Less is More...

Greetings!

This evening I went out and removed the horses' fly masks just as it turned dark and clouds to the west showed streaks of an ember red glow. I maneuvered around the stable yard by the faint light of tiny solar lamps scattered about like stars on the ground. Autumn is here. Strangely felt in the air and by the new light, it is my favorite time of the year. So much becomes clear to me after spring's planning and summer's hard work. I believe every year of my adult life I have realized that "Less is More"; meaning that the basic principles of good horsemanship bring results, the simple plans and projects work out the best and that health is maintained by supporting the bodies' own innate systems of defense and repair. Simple.

In all of our relationships, the light of integrity is held by Compassion. If we consider something other than our own motives and agendas, we can open to living a real life outside of the world of illusion. With animals, we will establish communication instead of domination. With loved ones, we will share our very souls. With humanity, we will become beacons of reason and unconditional love. We will shift ourselves and those who resonate with Nature to a higher kind of love and life where the demoralizing of others is simply not accepted.


The Bodhi Tree Principles for Horse Persons:      

Bodhi is the "Tree of Wisdom & Awakening"  Its principles include:

Damaru - "the sound of compassion"       

Drala - "energy beyond aggression" 

 

Damaru, a drum with two heads, reminds us to choose our thoughts and our words wisely with kindness and commitment when we speak to our horses. For us to be trusted, we must be trustworthy.

External Drala is all about recognizing the power and value of everything around us and to find calm, quiet time for "Earthing" - to connect to the presence of Nature and therefor, to the vibrations that our horses are tuned to.

Internal Drala is about recognizing the good in ourselves and cultivating it.

Secret Drala (Riding Windhorse) is about seeing ourselves as both a vessel and a conduit to blend the energies from the sky/stars and the vibration of the Earth while holding compassion for all living beings.


The Dralas are ENERGY WITHOUT AGGRESSION - Aggression desecrates everything it touches. Just as the Dralas shrink away from aggression, so will the horse try to escape it.

Being with horses changes people. Children learn patience and courage. They find lifelong friendships (with horses and with horse people) and touch their own dreams. Adults find compassion and strength while building new dendrites learning to ride, communicate with and understand these gentle giants.

Horse bring us to an examination of what we value and help us find gratitude in the small and simple things all around us. When horsemanship becomes a way of life, it is a rich life connected to the edifying and subtle realms of Nature where a look can speak volumes and a touch can heal.

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At Dharmahorse, we hold horses in the highest regard and believe that we must keep them healthy, happy and safe if we are to be true friends and caretakers. We teach these principles through lessons, books and the Stable Women Program.


Best Wishes to you from Katharine & the DH Family!