Embracing The Fire & a Winner

“Such are the horses on which gods and heroes ride, ..to bring out the best qualities—their spirit, fire, grace, and bearing.” Xenophon, On Horses, 400BC

Yesterday was blustery because we are expecting a weather change. Winter is coming. 

I decided to only work with Tumbleweed on energy and intention from the ground, but I wanted to see if we could recreate the other day when he went wild, and then practice bringing our energy together at liberty. 

Sure enough, the docile kitten was gone and, in its place, a wild, majestic stallion. (At least, he thinks he is.)

Eventually, he figured I was the only friend he had in the arena, and he came back to me. 

We walked over poles, side-by-side, then spent a little time cooling off at a walk. 

I tried to summon him to me with only my thoughts and body movements, and it did work to get him to come into the round pen once and the onto the bridge with me twice. He mostly cued into the movement of my body walking away from him, then followed.

No great miracles of telepathy were performed, but we did have fun, and I think he is getting the idea that I want him to tune into me on a deeper level. 

And, I am growing in my awareness of him, especially what it means to not only be a ‘docile kitten,’ but also a majestic, strong, and proud soul with fire inside. 

There’s something to be said for embracing that fire. 

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Book Giveaway Update

I drew names this morning, and the winner of the Sacred Spaces book giveaway is….Aurora who shares with us on her blog Equine Expressions  . Her blog is full of beautiful photography and her personal journey with horses, the newest addition being “Hope.” 

I hope you find this book an inspiring addition to that journey.