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Barefoot and Bridle-less by Liz Mitten-Ryan
I feel strongly about this topic as I have a herd of fourteen warmbloods that have lived without bits and shoes. They are as God made them, living on 320 acres, of meadows, hills and rocky terrain, enormous, well fed, 1500 pound animals who are joyous and free and in perfect health. They run on flint hard feet, connecting to and absorbing the energy of the Earth.
Why is it humans feel a need to interfere with what is natural, taking away the life that affords sustenance. Horses need to roll, graze and run on feet that touch the Earth, pumping the blood through their bodies with every hoof beat. They need friends and freedom for the health of their bodies and minds, and nights spent under the stars.
Why do humans, confine, control and command such wondrous creatures, when connection and communication will fulfill our dreams.
I have come to understand that there are two forces in the world – LOVE and Fear. When fear surfaces we are limited to a smaller version of our true selves. We are light beings, unique and special in variation, and no less than each created thing, we are spiritual equals. I also have come to know that humans are not superior but only different.
My herd has lived with LOVE since the moment they birthed into my arms, and since then they have been spoken to, played with, and respected in every way. They are offered an opportunity to be the best they can be. Horses, being prey animals, have innate fears that can only be dissolved through a relationship whose foundation is based on patience and LOVE. Horse nature is transcribed at a cellular level, passed on to each newborn, as a script for survival. As we journey into relationship with each new horse child, we are healing the memory of the human/horse, predator/prey relationship. I have noticed that inroads built with my mares are passed on to their babies, and from them to the next generation.
This is how all horses should be treated, but sadly, there are many who bear the scars of pain, fear and distrust from the hands of humans. One of the things I love most about horses is their ability to forgive. It is my theory that fear has played the major role through the centuries of our relationship with horses. We are in effect taming enormous wild beasts that could in a second destroy us if they so desired. In reality, these powerful creatures are amazingly kind and generous if treated considerately.
I have several years of daily consideration behind me when I first ride my three year olds. There is never a problem. I have shared with them the basics on the ground. We walk, trot, whoa, back, move our shoulders and hinds, and all this translates to understanding when I first sit on them. For riding, a rope halter with some clip on leather reins is all I use. Interestingly, when friends bring horses, particularly those who are difficult in bridle, the moment I remove the offending hardware and ask for the basic equestrian movements, I am rewarded with a soft, comfortable compliance. It’s as if they are saying ‘thank you.’ Imagine, if you can, being constricted, unable to breath, and in pain. Could you possibly relax and enjoy an exercise based on domination and punishment. It is so obvious, yet integral to the program of usury that man maintains with his dependence on horses.
Horses are as individual as humans, and just as there are very few athletes who enjoy the rigors of high performance, there are few horses as well. It is not natural for a horse to jump six feet, or prance around in collection for hours. Is it because we are asking unnatural and difficult things from horses, that the instruments of torture must be employed? My horses enjoy learning and playing together. They love an adventure in the hills, and just like hiking with a friend, we take turns choosing the direction, volunteering the pace and stopping for a snack. Riders have been warned forever against the pitfalls of allowing a horse to eat grass, determine the pace or do anything it wants to; almost like all will be lost if the horse enjoys a simple pleasure. Why? In a friendship, partnership, or relationship, it is all about consideration, love and respect. Can we be that afraid to open to the possibility of a mutually rewarding arrangement? Even in a work environment we can certainly consider the horses comfort as we would a human.
We are moving rapidly now in the direction of an evolving consciousness, towards oneness and connection with all life. There is only one consciousness in all creation:
“We are all, each and every little quark, united in the same cosmic soup. There are spaces but no boundaries. Boundaries are only thoughts.” - Prima, speaking for the Herd, in the ‘Truth According to Horses.’ It is time to understand the atrocity of a horse/human relationship based on “Do it or I’ll punish you” It is time to move on to ‘invitation and reward’ - a social interaction more similar to how we treat our family and friends, and should certainly treat all sentient beings.As Prima says: “You and I can change the world, one mind at a time, - Imagine”
Imagine sharing the inherent desire for freedom, with all life.Liz Mitten Ryan has co-authored four books with her horses, winning a total of nine independent Publishing Awards. She is also offers workshops teaching a new level of consciousness and connection with animals and the Earth and certification in Equinistic Healing at www.equinisity.com
Watch Your Thoughts – by Cynthia Cooper
When I discovered horses (and all other animals) could ‘hear’ me or telepathically read my mind, I felt bad for ‘saying’ (thinking) not so nice thoughts about them.I asked myself – “Would I greet a good friend with ‘hello fattie’ or say ‘Get going you lazy slob’?
I was embarrassed at some of the derogatory thoughts or messages I was sending my horses and decided I would be more polite.
Now I address them with respect – adding a Miss, Mrs or Mr to their names seems to help.
And I watch my thoughts, taking special note of the negative ones that creep into my mind through exposure to so much negative media on television, radio and in newspapers that seems to perpetuate negative.Just the other day, I was reminded to change my negative thought to a positive – or it would be self-fulfilling!
