A Learner's Journey

#80 Biggest Cause of Stress in Horse-Human Relationship

What is one of the biggest causes of stress in the horse-human relationship?

When Harry Whitney posed this question to a group of eager horse lovers on a chilly Tennessee morning in June, you could feel the energy level rise as all brains went into action trying to think of answers. 

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#72 Fine Tuning your Observation Skills

In the 3 Day Mindful Challenge you had the opportunity to play with sitting and observing your horse/s- what gets their attention, how they move, what relaxation looks like or doesn't, how often your mind wanders and then bringing it back to observing. 

All master horsewomen and men are...

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#53 Divided Attention

I was raised to look people in the eye when they're talking to you. I had wonderful role models of active listening- listening from a place of curiosity and engagement. My gramma and my mom both provided this for me. When I was telling them one of my RIVETING childhood stories, I felt like I was...

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#52 Warwick Schiller Part 2: Brene Brown, Milk & Eggs and the 4 Channels of Awareness

In Part 2, Warwick shares about how Brene Brown has impacted his life and what the 4 Channels of Awareness are and how they can improve your horsemanship.

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#51 A Conversation with Warwick Schiller Pt 1: Improve Yourself to Improve Your Horse

Warwick Schiller moved from his homeland of Australia as a young man in pursuit of career in horse training. He achieved that but his continuing journey to understand horses led him on a path to understand himself. He now travels the world helping people improve themselves...

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#45 What is this feel you speak of?

Do you love words? I have loved them since I was little. I remember the very first word I learned to read on my own...  "the". It was the most magical word. I could decipher it in the maze of straight lines and squiggles filling up the pages of my older brother Mike's books. Books with...

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#19 A Leap of Faith and Saying Goodbye: A Conversation with Tia Jones

I often find myself saying, "I'm so glad you're here."

When I write or record video, I try to picture you and the other folks in this community as I write or talk. A huge sense of gratitude comes up in me every time. Gratitude that you're taking time out of your day to spend with me AND that...

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