Posted in Advice on Aug 31st, 2010
Hello. As you may know, I have a very close and long-standing relationship with Neda De Mayo, who does wonderful work at her American Wild Horse Sanctuary, Return to Freedom, in Lompoc, California.
Neda has been a long time student of mine and has introduced a number of people to my Method during her workshops. As were putting together today’s blog, we came across a very interesting question from the Insider Circle which I wanted to feature. As you will read, this person was indeed introduced to my work via Neda and Mark told me that he was on the same workshop and that’s how he found out about me too! So I’d like to thank Neda and say that if you ever get chance to visit the sanctuary, I really recommend it. They run a variety of different events and workshops there too and of course it’s a wonderful cause to support too.
In fact, large parts of my Waterhole Reflections DVD were shot at the ranch and it really is beautiful up there, especially in the Spring when all the flowers are out, so go take a visit.
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Posted in Misc on Aug 17th, 2010
Today I am going to share another question from an Insider Circle student about some typical expressions horses have and how the Waterhole Rituals can help you understand them and work with them.
While participating in a clinic at Return To Freedom with Neda De Mayo (2007, I believe) I was introduced to your way of being with horses and have been practicing ever since. HUGE breath of fresh air! I have no words to describe the gratitude I feel.
My questions are:
- Horse pins ears when walking toward food, with or without me walking with him. What does this mean and how would you shape his behavior, or does it matter?
- Sour expression, pinning ears while companion walking. What does this mean and how would you shape his behavior, or does it matter?
- Head slinging when sending away quickly. What does this mean and how would you shape his behavior, or does it matter?
- What are your insights on mutual grooming as a herd behavior? Does it matter who initiates it? Who usually initiates it, lead, dominant or lower in the order? Is this a ritual that can be used to strengthen the bond and shape
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Posted in Advice on Jun 6th, 2008
Hello there. Today’s post concerns a horse I’ve been training named Doolie. First you have an audio of me to listen to where I tell you a little about Doolie and the challenges he and his owner, Carol, faced.
After this comes a lovely email I received from Carol telling me about Doolie’s progress. I love letters like this 
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Till next week, have fun!
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