EquesQian

05/30/2024

Have you ever had a fall off your horse that caused an injury? How did that experience affect your riding? Did you have a tough time getting back to riding? Anything special you did to get over any mental, physical or emotional blocks to getting back in the saddle?

05/29/2024

I so appreciate Melissa Ellis, Lindsey Partridge and Harmony Horsemanship. I got to attend the "Become the Center of your Horses Universe" this past weekend at Melissa's barn. I took the course in 2019 with my mare Hannah and have audited it many times since and I always learn new and wonderful things! Check out HH: harmonyhorsemanship.com and visit Melissa's page for more great clinics this year at Steepway Morgans.

05/23/2024

What's with the name EquesQian? Qi (pronounced "chi") is the universal energy of life. On my journey with horses, the word energy comes up again and again, with virtually every trainer I have ever worked with. In exploring the practice of Qigong, getting acupuncture and learning from various centuries old traditions, I realized the concept of Qi is central, so I incorporated it into my page name.

Qigong (/ˈtʃiːˈɡɒŋ/),[1][a] is a system of coordinated body-posture and movement, breathing, and meditation[2] said to be useful for the purposes of health, spirituality, and martial arts training.[3] With roots in Chinese medicine, philosophy, and martial arts, qigong is traditionally viewed...

05/23/2024

I love this! We can't expect to feel the energy from our equine partners if we ourselves are locked up, whether because of fear in the moment, old stories from the past or concerns about the future. Take a good shake before you ride, your horse will thank you! Pro tip: it takes 3-5 minutes to loosen fascia, so put on a tune for at least 3 minutes, one that generates just the right frequency of bounce for your body on that day. Bonus - bouncing builds healthy bones y'all!

05/22/2024