5 Tips for Surviving Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Survival Guide: The Eating Disorder Version If you’re anything like me you probably look at this day with a mixture of panic and dread. What should be a beautiful day full of love and family…
Overcoming FEAR, together
If your dad is anything like mine he’s probably full of corny sayings that he loves to pull out when the setting is right. A lot of these are just plain silly (I’m looking at you “How…
How Saying YES Can Transform Your Horsemanship
Interview with Anna Blake I had the opportunity to speak with Anna Blake, a wonderful horsewoman, coach, and writer. We discussed her personal philosophy towards horsemanship, as well as her incredible story from farm girl to professional…
Recognizing & Dealing with Stress
This may seem like a crazy question given the circumstances, but do you ever take your work home with you? Do the things that happen in the course of a work day, a mad boss or a…
Canter Bounce
Having the opportunity to work with a variety of horses is such a blessing… here is a quick snippet of a strengthening exercise with one of my favorite horses, Tupelo. He belongs to a friend and mentor…
Ready…set… Breathe
The world feels a little bit out of control right now, doesn’t it. I know personally I’ve had a huge weight in my chest, this feeling of things not being “right”. So I wanted to reach out…
Consent based Training:
How do I gain my horses consent? What does it mean to be an ethical horse trainer? This week I had the opportunity to explore these questions with Tista Wicklow, the creator of Mind Heart Horse, an…
The Power of “and”
One thing I’ve noticed in my own experience with horses, whether by myself or from watching others, is the emotion that goes into training. Many people work with horses because they love them, and that love can…
How to set expectations with your horse: personal reflections
Has anyone ever told you that your horse is your mirror? Into your soul, your mind… that they can read our minds & know us better than we might know ourselves? I’ve certainly been told this, and…
This is Me
Thank you so much for taking the time to sit down and read this quick introduction about me and the work I hope to do with horses. Hello! And welcome to Equine Blooming, an online platform that…