I have the good fortune of having at least a few moments almost every day for mindfulness with horses. At times it is just a few moments of intentional mindfulness while they finish their feed or it is moments of mindful task oriented intention while tending to hoof care or simply grooming. Other times the mindfulness is reserved for periods of intentional meditation. All of these times bring meaning in their own way. There are others times when I have the fortune to share these mindfulness experiences, not just with horses, but also with fellow human beings. Each of these mindfulness moments bring their own variances colored by the personal histories and presence of the participants. The horses bring an intuitive understanding of each individual present and their responses to the situation offer to enlighten our human understanding. The language of the horse is subtle and often silent but when we are attune, it is always enlightening. Horses speak plainly but often w
Mindfulness of the Horse