Healing Horses

Most people don't realize how much unresolved emotional pain they carry around. They don't know why they always feel depressed, anxious, victimized, or disappointed. They wonder why they keep making the same self-sabotaging impulsive decisions. These patterns often stem from their lost inner child, which carries a false narrative that has been on repeat since childhood.

When Linda Kohanov wrote The Tao of Equus over twenty years ago, she posed questions that few were asking: Do horses make choices? How do they seem to know what people are thinking and feeling? Are horses spiritual beings? What do they have to teach people? Why are women so attracted to horses? The answers, detailed in this extraordinary chronicle that synthesizes science, behavioral research, and personal insight, transformed how we think about one of humanity's oldest companions and established Kohanov at the vanguard of the emerging field of animal-assisted learning/therapy.

BEST-SELLING BOOK ON PET LOSS AND GRIEF You wake up to silence, reminding you of the absence of paws padding softly across the floor. The toys remain untouched, collecting dust like the memories of joyful moments spent in each other’s company. Every corner of your home reminds you of the laughter and love shared, yet the void left is unmistakable as if a piece of your heart had been pulled away. Grieving the loss of a pet is a complicated journey that leaves many navigating a sea of emotions. It’s a struggle where sadness can often feel overwhelming, yet it’s also an opportunity to ...

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Horses are sensitive creatures with hearts ten times larger than humans and much more to share with us than meets the eye. Life Lessons from the Heart of Horses offers poignant short stories about the trials and tribulations of befriending horses. Equine expert Kathy Pike brings you on a healing journey that includes lessons a wild horse taught her, how horses teach humans in her equine facilitated learning programs, and personal insights about living off the land and engaging with the dynamics of a herd each day.

At the start of this remarkable story of recovery, healing, and redemption, Ginger Gaffney answers a call to help retrain the troubled horses at an alternative prison ranch in New Mexico, a facility run entirely by the prisoners. The horses are scavenging through the dumpsters, kicking and running down the residents when they bring the trash out after meals. One horse is severely injured. The horses and residents arrive at the ranch broken in one way or many: the horses are defensive and terrified, while the residents, some battling addictions, are emotionally and physically shattered.

Illness and trauma touch us all. Into the uncertainty and pain trots a herd of tiny horses, bringing a smile, a laugh, a chance to heal. Mini Horse, Mighty Hope introduces you to Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses, one of the largest equine therapy programs in the world. You'll experience moments of comfort, hope, healing, and even miracles as you follow these spirited mini horses on visits to children's and veterans' hospitals, victims of natural disasters, survivors of and first responders to mass shootings, and more.

The Alchemy of Horses is a real-life story of how horses speak to humans, helping them heal. The author writes an honest tale from suffering to awakening, then to healing, all because of the horses in her life and the journey she has shared with them. The book reveals the horse's remarkable ability to reveal, through the unvarnished clarity of their emotions, a pathway to truth, for their owners and riders. Through the horse's examples, the past can be overcome, broken pieces can be put back together, and humans can find balance again. Kidnapping, a sexual attack, and a shocking death ...

Can a woman haunted by torture and a man battling his own demons find love while outrunning a dangerous motorcycle club? Cayenne, road name Kai, is on the run from dangerous enemies, haunted by the trauma of being kidnapped and tortured. Suffering from PTSD and depression, her one responsibility is a weekly call to her brother, Spider, whose life depends on her existence. But when she sets up camp by a river in an isolated area, she expects to be alone. That is, until Rick and his loyal German Shepherd, Smoke, arrive and disrupt her precarious existence. Initially an enigma, Rick becomes a ...

A sequel to the highly popular Healing Shine: A Spiritual Assignment, The Trials of Joe Ben Black: Confessions of a Rope Horse was intended to be a collection of best practices to start a young roping horse. However, the subject matter turned out to encompass a much larger area. What is the best way to train our horse? According to Michael Johnson's latest audiobook, "The process is far less about training the horse...and far more about training ourselves".

