…the physiology of your body responds to the vibrations of your emotions.
 What does that mean? Well, basically when you radiate joy, happiness, gratitude, appreciation, calmness or love, your chemicals/hormones (essentially the instructions from your brain) are expansive + opening. Your very cells actually respond to your high positive emotions + you experience pleasant sensations throughout your entire being…

…I am exhausted, covered in sweat and dirt and hair, oh and speaking of hair mine looks like I’ve just rolled out of bed. If my family were here they’d tell me to go take a shower as I’m pretty sure the potent blend of horse poop, sweat and soiled stable shavings smell wouldn’t be very pleasant for them. My back is sore and my legs are aching. I may also have some mild sun stroke…and all that aside, I’ve never felt happier. My heart is full and I feel accomplished. Like I totally won at life today. Yes, this work can be physically tough, so what exactly is it about horses that draws me to them? I ask myself that question all the time….

It's simply about being asked v's being forced right? It's about offering an option + a choice to say no with no repercussions. Asking your horses for consent + handing over some control + choice will not always end in an endless stream of 'no's' from your horse. And in any respect a no is not a bad thing anyway, a no is just feedback during a conversation. Respecting a no will actually nurture trust + a truer, more authentic connection + partnership…

A focus on right relationship helps you to connect with your horse on an energetic level whilst deepening your awareness of relationship as a whole. The domino effect is then a drastic increase in confidence for both horse + human, + a heightened awareness of the importance of breath, intentions + mindfulness. All beautiful lessons that reflect directly on your personal life.