OBSERVE | BREATHE | ENJOY... Have you heard the song "Enjoy Yourself"? I hadn't until today. At first, I go, "enjoy myself?" That's not possible. Then I get into the lyrics..."Life is going by so fast, and it is later than we think!" This song is a beacon of direction to what we need in … Continue reading How Do You Live Life Better?
Author: Brenda Boyd
Why Do People Like Horses So Much?
HORSES SEEK US OUT... It's no joke! People love horses. But why? Why do men, women, and children love about horses so much? Here's why: Horses Seek Companionship With Humans Horses Are 100% Judgement Free Horses Recognize People & Develop Connections With Them Horses Read Our Emotions & Energy, And Mirror It Back To Us … Continue reading Why Do People Like Horses So Much?
What Can You Learn From A Horse?
AWARENESS & COMMUNICATION... Can a horse help us learn skills about leadership? Yes. Can a horse teach us about how to be honest? Yes. Can a horse show us how to communicate? Yes. Can a horse explain the importance of emotional intelligence? Yes. Some 10 to 20 years ago most people denied the idea that … Continue reading What Can You Learn From A Horse?
Why Do Horses Point Their Ears?
HORSES COMMUNICATE ATTENTION WITH THEIR EARS... Have you ever noticed the ears of a horse? I've been spending time lately just watching. I also bring the ears of a horse to the attention of the participants in LEAD THE WAY EQUINE LEARNING activities. Ears say a lot! Horses point their ears in the direction they … Continue reading Why Do Horses Point Their Ears?
Do Horses Like To Be Touched?
MAYBE...MAYBE NOT... Touch is important to horses. It's also important to people. But how horses and people interpret touch are two different things. Horses touch to groom each other. They nudge each other if another horse is in their space. They use their sense of touch to navigate their environment. Horses show affection to their … Continue reading Do Horses Like To Be Touched?
Horses Help Us
Horses Teach Us To LIVE LIFE BETTER... Check out this article at http://www.HorseListening.com entitled HORSE. RIDING. LIFE. While this article is about horseback riding, the application can be made to equine assisted learning. I have made the connection to EAL below. You know that a horse has helped you live life better when... 1. The … Continue reading Horses Help Us
Welcome
A HORSE CHANGED ME... Hi. I’m Brenda Boyd. My story is simple, yet profound. Leadership development while partnering with a horse changed my life. In June of 2021, I had the opportunity to interact with a pony named Breezy to help a friend finish the final project in her equine-assisted therapy program. I was totally … Continue reading Welcome