![]() ![]() They were my partners and my magic mirror. Interacting with Roxy, Flo, Gus, and Rooster was a unique opportunity to learn how when I changed myself, the horses responded differently. Freedom is a high value for me and my deep desire is to walk freely side by side in partnership with those I love, rather than pull someone using “force.” As I felt the rope tighten, I felt the tension and she stopped, again. Mirror, mirror, on the wall!Īs soon as I released that tension, Roxy perked up and when I tried to lead her again, she moved forward. It was a metaphor for the need for boundaries, where I am settling, what keeps me stuck, what holds me back, what makes me uncomfortable in a relationship. Kathy invited me to go deeper and, with her guidance, I finally figured out what this dynamic represented in my life. Kathy exchanged the harness, yet with a little piece of rope, I got the same result. I felt extremely uncomfortable about the harness – dozens of questions filled my mind: should I pull hard? does it hurt her?… It was challenging for me to lead her because I did not want to be mean to her. Not one bit. She seemed stubborn and defiant, and this sent me an incredibly clear message that I was not being “herd.” LOL And I laugh about it now, but make no mistake… it was one of the most intense experiences I have faced in a long while. I gently pulled on the harness and she did not move. I enrolled in the task of guiding Roxy through an obstacle course just a few feet away. My family fell in love with these stunning creatures as we disconnected from the world. I soon found out Kathy was not kidding when she said the horses had their own attitudes, personalities, and moods. It was a very intimate experience, and as you can guess, very relaxing.Īnd then it happened. Two majestically huge females, two adorably tiny males. ![]() ![]() We went in and started literally just introducing ourselves to the horses and getting to know them, too. I was big-bellied pregnant when Kathy Taylor, of HerdWise, invited us to “ come out and hang out with the horses.” Such a generous offer and such a patient, love-filled Christian mompreneur. We had been planning this encounter for months. We arrived in the field at about 4pm after a long, yet fun drive. ![]()
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