My young Arabian gelding used to get excited about getting his feed delivered and as I walked over to the feed tub, he would sometimes lash out with excitement.When I focused on thinking about him walking calmly to the feed bin and used my tongue click to mark good behaviour (followed by the food delivery), he stopped kicking out.
But the other day, he was walking quite close to me and I came into line with his hip, and found myself thinking ‘you’re a good boy for not kicking at me’ and then he leapt forward and threw two hind feet at me!
I then remembered reading somewhere that animals don’t hear the ‘not, don’t, can’t etc.’ ahead of a word – and think you want them to do that action (nip, kick etc), so are actually complying with your request!It reminded me that if we think of something in the negative tense, we can fix that by turning it around into the positive.
For example, if I’d followed my negative thought ‘…for not kicking me’ with ‘…so please keep walking quietly to the feed bin’, I’m sure that would have happened.Here are some more examples of how to change a negative thought into a positive:
- ‘Don’t you nip me’ to ‘keep your nose to yourself’
- ‘I hope he doesn’t buck’ to ‘Lets see if we can canter and maintain forward’
- That looks scary – hope he doesn’t shy’ to ‘It’s only a wheelie bin so be brave and walk right by’.
Thinking in the negative is not always a bad thing – it can help us see a potential problem (or manufacture one!), which won’t become a reality if we follow up those thoughts with a positive solution.So watch you thoughts!
Hear what your horse has to say - by Danielle
Ever since I started learning about animal communication from popular authors such as Marta Williams, Amelia Kincade and J.Allen-Boone, I discovered we’re all able to communicate on an energetic level if we can just learn to quiet the chatter in our minds and be prepared to accept what we hear or ‘get’ or feel.
Some people hear what animals say in words, others see it in written form or as a film and yet others get a feeling or emotion that tells them what the animal is saying.
Some find it easier than others to hear our non-verbal friends, but often all it takes is a little know-how and practice.Those that find it comes easily to them sometimes offer their services to people who don’t have the time or interest in learning this skill.
One such person is Danielle Coleman who has been practicing animal communication for a few years now, ever since she attended a workshop with Trish McGagh from www.animaltalk.com.au .
Danielle is now helping people every day to find out what their animal is wanting to say.
She works via email, with just a photo and the name of the animal which she then contacts during a meditation to ask the questions listed by the owner.
The answers are returned by email and a follow up phone call.
Danielle says sometimes people don’t like what they hear or don’t get the answers they expected.
"There have been so many memorable, funny, amazing outcomes during my time communicating with animals - from my own horses telling me I talk to much! To my young horse telling me I have a lot to learn.
Another funny comment from a horse when the owner asked why does he be silly when being clipped - the horse replied "I don’t like being bald, would you like to be"!
Once your animal realises that you are acknowledging them you can communicate with them and while you are trying, they will never stop helping you and also showing you that you are on the right track.
All it takes is for you to talk to your horse like a human being, and your life will change forever.
If you want acknowledgment from them to make sure you are on the right track, then don’t be scared to ask for it. I use to say to my animals via telepathy.. Neera, if you can hear me, can you please walk right up to me and touch me with your nose. Sure enough I would open my eyes and she would be standing in front of me touching me with her nose.I say to my horses "Come on, if you want to come for a ride meet me at the gate in a minute". Sure enough when I go outside they are waiting at the gate, put their heads in their halters and off we go for a ride".
Have you ever wondered why your animals do certain things?
Have you ever wanted to know what they enjoy? What they dislike? Why they do certain behaviour that is unlike them normally? There are no limits to what you can ask your animal friend.If you are interested in having a consultation done, or are just interested in having a chat, then please call Danielle on 0429 706 412, or email dan_hear2heal@bigpond.com.
Consultations are at an introductory price of $40.00. This will allow you to ask up to 7 questions, or $50.00 for 12 questions.“When I first contacted Danielle with some questions to put to my own horse, I must admit, I was fairly sceptical about ‘animal communication’! But Danielle’s responses to the questions were so accurate and so in tune with the character of my horse that I had to believe that there was definitely something in it.
Since that first time, Danielle has spoken with friends’ animals – both horses and dogs which she’d never seen, nor met and who were owned by people she did not know.
Every single animal’s responses have exactly suited their character and Danielle has consistently mentioned images and facts which only the owner would have known.
Danielle has helped me to assist a horse which was on my property who was overworked, emotionally withdrawn and very depressed, not to mention in pain and sore. After the first consultation where he showed he was very unhappy and confused, he also showed Danielle sore areas that required urgent attention.
Danielle’s suggestions of sore areas were backed up by the chiropractor and the masseuse who looked at this horse.
His final consultation showed he felt like an entirely different horse, one who was bright, full of energy and once again enjoying his work.
It is thanks to these consultations with Danielle that helped us follow the right steps to enable him to change his outlook. He is now competing overseas and apparently doing very well!” Northern Tasmania lady.
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