Reinforce the Horse

The more I dive into life on the farm - especially interacting with horses - the more I find myself becoming more aware of our sentient nature. ~ Sentient Open to perception and feel things tangible  and those which are not A beast so far from human form Yet so close to heart An expression of loving kindness Simply being in their presence What would it be like Have you considered The magnitude of...

This morning, a poem came to me - one I didn't think much about sharing. Then, I stumbled upon this quote from Sadhguru: "We need to stop looking at Human Beings as resources. They are not commodities but Lives. With the right nurturing, they will Blossom into someone remarkable." ~Sadhguru I love these rather simple serendipitous moments. Here's the poem: ~ The significance of...

Jason, flying solo again...a quick session on the idea of gratefulness and a recent poem to go with it. ~ Grateful for the here and now Grateful for what was Grateful for what will come to be Your presence here like a gift Eloquently wrapped, placed under the Christmas tree Grateful for the misunderstood Grateful for my childhood Grateful for the things I know Ability to just let it flow Where to...

Today's session is brought to you by a Facebook post that popped up on my (Jason) feed by Rebecca Bee: "The old paradigm is shifting.  Sensitive used to be labelled as weak.  Sensitive people have been conditioned to believe that their sensitivity and empathy is weakness. However, sensitivity is true strength. This resolve is getting stronger.  So many of the leaders in the world have be...

Jason shares his recent fascination with writing poetry. Not having written poetry in the past, the art seemingly unlocked and he's written nearly 20 poems in a mere week's time. The poem shared today is about his transition from approaching horses as vehicles, to recognizing they are living, sentient beings who desire relationship. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intr...

Just a poem/short story that came to me (Jason) following some halter work I did today with Sinsi, the beautiful mustang mare. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Outro music provided by Justin Tamminga 

Our guest today is Lockie Phillips, a professional ballet dancer who transitioned to working with and training horses full time. Lockie is an Australian native who currently resides in Spain. Lockie takes a rather unique approach when training horses. His mission is helping deeply caring equestrians create emotionally balanced horses using Science, Empathy & Feel. You can find out more about L...

Today, we're talking with Dr. Allecia Maine. For over 28 years she has been a Divine Feminine Channel successfully translating the truth of the animals for thousands of her clients by providing precise, accurate and often lifesaving information to thousands of humans about their animal’s health, behavior, soul partnership, natural leadership, nutrition, and crossing over issues. She is a uniq...

Join Jason as he shares more about his personal journey of healing.  He opens vulnerably about finding love, peace and joy through much inner-work supported by yoga, meditation, and of course, HORSES. Jason divorced in 2014 after nearly 14 years of marriage. This devastating situation was coupled with the difficult beginnings of a new business and an overall sense of internal hatred for himself, d...

 Recording this session was beautifully inspiring for us and we hope, as you listen, it inspires you too. This episode is brought to you from four hearts that beat just like yours. It is about love and the pain we experience on our journey there .  We share what's been going on lately - internal and external changes about ourselves, our hearts and  environments. We discuss the importance of b...

Did you know that horses can enjoy artistic expression? In this session, Alyssa talks about her newfound artistic partnership with her mustang, Willow. As part of the training journey, Willow and Alyssa discovered the fun and art in painting! Yes, that's right, Willow paints! To learn more about Willow and to purchase her beautiful art, head over to WillowPaints.com .  Send us a message. We&#...

Today, we're talking about connection. We think it's safe to say that, at the core of life, there is an innate desire to connect. Without connection, life would be dismal at best. Over the years, our ability to connect with our horses has grown. As a result, our ability to connect with the humans in our lives has grown as well. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Out...

A cancer diagnosis can present itself as a thick dark cloud upon one's life. It also carries with it an immensely strong reminder of our human mortality. It doesn't have to be all doom and gloom, though. In recent years, horses have been an integral part of life for Alyssa and Jason, alike. They believe horses have a unique ability to take part in the journey of life - including the abil...

In this session, Jason and Alyssa share their individual ideas about about expectations, goals, training and life in general. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Outro music provided by Justin Tamminga 

Jason and Alyssa talk about some of the basic aspects of adopting a previously wild mustang in America. The process is managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) with help from the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF). In addition to some of the adoption basics, Alyssa and Jason talk about what they've learned after adopting their TIP-trained mustang mare, Willow. If you work for BLM, MHF or...

Everything we do in life has some connection to the art and science of relationships. In this session, Jason and Alyssa talk about relationship - specifically, how horses appear to be masters of the art, and how we humans can learn a lot to help us in our relationships with our horses and other humans in our lives. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Outro music provided by Ju...

An extension, of sorts, of Alyssa's story. In this session, Alyssa and Jason share their memories and life lessons learned through Mocha, our beautiful  American Quarter Horse Mare. Sadly, Mocha passed away in 2021. Her death was a catalyst for us to approach horses - and ourselves - in a different, more mindful and intentional way. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Out...

Jennifer Kirk BA ,BN, RN, EFLP ​is the founder of Dragonfly Meadows , a Canada-based organization which provides Equine-Facilitated Learning workshops for Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other professional caregivers. Jennifer is a practicing Registered Nurse with 17 years experience. As an RN who has worked the majority of her career in critical care, she knows all too well the...

While Jason never expected to fall in love with horses, he talks about how the past few years of partnering with them have been instrumental to his own personal healing - emotionally, physically and otherwise. In just a few short years, this military veteran found himself struggling with the aftermath of military life, divorce and a cancer diagnosis.  Send us a message. We'd love to hear from...

In this session, Alyssa shares her story of how horses have changed her life. She talks about her earliest memory of horses and how they have helped her overcome one of the most difficult times in her life. Alyssa has been a horse-lover since she can remember but began her personal horsemanship journey in 2018 with her Quarter Horse mare, Mocha. Sadly, Mocha passed on after suffering a fractured p...

You may have heard that horses have a unique way of connecting with and ultimately assisting humans in healing processes. Since we began our journey with horses, we've found this to be remarkably true. In this session, Alyssa and Jason talk about some of the ways they've experienced healing - emotionally and otherwise - with their horses. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you...

Horses not only require but actually enjoy grooming. Join Alyssa and Jason as they discuss this relaxing process as they share a grooming/brushing session with their horses, Willow (a previously wild mustang mare), and Cody, (a domestic Bashkir Curly gelding).  Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Outro music provided by Justin Tamminga 

In this short session, Alyssa and Jason discuss some of the art and science behind the idea of pausing to perform. Evidently the idea is a rather old cowboy concept called "dwell time". This special time of subconscious reflection helps horses (and humans) learn new tasks more effectively and efficiently. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Outro music provided by Ju...

"Just an animal" is perhaps a common phrase humans use to describe our non-human furry friends, including horses. In this session, Alyssa and Jason talk about how partnering with horses provides a unique perspective that encourages thinking of them as more than just animals. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Outro music provided by Justin Tamminga 

A lot of people enjoy horses in their life primarily to ride. In this session, Alyssa and Jason talk about riding - specifically, the importance of teaching your horse and establishing a strong relationship long before beginning to ride. Send us a message. We'd love to hear from you. Intro/Outro music provided by Justin Tamminga