Sometimes, the hardest heartbreaks lead to the most beautiful second chances… In this heartfelt cowboy romance, "Hope Brings Love", Alexandria’s peaceful farm life becomes a reality when she meets Nick, a wealthy man who helps fulfill her dreams. But as time passes, Nick’s heart shifts to the city- and another woman leaving Alexandria to pick up the pieces and save what she loves most: her cherished mares. In the midst of heartbreak, a ray of hope arrives when one of her mares gives birth to a filly with a crooked leg. Against all odds, this determined little filly, named Hope, ...

Michael Johnson thinks he knows a thing or two about horses. Despite the doctorate and a quarter-century in the corporate world, and a career that has taken him across America so many times he no longer needs a map - above all things - he is still a cowboy. The story of one horse and one man and their seven-year spiritual journey together. Along the way, a blue roan colt, an old warhorse, and true horsemen provide Michael with pieces to the puzzle of healing Shine - and at last, a path into the heart of the great gray.

Miniature equine therapy is a powerful and versatile therapeutic tool with many proven benefits and exciting potential for growth and development. As advancements continue, it's expected to become an even more effective and accessible form of therapy. The role of miniature horses in shaping human lives extends far beyond their size. Their ability to bond with individuals, provide therapeutic benefits, and enhance lives through companionship and interaction is truly remarkable.

For many years Vicki has been helping people and their animals connect more deeply, "bridging true love connection and healing" to live healthier, happier lives. She is now teaching you the proven powerful techniques so you can have this connection with the animals you love and work with. "This book will work magic. It will not only help you be able to understand and resolve many issues with your animals, but it will heal you in that process. What a gift indeed. Enjoy the journey..." Martha Norwalk, Animal behaviorist, trainer and host of Martha Norwalk's Animal World Vicki Draper is a ...

I started doing Essiac in 1992. I read everything ever written by or about Rene Caisse and her work with Essiac Tea. Rene Caisse did not mention anything about using her herbal tea for dogs or cats. So I never gave it much thought. Then, in 1994, an out of state customer flew his private plane to our Orlando office to purchase three cases of liquid Essiac at a time. I assumed that he was doing this for a beloved relative. He replied, "No, it is for my race horse. He is sick, and he is responding to the Essiac Tea. I love my horse." A year later another customer rescued a beautiful Himalaya ...

Grace, Grit and Gratitude is one woman’s story of a profound bond with horses that carried her through nine years of pain, trauma, cancer and the challenges of loss. It is about finding the courage to face one’s shadow in the darkest hour. Learn how the ancient principles of death and rebirth from the Mesopotamian Goddess, Inanna, has saved more than just one life.

The tale unfolds as Jason and Naomi's son, Peter, triumphantly completes his college education and returns to the breathtaking landscapes of Pacific Cove Ranch. Fueled by a profound desire to uphold the family's legacy, he immerses himself in the ranch's operations, eager to shape his own future amidst its tranquil beauty. The vast expanse of the ranch, a young woman named Amanda, bearing the weight of a shattered heart, unexpectedly crosses paths with Peter. . Drawn together by the magnetic pull of destiny, they embark on a remarkable journey where healing, hope, and the transformative ...

"Heartstrings and Horseshoes" is a captivating cowboy romance novel that will sweep you off your feet and take you on a journey to the picturesque Double Horseshoe Ranch. Meet Pete Iverson, a rugged cowboy with a soft heart who has sworn off love after watching his roommates move in on women before he got a chance. But when he meets fiery red-headed Emma Wright, a dental hygienist and a close friend of the ranch's ladies, his world is turned upside down. Emma is dealing with a complicated past, making her unavailable. Can two wounded hearts find solace in each other's company, or will their...

From the pen of Texas writer Michael Johnson, comes the tale of his three teachers, Shine, Joe Ben, and the horse called Blue....

Winner of the Best International Nonfiction at the 2022 Equus Film and Arts Festival A horse, broken and destined for the meat man, and a trainer, battered and bruised by life, share a life-changing adventure across Costa Rica and discover what can exist beyond forgiveness. In this vivid journey, Andrea Wady shares her path from the world of domination and control over horses to awakening to a new way of being. With Zeus' grace and guidance, the two travel side by side on the trek of a lifetime. Through the eyes of Zeus, one horse's heartbreaking experiences in the cruel world of the "two-...