjoyable relationships with...

Equine Massage for the Performance Horse

Another video rental. This one features the work of Jim Masterson. In this video he demonstrates the Masterson Method for Integrated Equine Performance Bodywork which he developed. Like a lot of people I’ve watched horses getting massage therapy numerous times....