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Every good horseman and horsewomen is and should be “mindful” when they are interacting with horses. The silent, interpersonal relationship you share with your horse is a form of meditation for some and just deep connection for others. by B.S., M.A. Mary Ann C. Simonds Every good horseman and horsewomen is and should be “mindful” when … Read more
by Mary Ann C. Simonds, B.S. M.A. originally published in Holistic Horse Magazine In a world filled with frequencies and vibrations, it can be confusing to understand all the language of new and “old” technology. While engineers and physicists cringe at the use of words with clear meanings in their field, subtle energy practitioners continue … Read more
How the Chinese explorers influenced the American horse by B.S., M.A. Mary Ann C. Simonds ShareThis Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Google + Care2 Pinterest Email RSS Print Her latest book, Did Ancient Chinese Explore America? My Trip Through the Rocky Mountains to Find Answers (2013), is a travelogue which followed an alleged Shan Hai Jing journey. It presents evidence of Chinese exploration in America starting 2000 BC. Charlotte … Read more
Bridles, with bits and without, have been used through history as various cultures sought to guide, control and communicate with the horse. by Mary Ann Simonds, B.S., M.A, Originally published in Holistic Horse magazine The history of bridles and bits goes as far back as 3500-3000 BC. Early bits were made of bone, horn or … Read more
The head has more nerve sensitivity than any other part of the body. by Mary Ann Simonds kt The nose/mouth/smell system of the horse is critical for obtaining and processing sensory information and hence has more nerves-to-pro-preceptor ratio than any other place in the body. In other words, as discomfort and pain increase, the horse … Read more
When it comes to keeping insects off, nature actually designed the horse fairly well. by Mary Ann Simonds ShareThis Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Google + Care2 Pinterest Email RSS Print Expand kt Long manes with a forelock over the eyes and a tail that can swish and reach the shoulder, gives the horse good coverage. However, since people have begun controlling genetics, not nature, … Read more
Keep the Insects off of your horse! by Mary Ann Simonds ShareThis Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Google + Care2 Pinterest Email RSS Print Shutterstock swarm of flies When it comes to keeping insects off, nature actually designed the horse fairly well. Long manes with a forelock over the eyes and a tail that can swish and reach the shoulder, gives the horse good coverage. … Read more
Repellent sssential oils you can use to battle bugs on your horse by B.S., M.A. Mary Ann C. Simonds ShareThis Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Google + Care2 Pinterest Email RSS Print Mary Ann Simonds and Holistic Horse TV Make your own non-toxic fly spary When it comes to keeping insects off, nature actually designed the horse fairly well. Long manes with a forelock over … Read more
When it comes to keeping insects off, nature actually designed the horse fairly well.Long manes with a forelock over the eyes and a tail that can swish and reach the shoulder, gives the horse good coverage. by B.S., M.A. Mary Ann C. Simonds ShareThis Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Google + Care2 Pinterest Email RSS Print When it comes to keeping insects off, nature actually … Read more
Hay growers are not required to tell you how much fertilizers or how many unlisted contaminants were applied to the fields.BY B.S., M.A. MARY ANN C. SIMONDS Your horse’s main diet may look green, but if it’s grown in toxic soils, how “green” is it? With less good agricultural land available each year, poor soils needing more … Read more
By Mary Ann Simonds – July 24, 2013 933 0 Good horse people have mastered communication with horses and have been talking with them and hearing what they say for thousands of years. However, recently with the “Horse Whispering” wave, we are re-acknowledging our deep and sometimes unspoken relationship with horses. Relationships between horses and people can vary … Read more
By Mary Ann Simonds, B.S. M.A. Originally published in Equine Wellness Magazine. This article has been updated. July 24, 2013 Although you can’t prevent all stress in your horse’s life, by understanding his priorities and attempting to meet them, you can reduce and help manage it. People often think of stress as a human … Read more
Facilitation/Retreats/Clinics If you have a group with a topic of interest such as “horse women” or “women in nature” and you would like help designing a program, reach out to me and I may be able help you put together a great learning experience. Experiential learning in nature and with horses has taken many roads, … Read more
How Can I Help You? Whether you are a professional or individual, interested in horse-human relationships, human-nature interactions, leadership development or expanding awareness and consciousness, please explore the services below and/or the Education/Resources section for more information. Using various educational modalities, I offer a variety of learning opportunities that can be customized to your particular … Read more
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WHAT OTHERS SAY Wisdom based on decades of varied experiences… Mary Ann has a wisdom based on decades of varied experiences as well as on her intuitive gifts. The combination is quite special and I have found her insights and guidance to be very beneficial as I explore new twist and turns along the journey … Read more
NETWORK RESOURCES LINKS web resources Alleviate Stress Aromatherapy for insect control Essential Oils to battle bug Testing Hay Proper English Bridle Fit Preserving Wild Horse Culture Horse’s Nosebands Bridles and bits for horses The Origin of The Horse Horse Vibration Therapy Mindfulness With Horses Curing Boredom in the Barn Exercises for Correcting Sacral & Hind … Read more
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ARTICLES QUICK LINKS RECENT POST Sport Horse Welfare – Economics and Ethics Between The Ears Equine Behavior Nosebands – To Use or Not to Use Smell You Later! The Noseband Controversy Buns of STEEL Boredom in the Barn? Mindfulness With Horses Vibration Therapy: Making Sense of Subtle and Physical Energies RESOURCES Alleviate Stress Aromatherapy for … Read more
