Healing Horses

"Emily Swisher's beautiful prose illustrates how an emotional connection with horses helped both her and her clients gain insight into their own emotions." -Temple Grandin, Author Animals Make us Human When Emily Swisher follows her dream to work with horses at an equine-therapy ranch first in Colorado and later in Montana, she helps people heal from their wounds and traumas. Emily's story is interwoven with those of other inspiring individuals and groups she has supported, from victims of abuse and troubled children to the bereaved and broken-hearted. She sees the transformation of ...

I didn’t come here for her. But now that I’ve seen her, she’s mine. I took this job to disappear. No title. No expectations. Just horses, hard work, and peace. But the moment I see Lady Abigail Lucas, proud, untouchable. I know I’m in trouble. Not because she’s my employer’s sister. Not because I’m lying about who I am. But because something in me recognizes her. She wants nothing to do with me. Keeps her distance. Hides behind sharp words and silence. But I’ve trained wild stallions. I know what it means when a creature’s been wounded. And I know how to earn their trust. ...

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.

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.

Do they tell you, “It was just a pet,” when your heart knows it was family? Are you struggling to find your footing in a world that feels so much emptier? Do you wish someone truly understood the depth of your grief—and could guide you through it? When a beloved animal companion leaves this world, the silence they leave behind can be deafening. When Paws Part is the compassionate, practical, and deeply validating guide for pet guardians navigating the unique heartbreak of animal loss. Written with warmth and understanding by Grace Hartwood, this book acknowledges what others often ...

The crown prince would love nothing more than to make the newly appointed castle healer his wife, but she has no intentions of becoming the future ruler of Gilvary. Will he ever convince her otherwise? Prince Reagan Barnali never expected to end up as ruler of Gilvary, but after the death of his father and older brother, he has no choice but to take the reins. He is worried about his mother who has suffered a break down in health since her husband’s death, and he also has the sole responsibility of his two younger brothers. Despite all of these burdens, he still has time to think about ...

A forty-ton truck hurtles out of control on a snowy country road, a teenage girl on horseback in its path. In a few terrible seconds the life of a family is shattered. And a mother's quest begins -- to save her maimed daughter and a horse driven mad by pain. It is an odyssey that will...

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 ...

A heartwarming story about a family's journey across the world to help their newly diagnosed autistic son find his true self through his unbelievable bond with horses. When his son Rowan was diagnosed with autism, Rupert Isaacson was devastated, afraid he might never be able to communicate with...

Dive into an expertly crafted audio experience designed to guide your mind into the calming waves of slow-wave, non-REM sleep. Created by a professional audio engineer, these binaural beats are specifically tuned to help your brain shift naturally from the theta to delta frequencies, the states known for promoting profound peace, rejuvenation, and cellular repair.

Peace, the hardest bounty to find. Marlene Masters lived a life of oppression and debauchery. After thirteen years she finds the courage to flee the narcissistic hands of Lowells Elke, a Texas land prospector and prominent businessman, endeavoring to reunite with her lost son and estranged family before death claims her remaining time. Arriving in Chivalry, Texas, alone, sickly, and penniless, she finds a less than hearty welcome and struggles to hold on to reality when the life left behind wasn’t represented as it seems, dashing her dreams, leaving her hopelessly incurable and alone. ...

HOW TO IDENTIFY ALIEN IMPLANTS BREAK GENERATIONAL CURSES AND DEMONIC ASSIGNMENTS ON YOURSELF & YOUR DESCENDANTS “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against powers, principalities, rulers of the darkness of this world, (the archons) and spiritual wickedness in the heavens (the aliens).” (Ephesians 6:12) Breaking Curses and Healing Traumas is a type of Shadow Work. Truth is often found outside your comfort zone. God can heal a broken heart, but first he needs to have all the pieces. A Guide to Breaking Generational Curses and Healing Trauma This is a book that connects ...

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 ...

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

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".

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.

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 ...

Sometimes the most powerful lessons are whispered… Grace Whitaker has always loved horses, but this summer at Canterbury Stables she begins to discover something deeper—how horses speak without words. Between early mornings at the barn and long rides with her beloved Arabian mare, Angel, Grace starts learning the quiet language of trust. But when a terrified rescue horse named Smoke arrives after surviving a barn fire, and a powerful show jumper named Phoenix struggles under the pressure to perform, Grace realizes that understanding horses isn’t just about riding skill. It’s about ...

What if the place you ran from was the only place your heart ever called home? Clara Hayes built a life in Denver that made sense—structured, successful, and safely distant from the ranch she once left behind. But when a crisis pulls her back to Cottonwood Ridge, she finds more than old memories waiting for her. Wyatt Sullivan never expected Clara to return. He’s spent years holding his world together—running Silver Spur Ranch, raising his young niece, and carrying responsibilities that don’t leave room for “what if.” He doesn’t have time for unfinished stories. And he ...

The highly anticipated start of the “masterful” (New York Journal of Books) romantic suspense series from the beloved nationally bestselling author of Ten Tiny Breaths. Left for dead in the fields of rural Oregon, a young woman defies all odds and survives—but she awakens with no idea who...