My affinity to horses goes back to when I galloped around the backyard being a horse. Later, in my teens, I rode occasionally at a stable but never actually learned to ride. Then in 2008, I hosted an Epona workshop with Helen Russell and that changed my life. In a personal-development session, I re-united with that inner child and galloped with a horse name Sienna. Once we stopped in front of the other group members, Sienna kissed me! (Picture proof on page "About Us") It remains the most ecstatic experiences of my life! After that experience, a friend introduced me to Dorothea Trip and Chilly Night Farm where I met Can Do; she was then a 26-year old mare who was gentle and kind and her patience with me has been boundless. Earlier this April, Can Do passed on to greener pastures to meet her recently departed pasture pal, Thunder. It is because of my relationship with Can Do that I believed that there must be other horses who needed company and other humans that want to connect their heart to a horse.
Happy hearts at Happy Mare's Day - May 10, 2014
Posted by Dawn Sadler on Saturday, May 24, 2014
This precious picture was sent to me by the girl's mother (thanks, Mom!) and it's a perfect example of the love that begins in childhood. It's clear that there's a special moment happening for the horse as well as the little girl. Mom and daughter were among the other 100 or so people who came out to see a horse farm and, some people learned about Heart to Horse Connection's Heartful Horse Workshop and Equine Education.
The horses were amazing! Their tranquil home is usually very quiet with few people coming or going. On Saturday, they were all at the fence line to greet the crowd that came to see them.
Thanks to everyone who came out on a breezy but beautiful afternoon... in particular,
Melodie Papp with her herd of horses that have flowed from her artistic hand to various forms of horses. Check out her website dedicated to "a horse a day for the Year of the Horse" www.horsesfortheyear.com
Cheryl Hiebert from Sacred Journey Healing Arts who came out to talk about her Reiki for Companion Animals. Cheryl brings her own sunshine wherever she goes and offers the path to wellness through the many models that she has developed throughout her own journey. http://sacred-journeys.ca
to the dedicated volunteers - Marja Heikkila, Elaine Lowen, Debbie Twitty which, of course, includes my co-creators - Marsha Gormley and Jocelyn Grey
Thanks, also to Dorothea Trip and Saskia and Hugh for their hospitality and help in preparing and hosting Happy Mare's Day.
As Saskia observed at the end of the day: People got what they came out to get. What more can be said than that?!
I am grateful for the wonderful positive energy that people brought to the afternoon and the gift of graciousness as displayed by the horses.
The horses were amazing! Their tranquil home is usually very quiet with few people coming or going. On Saturday, they were all at the fence line to greet the crowd that came to see them.
Thanks to everyone who came out on a breezy but beautiful afternoon... in particular,
Melodie Papp with her herd of horses that have flowed from her artistic hand to various forms of horses. Check out her website dedicated to "a horse a day for the Year of the Horse" www.horsesfortheyear.com
Cheryl Hiebert from Sacred Journey Healing Arts who came out to talk about her Reiki for Companion Animals. Cheryl brings her own sunshine wherever she goes and offers the path to wellness through the many models that she has developed throughout her own journey. http://sacred-journeys.ca
to the dedicated volunteers - Marja Heikkila, Elaine Lowen, Debbie Twitty which, of course, includes my co-creators - Marsha Gormley and Jocelyn Grey
Thanks, also to Dorothea Trip and Saskia and Hugh for their hospitality and help in preparing and hosting Happy Mare's Day.
As Saskia observed at the end of the day: People got what they came out to get. What more can be said than that?!
I am grateful for the wonderful positive energy that people brought to the afternoon and the gift of graciousness as displayed by the horses.
