Many of the most meaningful horse–human connections develop outside formal courses, through observation, presence, and humility. Here are some practical, low-cost, no-course ways to learn and practise connecting with horses, all rooted in how horses actually experience the world. 1. Learn by Watching (Without Interfering) Spend time simply watching horses being horses. - Sit quietly outside a field or paddock - Notice: - Watch for subtle shifts: ears, breathing, weight, tail What this teaches you: - Horses communicate constantly, but quietly - Leadership does not mean dominance - Safety is built through awareness, not control This is how horses learn each other, no instruction required. 😊 2. Practise Regulating Yourself First Horses respond to nervous systems, not intentions. Solo practices (no horse required): - Slow your breathing until it deepens naturally - Stand with soft knees and relaxed jaw - Drop your shoulders and exhale fully - Notice your internal state without trying to change it Then repeat this near horses but without approaching them. What this teaches you: - Horses mirror emotional tone, not words - Connection starts with self-awareness - Calm is something you become, not perform 3. Learn Horse Language Through Observing Their Feet Horses tell the truth through their feet. Try this: - Watch where horses place weight - Notice when they: - Copy the quality of their movement in your own body Reflection question: “What are my feet doing right now, and why?” What this teaches you: - Horses feel intention through movement - Stillness is active, not passive - Boundaries are often expressed without leaving 4. Practise “Being With” Instead of “Doing To” Most people rush to DO something with horses. Instead, practise doing nothing well. If you’re allowed near horses: - Stand sideways, not head-on - Avoid staring directly - Let the horse decide distance - Do not reach unless invited If the horse walks away, just let them.

It’s just after 8am on December 31st in Ireland and I’m waiting to board a (delayed) flight to Dubai. My final destination is a 200 acre horse farm about 90 minutes west of Melbourne, where I’ll be looking after my granddaughters for most of January 😍 As 2026 - the Year of the Horse - arrives, my feet won’t be on solid ground. I’ll be literally between places, suspended somewhere above the earth. The opposite of grounded And it made me smile, because our horses won’t notice the date at all. They won’t know it’s a new year.
They won’t reflect on the past 12 months.
They won’t set goals, make resolutions, or feel the emotional weight humans often attach to endings and beginnings. They’ll simply be: • standing on the earth • feeling their feet • reading the weather, the space, the herd • responding to what is, not what the calendar says 🤣 Horses Don’t Live by Dates — They Live by Reality For horses: • There is no “next year” • There is no “last year” • There is only now Their nervous systems don’t organise themselves around milestones, anniversaries, or expectations.
They organise around safety, connection, clarity, and presence. And yet… they continue to thrive. 🌱 Lessons from the Herd (Even at 30,000 Feet) As I cross into 2026 somewhere in the sky, the horses remind me: 1. Grounding isn’t about location — it’s about attention
. You can be physically grounded and mentally scattered.
Or airborne and deeply present. 2. Time is a human construct, regulation is biological
. Horses regulate through breath, movement, rhythm, and relationship, not deadlines. 3. You don’t need a “new beginning” to begin again Horses reset moment by moment, not once a year. 4. Your feet matter more than the future
. Where are your feet right now — physically, emotionally, energetically? 5. Being here is enough
. No performance. No pressure. No symbolic fresh start required. 🐾 A Gentle Invitation As the year turns - whether you’re grounded, airborne, or somewhere in between - take a moment to check in the way a horse might:

It’s so lovely to see our community of horse lovers growing 😊 I’m new to Skool, and the concept of telling the world about your accomplishments is quite foreign to me 🤣 I think it’s because I’m from a generation raised to believe that talking about what you’ve achieved was boastful and baaaaad! 😳 So, because we’re not doing THAT anymore, please tell us all about the amazing, talented, beautiful person you are 💕💕💕 Don’t be shy now 😊

Make sure you let them know to keep scratching 🤣

curious if any members use PEMF or other maintenance like ice baths or massages to keep their horses sound and happy. This is Pheobe getting her weekly treatment from her Magnawave technician!