I spent Wed. and Thurs. at a clinc with JoAnna Mendl Shaw and David Lichman. The two of them together with their combined knowledge of movement and horsemanship was impressive. I've been licking and chewing, as we say when the horses are thinking, the last few days on the information I got from the clinic. One significant thing that was confirmed for me was that technique and skill aren't as important and heart, energy and intuition. Technique and skill level can be taught and enhanced, but there are so many other components that the horse is aware of when we work with him.
On Friday I had a private lesson with David. I've struggled for a while now with some confidence issues with Morado. Both of our confidence! "When the student is ready, the teacher appears." It was just what I needed. My emotional attachment to Morado has somehow made it difficult for me to intuitively troubleshoot the challenges I've faced with him. In the meantime, I've been doubting myself when working with him, and my lack of confidence has worried him. Sort of a snowball effect.
David has put me back on track, offered follow up support and he validated my feelings about what's been going on with Morado. It's been as if a weight is lifted off my shoulders.
I've recommitted myself to Morado's development, which is committing to my own development. I am inspired and excited to track our progress starting yesterday. For the next 30 days, I will be blogging about Morado and I and getting it together again!
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Back to the Blog
My apologies to my blog followers for being gone for a month. Just not enough time in the day to fit everything in. Without rehashing what the last month has been like, I'll just say that there have been a lot opportunities for personal development between our construction of the barn and other business items that needed our attention.
The good news is the grass is growing, all horses remain healthy and happy, and activities are picking up speed at The Center. Our newsletter reaches over 900 people, and we've had great response to the important work we are doing!
Some important dates this summer: Sept. 17 our big fundraising event: Equine, Arts& Eats Festival to be held at The Center. We are accepting art and food vendors now, and looking for sponsors from businesses and organizations, and individuals. We will have all of our information posted very soon.
Memorial Day weekend, keep your eyes open for the Stowe Guide magazine where you will read a feature article on the Center. It should be a wonderful way to spread the word of what we do.
And today...I have an hour long radio interview with Equess radio show, an internet radio show which features women in the horse industry. The show will be posted to the internet on Friday!
Well friends, that's all I have time for right now, but keep visiting the blog as I get back into the swing of things..
Sincerely,
Stephanie
The good news is the grass is growing, all horses remain healthy and happy, and activities are picking up speed at The Center. Our newsletter reaches over 900 people, and we've had great response to the important work we are doing!
Some important dates this summer: Sept. 17 our big fundraising event: Equine, Arts& Eats Festival to be held at The Center. We are accepting art and food vendors now, and looking for sponsors from businesses and organizations, and individuals. We will have all of our information posted very soon.
Memorial Day weekend, keep your eyes open for the Stowe Guide magazine where you will read a feature article on the Center. It should be a wonderful way to spread the word of what we do.
And today...I have an hour long radio interview with Equess radio show, an internet radio show which features women in the horse industry. The show will be posted to the internet on Friday!
Well friends, that's all I have time for right now, but keep visiting the blog as I get back into the swing of things..
Sincerely,
Stephanie
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