Horses don’t lie. So what they see is who you are in a given moment. The beauty of which is that change can begin to happen in the first session. Once a client steps into a place of awareness the work takes off. It is 3D in nature in that you are able to see yourself for who you are as reflected back to you by the horse. The tricky part is stepping into a place of ownership and taking responsibility for your actions, who you are, and how you are showing up. Not always an easy thing to do because the ego gets in the way, but a necessary part of personal growth and development. Again horses don’t lie. As a client begins to experience positive or desired responses from the horse, change starts to happen. Results are clear and evident as mirrored back to you by way of the horse.

Accountability, confidence, communication, partnership, mindfulness, stress reduction, being present, integrity, letting go, connections, fear, team work, skill building, leadership, are just some of the benefits of EALC work.

A simple example of this was an instance in which I had to go to an important meeting. I was dressed up but still had some horses to bring in. Aggravated at myself for not doing it sooner; annoyed that I would get dirty; frustrated that I would be late; I marched out into the pasture with halter in hand. I pride myself on being able to catch any horse at any time in an open pasture, but on this particular day, not a one of them would come near me and scooted off just as I drew close. I knew instantly that I had to adjust my energy and how I was showing up. As I quickly centered myself, quieted my stress, I was able to proceed forward and gather the necessary horses. I also took note that perhaps I should go into my meeting with this new energy verses my earlier energy! Lesson learned! Although a simple example of EALC, consider the bigger picture as you begin to take an honest look at yourself with the help of the horse.