Stable Perspectives
From Horse Discovery ~ Summer issue |
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Welcome friends, to this ‘summer’ newsletter. It sure has felt like summer even though it’s only early June. The horses have wild daisies in the pastures and the asparagus and rhubarb have been bursting from the garden with gusto. We’ve even succumbed to the shade of the hammock a couple times in the heat this past week! |
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I share bittersweet news for those we haven’t been in touch with since our spring newsletter. In April, we suddenly had to say good bye to Yankee - our long time friend and most recently, wise teacher. We think Yankee had a stroke or blood clot as he suddenly couldn’t walk and had lost the ability to move his legs. It was a beautiful sunny day, and it was strange that he chose to stay in the field rather than join in our FEEL session. Once the session was over, the other horses joined him and were running their muzzles along his body, as if trying to move blocked energy. Koala even reared and put his front hooves on Yankee’s neck. We were thankful this all happened in the daytime, when we were home and he didn’t have to suffer. He was the leader of the herd his physical presence is greatly missed. I’ll post more on the blog about this experience and our observations of how the rest of the herd has been grieving his loss. |
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Summer with the Horses!
We've set our calendar of events and are excited for the summer ahead. The first event, an Art Show in our barn, is happening because of Barney, our newest horse. He connected us with Manuela Stefan, an equine photographer who travels the world to capture the beauty of horses. Full details on summer events are on our event page, with highlights below. We continue to offer private sessions Monday - Wednesday and on the weekends by appointment. Ask us about our 2 for 1 special! | | |
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Dandelion Day Winners!
Horse Discovery and The Equine Link teamed up for a fun day at Peterborough’s health and wellness fair on May 30. It was so interesting to see how Sarah, the mini horse, reacted to a wide cross-section of people. At times she connected deeply with a person, other moments she'd be grazing on the dandelions in the grass. What a wonderful partner she was! Congratulations to the winners of our draw for a complimentary FEEL session:
Karen Liu-Crosby
Margot Smith I look forward to introducing you both to the horses later this month. |
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Summer Reading Suggestions
Healing with Horses I’m a member of the FEEL Alumni - an association of FEEL practitioners across North America who gather to share knowledge, grow our field of work and honour the horses. This group has just published a wonderful book with true stories of the transformative changes taking place in people’s lives. You can pick up a copy at the farm for $20 or order it by email to andre@horsespiritconnections.com for $24.95 including shipping. Meditation - Where East and West Meet
Alexander Soltys Jones I recently met the author of this book, a gentle soul who has been studying mindfulness for 40 years, who coincidentally lives in Millbrook. This book offers a step-by-step journey on how to meditate to awaken your Diamond Essence - your soul. Available at iuniverse.com or amazon.ca |
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