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Tank's Angel Eye before my Sacred Ride
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"Gratitude is the sweet fragrance of an opening heart."
~ Aine Belton
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Zen Horse, Zen Mind
by Allan Hamilton
The science and spirituality of working with horses.
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I'm not sure if it's because I'm getting older, or if it's because time really is moving more quickly but if you're anything like me, you're wondering, "Where did the year go?"
I also wonder about how time seems to slow down when I share it with horses. Things slow down, life slows down, I slow down which is supposedly what winter is all about. But before entering into what I hope will be a season of "horse time", I wanted to share a story from the past, and take a look toward the future...
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Messages From the Herd:
The Sacred Ride
Be welcomed to the land by an 18 hand giant - whose gentle shadow follows as you walk amongst the herd.
There, in a creek-lined meadow, you are visited by horses who are balanced and loved, who choose to approach, to inquire, sharing space with you on their terms, in their own way.
You're on horse time now...
See your reflection in the eye of the horse.
Look closely, and know...
There is more to horses than just "the ride".
Partnership over ownership. Companionship over conquest.
The power comes in connection.
These are some of the words my friend Ainsley and I use to describe The Sacred Ride, a program we offer each summer that connects people to the heart of horses and to their own heart as well.
Every year I look forward to joining my dear friend to share our love of horses and the wilderness with six kindred spirits. In May of 2008 this all changed. A riding accident left me unconsious and broken and the thought of riding felt as far from sacred as I could imagine.
Click The Sacred Ride Article to read how an Angel of a horse named Tank helped me to have my own Sacred Ride.
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What's New?
As a Horse Conscious Teacher myself, and a member of Epona's first apprenticeship program, it is an honour to let you know that through January 2nd, a new web symposium entitled The Power of the Herd featuring Linda Kohanov will be offered at a special rate. Go now to: http://www.poweroftheherd.com/dap/a/?a=5 to learn more.
"For years," Linda says, "I've been looking for ways to create a special on-line course for people who either can't attend an Epona workshop or who have recently returned from a clinic with us and want to reinforce their skills, translating them more effectively into human contexts. People have also told me they wished they had an at-home course to offer Epona-based skills to friends, business colleagues, and family members. This fall, I'm happy to say, I found the perfect inspiration and partner in this effort, Mark Mottershead, who developed the HorseConscious website, originally inspired by Stormy May's wonderful film The Path of the Horse."
Linda's upcoming book The Power of the Herd, is due out in the fall of 2012 and you can bet it will be featured in the Book Barn.
For those of you interested in attending an Epona Approach in the Vancouver area, I will be offering one on May 12-13, 2012. |
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Stocking Stuffers
I couldn't wait until Christmas to open my Horses In Art magazine. Full of gorgeous imagery, artist's tips and heartwarming stories, it makes a perfect stocking stuffer for the horse lover on your Christmas list.
Give the gift of a Chiron's Way Gift Certificate. Available in any denomination, they tuck right into a stocking but open up into an unforgettable expereince with Sandra and her horses. May be used toward a private coaching or consulting session, or a workshop of your choice.
Email Sandra to order in time for Christmas
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| Upcoming Workshops and Training....
When was the last time you did something you'll remember for a lifetime? The Sacred Ride - UNFORGETTABLE!
Princeton, BC / May 31-June 3, 2012
Traing Courses in Equine Guided Development:
Level 1
Learn how to add a Horse as Teacher, Coach or Healer to your Wellness Practice - includes the Epona Approach.
Maple Ridge / May 12-16, 2012
Level 2
Dancing with Equus is an engaging facilitator program for wellness practitioners, coaches, counsellors, educators and equine professionals who want to master the art of partnering with horses in the fields of human or corporate development.
Maple Ridge, BC / June 13-17, 2012 and July 8-12, 2012
The Epona Approach: prerequisite for study at the Epona Center with Linda Kohanov, author of The Tao of Equus Maple Ridge / May 12-13, 2012
New Year's Special $350 + hst
January 7-8, 2012 at Chiron's Way in Maple Ridge Please check the workshop pages if you're interested in learning more. |
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Thank you as always for your kind support. Wishing you a joyous holiday season and wonderful New Year.
Warmly,
Sandra |
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