The practice of mindful horsemanship
Be the change
The equine world is dominated by tradition and desire to get the horse to perform or work for us, often (but not always) by using training methods that cause the horse pain or discomfort. From the way the horse is kept and trained, to our daily interactions with the horse we make decisions based on what we feel is an acceptable way of treating the horse. Or do we?
It is important to explore your own values, and to identify which are the most important to you. Everyone has a different value set and understanding yours can help you better your unique relationship with horses. Your authentic values profoundly affect your life at a subconscious level determining your everyday decisions. Consciously identifying your values will help you make better and faster decisions, have more productive a relationship, and provide a framework for building on your partnership with the horse.
On this 4 week course you will develop a new insight into your human-equine relationships, what drives you and how being mindful of your actions can have a positive effect on your partnership.
From the course, you will learn to cultivate compassion, kindness and gratitude as well as how to recognise your values, beliefs and actions, so you can manage equine interactions mindfully and with integrity.
You will be given the tools help you become more self aware and make choices about equine care and management that will enhance your partnership on a deep and meaningful level.
The practice of mindful horsemanship is a course that everyone who interacts with equines can benefit from. Being able to consider a situation and your own thoughts before acting is a powerful skill. It can aid you in establishing deep meaningful connections that benefit both you and the equines you encounter.
This course is aimed at anyone who wishes to become more mindful of their equine encounters and is open to exploring one’s self in order to better their human-equine partnerships.Feel a deeper connection with your horse.
Relieve stress and anxiety for both yourself and your equine partner.
Create a more positive, relaxing, and pleasant experience for both of you.
Feel empowered to better the life of your equine partner.
Become more aware of pleasant experiences that may have been previously unnoticed.
Welcome
What is mindfulness?
What is mindful horsemanship?
Ego
From head to heart
Awareness
Non judgement
Living in the present
5 freedoms of the horse
Key needs of the horse
Overwhelm
Cultivating compassion, kindness, and gratitude.
Mindful practice tips / tool kit
Mindful horsemanship practice beyond this course.
Great course bringing mindfulness into are interactions with our horses and providing the space and prompts to re-evaluate our approach, values and beliefs. ...
Read MoreGreat course bringing mindfulness into are interactions with our horses and providing the space and prompts to re-evaluate our approach, values and beliefs. Even if you think you know all about mindfulness and horses you will find something new / interesting / thought provoking.
Read LessI have not come across another course like this. It has really made me enjoy my horse more.
I have not come across another course like this. It has really made me enjoy my horse more.
Read LessExcellent really enjoyed the learning would highly recommend
Excellent really enjoyed the learning would highly recommend
Read LessVery informative. With really good tips & advice.
Very informative. With really good tips & advice.
Read LessFantastic!!
Fantastic!!
Read Lessfab course, really made me stop and think about how i interact with our horses
fab course, really made me stop and think about how i interact with our horses
Read LessI am about half way through and I am thoroughly enjoying this course so far, in fact I find myself being more relaxed and drawn to the present as I read - th...
Read MoreI am about half way through and I am thoroughly enjoying this course so far, in fact I find myself being more relaxed and drawn to the present as I read - thank you for the great content.
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